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CFS 45: Hillgrund vs Balkan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xaliq Qurbanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vojislav Georgijevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xaliq Qurbanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vojislav Georgijevic!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qurbanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Georgijevic quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Georgijevic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Georgijevic looking for a guillotine here but Qurbanov defends easily.
Qurbanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Qurbanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Georgijevic is retaining full guard.
Georgijevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Qurbanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Qurbanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Qurbanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Qurbanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qurbanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qurbanov cracks Georgijevic with a solid left hand.
Qurbanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Georgijevic's guard.
Georgijevic is trying to stand.
Qurbanov stalling.
Georgijevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Qurbanov wants to pass the guard but Georgijevic is defending well.
Qurbanov 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.
Qurbanov stalling.
Qurbanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Georgijevic!
Qurbanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Georgijevic tries to hold on but Qurbanov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov with shots to the head and body - Georgijevic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Qurbanov with shots to the head and body - Georgijevic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qurbanov controlling the pace for now.
Georgijevic wants to hold on but Qurbanov pushes him away.
Qurbanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Georgijevic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Georgijevic is trying desperately to improve position.
Qurbanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Georgijevic is desperately trying to improve his position but Qurbanov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov controlling from the full mount.
Georgijevic tries to lock up and control but Qurbanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Qurbanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Qurbanov raining down shots from the mount!
Georgijevic regains half guard.
Georgijevic trying to hold on to Qurbanov's head to control him but Qurbanov postures up.
Qurbanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Georgijevic trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Qurbanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Qurbanov misses.
Georgijevic throws a series of punches but Qurbanov moves out of range.
Georgijevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qurbanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Georgijevic's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qurbanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Georgijevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qurbanov passes into side control, despite Georgijevic's attempt to control the position.
Qurbanov taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xaliq Qurbanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Georgijevic misses with a double jab.
Qurbanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Georgijevic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Georgijevic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Qurbanov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Qurbanov working away.
Georgijevic tries to bench press Qurbanov off him but Qurbanov keeps the position.
Georgijevic is letting Qurbanov control him for a moment.
Georgijevic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Qurbanov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Georgijevic struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qurbanov controlling from side mount.
Georgijevic is trying to get back to half guard.
Qurbanov wants to control but Georgijevic is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Georgijevic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qurbanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Georgijevic is letting Qurbanov control him for a moment.
Qurbanov works to advance to full mount. Georgijevic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Georgijevic wants to hold on but Qurbanov pushes him away.
Xaliq Qurbanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Qurbanov working for a guillotine from mount but Georgijevic is in no mood to give up.
Georgijevic wants to hold on but Qurbanov pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Georgijevic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Qurbanov prevents Georgijevic from getting the reversal.
Qurbanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Qurbanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Georgijevic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qurbanov controlling from the full mount.
Georgijevic is in a horrible position here. Qurbanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Qurbanov avoids the attempt from Georgijevic to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic is working to get back to half guard.
Qurbanov looking to control but Georgijevic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qurbanov lands a nice shot to the head.
Qurbanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Georgijevic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Qurbanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Qurbanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Georgijevic tries to hold on but Qurbanov pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Georgijevic wants to hold on but Qurbanov pushes him away.
Qurbanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Georgijevic taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qurbanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xaliq Qurbanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Georgijevic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Qurbanov but Qurbanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Qurbanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Georgijevic's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Qurbanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qurbanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Georgijevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Georgijevic is trying to hold Qurbanov in close to prevent damage but Qurbanov has managed to pass into half guard.
Qurbanov winds up and cracks Georgijevic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Georgijevic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qurbanov pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qurbanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Georgijevic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qurbanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Qurbanov drops an elbow to the side of Georgijevic's head.
Qurbanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Georgijevic is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic has a hand on Qurbanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Qurbanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Georgijevic wants to hold on but Qurbanov pushes him away.
Qurbanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Georgijevic is trying desperately to improve position.
Qurbanov controlling from the full mount.
Georgijevic taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Qurbanov trying to control but Georgijevic is having none of it.
Georgijevic wants to control but Qurbanov is having none of it.
Qurbanov controlling the pace for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xaliq Qurbanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xaliq Qurbanov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Qurbanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Qurbanov is working away from the top position though.
Qurbanov wants to pass the guard but Georgijevic is defending well.
Qurbanov is thwarting Georgijevic's attempts to control the position.
Georgijevic tries to kick Qurbanov off but Qurbanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Qurbanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgijevic tries to hold on but Qurbanov postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qurbanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vojislav Georgijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgijevic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xaliq Qurbanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qurbanov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xaliq Qurbanov!
