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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eka Tahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alphonse Tchami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alphonse Tchami has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eka Tahuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alphonse Tchami!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahuna throws a hook but Tchami avoids it easily.
Tahuna cracks Tchami with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tchami throws a lazy right hand but Tahuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tahuna misses with a low kick.
Tahuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Tahuna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tahuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tchami closes the distance but Tahuna moves to the side
and Tahuna counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tchami.
Tahuna is looking to score with low kicks.
Tahuna throws a leg kick but Tchami sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tchami throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tahuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tchami gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tahuna.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahuna throws out a leg kick but Tchami moves out of range and Tahuna only half commits.
Tchami takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahuna throws an off balance right hand
and Tchami makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tchami. That's going to slow Tahuna down.
Tchami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahuna manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Tahuna's head coaches at Parko Ludus Top Team ($450) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tchami misses with a double jab.
Tchami slips a jab from Tahuna.
A nice side step and Tchami releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tchami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahuna tries to keep at a distance but Tchami has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tchami lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Tchami.
A left hand lands to the body for Tahuna.
Tahuna blocks an elbow strike.
Tahuna works on Tchami's body with a couple of short punches.
Tahuna is trying to break the clinch but Tchami is controlling him.
Tahuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tahuna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchami tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchami throws a punch but it's blocked by Tahuna.
We've been informed that Tchami has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tchami is trying to stall.
Tchami misses with a knee to the head.
Tahuna breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tahuna.
Tchami avoids the head kick by Tahuna.
Tchami lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tahuna will feel that in the morning.
Tchami motions for Tahuna to come forward. Tchami throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tahuna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tahuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tahuna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tchami's sensitive parts.
Tchami doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tchami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tchami tries to close the distance and clinch but Tahuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchami loads up on a big right hand but Tahuna slips the punch.
Tahuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tchami swinging wildly here.
Tahuna scores with a jab.
Tchami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tahuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tchami stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tchami takes one to the side of the head.
Tahuna lands a slapping body shot.
Tahuna connects with a crisp jab.
Tahuna throws a leg kick but Tchami sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tahuna lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice cross by Tahuna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchami misses with a body kick.
Tahuna throws a head kick but Tchami moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahuna throws a good cross that connects.
Tchami checks a low kick from Tahuna.
Tahuna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tchami shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tahuna misses with a kick to the body.
Tchami feints a counter leg kick.
Tchami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahuna is looking to slow Tchami down with leg kicks.
Tahuna scores with a head kick. Tchami tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tahuna throws a right hand that Tchami ducks under and follows up with a left that Tchami also avoids with ease.
Tchami misses with a body shot.
Tahuna tries to work over Tchami's front leg with a kick but Tchami checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahuna works the jab nicely.
Tchami tries to clinch there but Tahuna circles away.
Tahuna misses with a straight left.
Tchami lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eka Tahuna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tchami misses with a body kick.
Tahuna keeps the fight on the outside.
Tahuna tries a low kick but Tchami avoids it.
A good leg kick by Tahuna.
A lazy left from Tahuna finds it's target.
Tchami throws a body punch but Tahuna moves out of range.
Tchami misses with a low kick.
Tahuna is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tchami misses with a low kick.
Tchami thumps Tahuna with a low kick.
A left lands for Tahuna.
Jab, jab by Tchami - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahuna lands a nice looking body shot.
Tahuna jabs Tchami right on the nose. Tchami blinks but takes it well.
Tchami connects with a leg kick. Tahuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tahuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tchami can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchami throws a sloppy head kick
and Tahuna counters with a solid body kick.
Tahuna misses with a body shot.
Tchami needs to keep his hands up - Tahuna had a free shot at his head there.
Tchami is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Tahuna uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tchami tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tahuna is absolutely delighted - when Tchami wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eka Tahuna!
Eka Tahuna tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Alphonse Tchami spoke after the fight, saying 'It's disappointing, but I'll train hard and come back stronger next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Lamond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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168 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 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Floyd Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Lamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Pepper misses.
Pepper misses with a takedown
and Lamond counters with a two punch combo.
Lamond cracks a nice hook into Pepper's ribs.
Lamond has closed the distance and engaged Pepper in a clinch.
Lamond managing to block the knees to the body from Pepper.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lamond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lamond wants to stall.
Pepper prevents a body shot from Lamond.
Pepper blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Lamond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the head but Pepper blocks with his arms.
