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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Fawkes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Decent knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calvin Fawkes!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duke swings widly with a right hand
and Fawkes counters with a head kick. That will keep Duke thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Duke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fawkes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fawkes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fawkes dodges the punch combination from Duke.
A left and a right from Fawkes both land. Nice combination.
Duke misses with a double jab
and Fawkes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duke's knee momentarily.
Duke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duke throws a combination that misses
and Fawkes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duke throws a wild body kick that Fawkes sees coming a mile off.
Samuel Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fawkes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fawkes goes for a double leg but Duke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duke continues to drive forward.
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!
Fawkes has Duke pressed against the cage, preventing Duke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawkes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fawkes misses with a looping right.
Duke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Duke.
Duke misses with a combination
and Fawkes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duke fails to land with a series of punches.
Fawkes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duke falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fawkes counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fawkes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Duke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fawkes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke misses with a jab to the body
and Fawkes counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes slips a jab and a cross from Duke.
Duke loads up on a big right hand but Fawkes slips the punch.
Duke misses with a double jab
and Fawkes counters with a left to the body.
Fawkes looks winded!
Fawkes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fawkes closes the distance and clinches.
Duke tries to break the clinch but Fawkes is controlling the position.
Fawkes breaks from the clinch.
Duke throws a right and a left that Fawkes avoids nicely.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Duke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Fawkes moves into the clinch.
Fawkes breaks the clinch.
Samuel Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Duke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duke misses with a wild combination.
Fawkes closes the distance and clinches.
Fawkes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duke smiles and moves away.
Duke throws a hook to the side of Fawkes's head but Fawkes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fawkes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fawkes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duke.
Duke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fawkes.
Samuel Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Fawkes.
Fawkes closes the distance and clinches up with Duke, looking for a takedown. Fawkes pushes Duke against the cage but Duke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Duke scores with a four punch combination!
Duke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duke misses with the combination.
Duke misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke misses with a few strikes there.
Duke swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Duke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fawkes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Duke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fawkes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fawkes connects with a looping right hand.
Duke misses with a few strikes there.
Fawkes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duke.
Duke swings for the body but Fawkes moves out of range.
Fawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawkes.
Duke tests Fawkes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duke misses with a combination
and Fawkes counters with a nice uppercut.
Duke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fawkes back to the cage. Duke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawkes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duke.
Samuel Duke is winning the standup battle so far.
Duke misses with a series of wild punches.
Duke throws an off balance right hand
and Fawkes counters with a right hand to the body.
Fawkes is breathing heavily.
Fawkes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fawkes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fawkes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fawkes moves into the clinch.
Fawkes has Duke pushed against the cage.
Fawkes blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duke misses with a double jab.
Fawkes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duke.
A nice combination there by Duke.
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!
Duke throws a series of punches but Fawkes avoids them all with ease.
Duke throws a combination that misses
and Fawkes counters with a head kick. That will keep Duke thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fawkes blocks a leg kick.
Fawkes takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
Duke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fawkes dodges the punch combination from Duke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fawkes.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fawkes manages to avoid it.
Duke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fawkes moves into the clinch.
Fawkes manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Duke.
Duke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fawkes circles away quickly and effectively.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Fawkes.
Duke misses with a hook.
Duke throws a hook but Fawkes avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duke keeps the fight on the outside.
Duke misses with a few strikes there.
Duke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fawkes's hands.
Samuel Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duke stuns Fawkes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fawkes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck for Fawkes with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Duke.
Fawkes is looking to clinch but Duke is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fawkes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fawkes moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Duke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Duke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fawkes.
Fawkes shoots in for a takedown but Duke shows good takedown defense.
Duke misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Duke.
Duke lands a glancing blow to the side of Fawkes's head.
Fawkes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fawkes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fawkes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fawkes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Duke misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fawkes to counter with a crisp jab.
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fawkes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawkes scores with a push kick.
Duke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fawkes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duke tries to circle away but Fawkes has him pinned against the cage.
Duke is trying to break the clinch but Fawkes has him pressed against the cage.
Fawkes has Duke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Samuel Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Fawkes.
Fawkes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duke's efforts to push away.
Duke wants to break free but Fawkes has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke is leaning against Fawkes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duke wants to get back to striking at distance but Fawkes won't allow it.
Duke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fawkes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Duke. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke misses with a series of wild punches.
Duke throws a combination that misses
and Fawkes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fawkes has Duke pressed against the cage.
Fawkes tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Fawkes drops back down to his feet.