After the fight, Xaliq Qurbanov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Carmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Melendez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Carmine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javier Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Melendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Carmine which made him look bad.
Carmine lands a nice shot that snaps Melendez's head back.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Carmine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carmine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Carmine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luca Carmine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Melendez.
Carmine lands with a nice combination. Melendez backs away looking to recover.
Carmine jabs Melendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carmine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melendez.
Carmine lands a nice shot to the body.
Carmine swinging wildly here.
Melendez shoots and misses
and Carmine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carmine lands a jab-cross combination.
Carmine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carmine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carmine throws a shot from downtown. Melendez moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmine scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carmine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Melendez.
Carmine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Melendez is rocked!
Carmine ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Melendez out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luca Carmine!
Luca Carmine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. White Zombie - Black Sunshine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marcello Cobretti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcello Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobretti.
Anastasio tries to sprawl but Cobretti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cobretti wants to pass to mount but Anastasio is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anastasio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cobretti preventing the sweep.
Anastasio keeping moving, preventing Cobretti from controlling successfully.
Anastasio controls Cobretti momentarily but Cobretti frees himself.
Cobretti passes Anastasio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anastasio is looking for a sweep. Cobretti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobretti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anastasio defending well though.
Cobretti is thwarting Anastasio's attempts to control the position.
Anastasio works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio keeping full guard, as Cobretti tries to pass.
Anastasio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cobretti looking to pass the guard.
Cobretti throws a big elbow that misses.
Cobretti wants to pass the guard but Anastasio is keeping the position.
Cobretti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anastasio is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anastasio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anastasio not doing much here.
Anastasio prevents Cobretti from improving his position.
Anastasio content to control rather than advance.
Anastasio wants to take a breather but Cobretti is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio wants to pass to mount but Cobretti is defending the position.
Anthony Anastasio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anastasio keeping moving, preventing Cobretti from controlling successfully.
Cobretti preventing the sweep.
Cobretti wants to pass the guard but Anastasio is keeping the position.
My spies in Outkast Combat Training Centre inform me that Cobretti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anastasio keeping moving, preventing Cobretti from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anastasio pulls Cobretti in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcello Cobretti hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cobretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Cobretti.
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anastasio avoids the body shot from Cobretti.
A left lands for Anastasio.
Cobretti throws a leg kick that misses.
Anastasio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Anastasio.
Cobretti ducks under a wild hook from Anastasio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anastasio, right into the meat.
Anthony Anastasio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Cobretti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Cobretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cobretti swings for the body but Anastasio moves out of range.
Cobretti looks to land a body kick but Anastasio moved away.
Cobretti scores with a jab. Anastasio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobretti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anastasio avoids it really well and circles away.
Anastasio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobretti on the side of the head.
It looks like Marcello Cobretti has been cut.
Anastasio scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobretti throws a shot from downtown. Anastasio moves away and avoids it.
Anastasio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anastasio has Cobretti up against the cage in a clinch.
Anastasio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio misses with a punch to the body.
Anastasio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Anastasio scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Anastasio.
Anastasio breaks from the clinch.
Anastasio stuffs the takedown.
Anastasio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Anastasio's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobretti needs to keep his hands up - Anastasio had a free shot at his head there.
Cobretti dives in for a single leg takedown but Anastasio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anthony Anastasio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Cobretti.
Anastasio tries to work over Cobretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anastasio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobretti misses with a punch to the body.
Anastasio misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio gets through Cobretti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anastasio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anastasio throws a shot to the body.
Cobretti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Anastasio is having none of it.
Anastasio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anastasio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobretti tries to clinch up but Anastasio circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Anastasio is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobretti tries to clinch there but Anastasio circles away.
Cobretti throws a front kick aimed at Anastasio's knee but Anastasio avoids it well.
Anastasio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobretti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobretti.
A shot to the body from Anastasio misses
and Cobretti counters with a single leg into guard. Anastasio didn't expect that.
Anastasio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anastasio trying to control the action but Cobretti is working from the bottom.
Anastasio is really struggling to control Cobretti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anastasio controlling the pace.
Anastasio seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anastasio prevents Cobretti from improving his position.
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!
Anastasio works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio controlling his opponent.
Cobretti tries to hold on but Anastasio postures up.
Anastasio controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Anastasio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcello Cobretti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Anastasio misses with a body shot.
Anastasio lands with a slapping head kick.
Cobretti cracks Anastasio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marcello Cobretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anastasio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobretti. Cobretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anastasio lands a body shot.
Cobretti cracks Anastasio with a good jab.
Anastasio misses with a hook. Cobretti ducked under it nicely.
