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SBFC 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jax Kutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Beattie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jax Kutts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Beattie!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutts pushes Beattie up against the cage in a clinch.
Beattie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kutts avoids the elbow strike from Beattie, against the cage.
Beattie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beattie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kutts unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kutts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jason Beattie has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beattie's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kutts obliges.
Kutts tries to land a knee to the head but Beattie blocks with his arms.
Beattie looking for a takedown.
Jax Kutts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Beattie.
Kutts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kutts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kutts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kutts doesn't manage to clinch there - Beattie circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutts tries to close the distance and clinch but Beattie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kutts is looking to clinch.
Jax Kutts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutts wants to clinch.
Beattie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beattie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beattie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beattie throws a series of punches but Kutts moves out of range.
Kutts tries to clinch but Beattie is having none of it.
No luck for Beattie with that takedown attempt.
Kutts tries to clinch up but Beattie circles away and keeps his distance.
Kutts tries to clinch but Beattie moves out of range.
Kutts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kutts stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutts tries to clinch but Beattie is having none of it.
Kutts tries to close the distance and clinch but Beattie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutts tries to clinch but Beattie is having none of it.
Kutts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beattie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jax Kutts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutts is looking to clinch.
Beattie gets a clinch.
Kutts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kutts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beattie's defenses.
Kutts is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beattie can't fight it off and eventually Kutts manages to take the fight to the floor. Beattie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beattie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beattie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutts.
Kutts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutts with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beattie working a defensive guard here.
Kutts throwing strikes from guard but Beattie blocks nicely.
Beattie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutts.
Beattie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beattie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutts passes Beattie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kutts is working for a submission of some sort.
Kutts tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Beattie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kutts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beattie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kutts pulls his head out easily.
Kutts trying to control the action but Beattie is working from the bottom.
Kutts winds up and cracks Beattie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kutts thows a huge punch but Beattie dodges it nicely.
Beattie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beattie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutts.
Kutts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beattie's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Kutts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Beattie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kutts wants to clinch.
Beattie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beattie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kutts working Beattie over with knees to the body.
Beattie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kutts gets back to full guard.
Kutts wants to hit a switch here but Beattie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kutts there!
Kutts working to try and regain half guard.
Beattie is breathing heavily.
Beattie throwing strikes but Kutts recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutts.
Kutts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kutts wants to get back to his feet but Beattie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beattie.
Beattie slips nicely into half guard.
Kutts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutts looking for a guillotine here but Beattie defends easily.
Kutts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kutts wants to sweep here but Beattie controlling him for the moment.
Beattie distracts Kutts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beattie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kutts has wrist control.
Kutts is looking to stand up but Beattie isn't so interested in that idea.
Beattie stopping the sweep attempt from Kutts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutts has momentary wrist control but Beattie slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kutts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jax Kutts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beattie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kutts thowing shots but they're missing.
Kutts working the ground and pound effectively.
Kutts looking to ground and pound but Beattie is blocking nicely.
Beattie blocking the ground and pound.
Kutts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kutts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutts raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beattie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Kutts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Beattie's cut.
That's time! Kutts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Kutts blocks the leg kick.
Jax Kutts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kutts tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kutts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kutts tries to close the distance and clinch but Beattie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beattie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kutts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutts tries to clinch there but Beattie circles away.
Kutts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beattie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beattie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beattie misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutts lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutts.
Kutts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beattie is defending well for now.
Kutts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beattie's defenses.
Kutts lands an elbow that stopped Beattie in his tracks for a moment.
Kutts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beattie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kutts tries to clinch up but Beattie circles away and keeps his distance.
Kutts moves into the clinch.
Kutts breaks the clinch.
Kutts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutts tries to clinch up but Beattie circles away and keeps his distance.
Kutts tries to clinch
and Beattie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kutts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jason Beattie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutts is pressing down on Beattie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beattie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kutts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beattie has Kutts in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kutts throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutts forces his way into half guard.
Kutts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beattie is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beattie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beattie wants to get back to his feet.
Kutts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beattie's head.
Kutts moves nicely into side control.