Pepper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pepper gets through Lamond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lamond missing with knees to the body.
Pepper avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond cracks Pepper with a nice body shot.
Pepper avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamond.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepper.
Lamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Pepper avoids the damage to the body.
Pepper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamond misses with an elbow strike.
Lamond blocks the elbow strike.
Pepper avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamond.
Lamond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lamond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pepper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lamond's brow.
Pepper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pepper is rocked!
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Pepper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pepper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pepper's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pepper drops to his knees and Lamond pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Lamond!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Lamond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timoteo Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timoteo Belo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timoteo Belo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belo misses with an uppercut. Albertsson saw that one coming.
Albertsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Belo does no damage.
Albertsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Belo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belo looks to land a body kick but Albertsson moved away.
Albertsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albertsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belo's calf.
Albertsson avoids the head kick by Belo.
Albertsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albertsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belo momentarily.
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!
Albertsson connects with a looping right hand.
Albertsson avoids the head kick by Belo.
Belo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belo throws a sloppy head kick and Albertsson moves out of range easily.
Belo checks a leg kick nicely.
Albertsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albertsson sizes up Belo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernt Albertsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belo, as that shot connected.
Belo throws a push kick but Albertsson slaps the foot to one side.
Belo misses with a body shot.
Albertsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belo's sensitive parts.
Albertsson throws a hook to the side of Belo's head but Belo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Albertsson is looking to land body kicks.
Albertsson slips under a jab.
Albertsson tries to land a front kick but Belo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Albertsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Albertsson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belo trying to control the position from guard on top but Albertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belo wants to pass the guard but Albertsson is keeping the position.
Belo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Belo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albertsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Belo checks the leg kick.
Albertsson avoids the head kick by Belo.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albertsson.
Albertsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Belo is just out of range.
Belo moves away from the strike by Albertsson.
Albertsson tries to land a leg kick but Belo saw it coming and moves away.
Belo tries to land a front kick but Albertsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Albertsson wants to land a leg kick but Belo is out of range.
Belo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Albertsson punishes Belo's body with a nice straight punch.
Albertsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belo.
Belo with a poor takedown
and Albertsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Albertsson cracks Belo with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belo tries a head kick but it misses.
Albertsson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertsson looks to land a left hand but Belo moved out of range nicely.
Belo fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timoteo Belo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albertsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertsson. Belo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Albertsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belo slips a jab from Albertsson.
Belo attempts a counter takedown but Albertsson avoids it well and moves away.
Belo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Albertsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albertsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albertsson throws a body punch but Belo moves out of range.
Belo feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernt Albertsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Albertsson sprawls and moves away.
Albertsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albertsson tries to land a leg kick but Belo saw it coming and moves away.
Belo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Belo tries for a takedown but Albertsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Belo blocks the low kick.
Belo misses with a few strikes there.
Albertsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belo's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Albertsson.
Belo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Albertsson checks a low kick from Belo.
No joy there for Belo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timoteo Belo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belo avoids a kick to the body.
Albertsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belo misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Albertsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albertsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Albertsson scores with a jab. Belo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Albertsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belo shoots in for a takedown but Albertsson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timoteo Belo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belo misses with a few strikes there.
Belo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albertsson.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Albertsson.
Belo misses with a double jab
and Albertsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Belo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Belo is trying to work for a kimura but Albertsson is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belo is trying to control the action in half guard but Albertsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Albertsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belo.
Albertsson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Albertsson is looking to control Belo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albertsson avoid being mounted?
Belo lands with a punch from half guard.
Belo wants to work for an arm triangle but Albertsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belo 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.
Belo is working for a kimura but Albertsson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belo looks to land a strike but Albertsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belo is looking to work some ground and pound but Albertsson has wrist control.
Albertsson has control of Belo's left arm, preventing Belo from doing any damage.
Belo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albertsson is keeping the position for now.
Belo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albertsson checks a leg kick.
Belo throws a head kick that misses.
Belo misses with a double jab.
Albertsson misses with a straight right.
Belo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Albertsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albertsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albertsson blocks a head kick by Belo.
Belo is looking to land body kicks.
Albertsson throws out a counter right but Belo avoids it with no problem.
Belo throws a head kick that misses.
Belo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Albertsson defends well and Belo ends up having to push Albertsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Albertsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albertsson throws a leg kick which misses Belo's front leg but catches the back leg as Belo tries to avoid it.
Albertsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albertsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belo looks for a takedown but Albertsson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernt Albertsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Belo avoids the body shot from Albertsson.
Albertsson cracks a nice hook into Belo's ribs.
Belo fails with a takedown attempt.
Belo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Albertsson pinned against the cage. Albertsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Albertsson works Belo's body with a nice hook.
Albertsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albertsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertsson digs a good body shot into Belo's ribs.
Belo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timoteo Belo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albertsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Belo lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belo's sensitive parts.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Belo moved away.
Albertsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Belo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albertsson can pounce on him.
Albertsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albertsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albertsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Albertsson with a jab.
Belo lands a head kick!
Belo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belo shoots in looking for a takedown but Albertsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Albertsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Albertsson thumps Belo with a low kick.
Albertsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Albertsson lands a nice hook to Belo's body. Belo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albertsson is looking to slow Belo down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belo's hands.
Belo slips under a jab from Albertsson.
Belo closes the distance and clinches up with Albertsson, looking for a takedown. Belo pushes Albertsson against the cage but Albertsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Albertsson lands a body shot.
Albertsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Albertsson misses.
Albertsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Albertsson avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albertsson. That's going to slow Belo down.
Belo shoots for a takedown but Albertsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Albertsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Albertsson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson connects with a leg kick. Belo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Albertsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belo shoots for a double leg takedown but Albertsson sprawls well. He's pushed Belo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belo walks into a straight right hand from Albertsson.
Albertsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Albertsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belo - the referee stops the clock and Albertsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belo. Albertsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Belo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Albertsson misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belo.
Timoteo Belo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albertsson.
Belo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albertsson can pounce on him.
That kick from Albertsson tenderised Belo's leg. Belo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albertsson scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Albertsson defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belo dives in and grabs Albertsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Albertsson pushes down on Belo's head and hops out.
Albertsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belo's calf.
Belo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Belo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belo thows a huge punch but Albertsson dodges it nicely.
Belo seems to be looking for submissions.
Belo is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernt Albertsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Albertsson 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernt Albertsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havener comes into the arena with My Dick: Mickey Avalon blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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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
18 - 24 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tetsuya Tate!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Havener to the ground. Tate is now in Havener's guard.
Tate postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Havener is trying to control the position but Tate postures up.
Havener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Havener tries to get out of the position.
Havener being controlled here, momentarily.
Havener working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tate.
Tate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havener working a defensive guard here.
Tate told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Havener throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Tetsuya Tate has been cut.
Havener darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Havener gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Havener goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
Tate jumps guard and drags Havener to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tate holds on and takes a little breather.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Havener from controlling successfully.
Tate wants to sweep here but Havener controlling him for the moment.
Havener trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Havener tries to stand but Tate is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tate pulls Havener in to control the position.
Tate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Havener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Havener lands a big head kick that sends Tate tumbling to the mat! Havener takes a step backwards and waves Tate back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tate is rocked!
Tate dives in and grabs Havener's left leg, looking for a takedown. Havener pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Havener finish him?
Andrew Havener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havener throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate's waist but Tate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Havener off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Havener.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Havener sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrew Havener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
Havener lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate misses with a knee strike.
Tate takes an elbow to the temple.
Havener drags the fight down to the ground.
Tate seems to have recovered his senses.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Havener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tate on the ground.
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.
Tate distracts Havener with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tate wants to control from the top but Havener keeps moving.
Tate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Havener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tate throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tate drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Havener trying his best to control but Tate has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Havener is bucking up trying to escape but Tate cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tate lands with some strikes.
Tate working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tate dominating with strikes here.
Tate content just to control the position here.
Tate landing strikes from the mount.
Tate content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havener is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuya Tate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Tate's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Havener tries to clinch up.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Havener saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Havener closes the distance and clinches.
Havener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Havener defends well and Tate ends up having to push Havener into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Havener tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate feints and as Havener raises his hands in defense, Tate changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Havener working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tate.
Tate stands and throws Havener's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Havener is not content to let Tate control the position.
Havener taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Havener keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tate throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tate is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Havener will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Havener is looking for a sweep.
Havener trying to remain calm as Tate controls from the top position.
Havener tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tate easily slips into full mount!
Tate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tate controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate with good strikes from the mount here!
Tate putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tate is landing with some decent strikes but Havener is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tate with the ground and pound from mount.