Cobretti slips a straight right by Anastasio.
Cobretti closes the distance and clinches up with Anastasio, looking for a takedown. Cobretti pushes Anastasio against the cage but Anastasio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anastasio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anastasio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobretti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Anastasio is just out of range.
Cobretti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Anastasio lands.
Anastasio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobretti has managed to clinch.
A short left from Anastasio.
Anastasio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anastasio throws a series of strikes that have Cobretti backpedaling.
That has opened up Marcello Cobretti's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anastasio keeps the fight on the outside.
Anastasio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Anastasio.
Cobretti misses with a straight right.
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses
and Anastasio counters with a nice leg kick.
Cobretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobretti sizes up Anastasio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Anastasio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anastasio throws a leg kick but Cobretti moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anastasio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobretti slips under a jab.
Anastasio lands with a nice body punch.
Anastasio scores with a nice head shot.
The cut above Marcello Cobretti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anthony Anastasio is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobretti throws a right hand that misses
and Anastasio counters with a straight right hand.
Cobretti is rocked!
A combination from Anastasio does no damage.
Cobretti connects with a single shot there.
Cobretti misses with an uppercut. Anastasio saw that one coming.
Cobretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobretti misses the shot to the body.
Cobretti throws a shot to the body.
Anastasio takes a swing at Cobretti's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cobretti.
Anastasio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobretti manages to avoid it.
Cobretti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anastasio pinned against the cage. Anastasio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anastasio cracks Cobretti with a good jab.
Anastasio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobretti on the side of the head.
Marcello Cobretti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anastasio cracks Cobretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anastasio blocks the body kick.
Anastasio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch lands to the side of Cobretti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anthony Anastasio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Cobretti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Cobretti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcello Cobretti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Anastasio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Odesseiron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Newdles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odesseiron's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Afterworld. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edwin Odesseiron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicky Newdles!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newdles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Odesseiron.
Odesseiron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newdles.
Odesseiron keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Newdles does no damage.
Newdles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newdles throws a jab when Odesseiron was well out of range.
Odesseiron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Odesseiron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newdles under the eye.
Odesseiron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newdles.
Newdles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newdles blocks a jab.
Odesseiron blocks a jab.
Newdles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Odesseiron misses with a straight right.
Odesseiron with a nice cross.
Odesseiron is looking to clinch but Newdles is avoiding it.
Newdles throws a leg kick but Odesseiron checks it.
Odesseiron throws a big shot that misses.
Newdles is looking to clinch but Odesseiron is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newdles looks to score with a jab to the body but Odesseiron is just out of range.
Newdles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newdles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odesseiron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Odesseiron wants to land a leg kick but Newdles is out of range.
Newdles works the jab nicely.
Newdles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odesseiron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newdles throws a low kick but Odesseiron avoids it.
Newdles swings for the body but Odesseiron moves out of range.
Newdles lands a glancing blow to the side of Odesseiron's head.
Newdles misses with a looping left.
Newdles swinging wildly here.
Newdles has closed the distance and engaged Odesseiron in a clinch.
Newdles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odesseiron backwards.
Odesseiron stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newdles throws a punch but it's blocked by Odesseiron.
Odesseiron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Odesseiron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odesseiron with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.
Odesseiron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Newdles fails to land.
Newdles looking to slow down the pace here.
Odesseiron tries a knee to the head but Newdles blocks it.
Newdles swings wildly with an uppercut but Odesseiron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newdles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odesseiron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newdles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newdles lands with a light punch inside.
Newdles throws a head punch that misses.
Odesseiron letting Newdles take a breather here.
Newdles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odesseiron scores with a shot to the side of Newdles's head.
Odesseiron cracks Newdles with a nice body shot.
Newdles lands a right hand.
Odesseiron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newdles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Newdles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Newdles is trying to control the position but Odesseiron postures up.
Odesseiron 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.
Newdles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odesseiron wants to stand but Newdles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Odesseiron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newdles misses with a wild body shot.
Newdles tries to score with a low kick but Odesseiron moves his leg out of the way.
Newdles connects with a looping right hand.
Newdles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Odesseiron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newdles tests Odesseiron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newdles forces Odesseiron back against the cage and clinches.
Newdles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odesseiron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newdles has a couple of punches blocked by Odesseiron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Newdles will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Newdles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Odesseiron, pushing him back against the cage.
Odesseiron lands a knee to the head.
Odesseiron throws a punch but it's blocked by Newdles.
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.
Edwin Odesseiron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Odesseiron throws a head punch that misses.
Odesseiron blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newdles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odesseiron slowing the pace effectively.