Kutts working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Kutts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beattie is looking for a sweep.
Beattie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kutts.
Beattie tries to bench press Kutts off him but Kutts keeps the position.
Kutts scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutts throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kutts is putting a hurting on Beattie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kutts decides to stand up, so the ref orders Beattie to his feet.
Jax Kutts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutts tries to clinch up.
Kutts tries to clinch there but Beattie circles away.
Kutts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beattie clinches up against the cage.
Kutts lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beattie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kutts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kutts tries to clinch up but Beattie circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Kutts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kutts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Kutts!
Jax Kutts decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AJ McNight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland Sanders will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AJ McNight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harland Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sanders!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McNight punishing his opponent with strikes.
McNight controlling his opponent.
Sanders tries to control McNight's head but McNight pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Sanders is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). AJ McNight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Debtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Wilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilk has chosen The Prodigy- Run With The Wolfs as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Jake Debtman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrzej Wilk!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilk moves out of range as Debtman strikes.
Wilk throws an overhand right that lands on Debtman's shoulder, as Debtman tries to avoid the shot.
Debtman misses with a wild body shot.
Debtman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilk drives through and clinches with Debtman against the cage.
Debtman is working for takedown but Wilk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilk prevents Debtman from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wilk.
Debtman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilk to keep the fight standing.
Wilk lands an elbow inside that Debtman shrugs off.
Wilk lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilk stalls.
Wilk presses Debtman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Debtman misses with a body punch.
Wilk lands an elbow inside that Debtman shrugs off.
Wilk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Debtman's defenses.
Wilk lands an elbow just above Debtman 's eye.
A short right from Wilk.
Wilk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilk lands an elbow inside that Debtman shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wilk lands a damaging elbow.
Debtman is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Debtman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debtman is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilk has double underhooks.
Wilk lands with a left to the head.
Debtman misses with a body punch.
Debtman looking for a takedown.
Debtman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilk lands a damaging elbow.
Debtman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Debtman letting Wilk take a breather here.
Wilk lands a nice elbow.
Debtman stalling in the clinch but Wilk improves position.
Wilk stalling in the clinch.
Debtman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilk lands a nice elbow.
Wilk works on Debtman's body with a couple of short punches.
Debtman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debtman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Debtman is trying to break free.
Debtman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Debtman tries to clinch up but Wilk circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrzej Wilk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilk scores with a four punch combination!
Debtman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Debtman is rocked!
Wilk scores with a hook to the body. Debtman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Debtman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilk sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Debtman's defenses. It connects perfectly with Debtman's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrzej Wilk!
After winning the bout, Andrzej Wilk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hal Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester missing with a left hand there. Jameson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jameson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Hal Jameson has been cut.
Jameson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jameson shoots in for a double leg but Winchester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Winchester misses.
Jameson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.
Jameson throws a front kick aimed at Winchester's knee but Winchester avoids it well.
Winchester misses with an uppercut. Jameson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester throws a series of punches but Jameson moves out of range.
A jab from Winchester does it's job there.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Jameson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winchester moves away.
Winchester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Winchester.
Winchester lands with an uppercut that bounces Jameson off the cage and back into range.
Jameson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jameson is thwarting Winchester's attempts to control the position.
Jameson not doing much here.
Winchester is doing well to control the position and prevent Jameson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Jameson works his way into side control.
Jameson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jameson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Winchester.
Winchester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Winchester clobbers Jameson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sam Winchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Winchester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hal Jameson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Winchester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jameson moves away from the strike by Winchester.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Winchester.
Winchester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jameson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winchester lands the left hand.
Winchester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jameson on the side of the head.
Winchester lands a really nice looking cross but Jameson seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.
Winchester leaves Jameson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jameson looking to score a takedown here. Winchester is defending well but Jameson drives through and ends up in Winchester's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester 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.
Winchester has control of Jameson's left arm, preventing Jameson from doing any damage.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Jameson wants to pass the guard but Winchester is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson postures up in Winchester's guard and throws a big left but Winchester blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester trying to keep a closed guard but Jameson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Winchester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jameson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.