Fawkes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fawkes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a right and a left that Fawkes avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Duke misses the target.
Fawkes throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Fawkes wants to clinch up but Duke keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Duke misses.
Duke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fawkes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fawkes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fawkes counters with a big head kick but Duke shrugs it off.
Duke throws a combination that misses
and Fawkes counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel Duke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fawkes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calvin Fawkes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fawkes misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Duke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor Flanery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanery comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - I'm shipping up to Boston blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Flanery!
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, Kyle Ward!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Flanery does no damage.
Flanery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flanery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flanery manages to get to full guard.
Ward works over Flanery with some ground and pound from guard.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward distracts Flanery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Flanery blocks nicely.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Flanery's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Flanery's brow.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flanery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Flanery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Flanery.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanery has wrist control.
Flanery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Flanery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Flanery!
Flanery is breathing heavily.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Flanery from controlling successfully.
Connor Flanery has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Flanery has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flanery with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Flanery defends it.
Flanery has hold of Ward's hands but Ward slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ward working Flanery over with strikes.
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Ward there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flanery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ward there.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flanery!
Ward working the ground and pound effectively.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ward has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flanery's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Ward dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Flanery's brow.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward stands up from Flanery's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flanery is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flanery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Ward is stalling here. Flanery is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Flanery has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Flanery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flanery wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like Flanery is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Connor Flanery just wasn't active enough.
Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flanery on his heels. He'll look to pass Flanery's guard now, I'm sure.
Flanery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward distracts Flanery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward prevents Flanery from getting back to his feet.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kyle Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward is in close to Flanery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward cracks Flanery with a solid left hand.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flanery's head.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanery keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward distracts Flanery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flanery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flanery has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward is in close to Flanery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flanery to the mat! Flanery manages to get full guard.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Flanery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Flanery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flanery looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Flanery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Flanery!
Ward has control of Flanery's left arm, preventing Flanery from doing any damage.
Flanery postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward gets a double leg takedown into Flanery's guard.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flanery keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanery's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control from the top but Flanery keeps moving.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Flanery's brow.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanery's head.
Ward is in close to Flanery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flanery's head.
Flanery is rocked!
Ward is in close to Flanery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Flanery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward distracts Flanery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward cracks Flanery with a solid left hand.
Ward trying to control but Flanery is working from the bottom.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flanery's guard.
Connor Flanery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Ward!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Maywho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alter Bridge - Addicted to pain . Rufus Shepherd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Maywho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maywho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shepherd to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maywho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shepherd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maywho is keeping the position for now.
Shepherd trying to control the position from guard on top but Maywho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepherd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maywho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepherd is aware though and is defending well.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Maywho keeps moving.
Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shepherd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd passes Maywho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shepherd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shepherd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maywho is just riding it out for now. Shepherd eventually gives up the hold.
Shepherd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd throwing shots but Maywho is blocking nicely.
Maywho is trying to get back to full guard.
Maywho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shepherd on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maywho is trying to control but Shepherd manages to pass to mount!
Maywho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shepherd tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Maywho is in a horrible position here. Shepherd smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shepherd has hold of Maywho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maywho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shepherd looking to secure an arm triangle but Maywho defends it well.
Maywho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maywho wants to hold on but Shepherd pushes him away.
Maywho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maywho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shepherd tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shepherd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maywho hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepherd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maywho is surviving well by controlling Shepherd's body position as best he can.
Maywho is desperately trying to improve his position but Shepherd has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd has control of Maywho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maywho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maywho is trying to escape the mount.
Shepherd thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shepherd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maywho hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maywho is looking to improve his position but Shepherd isn't that keen on the idea.
Shepherd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shepherd trying to control but Maywho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Shepherd 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.
Shepherd shoots in and bounces Maywho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shepherd drops back looking for a leg! Maywho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maywho manages to kick Shepherd off! Shepherd jumps back into Maywho's guard.
Shepherd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maywho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shepherd, into his guard.
Maywho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maywho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maywho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shepherd keeping moving, preventing Maywho from controlling successfully.
Maywho wants to stand but Shepherd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd 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.
Shepherd has control of Maywho's left arm, preventing Maywho from doing any damage.
Carl Maywho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shepherd gets caught flat footed, as Maywho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maywho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shepherd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maywho's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd throwing shots but Maywho is blocking nicely.
Shepherd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shepherd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rufus Shepherd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maywho wants to improve his position but Shepherd is controlling well.
Shepherd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maywho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maywho is defending against the submission attempts here by Shepherd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maywho is just riding it out for now. Shepherd eventually gives up the hold.