Newdles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Odesseiron has a couple of punches blocked by Newdles.
Odesseiron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odesseiron throws a punch but it's blocked by Newdles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odesseiron.
Odesseiron is trying to maintain a safe position but Newdles gets an underhook and turns Odesseiron into the cage.
Odesseiron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newdles blocks it with crossed arms.
Newdles throws a punch but it's blocked by Odesseiron.
Odesseiron misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newdles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Newdles wants to stall.
Newdles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odesseiron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odesseiron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newdles lands with a right to the head.
Odesseiron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newdles scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newdles taking a breather.
Newdles wants to stall.
Newdles letting Odesseiron take a breather here.
Odesseiron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newdles stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odesseiron.
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!
Newdles slows down the pace here.
Newdles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odesseiron blocks an uppercut.
Newdles has a couple of punches blocked by Odesseiron.
A short left from Odesseiron.
Newdles takes a shot to the head.
Odesseiron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odesseiron tries a knee to the head but Newdles blocks it.
Newdles stalling in the clinch but Odesseiron improves position.
Odesseiron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newdles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odesseiron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newdles is keeping busy.
Newdles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newdles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Odesseiron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newdles lands a hook that snaps the head of Odesseiron backwards.
Newdles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odesseiron smiles and moves away.
Newdles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newdles takes a swing at Odesseiron's ribcage but misses.
Odesseiron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newdles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Odesseiron misses.
Newdles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Newdles.
Odesseiron throws a jab but it's blocked by Newdles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odesseiron doesn't manage to clinch there - Newdles circles away.
Newdles scores with a leg kick.
Odesseiron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odesseiron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Odesseiron misses with a hook.
Odesseiron checks a leg kick.
Newdles slips under a jab from Odesseiron.
Odesseiron defending well as Newdles loads up on a big left hand.
Odesseiron blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newdles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Odesseiron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Odesseiron slips a straight right by Newdles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newdles. Odesseiron does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odesseiron works the jab nicely.
Newdles throws the left hand but Odesseiron avoids the punch easily.
Newdles throws a hook to the side of Odesseiron's head but Odesseiron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odesseiron misses with a low kick as Newdles jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edwin Odesseiron will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Odesseiron doesn't manage to clinch there - Newdles circles away.
Newdles throws a sloppy body shot
and Odesseiron counters with a stiff right hand.
Odesseiron checks a leg kick.
Newdles takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut there from Odesseiron.
Newdles tries a low kick but Odesseiron avoids it.
Newdles throws a chopping leg kick but Odesseiron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newdles slips under a jab from Odesseiron.
Newdles wants to land a leg kick but Odesseiron is out of range.
Newdles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newdles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newdles throws a leg kick
and Odesseiron counters with a stiff right hand.
Odesseiron tries to clinch up.
Donk. Odesseiron catches Newdles right on the button with a cross.
Nicky Newdles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newdles misses with an uppercut. Odesseiron saw that one coming.
Newdles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odesseiron throws out the jab.
Newdles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odesseiron manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newdles throws a sloppy head kick and Odesseiron moves out of range easily.
Odesseiron scores with a shot to the body.
Newdles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odesseiron.
Newdles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Odesseiron jabs Newdles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newdles throws a poor cross that misses
letting Odesseiron counter with a right hand.
Newdles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newdles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odesseiron blocks a low kick nicely.
Odesseiron lands the left hand.
Newdles connects with a body shot.
Odesseiron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newdles.
Odesseiron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newdles's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Newdles tenderised Odesseiron's leg. Odesseiron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newdles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Odesseiron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odesseiron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newdles blocks a jab.
Newdles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Odesseiron blocks the low kick.
Newdles is looking to clinch but Odesseiron is avoiding it.
Newdles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odesseiron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newdles is looking to chop away at Odesseiron's legs.
Odesseiron checks a leg kick.
Odesseiron moves out of range as Newdles strikes.
Newdles loads up on a big right hand but Odesseiron slips the punch.
Newdles moves in looking to clinch but Odesseiron pushes him off.
Newdles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odesseiron.
Odesseiron thumps Newdles with a low kick.
Newdles misses with a low kick.
Odesseiron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newdles misses with a body kick.
Newdles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odesseiron attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newdles throws a hook to the side of Odesseiron's head but Odesseiron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odesseiron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newdles's head backwards.
Odesseiron is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newdles doesn't manage to clinch there - Odesseiron circles away.
Odesseiron doesn't manage to clinch there - Newdles circles away.
