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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alec Namiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Maywho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alec Namiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Maywho!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Namiki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Namiki enables Maywho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Namiki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Namiki controls Maywho momentarily but Maywho frees himself.
Namiki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maywho!
Namiki wants to control the pace but Maywho is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namiki controlling from the full mount.
Namiki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alec Namiki just wasn't active enough.
Namiki has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maywho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maywho manages to end up in side control.
Maywho lands an elbow.
Namiki is looking for a sweep.
Maywho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maywho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maywho throws an elbow but Namiki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Maywho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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!
Maywho trying to control the position but Namiki is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maywho controls the position.
Carl Maywho has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maywho shoots for a double leg takedown but Namiki sprawls well. He's pushed Maywho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Namiki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Namiki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alec Namiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namiki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maywho looks winded!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Namiki misses with a knee strike.
Namiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maywho avoids it.
Namiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Namiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maywho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maywho is trying to drag Namiki to the mat but Namiki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namiki looking to throw knees to the head but Maywho is blocking nicely.
Namiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Carl Maywho has been cut.
Namiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maywho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Namiki smiles and moves away.
Alec Namiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Maywho.
Maywho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Namiki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Namiki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Namiki throws a front kick that sends Maywho stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namiki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Namiki, right into the meat.
Namiki scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Namiki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Maywho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Namiki thumps Maywho with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maywho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Namiki - the referee stops the clock and Maywho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Namiki. Maywho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Namiki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maywho.
Carl Maywho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namiki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Namiki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namiki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maywho if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Namiki slams his shin into Maywho's torso.
Namiki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maywho, pushing him back against the cage.
Namiki with a knee to the head.
Namiki working Maywho over with knees to the body.
Namiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maywho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maywho is breathing heavily.
Maywho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Namiki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maywho's face.
Maywho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Namiki.
Maywho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Namiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maywho is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Namiki.
Maywho avoiding damage as Namiki throws knees to the body.
Namiki scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Namiki obliges.
Namiki landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Namiki.
Namiki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maywho can do to turn this around?
Namiki scores a nice knee to the body.
Maywho takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namiki lands a knee to the body.
Namiki lands a nice knee to the body.
Alec Namiki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Namiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Namiki obliges.
Namiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maywho.
Namiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Namiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Namiki.
Namiki landing knees to the head.
Namiki scores with a knee to the head.
Namiki with a knee to the head.
Maywho is rocked!
Maywho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maywho is still on wobbly legs! Can Namiki finish him?
Namiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Namiki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Namiki with a knee to the head.
Namiki crunches a lovely knee into Maywho's ribcage.
Maywho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Namiki crunches a lovely knee into Maywho's ribcage.
Maywho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Namiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maywho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namiki scores with a knee to the head.
Maywho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Namiki lands a knee to the body.
Namiki working Maywho over with knees to the body.
Namiki with a knee to the head.
Namiki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maywho's face.
Maywho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Namiki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Namiki lands a good knee to the midsection. Maywho won't want to take too many of those.
Namiki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maywho's face.
Namiki misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Namiki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Namiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maywho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Namiki crunches a lovely knee into Maywho's ribcage.
Namiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Namiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Namiki keeps control of Maywho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Namiki.
Namiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maywho fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Namiki.
Namiki with a knee to the head.
Namiki connects with a knee to the head.
Namiki landing knees to the head.
Namiki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maywho's face.
Namiki connects with a knee to the head.
Namiki lands a knee to the head.
Namiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Namiki looking to throw knees to the head but Maywho is blocking nicely.
Namiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Namiki scores with a knee to the head.
Namiki misses with a knee to the head.
Namiki tries a knee to the head but Maywho blocks it.
Namiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maywho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Namiki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Namiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Namiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Namiki tries to land a knee to the head but Maywho blocks with his arms.
Namiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namiki lands a knee to the head.
Namiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Namiki tries a knee to the head but Maywho blocks it.
Namiki is pressed up against the cage. Maywho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Namiki down to the mat. Namiki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alec Namiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Maywho.
Namiki connects with a high kick.
Namiki throws a nice head kick!
Alec Namiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Namiki lands a head kick. Maywho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Namiki - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for Namiki.
Namiki connects with a high kick.
Namiki lands a head kick. Maywho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maywho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Namiki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Namiki circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Maywho drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Namiki follows Maywho to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Namiki!
A victorious Alec Namiki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mitchelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao GuardaChuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GuardaChuva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The rebirth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joao GuardaChuva enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Mitchelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao GuardaChuva!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? GuardaChuva is fending him off so far but Mitchelson persists. Nope, GuardaChuva circles away and we're back to standing.
GuardaChuva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mitchelson quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
GuardaChuva is looking to advance position but Mitchelson won't allow it.
GuardaChuva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mitchelson is trying to control but can't.
Mitchelson is looking for a sweep. GuardaChuva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchelson is working hard here to advance position.
Mitchelson wants to control but GuardaChuva is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GuardaChuva controlling the action here.
Mitchelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GuardaChuva winds up and cracks Mitchelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
GuardaChuva slips a nice elbow through Mitchelson's hands, connecting with Mitchelson's forehead.
GuardaChuva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
GuardaChuva is keen to just control but Mitchelson is a slippery customer.
GuardaChuva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mitchelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but GuardaChuva pulls his head out easily.
Mitchelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but GuardaChuva pulls his head out easily.
Mitchelson is looking for a sweep. GuardaChuva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchelson is pressing down on GuardaChuva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mitchelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GuardaChuva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
GuardaChuva advances position into side control!
GuardaChuva lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GuardaChuva working away.
Mitchelson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
GuardaChuva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mitchelson wants to get back to his feet but GuardaChuva drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
GuardaChuva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mitchelson some visible discomfort.
Mitchelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchelson can't do much from the bottom here.
GuardaChuva tries to advance to mount but can't.
GuardaChuva working away.
GuardaChuva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mitchelson manages to work his way to half guard, despite GuardaChuva's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchelson is looking for a sweep. GuardaChuva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchelson moves into full guard.
GuardaChuva stands up over Mitchelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
GuardaChuva wants to control from the top but Mitchelson keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GuardaChuva preventing the sweep.
Mitchelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchelson is looking for a triangle but GuardaChuva pushes his legs off easily.
GuardaChuva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao GuardaChuva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitchelson misses with a wild body shot.
GuardaChuva shoots in and bounces Mitchelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
GuardaChuva wants to control from the top but Mitchelson keeps moving.
GuardaChuva stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchelson.
GuardaChuva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mitchelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GuardaChuva's guard.
Joao GuardaChuva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GuardaChuva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
GuardaChuva stalling.
GuardaChuva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
GuardaChuva prevents Mitchelson from improving his position.
Mitchelson taking some punishment here, with GuardaChuva in his half guard.
GuardaChuva working over Mitchelson with some ground and pound. Mitchelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva trying to pass the guard but Mitchelson defending well.
GuardaChuva is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitchelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
GuardaChuva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
GuardaChuva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
GuardaChuva 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.
Mitchelson manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchelson keeping moving, preventing GuardaChuva from controlling successfully.
GuardaChuva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchelson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for GuardaChuva!
Mitchelson punching from mount but GuardaChuva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
GuardaChuva is looking to improve his position but Mitchelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Mitchelson wants to control the pace but GuardaChuva is squirming around nicely.
Mitchelson throws a sloppy strike and GuardaChuva uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and GuardaChuva has ended up in Mitchelson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva stands up over Mitchelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchelson is looking for a triangle here but GuardaChuva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mitchelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mitchelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
GuardaChuva tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchelson is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchelson trying to control the position.