Tate sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tate looking to control but Havener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tate has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Havener's face.
Havener is rocked!
Tate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Havener is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Tate! Havener is hurt baaadly! Tate is firing away with more strikes - Havener is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuya Tate!
After the big win, Tetsuya Tate made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Adrenaline Matrix and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Andrew Havener was interviewed post fight and said 'Win/lose I love an ass beating'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz has chosen Beck - Loser as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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29
160 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Alaniz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Alaniz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alaniz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alaniz showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain the position but Alaniz is very close to passing his half guard.
Alaniz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alaniz is looking for a kimura here.
Alaniz throwing shots but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to roll over but Alaniz keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alaniz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alaniz is looking to advance position but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Alaniz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alaniz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alaniz is thwarting Kuznetsov's attempts to control the position.
Alaniz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alaniz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alaniz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alaniz working the head and body with strikes.
Kuznetsov is holding on to half guard well.
Alaniz tries to pass to full mount but Kuznetsov defends it.
Alaniz is working for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending it quite comfortably.
Alaniz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuznetsov's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alaniz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alaniz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alaniz lands a nice short elbow.
Alaniz seems to be looking for submissions.
Alaniz is looking for a kimura here.
Alaniz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alaniz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alaniz throwing shots but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Alaniz is nestled in close to Kuznetsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alaniz looks to land a strike but Kuznetsov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alaniz throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alaniz prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alaniz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Alaniz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Alaniz shoots in.
Alaniz throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Alaniz takes one to the chin there.
Alaniz dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Alaniz's head and hops out.
Charlie Alaniz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov pushes Alaniz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alaniz is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
Alaniz wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alaniz misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov avoids the elbow strike from Alaniz, against the cage.
Alaniz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaniz tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Alaniz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alaniz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alaniz passes Kuznetsov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alaniz wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Alaniz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alaniz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alaniz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alaniz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz throws a strike but Kuznetsov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alaniz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alaniz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alaniz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alaniz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Alaniz is out of range.
Kuznetsov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Alaniz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alaniz is trying to break free.
Alaniz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alaniz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuznetsov regains guard.
Alaniz throws a big right hand that misses.
Alaniz throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alaniz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Alaniz trying to control here.
Charlie Alaniz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuznetsov is staying active.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Alaniz is keeping him busy.
Alaniz trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alaniz staying out of range there.
Alaniz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alaniz feints and as Kuznetsov raises his hands in defense, Alaniz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Alaniz is controlling the position.
Alaniz looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Alaniz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz has gone for a leg lock! Kuznetsov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alaniz's guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz working a defensive guard here.
Alaniz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuznetsov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alaniz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alaniz being controlled here, momentarily.
Alaniz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetsov wanted to stand there but Alaniz had control of the position.
Kuznetsov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alaniz is trying to control the position but Kuznetsov postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Alaniz in a clinch.
Alaniz is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alaniz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Alaniz avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Alaniz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alaniz has a takedown stuffed.
Alaniz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaniz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alaniz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alaniz somewhat.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alaniz jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alaniz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alaniz lands a takedown into guard.
Alaniz wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Alaniz stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaniz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alaniz wants to get up but he can't break Kuznetsov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The defeated Charlie Alaniz had this to say: 'congratulations, who will the next one to beat me?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov has chosen My World- Kid Cudi as his entrance music. Marc Lewis Dillinger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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158 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
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26
159 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Lewis Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger darts in looking for a takedown but Taisumov gets double underhooks and turns Dillinger into the cage.
Dillinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taisumov tries to avoid it but Dillinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taisumov to the ground. Taisumov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but Taisumov shows good takedown defense.
As Dillinger backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Dillinger manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lewis Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Dillinger backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Dillinger manages to avoid it all.
Dillinger fails with the takedown.
Dillinger goes for a double leg but Taisumov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taisumov continues to drive forward.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dillinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taisumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dillinger is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov lands a left and a right that send Dillinger crashing to the mat, dazed. Taisumov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dillinger is rocked!
It looks like Marc Lewis Dillinger has been cut.
Marc Lewis Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taisumov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dillinger thinking.
Oh Dillinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Dillinger to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Dillinger just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aslan Taisumov!
Aslan Taisumov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Adrenaline Matrix for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Woody May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vapun Aukio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). May comes to the cage accompanied by Watch you Bleed by FFDP. Aukio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2CELLOS (Sulic & Hauser) - Smooth Criminal. Woody May has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
154 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woody May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vapun Aukio!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aukio.