Odesseiron missing with a left hand there. Newdles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odesseiron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Odesseiron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newdles.
Newdles thows a leg kick but Odesseiron checks it
and Odesseiron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Newdles blocks an uppercut.
Newdles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odesseiron is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Odesseiron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newdles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Odesseiron slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odesseiron seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odesseiron misses with some punches.
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.
Odesseiron is trying to maintain a safe position but Newdles gets an underhook and turns Odesseiron into the cage.
A knee to the head by Odesseiron.
Odesseiron taking a breather.
Newdles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newdles effectively controlling the action here.
Odesseiron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odesseiron lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odesseiron misses with a knee strike.
Odesseiron slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odesseiron.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Odesseiron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Odesseiron 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Odesseiron!
An out of breath Edwin Odesseiron 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aimo Pamaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Pamaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trent Williams!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pamaus, right into the meat.
Pamaus scoring well with a low kick there.
Pamaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Pamaus.
Pamaus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pamaus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams 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.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
Pamaus scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pamaus's hands.
Pamaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pamaus connects with the punch.
Pamaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pamaus lands a body shot.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Pamaus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pamaus slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pamaus thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Pamaus lands a jab.
Pamaus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Pamaus delivers a nice body kick.
Pamaus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pamaus ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams throws a series of punches but Pamaus moves out of range.
Pamaus connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a double jab.
Pamaus scores with a nice body kick.
Williams looks winded!
Pamaus with a jab.
Pamaus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pamaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pamaus throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Pamaus tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pamaus.
Pamaus is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pamaus.
Pamaus keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Pamaus scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pamaus lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Pamaus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Pamaus uses the oldest trick in the book to send Williams tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Pamaus is absolutely delighted - when Williams wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aimo Pamaus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albredo Bastiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonapart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napoleon Bonapart is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albredo Bastiani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Napoleon Bonapart!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bonapart or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastiani which made him look bad.
Bastiani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonapart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonapart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastiani circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Bastiani's head coaches at Elite MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bastiani lands a right hook to the body.
Bonapart throws a sloppy head kick and Bastiani moves out of range easily.
Bonapart shoots in and drives through. Bastiani sprawls well.
Bastiani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bastiani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bastiani wants to take a breather but Bonapart is having none of it.
Bastiani controlling the pace.
Bastiani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bonapart has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bastiani controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Albredo Bastiani just wasn't active enough.
Bonapart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastiani swivels and escapes.
Albredo Bastiani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonapart.
Bonapart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastiani.
Bastiani misses with the combination.
Bastiani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bastiani lands with a right hand.
Bastiani throws a hook but Bonapart avoids it easily.
Bonapart slips a jab from Bastiani.
Bonapart misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonapart looks for a takedown but Bastiani sprawls well.
Bonapart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastiani.
Bonapart throws a head kick but Bastiani moves out of range.
Bastiani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonapart ducks under a wild hook from Bastiani.
Bastiani changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonapart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastiani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bonapart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bonapart wants to control but Bastiani postures up.
Bastiani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bonapart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bonapart is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonapart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bastiani's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonapart keeps working.
Bastiani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonapart is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Albredo Bastiani has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bastiani works Bonapart's body with a nice hook.
Bastiani looks to land a right hand but Bonapart moved out of range.
Bastiani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonapart doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonapart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastiani is fending him off so far but Bonapart persists. Nope, Bastiani circles away and we're back to standing.
Bastiani throws a head kick that misses.
Bastiani stuns Bonapart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bastiani is looking to clinch but Bonapart is avoiding it.
Bastiani throws a body punch but Bonapart moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonapart is just out of range.
Bonapart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonapart dives in for a single leg takedown but Bastiani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bastiani drags the fight down to the ground.
Bastiani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonapart manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiani throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonapart looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonapart, not yet.
Bastiani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastiani is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonapart has wrist control.
Bastiani trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonapart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiani 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albredo Bastiani dominated that round.
That's time! Bastiani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice cross by Bonapart.
Bastiani moves out of range of the body kick from Bonapart.
Bastiani digs a good body shot into Bonapart's ribs.
Bastiani loads up on a big right hand but Bonapart slips the punch.
Bastiani looks to land a right hand but Bonapart moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonapart.
Napoleon Bonapart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonapart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastiani swivels and escapes.
Bastiani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonapart moves away.
Bastiani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonapart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Bastiani. Beautiful body shot.
Bonapart misses with the combination.
Bonapart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastiani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonapart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Napoleon Bonapart has been cut.
Bastiani throws the left hand but Bonapart avoids the punch easily.