GuardaChuva is in close to Mitchelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao GuardaChuva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mitchelson throws a body punch but GuardaChuva moves out of range.
GuardaChuva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from GuardaChuva.
GuardaChuva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitchelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mitchelson lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GuardaChuva circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchelson moves out of range as GuardaChuva strikes.
GuardaChuva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
GuardaChuva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mitchelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
GuardaChuva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchelson wants to hold on but GuardaChuva pushes him away.
Mitchelson is working to get back to half guard.
GuardaChuva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mitchelson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
GuardaChuva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
GuardaChuva lands a big shot there that rocks Mitchelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mitchelson working to try and regain half guard.
GuardaChuva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mitchelson is now in GuardaChuva's guard. A big mistake from GuardaChuva there, giving up the dominant position!
Mitchelson wants to pass the guard but GuardaChuva is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchelson wants to control from the top but GuardaChuva keeps moving.
GuardaChuva controlling Mitchelson's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mitchelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joao GuardaChuva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack Mitchelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
GuardaChuva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
GuardaChuva trying to pass the guard but Mitchelson defending well.
Mitchelson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
GuardaChuva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
GuardaChuva prevents Mitchelson from improving his position.
Mitchelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jack Mitchelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchelson is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao GuardaChuva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got GuardaChuva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao GuardaChuva!
After the big win, Joao GuardaChuva made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ice Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Zadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havener comes into the arena with My Dick: Mickey Avalon blaring out of the sound system. Zadov has chosen Hu Ha as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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164 lbs
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165 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
10 - 15 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Zadov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havener gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Havener manages to break the clinch.
Havener moves into range and clinches up with Zadov.
Zadov blocks an elbow strike from Havener.
Havener jumps into guard, dragging Zadov to the mat.
Havener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zadov postures up in Havener's guard and throws a big left but Havener blocks it.
Havener controlling Zadov's posture.
Zadov throws an elbow that misses. Havener uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zadov's guard. Nice move by Havener!
Zadov is looking to stand up but Havener isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zadov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Havener gets to his feet - Zadov follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havener closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zadov's coach down at Ivan's house of pain [300$] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zadov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Havener moves into the clinch.
Zadov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zadov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zadov avoiding damage as Havener throws knees to the body.
Havener creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zadov is looking to control Havener's arms but Havener gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zadov has his back to the cage.
Havener lands a knee to the body.
Zadov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Havener.
Havener throws an elbow that misses.
Zadov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Havener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Havener pushes off an throws an elbow but Zadov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Havener tries to land knees in the clinch but Zadov avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zadov looking to throw knees to the head but Havener is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havener trying to land knees to the body.
Havener blocks an elbow strike.
Zadov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havener is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zadov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Havener managing to block the knees to the body from Zadov.
Havener blocking some punches.
Havener throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zadov blocks it with crossed arms.
Havener lands a knee to the body.
Zadov looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Havener obliges.
Zadov avoiding damage as Havener throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zadov.
Havener throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zadov blocks it with crossed arms.
Havener lands a body shot in the clinch.
Havener lands an elbow inside that Zadov shrugs off.
Havener is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zadov is defending well for now.
Zadov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Havener breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havener drives through and clinches with Zadov against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havener throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Havener working Zadov over with knees to the body.
Havener looking for a takedown.
Zadov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zadov dodges an elbow strike from Havener.
Zadov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Havener manages to break the clinch.
Havener lands the left hand.
Zadov is rocked!
We've been told by Havener's head coaches at Academy of Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zadov leaves his chin hanging out and Havener seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zadov crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Havener!
Post fight, an emotional Andrew Havener said 'Thanks to the training made possible by Academy of Combat and my manager Bobby B. To the next one. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Gyeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys From Hell. Gyeong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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161 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jun Gyeong!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gyeong tries to clinch but Akulenko moves out of range.
A left and a right from Akulenko both land. Nice combination.