Aukio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that May has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aukio lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Aukio misses the target.
May just misses with a punch to the body.
Aukio throws a looping overhand right but May ducks down to avoid it.
Aukio misses with a straight left.
May lands a nice hook to Aukio's body. Aukio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
May lands a jab to Aukio's midsection.
Woody May seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aukio defends it nicely.
May shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aukio as he avoids it easily.
Aukio throws a shot from downtown. May moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aukio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Aukio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
May is pressing down on Aukio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aukio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aukio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aukio throws an elbow that misses. May uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aukio's guard. Nice move by May!
Aukio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aukio is still trying to improve position.
Aukio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
May's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukio looking to hit a scissor sweep but May is one step ahead there.
Aukio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
May has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
May won't allow Aukio to sweep him here.
May really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aukio managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aukio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. May is trying to defend but Aukio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
May has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aukio is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aukio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
May keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
My spies in gym closing inform me that Aukio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
May is looking to control Aukio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can May avoid being mounted?
Aukio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed May's head.
Aukio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aukio connects with a nice short shot to May's temple.
Aukio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aukio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. May defending well though.
Aukio slips a nice elbow through May's hands, connecting with May's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aukio is working away from the top position though.
Aukio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aukio is looking for a kimura but May is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aukio to get the leverage.
May wants to control but Aukio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aukio wants to free his trapped foot but May is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aukio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
May is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aukio misses with a combination
and Aukio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
May misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May throws a lazy right hand but Aukio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
May turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vapun Aukio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
May tries to clinch up.
May defending well as Aukio loads up on a big left hand.
May staying out of range there.
Aukio throws the left hand but May avoids the punch easily.
May gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aukio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aukio swats away the attempt to clinch by May.
Aukio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
May misses with a right hand
and Aukio moves into the clinch.
Aukio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aukio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aukio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aukio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aukio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aukio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aukio effectively controlling the action here.
Aukio receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
May is trying to break the clinch but Aukio has him pressed against the cage.
Aukio misses with some punches.
May wants to take the fight to the mat but Aukio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aukio tries a body shot but May blocks it.
Aukio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aukio is looking for a takedown.
May blocks an uppercut.
Aukio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aukio manages to end up in side control.
May dodges the ground and pound from Aukio.
May dodges the ground and pound from Aukio.
Aukio 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.
Aukio works to advance to full mount. May defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aukio cracks May with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
May is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aukio wants to control the pace but May is squirming around nicely.
Aukio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can May hang on?
Vapun Aukio has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aukio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
May is working to get back to half guard.
Aukio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aukio thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukio avoids the attempt from May to control.
Aukio landing strikes from the mount.
May is rocked!
Aukio lands a couple of good shots and May has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh May is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aukio lands a series of strikes from the back and May goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vapun Aukio!
Vapun Aukio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Woody May was interviewed post fight and said 'All or Nothing. K.O. or be K.Oed'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Tuckich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Schwager Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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146 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Tuckich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norbert Schwager Ii!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager Ii swinging wildly here.
Schwager Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuckich throws a leg kick
and Schwager Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Schwager Ii throws a nice looking combination but Tuckich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuckich takes the fight into the clinch.
Schwager Ii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schwager Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuckich misses with an elbow over the top.
Tuckich manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuckich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tuckich closes the distance and clinches.
Tuckich lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckich pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwager Ii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tuckich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuckich looking to throw knees to the head but Schwager Ii is blocking nicely.
Schwager Ii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuckich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schwager Ii backwards.
Schwager Ii avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuckich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuckich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schwager Ii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuckich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schwager Ii dodges an elbow strike from Tuckich.
Schwager Ii blocks an uppercut.
Schwager Ii prevents a body shot from Tuckich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuckich.
Schwager Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Tuckich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwager Ii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuckich trying to control the position but instead, Schwager Ii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tuckich into the cage.
Tuckich lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuckich.
Tuckich throws a punch but it's blocked by Schwager Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii tries to stall but Tuckich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Schwager Ii fails to land.
Tuckich misses with some punches.
Tuckich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwager Ii is defending well for now.
Tuckich throws a head punch that misses.
Tuckich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuckich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuckich tries to land a knee to the head but Schwager Ii blocks with his arms.
Tuckich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tuckich trying to land knees to the body.