Shepherd blocks the strikes from Maywho.
Shepherd wants to control but Maywho is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepherd is working for a submission of some sort.
Shepherd is looking to pass Maywho's guard but actually Maywho recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Shepherd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shepherd gets tackled into the cage by Maywho. Maywho maintains the clinch.
Maywho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shepherd trying to control but Maywho is working from the bottom.
Shepherd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maywho keeping moving, preventing Shepherd from controlling successfully.
Shepherd stops Maywho from standing up.
Shepherd trying to control the position from guard on top but Maywho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rufus Shepherd was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shepherd gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maywho struggling a bit here.
Maywho parries the strikes from Shepherd easily there. Shepherd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maywho to escape.
Shepherd misses with the ground and pound.
Shepherd is looking to take a break and control but Maywho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shepherd might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maywho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maywho is looking to regain half guard here but Shepherd keeps moving and retains side control.
Maywho is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd grinds an elbow into Maywho's temple.
Shepherd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shepherd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shepherd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Shepherd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maywho is looking to reverse the position.
Shepherd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maywho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shepherd landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maywho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maywho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shepherd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shepherd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maywho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shepherd trying to control the position but Maywho is working away.
Maywho tries to bench press Shepherd off him but Shepherd keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maywho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shepherd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maywho keeps working.
Shepherd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rufus Shepherd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maywho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shepherd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepherd tries for a kimura but Maywho is defending well.
Shepherd just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Shepherd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shepherd 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Shepherd!
Rufus Shepherd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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 Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Mitchelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pettis misses with a looping left.
Pettis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Jack Mitchelson has been cut.
Pettis throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchelson.
Mitchelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis scores with a jab to the head.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis takes a swing at Mitchelson's ribcage but misses.
Mitchelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis takes a swing at Mitchelson's ribcage but misses.
Pettis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchelson.
Pettis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pettis throws an off balance right hand
and Mitchelson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pettis thinking.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis stalks Mitchelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mitchelson's face. Mitchelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Mitchelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchelson misses with the combination.
Pettis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mitchelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mitchelson throws a series of strikes that have Pettis backpedaling.
It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Mitchelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis avoids the body shot from Mitchelson.
Pettis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mitchelson tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettis.
Anthony Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchelson tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis works over Mitchelson's head and body with a nice combination.
Pettis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Mitchelson.
Mitchelson jabs at Pettis's body.
Pettis throws a combination that misses
and Mitchelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Mitchelson throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pettis lands a body shot.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchelson slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Pettis throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis misses with a hook. Mitchelson ducked under it nicely.
Mitchelson digs a good body shot into Pettis's ribs.
Mitchelson throws a right hand that Pettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettis also avoids with ease.
Mitchelson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pettis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis looks winded!
A slow jab from Mitchelson misses its intended target.
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left and a right from Mitchelson both land. Nice combination.
Mitchelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pettis has time to react.
Pettis is rocked!
Pettis is holding his hands too far apart here. Mitchelson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Pettis is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Mitchelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Zadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zadov's entrance music is Hu Ha. A fine choice. Akulenko has chosen Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vasiliy Zadov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Zadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Akulenko.
A big right from Zadov misses.
Zadov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Akulenko scores with a head kick. Zadov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akulenko moves away from the strike by Zadov.
Zadov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zadov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zadov is rocked!
Akulenko seems to be stalking Zadov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Zadov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eugeniy Akulenko!
Our winner, Eugeniy Akulenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Galasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Gyeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyeong has chosen Intro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enzo Galasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jun Gyeong!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galasso blocks a head kick by Gyeong.
A combination from Galasso does no damage.
Gyeong tries to clinch there but Galasso circles away.
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galasso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gyeong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gyeong instigates a clinch.
Gyeong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galasso misses with a series of wild punches.
Galasso misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Galasso. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Galasso misses.
Gyeong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galasso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gyeong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gyeong is looking for a kimura but Galasso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gyeong to get the leverage.
Well, if Gyeong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gyeong tries to stand and escape but Galasso is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso looking for submissions off his back.
Gyeong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galasso 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.
Gyeong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gyeong pulls his head out easily.
Gyeong stalling.
Gyeong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gyeong in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galasso actively working from the bottom here.
Galasso actively working from the bottom here.
Gyeong stalling.
Gyeong is nestled in close to Galasso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Galasso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galasso seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galasso being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like Gyeong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gyeong gets to his feet. Galasso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Galasso's guard.