Bonapart takes one on the button.
Bastiani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albredo Bastiani is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastiani misses with a hook. Bonapart ducked under it nicely.
Bonapart checks a leg kick.
Bonapart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastiani.
Bonapart blocks a jab.
Bonapart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastiani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastiani throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonapart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Napoleon Bonapart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonapart shoots in but Bastiani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Albredo Bastiani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonapart.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonapart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonapart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonapart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonapart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastiani.
Bonapart avoids the body shot from Bastiani.
Bonapart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastiani avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Bonapart.
A left and a right from Bonapart both land. Nice combination.
Bonapart throws a head kick that misses.
Bastiani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bastiani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Bonapart. Those never looked like landing.
Bonapart is breathing heavily.
Bonapart misses with a double jab.
Bonapart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bastiani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonapart moves away.
Bastiani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bastiani lands a slapping body shot.
Bastiani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonapart.
Bonapart shoots in for a takedown but Bastiani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastiani.
Bonapart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastiani cracks Bonapart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bonapart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonapart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonapart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonapart manages to avoid it.
Bastiani throws a jab when Bonapart was well out of range.
Bastiani stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonapart. Bonapart gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonapart is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bastiani is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bonapart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonapart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonapart shoots in for a takedown but Bastiani shows good takedown defense.
Bastiani blocks the body kick.
Bastiani throws a lazy right hand but Bonapart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastiani misses with the combination.
Bonapart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastiani misses with a straight left.
Bonapart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Bonapart misses.
Bastiani throws a shot to the body.
Bastiani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albredo Bastiani dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonapart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bastiani swinging wildly here.
Bastiani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bastiani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonapart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastiani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bastiani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonapart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Bonapart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastiani scores with a body shot.
Bonapart throws a right hand that Bastiani ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiani also avoids with ease.
Bonapart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonapart throws a series of punches but Bastiani moves out of range.
Bastiani rushes Bonapart and presses him up against the cage.
Bonapart tries to pull guard but Bastiani holds him up against the cage and eventually Bonapart drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonapart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastiani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastiani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bastiani misses the jab.
A jab from Bastiani does it's job there.
Bastiani jabs Bonapart right on the nose. Bonapart blinks but takes it well.
Bonapart tries to work over Bastiani's front leg with a kick but Bastiani checks it.
Bastiani throws a jab when Bonapart was well out of range.
Bastiani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastiani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastiani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bastiani lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonapart throws a head kick that misses.
Bonapart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonapart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastiani connects with a crisp jab.
Bonapart shoots in but no luck this time.
Albredo Bastiani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonapart.
Bastiani has managed to clinch.
Bastiani is pushing Bonapart up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bonapart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bastiani has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonapart tries to score a body lock takedown but Bastiani shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bastiani misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Bastiani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonapart goes for a takedown attempt but Bastiani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Bastiani scores with a four punch combination!
Bonapart misses with a head kick.
Bastiani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonapart doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastiani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonapart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonapart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastiani.
Bastiani lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonapart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bastiani but Bastiani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonapart.
Bastiani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastiani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bastiani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bastiani lands with an overhand left.
Bonapart needs to keep his hands up - Bastiani had a free shot at his head there.
Bonapart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonapart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albredo Bastiani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastiani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonapart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonapart shoots in for a takedown but Bastiani shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastiani digs a good body shot into Bonapart's ribs.
Bastiani lands a jab to the nose.
Napoleon Bonapart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastiani goes for a double leg but Bonapart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bonapart continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albredo Bastiani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastiani 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albredo Bastiani!
Albredo Bastiani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alchuk Andromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Tigh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alchuk Andromov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andromov counters with a one-two to the body.
Andromov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tigh's head.
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Jab from Andromov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andromov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tigh's head.
Tigh darts in looking for a takedown but Andromov gets double underhooks and turns Tigh into the cage.
Tigh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andromov tries to land a knee to the head but Tigh blocks with his arms.
Andromov digs a right hand into Tigh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tigh's gas tank.
Andromov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alchuk Andromov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tigh.
Andromov misses with a knee to the head.
Tigh is trying to drag Andromov to the mat but Andromov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tigh has Andromov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andromov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andromov misses with a knee strike.
Andromov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andromov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES! in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andromov lands a leg kick that knocks Tigh off balance momentarily.
Alchuk Andromov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andromov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tigh circles away.
Andromov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tigh.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Andromov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andromov misses with a hook. Tigh ducked under it nicely.