Gyeong shoots in but Akulenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akulenko lands a high kick!
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akulenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akulenko cracks Gyeong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
Akulenko throws a head kick that Gyeong semi-blocks.
Eugeniy Akulenko 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.
Akulenko connects with a single shot there.
Gyeong tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gyeong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gyeong misses with a head kick.
Gyeong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gyeong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko misses with a body kick.
Akulenko lands with a straight right. Gyeong didn't see that one coming.
Gyeong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akulenko.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akulenko.
Gyeong moves into range and clinches up with Akulenko.
Gyeong misses with a punch to the body.
Gyeong keeps control of Akulenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akulenko is trying to break free.
Gyeong pulls Akulenko into guard.
Gyeong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gyeong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Akulenko looks to land a body kick but Gyeong moved away.
Gyeong takes one on the button.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko throws a head kick but Gyeong moves out of range.
No joy there for Akulenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akulenko throws a sloppy head kick and Gyeong moves out of range easily.
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akulenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gyeong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akulenko.
Gyeong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akulenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gyeong.
Gyeong slips a jab and a cross from Akulenko.
Gyeong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akulenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gyeong tries to clinch there but Akulenko circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gyeong has managed to clinch.
Gyeong decides to pull guard.
Akulenko won't allow Gyeong to get back to his feet.
Gyeong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gyeong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gyeong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Akulenko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong breaks from the clinch.
Akulenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akulenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gyeong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gyeong stands up from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akulenko connects with a high kick.
Gyeong throws a solid leg kick but Akulenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gyeong.
Gyeong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akulenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Gyeong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gyeong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akulenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akulenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gyeong.
Gyeong tries to clinch up but Akulenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Gyeong wants to clinch up but Akulenko keeps it at a distance.
Gyeong moves out of range as Akulenko throws a body kick.
Akulenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akulenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Akulenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akulenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyeong.
Gyeong dives in and scores a takedown into Akulenko's guard.
Gyeong stands and steps away. Akulenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Akulenko throws a body kick that misses.
Akulenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eugeniy Akulenko is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akulenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akulenko scores with a punch to the head.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Akulenko. Those never looked like landing.
Gyeong closes the distance and clinches.
Akulenko manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gyeong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akulenko is looking to escape.
Gyeong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gyeong is looking for a kimura but Akulenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gyeong to get the leverage.
Akulenko is trying to stand up here but Gyeong is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong is trying for a kimura here. Akulenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gyeong wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jun Gyeong!
After the big win, Jun Gyeong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sparta Fightware and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corrales might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Party Up. Anderson has chosen The Prince as his entrance music. Joseph Corrales had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Corrales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Corrales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corrales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corrales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corrales avoids it.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrales goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Corrales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corrales continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corrales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corrales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Corrales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Corrales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Corrales circles away.
Corrales stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Corrales in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrales wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corrales.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corrales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Corrales.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corrales is defending well for now.
Corrales tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Corrales drops back down to his feet.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corrales blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corrales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corrales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corrales is defending well for now.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corrales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Corrales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson working Corrales over with knees to the body.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Corrales is breathing heavily.
Corrales avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corrales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corrales is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Corrales won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Corrales managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Corrales drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Corrales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson tries to clinch but Corrales moves out of range.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Corrales circles away.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corrales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Corrales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corrales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corrales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Corrales avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Corrales fails to pull guard.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corrales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Corrales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corrales fails to pull guard.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corrales backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Corrales takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working Corrales over with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corrales's face.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Corrales backwards.
David Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corrales avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Corrales can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Corrales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Corrales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Corrales blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Corrales controls his hands.
Corrales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corrales managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corrales blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corrales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Corrales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corrales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Corrales's ribcage.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson tries to clinch up but Corrales circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson tries to work over Corrales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Corrales managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corrales avoids it.
