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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko comes into the arena with Cowboys From Hell blaring out of the sound system. Azevedo has chosen Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thiago Azevedo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Azevedo tenderised Akulenko's leg. Akulenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akulenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azevedo doesn't seem bothered though.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azevedo tried to score with a low kick but Akulenko checks it.
Azevedo dodges the punch combination from Akulenko.
Akulenko swinging wildly here.
Azevedo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Akulenko - that will leave a mark!
Akulenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azevedo misses with a body punch
and Akulenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Azevedo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Azevedo throws a right hand that Akulenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Akulenko also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo misses with a low kick.
Akulenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Akulenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azevedo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akulenko cracks Azevedo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Azevedo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo scores with a hook.
Akulenko lands an overhand right.
Azevedo is still on wobbly legs! Can Akulenko finish him?
An inside leg kick from Azevedo misses.
Akulenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Akulenko breaks from the clinch.
Akulenko looks to land a combination but Azevedo avoids it well.
Azevedo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akulenko lands a big head kick that sends Azevedo tumbling to the mat! Akulenko takes a step backwards and waves Azevedo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo throws a jab when Akulenko was well out of range.
Azevedo tries to land a leg kick but Akulenko saw it coming and moves away.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo keeps Akulenko at a distance using the push kick.
Azevedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thiago Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko swings for the body but Azevedo moves out of range.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Whack! Akulenko lands a heavy head kick that drops Azevedo. The ref tackles Akulenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Azevedo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Eugeniy Akulenko!
A very excited looking Eugeniy Akulenko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beck - Loser . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class 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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Alaniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaniz has a takedown stuffed.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Albertsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alaniz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albertsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alaniz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alaniz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Albertsson pushes Alaniz off looking to stand but Alaniz dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz is looking to advance position but Albertsson won't allow it.
Albertsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alaniz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Albertsson keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz throwing shots but Albertsson is blocking nicely.
Alaniz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alaniz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Albertsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albertsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alaniz.
Alaniz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Albertsson is just riding it out for now. Alaniz eventually gives up the hold.
Alaniz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alaniz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Albertsson defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alaniz is looking for a kimura but Albertsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alaniz to get the leverage.
Albertsson trying to hold on to Alaniz's head to control him but Alaniz postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alaniz thows a huge punch but Albertsson dodges it nicely.
Albertsson wants to improve his position but Alaniz is controlling well.
Alaniz throwing shots but Albertsson is blocking nicely.
Albertsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alaniz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albertsson is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albertsson. That's going to slow Alaniz down.
Alaniz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alaniz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Alaniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alaniz.
Alaniz wants a takedown.
Albertsson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Albertsson on the inside.
Alaniz successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaniz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albertsson defends it easily.
Alaniz working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz is controlling Albertsson's posture.
Alaniz trying to keep a closed guard but Albertsson is proving a slippery customer.
Alaniz 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alaniz wants to stand up but Albertsson is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Alaniz 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.
Albertsson throws a body punch but Alaniz moves out of range.
Alaniz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albertsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albertsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albertsson.
Alaniz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albertsson can do to turn this around?
A right-left combo lands from Albertsson.
Albertsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Albertsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alaniz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Albertsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Albertsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Alaniz moves out of range easily.
As Albertsson tries to get set, Alaniz tries to push him back and clinch up but Albertsson manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz looks to land a body kick but Albertsson moved away.
Alaniz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albertsson! But no joy.
Alaniz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albertsson.
Alaniz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albertsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Albertsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alaniz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Albertsson motions for Alaniz to come forward. Albertsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albertsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Albertsson punishes Alaniz's body with a nice straight punch.
Alaniz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Bernt Albertsson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Albertsson misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albertsson tried to score with a low kick but Alaniz checks it.
Alaniz tries to move into range but Albertsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertsson misses with a looping left.
Alaniz lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alaniz.
Albertsson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Albertsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alaniz gets the takedown into side control.
Albertsson prevents Alaniz from moving into mount.
Alaniz tries for a kimura but Albertsson is defending well.
Alaniz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alaniz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Albertsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alaniz.
Albertsson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz tries for a kimura but Albertsson is defending well.
Alaniz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Albertsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alaniz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alaniz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albertsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four 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.
Alaniz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Albertsson misses with a low kick as Alaniz jumps back.
Albertsson loads up on a big right hand but Alaniz slips the punch.
Alaniz shoots in for a double leg but Albertsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alaniz has a takedown stuffed.
Alaniz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Albertsson. No joy for Alaniz on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernt Albertsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Albertsson throws out a leg kick but Alaniz moves out of range and Albertsson only half commits.
Albertsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlaniz.
Alaniz checks a low kick from Albertsson.
Albertsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown but Albertsson shows good takedown defense.
Albertsson misses with a wild body shot.
Albertsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alaniz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Albertsson is refusing to be controlled, as Alaniz sits in half guard.
Alaniz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alaniz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Albertsson wants to improve his position but Alaniz is controlling well.
Albertsson is trying to control but can't.