Nice straight punches there by Winchester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winchester.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester tests Jameson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Good exchange - Winchester coming out on top.
Hal Jameson's cut is getting worse.
Hal Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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.
Winchester scores with a jab. Jameson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winchester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jameson's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Winchester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hal Jameson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Winchester jabs Jameson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jameson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Winchester finds it's target.
Jameson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester works Jameson's body with a nice hook.
Winchester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winchester lands with an uppercut that bounces Jameson off the cage and back into range.
Hal Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winchester.
Jameson is rocked!
Winchester cracks Jameson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Winchester has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jameson to stand back up!
Oh Jameson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hal Jameson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jameson to the canvas! Jameson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Winchester keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Winchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mico Pazuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy comes to the cage accompanied by The only. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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278 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mico Pazuh!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenskiy throws out a leg kick but Pazuh moves out of range and Kamenskiy only half commits.
Kamenskiy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pazuh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pazuh is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazuh keeps working.
Kamenskiy throws an elbow but Pazuh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kamenskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazuh keeps working.
Kamenskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Pazuh is defending well.
Kamenskiy wants to control but Pazuh is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenskiy throws an elbow but Pazuh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pazuh taking a bit of punishment here - Kamenskiy scoring with strikes.
Kamenskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazuh keeps working.
Pazuh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kamenskiy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Kamenskiy crashes against the mat.
Pazuh regains half guard, as Kamenskiy was trying to land strikes.
Pazuh wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenskiy is trying to control. Pazuh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamenskiy misses with a head shot. Pazuh uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy wants to control from the top but Pazuh keeps moving.
Pazuh trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenskiy postures up in Pazuh's guard and throws a big left but Pazuh blocks it.
Pazuh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenskiy wants to control from the top but Pazuh keeps moving.
Kamenskiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenskiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pazuh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenskiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamenskiy gets to his feet - Pazuh follows without any prompting.
Pazuh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pazuh shoots for a takedown but Kamenskiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pazuh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamenskiy's half guard.
Kamenskiy is looking to escape.
Kamenskiy is pressing down on Pazuh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenskiy controls Pazuh momentarily but Pazuh frees himself.
Pazuh throwing strikes but missing.
Kamenskiy is pulling down on Pazuh's head to control his posture.
Pazuh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kamenskiy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pazuh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kamenskiy stuffs the takedown.
Pazuh looks winded!
Pazuh shoots and misses
and Kamenskiy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pazuh's guard now.
Valera Kamenskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mico Pazuh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamenskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamenskiy 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.
Kamenskiy chips away with some ground and pound.
Kamenskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valera Kamenskiy 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.
Kamenskiy looks to land a combination. Pazuh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kamenskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pazuh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pazuh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamenskiy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenskiy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pazuh lands a couple of digs.
Pazuh won't allow Kamenskiy to get back to his feet.
Pazuh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pazuh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenskiy is on top in guard.
Pazuh keeping moving, preventing Kamenskiy from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazuh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamenskiy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kamenskiy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kamenskiy trying to control but Pazuh is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenskiy 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.
Valera Kamenskiy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kamenskiy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kamenskiy trying to control but Pazuh is working from the bottom.
Pazuh wants to stand but Kamenskiy is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Valera Kamenskiy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kamenskiy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kamenskiy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenskiy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazuh struggling a bit here.
Pazuh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kamenskiy staying calm.
Valera Kamenskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenskiy tries to advance position but instead Pazuh slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kamenskiy is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamenskiy thows a huge punch but Pazuh dodges it nicely.
Pazuh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but Pazuh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenskiy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pazuh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamenskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pazuh is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valera Kamenskiy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kamenskiy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pazuh quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamenskiy prevents Pazuh from improving his position.
Kamenskiy wants to stand but Pazuh has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pazuh wants to get back to his feet.
Kamenskiy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kamenskiy trying to control from Pazuh's half guard. Pazuh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kamenskiy wants to control from the top but Pazuh keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazuh trying to control the position.
Kamenskiy trying to control but Pazuh is working from the bottom.