Corrales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corrales managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Corrales blocks a body shot from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corrales managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corrales managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Corrales fails to pull guard.
Corrales drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corrales looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Corrales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrales blocking some punches.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Corrales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Corrales jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Corrales around his waist. Corrales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Corrales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corrales jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Corrales gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corrales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson motions for Corrales to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Corrales circles away.
David Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson moves to clinch but Corrales breaks away
and Corrales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson won't allow Corrales to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrales is working hard here to advance position.
Corrales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Corrales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
David Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corrales seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corrales is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Anderson!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Anderson thanked Blood and Guts Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Joseph Corrales had this to say: 'imma just go home and get some ass'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Smith!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis with a jab.
Pettis scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Pettis.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Pettis can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Pettis wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is keen to just control but Pettis is a slippery customer.
Pettis wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pettis tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Pettis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pettis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pettis and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pettis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pettis is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pettis looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pettis looks a forlorn figure.
Pettis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis trying to control from the bottom.
Pettis is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith stands up over Pettis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith slips under a jab from Pettis.
Pettis looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A jab from Pettis misses.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Pettis is defending well.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pettis regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Pettis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pettis!
Pettis is working to get back to half guard.
Pettis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith goes for an armbar but Pettis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pettis.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pettis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pettis's guard.
Pettis is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pettis struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pettis is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith has an Americana. Pettis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smith is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smith hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jeff Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyler at a distance.
Tyler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rude is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rude swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rude loads up on a big right hand but Tyler slips the punch.
Tyler scores with a nice head shot.
Rude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyler.
Tyler tries to clinch there but Rude circles away.
Rude throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rude moves away.
Rude missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rude.
Rude fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Rude's head coaches at LOD Gym Now with StandUP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rude digs a good hook to Tyler's body.
Rude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler lands a slapping body shot.
Rude swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Rude slips a straight right by Tyler.
Rude shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyler eats them both and turns towards Rude to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rude throws a combination that misses
and Tyler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rick Rude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rude works Tyler's body with a nice hook.
Rude throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler avoids the body shot from Rude.
A shot to the body from Rude misses
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rude throws a lazy uppercut
and Rude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Rude lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyler doesn't seem phased though.
Tyler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rude had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tyler moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to circle away but Rude has him pinned against the cage.
Rude is trying to force a seperation but Tyler has the dominant position.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Rude blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rude has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler tries to break the clinch but Rude is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land.
Rude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyler tries to move into range but Rude moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rude swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Jay Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude sizes up Tyler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyler misses with an uppercut
and Rude counters with a left right combination that sends Tyler crashing to the mat - Rude wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Tyler out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Rude!
Rick Rude gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima has chosen DMX - Ain't no sunshine as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Douglas Lima enters the cage!
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161 lbs
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167 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Lima!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Lima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Lima only half commits.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Lima sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews fails with the takedown.
Lima misses with a double jab.
Lima lands the left hand.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Lima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Lima counters with a head kick. That will keep Matthews thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Lima throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matthews counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Lima moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lima tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Lima. That snapped Matthews's head back.
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Lima's front leg but catches the back leg as Lima tries to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Matthews.
It looks like Douglas Lima has been cut.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lima's waist but Lima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews connects with a jab.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lima on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lima tries to escape but Matthews is in control.
Matthews misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews landing a few strikes.
Matthews working the head with strikes.
Matthews prevents Lima from escaping the position.
Matthews throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lima works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Matthews looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lima has hold of Matthews's hands but Matthews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matthews throws a strike but Lima avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lima wants to stand and escape but Matthews is having none of it.
Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lima wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matthews stands up over Lima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima is looking to stand up but Matthews isn't so interested in that idea.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lima's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Lima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matthews scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matthews 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.
Clay Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lima is rocked!