Gyeong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gyeong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gyeong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galasso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gyeong has managed to get both his arms back between Galasso's legs - danger averted.
Gyeong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gyeong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galasso.
Enzo Galasso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galasso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gyeong counters by moving into the clinch.
Gyeong pulls guard.
Gyeong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galasso defends it easily.
Galasso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gyeong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galasso, into his guard.
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!
Galasso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gyeong passes Galasso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gyeong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galasso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gyeong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyeong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Gyeong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gyeong connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gyeong!
Gyeong rushes Galasso and presses him up against the cage.
Gyeong is trying to trip Galasso. He has hold of a leg but Galasso is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gyeong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Galasso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gyeong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galasso has an active guard here but Gyeong has managed to pass into half guard.
Gyeong gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gyeong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gyeong not doing much here.
Gyeong decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Galasso misses with a double jab.
Gyeong drives through and clinches with Galasso against the cage.
Gyeong decides to pull guard.
Gyeong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gyeong has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Gyeong to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gyeong jumps guard and drags Galasso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gyeong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galasso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gyeong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gyeong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gyeong!
You can see the frustration on Galasso's face as Gyeong controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong lands a few punches from side control.
Gyeong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gyeong decides to stand back up.
Galasso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Galasso.
No joy there for Galasso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gyeong moves into the clinch.
Gyeong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Gyeong.
Gyeong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galasso misses with a two punch combination.
Gyeong drives through and clinches with Galasso against the cage.
Gyeong drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galasso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gyeong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gyeong has escaped and now he's on top!
Galasso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Gyeong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jun Gyeong.
Galasso throws a hook but Gyeong avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Gyeong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Galasso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gyeong gets the takedown into side control.
Gyeong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galasso seems a little lost for a moment, as Gyeong dominates the positioning.
Gyeong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gyeong moves into the clinch.
Gyeong scores with a shot to the side of Galasso's head.
Gyeong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gyeong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gyeong manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyeong taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyeong working the ground and pound.
Gyeong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gyeong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gyeong cracks the inside of Galasso's front leg.
Gyeong moves into the clinch successfully.
Gyeong wants the takedown. Galasso is fighting it off but Gyeong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Galasso's guard against the cage.
Gyeong looking to pass the guard.
Galasso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gyeong defends it easily.
Galasso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gyeong passes into half guard.
Enzo Galasso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jun Gyeong has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galasso looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gyeong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galasso manages to get to full guard.
Galasso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jun Gyeong.
Galasso misses with the combination.
Galasso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyeong.
Gyeong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gyeong gets a takedown into half guard.
Gyeong decides to stand and escape the position.
Gyeong moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galasso is trying to pull guard but Gyeong has him pressed against the cage.
Galasso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gyeong digs a right hand underneath Galasso's ribcage. Galasso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gyeong pulls guard effortlessly.
Gyeong is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Galasso presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Galasso tries to pull guard but Gyeong holds him up against the cage and eventually Galasso drops back down to his feet.
Galasso is trying to pull guard but Gyeong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jun Gyeong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Galasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyeong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galasso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch but Galasso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Gyeong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gyeong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Gyeong!
Jun Gyeong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sparta Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao GuardaChuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying GuardaChuva's choice of entrance music: The rebirth. Jay Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
165 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao GuardaChuva!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GuardaChuva shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
GuardaChuva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GuardaChuva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
GuardaChuva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
GuardaChuva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyler to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as GuardaChuva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
GuardaChuva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tyler wants to stand up but GuardaChuva is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is wriggling around but GuardaChuva manages to pass to half guard.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyler kicks GuardaChuva off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from GuardaChuva.
Tyler lands with a hook. GuardaChuva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva takes one to the side of the head.
GuardaChuva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
GuardaChuva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyler defends it nicely.
Jay Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao GuardaChuva.
GuardaChuva tries for a takedown but Tyler circles away easily
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
GuardaChuva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
GuardaChuva takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Tyler finds it's target.
GuardaChuva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
GuardaChuva throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
GuardaChuva is rocked!
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but GuardaChuva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
GuardaChuva is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyler finish him?
GuardaChuva shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense.
GuardaChuva seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
GuardaChuva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler slaps away a takedown attempt from GuardaChuva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyler jabs GuardaChuva right on the nose. GuardaChuva blinks but takes it well.
Tyler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping GuardaChuva at a distance.
GuardaChuva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
GuardaChuva tries for a takedown but Tyler circles away easily
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut.
GuardaChuva takes one to the chin there.
GuardaChuva walks into a stiff left hand from Tyler.