Pazuh pulls Kamenskiy in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Valera Kamenskiy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pazuh is defended easily by Kamenskiy.
Pazuh fails with the takedown.
Pazuh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pazuh fails with the takedown
and Kamenskiy counters with a shoot takedown. Pazuh fights it but they end up in guard.
Valera Kamenskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mico Pazuh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy gets to his feet - Pazuh follows without any prompting.
Pazuh moves forwards but Kamenskiy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenskiy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pazuh did well to prevent Kamenskiy getting side control.
Kamenskiy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamenskiy controlling the action here.
Kamenskiy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamenskiy trying to control from half guard but Pazuh is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pazuh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pazuh is controlling Kamenskiy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kamenskiy is looking for a kimura here.
Pazuh is staying active underneath Kamenskiy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamenskiy decides to return to a standing position.
Kamenskiy shoots for a takedown but Pazuh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pazuh shoots in for a double leg but Kamenskiy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kamenskiy scores with a jab to the body.
Pazuh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kamenskiy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenskiy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pazuh is trying to get back to full guard.
Pazuh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valera Kamenskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamenskiy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valera Kamenskiy!
Valera Kamenskiy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Me You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Kytke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Me You looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Me You!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Kytke!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kytke.
You fails with an attempt to clinch.
You shoots in but Kytke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
You tries to clinch
and Kytke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
You tries to clinch but Kytke moves out of range.
You tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kytke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
You tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kytke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kytke.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kytke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kytke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with You. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You trying to hold on to Kytke's head to control him but Kytke postures up.
You looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kytke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Kytke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kytke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hans Kytke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
You wants to clinch but Kytke slips to the side
and Kytke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kytke cracks You with a right hand to the side of the head.
You avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kytke works over You's head and body with a nice combination.
You has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from You there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You looks to clinch
and Kytke counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kytke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Kytke's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kytke continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You wants to take the fight to the mat but Kytke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kytke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
You tries for a takedown but Kytke manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Me You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Kytke.
You tries to clinch but Kytke moves away
and Kytke counters with an outside leg kick.
You fails with an attempt to clinch.
Me You seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kytke closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Kytke 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.
You gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Kytke to work.
Kytke misses with a punch on the inside.
Kytke pressing his opponent against the cage.
You looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kytke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kytke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kytke scores with a shoulder strike.
You tries for a takedown but Kytke manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Me You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kytke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kytke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kytke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kytke is pushing You up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
You is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kytke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kytke has picked You up - he's going for a ride! Kytke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
You wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
You tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You is squirming around, avoiding Kytke's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You tries to hold on but Kytke postures up.
You keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kytke controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Kytke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kytke forces You back against the cage and clinches.
Kytke pushes You back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kytke lands a nice uppercut.
Kytke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kytke manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on You's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kytke controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You struggling a bit here.
You is looking for a sweep.
Kytke lands some shots froms side control.
Kytke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You tries to bench press Kytke off him but Kytke keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You struggling a bit here.
You manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
You is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kytke pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kytke trying to control the action but You is working from the bottom.
You is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You is looking for a sweep. Kytke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kytke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hans Kytke wasn't active enough on the ground.
Danga de danga de dang - Kytke scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kytke scores with a takedown into You's guard.
You being controlled here, momentarily.
You throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Kytke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kytke 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Kytke!
Hans Kytke tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killian Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semenov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Krovostok-Biography. Maxim Semenov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killian Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Semenov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but Semenov shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Semenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
Semenov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Semenov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Semenov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenov misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Semenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semenov sprawls well. Semenov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrews blocks the leg kick.
Semenov misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Semenov. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrews fails with the takedown.
Andrews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Semenov swivels and escapes.
Andrews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semenov sprawls well. Semenov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Semenov pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Andrews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Semenov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrews frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Semenov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Andrews with the ground and pound from mount.
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrews controlling from the full mount.
Andrews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Semenov?
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Semenov looks winded!
Andrews lands a heavy elbow.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Semenov looks a forlorn figure.
Andrews content just to control the position here.
Semenov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andrews looking to control but Semenov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrews lands a big shot there that rocks Semenov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andrews is landing with some decent strikes but Semenov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andrews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Andrews content just to control the position here.