Matthews lands a big elbow - Lima is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Matthews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
A relieved looking Clay Matthews thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baha Beison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baha Beison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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169 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baha Beison!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stanley is in Beison's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Beison keeps moving.
Stanley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beison trying to control the position.
Stanley prevents Beison from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Baha Beison.
The fighters circling - Beison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beison connects with a looping right hand.
Stanley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanley in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beison catches Stanley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beison drops Stanley with a nice combination! Beison dives into Stanley's guard, looking to finish!
Stanley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh Stanley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beison controls the position.
Stanley is looking for a sweep.
Stanley struggling a bit here.
Beison works to advance to full mount. Stanley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stanley is trying desperately to improve position.
Stanley is working hard here to advance position.
Stanley wants to hold on but Beison pushes him away.
Stanley seems to have got his legs back now.
Beison tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Stanley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beison wants to control the pace but Stanley is squirming around nicely.
Stanley is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stanley is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanley with the active half guard here but Beison passes nicely into side control.
Stanley struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is looking to reverse the position.
Stanley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley actively working from the bottom here.
Stanley gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beison defends it easily.
Stanley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beison has passed into half guard!
Stanley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beison pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baha Beison dominated that round.
That's time! Stanley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Beison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beison misses with a wild combination.
Beison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Beison does no damage.
Beison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanley circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beison misses with the combination.
Beison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beison throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beison misses with a few strikes there.
Beison throws a lazy right hand but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baha Beison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beison throws a nice looking combination but Stanley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beison duly obliges.
Stanley dodges the punch combination from Beison.
Stanley closes the distance and clinches.
Beison swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beison pushes Stanley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Beison.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Beison had a free shot at his head there.
Beison feints a jab promting Stanley to slip. Beison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stanley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baha Beison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Beison there.
Beison might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beison gets caught flat footed, as Stanley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stanley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stanley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beison wants to control the position but Stanley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beison is refusing to be controlled, as Stanley sits in half guard.
Beison tries to roll over but Stanley keeps him under control.
Stanley content to control rather than advance.
Stanley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stanley seems to be working for a kimura but Beison defends the submission attempt.
Beison regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beison manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Beison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanley darts in looking for a takedown but Beison gets double underhooks and turns Stanley into the cage.
Stanley pulls Beison into guard.
Stanley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baha Beison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Beison. Those never looked like landing.
Beison throws a lazy right hand but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beison misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Beison misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
No joy there for Beison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beison misses with a double jab.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beison throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Beison is avoiding it.
Beison misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beison misses with a straight right.
Beison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Beison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beison throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Stanley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beison misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beison.
Beison misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beison looks to land a right hand but Stanley moved out of range.
Beison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Beison does no damage.
Beison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beison fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beison looks to land a right hand but Stanley moved out of range.
Beison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Beison.
Beison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanley has managed to clinch.
Beison has a couple of punches blocked by Stanley.
Stanley decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley looking for a guillotine here but Beison defends easily.
Beison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stanley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stanley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beison stacks Stanley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beison!
Stanley is trying to control Beison's posture but Beison avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley sneaks back into half guard.
Baha Beison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beison wants to stand up but Stanley is controlling the position.
Stanley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stanley is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marvin Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marvin Stanley.
I think Beison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baha Beison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Schwager Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev comes to the cage accompanied by Fever . Norbert Schwager Ii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norbert Schwager Ii!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nikolaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schwager Ii dodges the ground and pound from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev 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.
Nikolaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Schwager Ii struggling a bit here.
Schwager Ii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii is looking for a sweep.
Nikolaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schwager Ii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nikolaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schwager Ii wants to get back to his feet but Nikolaev drags him back down.
Schwager Ii struggling a bit here.
Schwager Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nikolaev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schwager Ii takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev is trying to get an arm triangle but Schwager Ii is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schwager Ii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii tries to escape but Nikolaev is in control.
Nikolaev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Schwager Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schwager Ii is trying to buck Nikolaev off.