Tuckich just leaning against Schwager Ii, taking a breather.
Tuckich working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich tries to land a knee to the head but Schwager Ii blocks with his arms.
Schwager Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tuckich cracks Schwager Ii with a nice body shot.
Tuckich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schwager Ii is keeping busy.
Schwager Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Tuckich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwager Ii stalling in the clinch.
Tuckich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schwager Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Tuckich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schwager Ii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Hans Tuckich has been cut.
Tuckich walks into a jab.
Schwager Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwager Ii throws a body punch but Tuckich moves out of range.
Tuckich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schwager Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Tuckich dodges the punch combination from Schwager Ii.
As Schwager Ii tries to get set, Tuckich tries to push him back and clinch up but Schwager Ii manages to avoid the attempt.
Tuckich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schwager Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tuckich clinches up against the cage.
Schwager Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuckich leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager Ii dodges an elbow strike from Tuckich.
Schwager Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuckich won't allow it.
Tuckich has Schwager Ii pressed against the cage.
Schwager Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuckich backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuckich.
Schwager Ii lands with a right to the head.
Tuckich breaks the clinch.
Schwager Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuckich.
Tuckich throws a lazy right hand but Schwager Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuckich misses the shot to the body.
Schwager Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norbert Schwager Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Schwager Ii as he connects with a hook.
Tuckich looks to throw the jab but Schwager Ii is out of range.
Tuckich is looking to clinch but Schwager Ii is avoiding it.
Schwager Ii missing with a left hand there. Tuckich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schwager Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schwager Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Schwager Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tuckich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tuckich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Tuckich. Those never looked like landing.
Tuckich throws a nice looking combination but Schwager Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwager Ii wants to counter with a clinch but Tuckich pushes him away.
Sloppy strikes from Schwager Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Schwager Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tuckich tries to move into range but Schwager Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Schwager Ii. That snapped Tuckich's head back.
Norbert Schwager Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuckich cracks Schwager Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schwager Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tuckich is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Schwager Ii misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schwager Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schwager Ii tests Tuckich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Tuckich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwager Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Tuckich seems to have got his legs back now.
Schwager Ii scores with a three punch combo!
Tuckich scores with a hook to the body. Schwager Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuckich misses the target.
Schwager Ii misses with a double jab.
Schwager Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuckich.
Hans Tuckich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuckich wants to clinch up but Schwager Ii keeps it at a distance.
Schwager Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuckich throws a body punch but Schwager Ii moves out of range.
A nice side step and Schwager Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schwager Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuckich tries to clinch there but Schwager Ii circles away.
Tuckich just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuckich lands a jab to the head.
Tuckich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schwager Ii misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tuckich to counter with a crisp jab.
Schwager Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuckich.
Schwager Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuckich defending well as Schwager Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Tuckich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuckich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schwager Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tuckich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schwager Ii misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Schwager Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Tuckich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schwager Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuckich moves away.
Tuckich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tuckich throws a jab but it's blocked by Schwager Ii.
Schwager Ii misses with a body shot.
Tuckich thuds his right hand into Schwager Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schwager Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schwager Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuckich scores with a jab. Schwager Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tuckich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuckich throws an overhand right that lands on Schwager Ii's shoulder, as Schwager Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Schwager Ii wants to counter with a clinch but Tuckich pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwager Ii misses with a hook.
As Schwager Ii tries to get set, Tuckich tries to push him back and clinch up but Schwager Ii manages to avoid the attempt.
Tuckich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Tuckich misses.
Tuckich closes the distance but Schwager Ii moves to the side
and Schwager Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwager Ii misses with an uppercut.
Schwager Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuckich tries to clinch there but Schwager Ii circles away.
Schwager Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tuckich has closed the distance and engaged Schwager Ii in a clinch.
Tuckich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuckich looking to stall.
Tuckich lands a right hand.
Tuckich trying to stall but Schwager Ii improves his position.
Schwager Ii avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuckich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich taking a breather.
Schwager Ii avoiding damage as Tuckich throws knees to the body.
Schwager Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tuckich wants to stall.
Tuckich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwager Ii blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuckich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schwager Ii lands with a right to the head.
Tuckich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schwager Ii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii scores with a shot to the side of Tuckich's head.
Tuckich lands a knee to the body.
Schwager Ii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tuckich leaning against his opponent.
Tuckich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schwager Ii.
Tuckich misses with the head strike.
Tuckich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuckich tries to work over Schwager Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwager Ii blocks an elbow strike from Tuckich.