Tyler walks forward and throws a big overhand right! GuardaChuva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tyler swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from GuardaChuva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Tyler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havener has chosen My Dick: Mickey Avalon as his entrance music. Andrew Havener is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
11 - 15 - 3 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 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
11 - 15 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude fails to land with a series of punches.
Rude shoots in but no luck this time.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Havener.
A slow jab from Havener misses its intended target.
Havener doesn't manage to clinch there - Rude circles away.
Andrew Havener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude tries to score a power double leg takedown but Havener sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rude somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Havener. Rude does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rude swats away the attempt to clinch by Havener.
Havener misses with a body shot.
Havener tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rude makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Havener wants to slow Rude down by chopping away at his legs.
Rude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rude with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havener throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Havener clinches up against the cage.
Rude blocking some punches.
Rude avoids a wild elbow strike from Havener.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Havener tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rude avoids it.
Rude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rude working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Havener blocks a body shot from Rude.
Havener breaks from the clinch.
Havener throws a leg kick but Rude checks it.
Rude connects with a good right hand that stumbles Havener. Havener circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Havener doesn't manage to clinch there - Rude circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Havener is looking to clinch but Rude is avoiding it.
Havener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrew Havener is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havener throws a right and a left that Rude avoids nicely.
Havener throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rude on the side of the head.
Rude displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havener throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havener swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rude counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havener misses with an uppercut.
Havener throws a series of punches but Rude avoids them all with ease.
Havener on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Havener misses with a hook
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Havener is rocked!
Havener misses with a body punch
and Rude counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Havener to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Rude!
Rick Rude really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Andrew Havener was interviewed post fight and said 'Win/lose I love an ass beating'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alec Namiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
159 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Smith!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Namiki is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Namiki is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Smith!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fever . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
161 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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21
165 lbs
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Decent 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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matthews quickly recovers to half guard.
Nikolaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matthews is trying to stand up here but Nikolaev is controlling him well.
Nikolaev wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Nikolaev working the head and body with strikes.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
Matthews pushes Nikolaev off looking to stand but Nikolaev dives back in and keeps control.
Nikolaev wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
Nikolaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nikolaev to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev stops Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Nikolaev sits in half guard.
Matthews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Nikolaev sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Nikolaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev stops Matthews from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nikolaev trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Nikolaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Nikolaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nikolaev trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Matthews is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews is looking to escape.
Nikolaev drops an elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews has hold of Nikolaev's hands but Nikolaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Matthews pushes Nikolaev off looking to stand but Nikolaev dives back in and keeps control.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikolaev is nestled in close to Matthews, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikolaev wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Nikolaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikolaev lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Nikolaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikolaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikolaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikolaev trying to control from Matthews's half guard. Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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 dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikolaev is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matthews has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nikolaev is trying to keep an underhook but Matthews manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nikolaev is trying is best to control the position here.
Nikolaev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Nikolaev is defending well.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Nikolaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikolaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikolaev has wrist control.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
Nikolaev wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikolaev managing to control the position.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Nikolaev is keeping the position.
Nikolaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews works over Nikolaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikolaev has Matthews pulled in close to control his posture.
Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikolaev has wrist control.
Nikolaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikolaev, not yet.
Nikolaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikolaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
Nikolaev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nikolaev looking to control but Matthews passes into half guard.
Matthews is thwarting Nikolaev's attempts to control the position.
Nikolaev is looking to improve his position.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews trying to control the action but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikolaev actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matthews is keen to just control but Nikolaev is a slippery customer.
Nikolaev is trying to maintain the position but Matthews is very close to passing his half guard.
Matthews wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping him busy.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev has his hands clasped together around Matthews's back. He's all about the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev is trying to control but Matthews passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clay Matthews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nikolaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matthews drives through with a takedown into Nikolaev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nikolaev is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikolaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikolaev has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Nikolaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews is fighting to break Nikolaev's control of his arms but Nikolaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matthews trying to control but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev is controlling Matthews's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nikolaev is rocked!
Nikolaev throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Nikolaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Nikolaev moves out of range easily.
Nikolaev misses with a straight left.
Nikolaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikolaev misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Matthews slams his shin into Nikolaev's torso.
Nikolaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews lands a right hook to the body.
That's two 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!
Nikolaev throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolaev misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Nikolaev to the ground! Matthews dives into full mount looking to finish!
Nikolaev is still in real trouble! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews lands a big elbow - Nikolaev is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nikolaev is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Clay Matthews made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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