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrews trying to control but Semenov is having none of it.
Andrews in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov is in a horrible position here. Andrews smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Andrews 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.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semenov's waist but Semenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Semenov as Andrews shoots in.
Semenov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andrews back to the cage. Semenov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Semenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semenov's waist but Semenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews shoots in for a double leg but Semenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Semenov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Semenov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Semenov throws a one two combo.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Andrews with that takedown attempt.
Semenov is looking to slow Andrews down with leg kicks.
Semenov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andrews.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenov tries to score with a low kick but Andrews moves his leg out of the way.
Andrews feints and as Semenov raises his hands in defense, Andrews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrews distracts Semenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet but Andrews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Semenov is breathing heavily.
Andrews works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andrews winds up and cracks Semenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andrews prevents Semenov from standing back up.
Andrews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andrews is looking to advance position but Semenov won't allow it.
Semenov is trying to stand up here but Andrews is controlling him well.
Killian Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Semenov taking some punishment here, with Andrews in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but Semenov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrews stops Semenov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andrews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andrews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semenov pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Andrews scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Andrews.
Andrews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov taking some punishment here, with Andrews in his half guard.
Andrews tries to pass to full mount but Semenov defends it.
Andrews working the head and body with strikes.
Semenov is trying to stand.
Andrews scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andrews drops an elbow to the side of Semenov's head.
Andrews is taking a breather. Semenov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Semenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov taking some punishment here, with Andrews in his half guard.
Andrews works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andrews lands with some strikes.
Andrews scoring with strikes but Semenov is staying in there.
Andrews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Semenov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Semenov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Semenov looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Andrews dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andrews has a takedown stuffed.
Semenov slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenov counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Semenov stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Semenov.
Andrews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semenov thumps Andrews with a low kick.
Andrews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenov.
Semenov lands a leg kick that knocks Andrews off balance momentarily.
Semenov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andrews's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for Semenov. That snapped Andrews's head back.
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Semenov lands a slapping body shot.
Killian Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Semenov as he avoids it easily.
Semenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Semenov lands the left hand.
Semenov swinging wildly here.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Semenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrews closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Semenov to the mat! Semenov manages to get full guard.
Semenov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Semenov lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Semenov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working the ground and pound effectively.
Andrews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andrews raining down shots from the mount!
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrews lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Andrews connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Andrews breaks from Semenov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Semenov really wants to buck Andrews off and get back to his feet.
Andrews controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Semenov?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews punishing his opponent with strikes.
Andrews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andrews working the ground and pound effectively.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Semenov looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Semenov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Andrews landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews controlling the pace for now.
Andrews looking to finish Semenov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Semenov!
Semenov is bucking up trying to escape but Andrews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Semenov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Andrews clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andrews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Semenov sprawls well initially but Andrews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Semenov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrews lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andrews lands a nice short elbow.
Andrews tries to pass to full mount but Semenov defends it.
Andrews trying to control from half guard but Semenov is working away.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
Semenov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Semenov is in trouble now - Andrews has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews controlling from the full mount.
Andrews can't control as he wanted to and Semenov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Andrews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Semenov pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Semenov has hold of Andrews's hands but Andrews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andrews lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Semenov hang on?
Semenov is bucking up trying to escape but Andrews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov really wants to buck Andrews off and get back to his feet.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Semenov is squirming around nicely.
Andrews looking to finish Semenov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Semenov!
Semenov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Andrews is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Semenov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andrews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working Semenov over with strikes here.
Andrews raining down hammerfists from mount.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Semenov is squirming around nicely.
Andrews won't let Semenov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Andrews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Semenov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Andrews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Semenov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a big shot there that rocks Semenov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Semenov is trying to stand.
Andrews takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Semenov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andrews landing shots from mount.
Andrews scoring with strikes but Semenov is staying in there.
Andrews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semenov is looking to escape.
Andrews won't let Semenov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Andrews had his way with Maxim Semenov in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Andrews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Semenov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semenov can do to turn this around?