You can see the frustration on Schwager Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikolaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nikolaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schwager Ii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nikolaev lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev looks up at the clock and then as Schwager Ii takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nikolaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schwager Ii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nikolaev's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwager Ii trying to control here.
Schwager Ii is looking for a sweep. Nikolaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwager Ii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nikolaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nikolaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nikolaev slips a nice elbow through Schwager Ii's hands, connecting with Schwager Ii's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schwager Ii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nikolaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nikolaev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwager Ii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nikolaev, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwager Ii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev looking to control.
Nikolaev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nikolaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
Nikolaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schwager Ii advances to half guard.
Nikolaev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Schwager Ii controlling the action here.
Schwager Ii is looking to advance position but Nikolaev won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nikolaev misses with a wild combination.
Schwager Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Nikolaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schwager Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Nikolaev has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwager Ii misses the shot to the body.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt - Schwager Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nikolaev feints and as Schwager Ii raises his hands in defense, Nikolaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nikolaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikolaev works over Schwager Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwager Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwager Ii wants to sweep here but Nikolaev controlling him for the moment.
Nikolaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwager Ii's head.
Nikolaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwager Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikolaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Nikolaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwager Ii has wrist control.
Nikolaev works over Schwager Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikolaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nikolaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schwager Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schwager Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikolaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikolaev throws an elbow that misses. Schwager Ii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaev's guard. Nice move by Schwager Ii!
Volya Nikolaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikolaev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schwager Ii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nikolaev wants to improve his position but Schwager Ii is controlling well.
Schwager Ii is keen to just control but Nikolaev is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev tries to get to full guard but Schwager Ii has control of the leg.
Nikolaev is concentrating on defense, preventing Schwager Ii from advancing position.
Nikolaev won't allow Schwager Ii to pass to mount.
Schwager Ii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikolaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Norbert Schwager Ii wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nikolaev lands with a cross.
Nikolaev throws the left hand but Schwager Ii avoids the punch easily.
Schwager Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Schwager Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schwager Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolaev.
A combination from Schwager Ii does no damage.
Nikolaev loads up on a big right hand but Schwager Ii slips the punch.
A slow jab from Nikolaev misses its intended target.
Schwager Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schwager Ii ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwager Ii thows a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nikolaev is nestled in close to Schwager Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikolaev misses with a head shot. Schwager Ii uses the momentum to regain guard.
Schwager Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schwager Ii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nikolaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nikolaev is fighting to break Schwager Ii's control of his arms but Schwager Ii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Schwager Ii keeps moving.
Schwager Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii wants to stand up but Nikolaev is controlling him.
Nikolaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwager Ii's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev is working Schwager Ii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nikolaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schwager Ii controls Nikolaev momentarily but Nikolaev frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwager Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikolaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Schwager Ii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schwager Ii scores with a three punch combo!
Schwager Ii slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikolaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikolaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schwager Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwager Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schwager Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwager Ii dodges the punch combination from Nikolaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager Ii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nikolaev back to the cage. Schwager Ii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nikolaev is rocked!
Schwager Ii misses the shot to the body.
Oh Nikolaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Nikolaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Norbert Schwager Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Schwager Ii.
Schwager Ii takes a swing at Nikolaev's ribcage but misses.
Nikolaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwager Ii tries to avoid it but Nikolaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwager Ii to the ground. Schwager Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaev moves into the clinch.
Schwager Ii is stalling here.
Schwager Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schwager Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii misses with some punches.
Nikolaev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schwager Ii can't fight it off and eventually Nikolaev manages to take the fight to the floor. Schwager Ii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schwager Ii keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Schwager Ii is trying to control the position but Nikolaev postures up.
Schwager Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwager Ii, not yet.
Schwager Ii pulls Nikolaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Nikolaev from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schwager Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev trying to control but Schwager Ii is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nikolaev has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwager Ii struggling a bit here.
Nikolaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schwager Ii is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schwager Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikolaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwager Ii keeps working.