Tigh misses with a takedown attempt - Andromov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tigh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andromov cracks Tigh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tigh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andromov throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andromov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andromov misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andromov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andromov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alchuk Andromov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tigh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andromov defends well and Tigh ends up having to push Andromov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tigh is working for takedown but Andromov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andromov prevents the takedown attempt.
Tigh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andromov lands a damaging elbow.
Tigh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andromov after a bit of a struggle.
Andromov misses with a body punch.
Andromov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andromov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andromov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigh backwards.
Tigh blocks the elbow strike.
Tigh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andromov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andromov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tigh can't get the takedown.
Andromov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andromov scores with a jab.
That has opened up Saul Tigh's cut even more.
Andromov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tigh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andromov is fending him off so far but Tigh persists. Nope, Andromov circles away and we're back to standing.
Tigh shoots in looking for a takedown. Andromov tries to sprawl out of it but Tigh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andromov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tigh dives in and grabs Andromov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andromov pushes down on Tigh's head and hops out.
Tigh looks winded!
Andromov misses with a head kick.
Andromov stuffs the takedown attempt from Tigh. Tigh gets slowly back to his feet.
Tigh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andromov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andromov moves into range and clinches up with Tigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andromov manages to break the clinch.
Tigh tries to keep at a distance but Andromov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tigh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andromov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tigh.
Tigh managing to block the knees to the body from Andromov.
Andromov with a knee to the head.
Tigh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andromov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andromov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tigh fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andromov cracks a nice hook into Tigh's ribs.
Andromov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tigh in the body.
Andromov jabs Tigh right on the nose. Tigh blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alchuk Andromov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andromov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tigh shoots in but no luck this time.
Andromov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tigh can do to turn this around?
Andromov misses with a head kick.
Andromov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andromov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Andromov.
Andromov lands a high kick!
Andromov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andromov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andromov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tigh is rocked!
The cut above Saul Tigh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Andromov misses.
Tigh is still on wobbly legs! Can Andromov finish him?
Andromov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tigh seems to have recovered his senses.
Tigh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Andromov! Tigh is out on his feet! Andromov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tigh is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tigh is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alchuk Andromov!
A very excited looking Alchuk Andromov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Azuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus has chosen Shadows of Amn as his entrance music. Jon Irenicus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Azuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irenicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azuma.
Azuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irenicus.
Azuma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azuma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irenicus pinned against the cage. Irenicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irenicus connects with an inside leg kick.
Irenicus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irenicus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irenicus throws a body kick that misses.
Azuma looks to land a left hand but Irenicus moved out of range nicely.
Irenicus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Irenicus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irenicus lands a nice looking body shot.
Akira Azuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Irenicus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Irenicus.
Azuma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irenicus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azuma somewhat.
A left lands for Irenicus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Azuma connects with a looping right hand.
Irenicus jabs at Azuma's body.
Azuma is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Irenicus.
A telegraphed right hand from Azuma misses the target.
Azuma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azuma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Irenicus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irenicus throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Akira Azuma has been cut.
Irenicus sends Azuma crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Irenicus is motioning to the referee to let Azuma up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Azuma is rocked!
Azuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Azuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irenicus finds Azuma's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Azuma flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Irenicus lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Azuma will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Irenicus!
An out of breath Jon Irenicus 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slurms Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Ur Jarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slurms Mckenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Ur Jarni!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ur Jarni!
It looks like Slurms Mckenzie has been cut.
Mckenzie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid body kick from Mckenzie.
Ur Jarni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mckenzie throws a body punch but Ur Jarni moves out of range.
Ur Jarni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mckenzie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ur Jarni throws a low kick, looking for Mckenzie's leg but Mckenzie calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ur Jarni, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Ur Jarni.
Mckenzie avoids a kick to the body.
Ur Jarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ur Jarni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckenzie.
Ur Jarni misses with a double jab
and Mckenzie counters with an inside leg kick.
Ur Jarni lands with a nice body punch.
Mckenzie avoids the body shot from Ur Jarni.
Mckenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ur Jarni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie misses with a hook. Ur Jarni ducked under it nicely.
Ur Jarni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mckenzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ur Jarni is out of range and Mckenzie settles back down.
Ur Jarni throws a leg kick that misses.
Ur Jarni blocks a leg kick.
Mckenzie misses with a two punch combination.
Ur Jarni moves out of range of the body kick from Mckenzie.
A jab from Mckenzie does it's job there.
Ur Jarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ur Jarni stuns Mckenzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ur Jarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ur Jarni.
Mckenzie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Mckenzie misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni tries to clinch up.
Ur Jarni moves away from the strike by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ur Jarni.