Semenov lands a jab-cross combination.
Andrews moves out of range of the body kick from Semenov.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Semenov punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov lands a jab to Andrews's midsection.
Semenov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenov connects with a body shot.
Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Semenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semenov.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Semenov, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Semenov against the cage but Semenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews fails with the takedown.
Semenov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andrews rather than just go for the knockout.
Semenov lands a high kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Semenov. Andrews shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenov.
Andrews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Semenov misses with a double jab.
Semenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Semenov throws a combination. Andrews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Semenov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Semenov.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Semenov throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Semenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maxim Semenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Semenov.
Good leg kick by Semenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown but Semenov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andrews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Semenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxim Semenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Semenov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Semenov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andrews has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews landing a few strikes.
Semenov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Andrews scoring with punches and elbows.
Semenov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andrews is controlling him well.
Andrews is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Semenov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andrews has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Andrews working the ground and pound.
Andrews tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control the position but Semenov is working away.
Semenov is pushing Andrews's head away, looking to escape. Andrews manages to hold on to the position though.
Andrews cracks Semenov with a big elbow.
Semenov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Andrews connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Semenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andrews 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killian Andrews!
Killian Andrews retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Barba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Brainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brainz has chosen Oy, To Ne Vecher (Fedor's Theme) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Byron Brainz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barba clinches with his opponent.
Barba tries to throw a body punch but Brainz avoids it by throwing Barba back against the cage.
Brainz tries to land knees in the clinch but Barba avoids the damage to the body.
Brainz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brainz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brainz trying to control the position but instead, Barba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brainz into the cage.
Barba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brainz is pressed up against the cage. Barba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brainz down to the mat. Brainz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brainz throws out a leg kick but Barba moves out of range and Brainz only half commits.
Barba takes a swing at Brainz's ribcage but misses.
Brainz lands a leg kick that knocks Barba off balance momentarily.
Barba shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brainz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barba is trying to ground and pound but Brainz uses the momentary lack of control by Barba to regain half guard.
Brainz tries to get to full guard but Barba has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba stops Brainz from getting back to his feet.
Barba is trying to control. Brainz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barba thows a huge punch but Brainz dodges it nicely.
Brainz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barba.
Barba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brainz is staying active underneath Barba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brainz is trying to stand.
Brainz is refusing to be controlled, as Barba sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank Barba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brainz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barba checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brainz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brainz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barba misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Brainz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barba taking a breather.
Barba tries for a takedown but Brainz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Barba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brainz lands an elbow that stopped Barba in his tracks for a moment.
Brainz lands a nice elbow.
Brainz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barba is defending well for now.
Brainz misses with an elbow over the top.
Brainz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brainz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barba blocks an elbow strike from Brainz.
Barba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brainz blocks it with crossed arms.
Barba taking a breather.
Barba takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barba.
Brainz misses with an elbow over the top.
Barba is working for takedown but Brainz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brainz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barba.
Brainz scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brainz.
Brainz is pushing Barba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brainz lands a nice elbow.
Brainz misses with an elbow strike.
Brainz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brainz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brainz misses with a knee strike.
Brainz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barba's defenses.
Brainz stops a takedown attempt from Barba.
Barba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brainz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Brainz tries to land knees in the clinch but Barba avoids the damage to the body.
Barba throws an elbow that misses.
Brainz misses with an elbow over the top.
Brainz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barba blocks an elbow strike from Brainz.
Barba has a couple of punches blocked by Brainz.
Brainz letting Barba take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Brainz.
Brainz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barba blocks an elbow strike from Brainz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brainz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barba's defenses.
Barba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brainz prevents it.
Barba avoiding damage as Brainz throws knees to the body.
Brainz misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Byron Brainz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barba gets a clinch.
Barba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Brainz.
Barba is working for takedown but Brainz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brainz throws an elbow that misses.
Brainz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barba blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Barba on the inside.
Barba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barba takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brainz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brainz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barba's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barba is trying to maintain a safe position but Brainz gets an underhook and turns Barba into the cage.