Schwager Ii gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Norbert Schwager Ii just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nikolaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schwager Ii trying to hold on to Nikolaev's head to control him but Nikolaev postures up.
Schwager Ii is looking to improve his position.
Schwager Ii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schwager Ii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schwager Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schwager Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwager Ii wants to sweep here but Nikolaev controlling him for the moment.
Nikolaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Nikolaev trying to control but Schwager Ii is working from the bottom.
Schwager Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikolaev is one step ahead there.
Schwager Ii has control of Nikolaev's left arm, preventing Nikolaev from doing any damage.
Schwager Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikolaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Schwager Ii won't allow Nikolaev to sweep him here.
Schwager Ii wants to get up but he can't break Nikolaev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schwager Ii trying to control but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Norbert Schwager Ii.
Nikolaev misses with a double jab.
Nikolaev throws a nice looking combination but Schwager Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norbert Schwager Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwager Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
Schwager Ii misses with a double jab.
Schwager Ii stalks Nikolaev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nikolaev's face. Nikolaev staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwager Ii ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Schwager Ii avoids them all with ease.
Schwager Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii seems a little lost for a moment, as Nikolaev dominates the positioning.
Schwager Ii tries to bench press Nikolaev off him but Nikolaev keeps the position.
Nikolaev is trying to get an arm triangle but Schwager Ii is defending well.
Schwager Ii gets back to half guard.
Nikolaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schwager Ii's head.
Schwager Ii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schwager Ii trying to hold on to Nikolaev's head to control him but Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Schwager Ii is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Schwager Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schwager Ii actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schwager Ii is just riding it out for now. Nikolaev eventually gives up the hold.
Schwager Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Nikolaev working Schwager Ii over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Nikolaev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwager Ii gets back to full guard.
Nikolaev landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwager Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolaev is proving a slippery customer.
Schwager Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikolaev is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Volya Nikolaev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Schwager Ii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses the jab.
Schwager Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolaev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schwager Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up.
Nikolaev throws a right hand that Schwager Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwager Ii also avoids with ease.
Schwager Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nikolaev rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schwager Ii.
Nikolaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schwager Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Volya Nikolaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwager Ii tests Nikolaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schwager Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwager Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwager Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolaev under the eye.
Schwager Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Schwager Ii.
Schwager Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nikolaev's hands.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
Nikolaev works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwager Ii. Nikolaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwager Ii loads up on a big right hand but Nikolaev slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Schwager Ii.
Nikolaev dodges the punch combination from Schwager Ii.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwager Ii defending against the ground and pound.
Schwager Ii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schwager Ii struggling a bit here.
Schwager Ii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikolaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nikolaev is thwarting Schwager Ii's attempts to control the position.
Nikolaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Nikolaev prevents Schwager Ii from improving his position.
Nikolaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwager Ii keeps working.
Nikolaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Schwager Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii trying to control here.
Nikolaev drops an elbow to the side of Schwager Ii's head.
Schwager Ii tries to get to full guard but Nikolaev has control of the leg.
Nikolaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schwager Ii is just riding it out for now. Nikolaev eventually gives up the hold.
Nikolaev working over Schwager Ii with some ground and pound. Schwager Ii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Schwager Ii controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii is looking to control Nikolaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwager Ii avoid being mounted?
Nikolaev working over Schwager Ii with some ground and pound. Schwager Ii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Schwager Ii wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Schwager Ii is blocking nicely.
Schwager Ii trying to hold on to Nikolaev's head to control him but Nikolaev postures up.
Volya Nikolaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norbert Schwager Ii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Schwager Ii misses with an uppercut
and Nikolaev counters with a three punch combo that has Schwager Ii backing up. Schwager Ii nods at Nikolaev to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Schwager Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikolaev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schwager Ii back to the cage. Nikolaev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schwager Ii is rocked!
Schwager Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwager Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolaev finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schwager Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Volya Nikolaev.
I think Nikolaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Volya Nikolaev 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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