A head punch on the inside from Tuckich fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich blocking some punches.
Tuckich throws an elbow that misses.
Tuckich working aggressively here.
Tuckich swings wildly with an uppercut but Schwager Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuckich manages to break the clinch.
Schwager Ii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schwager Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuckich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schwager Ii cracks Tuckich with a good jab.
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!
Schwager Ii misses with a double jab.
Tuckich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schwager Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tuckich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schwager Ii on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Norbert Schwager Ii.
I think Schwager Ii 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norbert Schwager Ii!
Norbert Schwager Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Akulenko's choice of entrance music: Cowboys From Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akulenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Akulenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akulenko lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Akulenko.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akulenko.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akulenko.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Akulenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chandler with a hook.
Akulenko misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Akulenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Akulenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akulenko moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Akulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Akulenko avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko avoids the body shot from Chandler.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Akulenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body. Akulenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akulenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
Akulenko 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akulenko.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akulenko.
Akulenko misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akulenko.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko clinches with his opponent.
Akulenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akulenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akulenko lands a head shot.
Chandler jabs Akulenko right on the nose. Akulenko blinks but takes it well.
Akulenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Akulenko.
Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akulenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler throws the left hand but Akulenko avoids the punch easily.
Chandler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAkulenko.
Akulenko stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akulenko's head.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Akulenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Akulenko throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akulenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler punishes Akulenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chandler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Chandler.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Akulenko slips the punch.
Akulenko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akulenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akulenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akulenko on the side of the head.
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!
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Akulenko misses.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akulenko moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Akulenko's guard.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Akulenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler is in close to Akulenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akulenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Akulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Akulenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akulenko taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Akulenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler working Akulenko over with strikes.
Akulenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler throwing shots but Akulenko is blocking nicely.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to free his trapped foot but Akulenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akulenko can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler winds up and cracks Akulenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akulenko keeps working.
Chandler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Akulenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Akulenko trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akulenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Chandler from advancing to side control.
Akulenko is looking to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chandler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chandler 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.
Chandler looking to finish with strikes here!
Chandler landing strikes from the mount and Akulenko is in trouble!
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler looking to finish Akulenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Akulenko!
Chandler lands with some strikes.
Akulenko is rocked!
Chandler working the ground and pound effectively.
Akulenko is still in real trouble! Can Chandler finish him?
Chandler lands a heavy elbow.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Chandler! Akulenko is hurt baaadly! Chandler is firing away with more strikes - Akulenko is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Chandler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fever . Robledo Puch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikolaev's waist but Nikolaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puch off to one side.
Puch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikolaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Nikolaev misses.
Puch swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puch tries to move into range but Nikolaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolaev misses the target.
Puch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Puch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev throws a counter combo.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch cracks Nikolaev with an open hand slap.
Puch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikolaev. Nikolaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puch moves out of range of the leg kick from Nikolaev.
Puch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nikolaev sprawls and moves away.
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 hook but Puch avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Puch.
Nikolaev misses with a two punch combination.
Puch throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolaev's shoulder, as Nikolaev tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolaev 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.
Puch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puch blocks a low kick nicely.
Nikolaev instigates a clinch.
Puch wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robledo Puch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaev tries to work over Puch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikolaev breaks from the clinch.
Puch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nikolaev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev throws a nice looking combination but Puch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nikolaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Puch finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch blocks a jab.
Nikolaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Nikolaev looks to land a combination but Puch avoids it well.
Nikolaev throws a lazy right hand but Puch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown but Puch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puch feinted with a counter takedown.
Puch throws out a loose jab but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puch throws a right hand that Nikolaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikolaev also avoids with ease.
Puch throws a looping overhand right but Nikolaev ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puch scores with a hook.
Puch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolaev misses with a leg kick.
Nikolaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puch jumps guard.
Puch has his foot on Nikolaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Puch keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikolaev lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throwing strikes but missing.
Nikolaev stopping the sweep attempt from Puch.
Puch has his foot on Nikolaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolaev with a nice head shot there.
Nikolaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikolaev trying to control but Puch is working from the bottom.
Puch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nikolaev defends well.
Puch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Puch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nikolaev defends well.
Nikolaev trying to control but Puch is working from the bottom.
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 Robledo Puch will probably get the nod.
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 clinches with his opponent.
Nikolaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Puch breaks from the clinch.
Puch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nikolaev lands with a nice combination. Puch backs away looking to recover.
Nikolaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Puch breaks the clinch.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolaev. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Puch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nikolaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Puch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puch throws a looping overhand right but Nikolaev ducks down to avoid it.
Puch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puch shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikolaev sprawls well. He's pushed Puch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puch's waist but Puch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikolaev off to one side.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolaev misses the jab.
Nikolaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikolaev lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puch keeps working.
Puch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikolaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puch is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikolaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nikolaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nikolaev trying to control but Puch is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch is looking for a triangle but Nikolaev pushes his legs off easily.
Puch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puch working a defensive guard but Nikolaev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev landing strikes.
Nikolaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Puch down.
Nikolaev landing strikes.
Nikolaev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev working the body and head with strikes.
Puch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikolaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nikolaev is chipping away with strikes.
Nikolaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puch, who protects the arm well.
Puch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Puch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nikolaev defending well though.
Nikolaev wants to control but Puch is keeping busy.
Puch working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikolaev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolaev has his foot on Puch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puch works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaev has momentary wrist control but Puch slips an elbow through the middle.
Nikolaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puch scoring with some ground and pound.
Puch with a nice head shot there.
Puch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikolaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puch.
Puch postures up in Nikolaev's guard and throws a big left but Nikolaev blocks it.
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!
Puch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nikolaev's head.
Puch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev 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.
A punch lands to the side of Puch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puch shoots in for a takedown but Nikolaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puch looks to land a right hand but Nikolaev moved out of range.
Nikolaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puch.
Puch ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puch throws out the jab.
Nikolaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Puch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Puch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikolaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Puch is looking for a sweep. Nikolaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puch looking for submissions off his back.
Puch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikolaev pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch is not content to let Nikolaev control the position.
Puch gets full guard.
Nikolaev postures up and lands a big shot to Puch's brow.
Nikolaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Nikolaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nikolaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikolaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nikolaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Puch has wrist control.
Puch looking for a sweep. Not yet Puch, not yet.
Nikolaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikolaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikolaev passes into side control.
Nikolaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nikolaev working the head with strikes.
Nikolaev trying to control the action but Puch is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Nikolaev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nikolaev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nikolaev trying to control the action but Puch is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev tries for a kimura but Puch is defending well.
Puch tries to buck Nikolaev off but Nikolaev is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev in side control, throwing shots but Puch defends.
Nikolaev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nikolaev tries for a kimura but Puch is defending well.
Puch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puch is trying to control Nikolaev's posture but Nikolaev avoids it.
Nikolaev lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Puch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Nikolaev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Puch throws a hook but Nikolaev avoids it easily.
Nikolaev connects with a right hand. Puch shakes it off.
Puch with a jab.
No joy there for Nikolaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolaev looking to score a takedown here. Puch is defending well but Nikolaev drives through and ends up in Puch's guard.
Puch controls Nikolaev momentarily but Nikolaev frees himself.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Puch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch working for submissions but it's allowed Nikolaev to get to half guard.
Nikolaev is looking to take a break and control but Puch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch wants to improve his position but Nikolaev is controlling well.
Puch is staying active underneath Nikolaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nikolaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nikolaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puch has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nikolaev connects with a nice short shot to Puch's temple.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Puch dodges it nicely.
Puch tries to get to full guard but Nikolaev has control of the leg.
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch tries to roll over but Nikolaev keeps him under control.
Nikolaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nikolaev prevents Puch from improving his position.
Puch actively working from the bottom here.
Puch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puch tries to get to full guard but Nikolaev has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch is working hard here to advance position.
Puch looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nikolaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nikolaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nikolaev.
Puch trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nikolaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puch defending well though.
Puch gets full guard.
Nikolaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Puch keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Puch is having none of it.
Nikolaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nikolaev looks to land a left hand but Puch moved out of range nicely.
Puch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Nikolaev gets caught napping as Puch dives in and scores a takedown. Nikolaev manages to retain guard.
Nikolaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolaev working for a triangle but Puch defends it easily.
Nikolaev looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Puch has passed into side control.
Nikolaev tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev sneaks back into half guard.
Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puch wants to take a breather but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Puch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puch trying to control the action but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikolaev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Puch has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Puch.
Puch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nikolaev can't escape the position.
Puch dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nikolaev scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Puch land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Puch stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Robledo Puch, 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.
Volya Nikolaev was interviewed post fight and said 'Smth wrong with theese gloves... '.
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