Brainz pushes off an throws an elbow but Barba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barba is working for takedown but Brainz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Barba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brainz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barba is defending well for now.
Brainz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Brainz missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba throws a head punch that misses.
Barba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brainz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barba.
Barba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brainz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barba.
Barba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brainz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brainz throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barba.
Brainz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brainz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brainz lands a damaging elbow.
Barba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brainz avoids it.
Brainz misses with an elbow over the top.
Barba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brainz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barba is keeping busy.
Barba throws a head punch that misses.
Brainz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brainz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Barba - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brainz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barba managing to block the knees to the body from Brainz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brainz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barba's brow.
Brainz misses with an elbow strike.
Brainz pushes off an throws an elbow but Barba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brainz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brainz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Byron Brainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brainz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brainz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brainz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brainz.
Brainz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barba is out of range and Brainz settles back down.
Brainz lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brainz lands a leg kick that knocks Barba off balance momentarily.
Brainz throws a head kick that Barba semi-blocks.
Brainz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brainz slips a jab from Barba.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brainz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brainz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barba.
A left lands for Barba.
A good leg kick by Brainz.
Byron Brainz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brainz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Brainz.
Barba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank Barba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That kick from Brainz tenderised Barba's leg. Barba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byron Brainz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brainz moves away.
Barba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barba clinches with his opponent.
Brainz throws an elbow but it misses.
Barba looking to stall.
Brainz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barba blocks it with crossed arms.
Brainz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brainz landing knees to the body.
Barba wants to take the fight to the mat but Brainz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barba blocks an elbow strike from Brainz.
Brainz lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brainz throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Brainz.
Brainz lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barba blocks an elbow strike.
Brainz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Brainz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barba moves into range and clinches up with Brainz.
Barba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Byron Brainz has been cut.
Barba is stalling here.
Barba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byron Brainz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barba blocks an elbow strike.
Barba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barba wants to stall.
Barba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brainz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barba can't get the takedown.
Brainz avoids a wild elbow strike from Barba.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brainz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barba is working for takedown but Brainz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Barba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Brainz.
Brainz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barba's defenses.
Brainz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brainz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brainz lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brainz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brainz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barba's brow.
Barba taking a breather.
Barba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Brainz.
Barba dodges an elbow strike from Brainz.
Brainz misses with an elbow over the top.
Brainz working Barba over with knees to the body.
Brainz scores with a knee to the head.
Brainz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brainz tries a knee to the head but Barba blocks it.
Brainz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barba's defenses.
Barba missing with knees to the body.
Brainz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barba takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brainz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barba's brow.
Barba blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brainz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brainz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brainz lands an elbow just above Barba 's eye.
Brainz trying to land knees to the body.
Barba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brainz tries to land a knee to the head but Barba blocks with his arms.
Brainz lands an elbow inside.
Brainz gets underhooks to prevent Barba's takedown attempt.
Barba managing to block the knees to the body from Brainz.
Brainz lands an elbow that stopped Barba in his tracks for a moment.
Barba blocks the elbow strike.
Barba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brainz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brainz lands a knee to the head.
Brainz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barba avoids the elbow strike from Brainz, against the cage.
Brainz lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Brainz.
Still in the clinch, Barba scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba wants a takedown but no success here.
Brainz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brainz tries to land knees in the clinch but Barba avoids the damage to the body.
Brainz prevents the takedown attempt.
Brainz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brainz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brainz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brainz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barba looking to slow down the pace here.
Brainz lands an elbow inside that Barba shrugs off.
Brainz connects with a knee to the head.
Brainz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Frank Barba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barba is looking for a takedown.
Brainz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brainz lands a good knee to the midsection. Barba won't want to take too many of those.
Brainz tries to land a knee to the head but Barba blocks with his arms.
Barba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brainz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Byron Brainz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba takes an elbow to the temple.
Barba misses with a punch to the body.
Barba struggles to land a body shot inside as Brainz controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brainz throws an elbow but misses.
Barba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brainz is keeping busy.
Barba tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brainz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brainz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brainz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Brainz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brainz 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Brainz!
An out of breath Byron Brainz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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