A punch combination from Ur Jarni misses.
Mckenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
Ur Jarni scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Ur Jarni off balance momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mckenzie misses with an elbow strike.
Ur Jarni struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckenzie controls his hands.
Mckenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Ur Jarni.
A short uppercut from Ur Jarni.
Mckenzie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mckenzie backwards.
Ur Jarni avoids the elbow strike from Mckenzie, against the cage.
Mckenzie letting Ur Jarni take a breather here.
Mckenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckenzie wants to break free but Ur Jarni has control.
Mckenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ur Jarni connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Ur Jarni coming out on top.
Ur Jarni scores with a shot to the body.
Mckenzie tries to score with a low kick but Ur Jarni moves his leg out of the way.
Ur Jarni throws a leg kick but Mckenzie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mckenzie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ur Jarni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mckenzie.
Ur Jarni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mckenzie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mckenzie scores with a shot to the body.
Mckenzie cracks Ur Jarni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mckenzie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ur Jarni clinches up with Mckenzie and pushes him back against the cage.
Ur Jarni lands a shot to the body.
Mckenzie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ur Jarni lands a body shot.
Ur Jarni lands a big head kick that sends Mckenzie tumbling to the mat! Ur Jarni takes a step backwards and waves Mckenzie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mckenzie is rocked!
Ur Jarni scores with a leg kick.
Oh Mckenzie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ur Jarni circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mckenzie to the canvas! Mckenzie doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ur Jarni keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arni Ur Jarni!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jami Balkan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harald Hillgrund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillgrund moves out of range of the strikes.
Hillgrund misses with a kick to the body
and Balkan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hillgrund fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hillgrund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hillgrund is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balkan's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Hillgrund has passed into side control.
The ground and pound from Hillgrund seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hillgrund in side control, throwing shots but Balkan defends.
Hillgrund misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hillgrund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Hillgrund are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hillgrund misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hillgrund sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Balkan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Balkan stops Hillgrund from passing to mount.
Hillgrund working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hillgrund seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan wants to control but Hillgrund postures up.
The ground and pound from Hillgrund seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hillgrund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hillgrund happy to just control the position for now.
Hillgrund 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Hillgrund sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Balkan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hillgrund postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Balkan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hillgrund presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hillgrund sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hillgrund with good strikes from the mount here!
Hillgrund working Balkan over with strikes here.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Balkan is surviving well by controlling Hillgrund's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hillgrund throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Hillgrund dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hillgrund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hillgrund throws a big shot that misses.
Balkan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hillgrund counters with a nice double leg into side control. Balkan won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Hillgrund are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hillgrund wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balkan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hillgrund looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hillgrund is trying to get an arm triangle but Balkan is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Balkan is avoiding damage well.
Balkan dodges the ground and pound from Hillgrund.
Balkan dodges the ground and pound from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund in side control lands a decent elbow.
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Hillgrund keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hillgrund wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillgrund working the strikes but Balkan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Balkan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hillgrund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund throwing shots but Balkan is blocking nicely.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Hillgrund sits in half guard.
Hillgrund throwing shots but Balkan is blocking nicely.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Hillgrund has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hillgrund connects with a nice short shot to Balkan's temple.
Hillgrund moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund with the ground and pound but Balkan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hillgrund trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hillgrund prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Hillgrund dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hillgrund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balkan manages to avoid it.
Balkan tries to work over Hillgrund's front leg with a kick but Hillgrund checks it.
Balkan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Balkan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hillgrund lands a jab.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Balkan blocks the leg kick.
Hillgrund just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hillgrund misses.
Hillgrund misses with a left hand
and Balkan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hillgrund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hillgrund looks to land a right hand but Balkan moved out of range.
Hillgrund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan moves out of range of the body kick from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hillgrund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkan.
Hillgrund shoots for a takedown but Balkan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hillgrund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hillgrund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hillgrund throws a sloppy body shot
and Balkan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balkan tries to sprawl but Hillgrund drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Balkan is not content to let Hillgrund control the position.
Hillgrund working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jami Balkan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Hillgrund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Hillgrund seems to be working for a kimura but Balkan defends the submission attempt.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Hillgrund is controlling well.
Hillgrund is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.
Hillgrund not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hillgrund stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harald Hillgrund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hillgrund wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Hillgrund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balkan is pulling down on Hillgrund's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund lands a couple of elbows.
Hillgrund controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hillgrund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hillgrund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Hillgrund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hillgrund, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund 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.
Jami Balkan was interviewed post fight and said 'saatana perkele!'.
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