Albertsson wants to improve his position but Alaniz is controlling well.
Alaniz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alaniz throwing shots but Albertsson is blocking nicely.
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.
Albertsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alaniz.
Alaniz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alaniz wants to pass to mount but Albertsson is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albertsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alaniz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alaniz pushes Albertsson away with a front kick.
Alaniz tries to bum rush Albertsson with a series of wild strikes but Albertsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Albertsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Albertsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaniz manages to avoid it.
Alaniz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Albertsson to the mat! Albertsson manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz throwing strikes but missing.
Albertsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Charlie Alaniz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Albertsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alaniz is looking to work some ground and pound but Albertsson has wrist control.
Albertsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alaniz is one step ahead there.
Alaniz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Albertsson looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alaniz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Albertsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alaniz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alaniz drops back looking for a leg! Albertsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Albertsson manages to kick Alaniz off! Alaniz jumps back into Albertsson's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alaniz closes the distance and pushes Albertsson back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albertsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Albertsson breaks from the clinch.
Albertsson digs a good hook to Alaniz's body.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Albertsson as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Alaniz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alaniz 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Alaniz!
Charlie Alaniz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timoteo Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Pepper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 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
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timoteo Belo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pepper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belo throws an off balance right hand
and Pepper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belo sprawls well. Belo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pepper gets slowly back to his feet.
Belo looks to land a left hand but Pepper moved out of range nicely.
Belo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pepper circles away.
Belo throws a series of punches but Pepper avoids them all with ease.
Belo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
Pepper jabs at Belo's body.
Belo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepper.
Pepper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belo can pounce on him.
Belo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pepper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pepper tries to work over Belo's front leg with a kick but Belo checks it.
Belo misses the shot to the body.
Pepper blocks a jab.
Belo lands with a slapping head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pepper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belo - the referee stops the clock and Pepper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belo. Pepper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Belo looks to land a left hand but Pepper moved out of range nicely.
Pepper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pepper looks to land a combination but Belo avoids it well.
Belo throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper throws a nice inside leg 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!
Belo stuns Pepper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pepper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pepper throws a series of punches but Belo moves out of range.
Belo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belo misses with the combination.
Pepper throws a right hand that Belo ducks under and follows up with a left that Belo also avoids with ease.
Belo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pepper scores with a jab. Belo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Belo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pepper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belo misses with a straight right.
Belo catches Pepper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pepper pinned against the cage. Pepper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pepper avoids the head kick by Belo.
Pepper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pepper ducks under a wild hook from Belo.
Belo throws a poor cross that misses
and Pepper counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pepper.
Belo looks to throw a body kick
and Pepper counters with a left and a right that stings Belo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belo looks to land a combination but Pepper avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
Pepper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pepper finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Belo's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Pepper falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timoteo Belo!
Timoteo Belo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar has chosen z Buta Wjeżdzam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marc Lewis Dillinger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pozar Pozar's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 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
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pozar quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pozar tries to roll over but Dillinger keeps him under control.
Pozar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dillinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pozar defends it well.
Dillinger wants to free his trapped foot but Pozar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pozar tries to get to full guard but Dillinger has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger wants to free his trapped foot but Pozar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pozar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar wants to control but Dillinger is keeping busy.
Pozar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dillinger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pozar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pozar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dillinger is trying to control. Pozar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dillinger in particular looking to stall.
Pozar wants to control but Dillinger is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pozar looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillinger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dillinger trying to control from half guard but Pozar is working away.
Dillinger trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pozar shoots in but Dillinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt - Pozar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger has a takedown stuffed.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Pozar. Pozar gets slowly back to his feet.
Pozar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dillinger circles away.
Marc Lewis Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Nice takedown defense from Pozar. No joy for Dillinger on that attempt.
Pozar shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillinger tries to sprawl out of it but Pozar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pozar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to avoid it but Pozar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillinger to the ground. Dillinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been informed that Pozar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pozar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dillinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Pozar is retaining full guard.
Pozar working for a triangle but Dillinger defends it easily.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pozar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pozar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pozar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dillinger has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Lewis Dillinger dominated that round.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dillinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pozar's waist but Pozar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillinger off to one side.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pozar scores with a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Pozar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dillinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pozar prevents Dillinger from getting back to his feet.
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
Pozar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger controlling the position.
Dillinger looking to control.
Pozar tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillinger is retaining full guard.
Pozar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger fails with the takedown.
Pozar slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lewis Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pozar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dillinger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pozar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dillinger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dillinger tries to buck Pozar off but Pozar is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pozar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dillinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pozar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pozar is breathing heavily.
Pozar working Dillinger over with strikes.
Pozar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dillinger tries to roll over but Pozar keeps him under control.
Pozar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pozar prevents Dillinger from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is refusing to be controlled, as Pozar sits in half guard.
Pozar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dillinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillinger trying to hold on to Pozar's head to control him but Pozar postures up.
Dillinger is not content to let Pozar control the position.
Dillinger tries to roll over but Pozar keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillinger trying to hold on to Pozar's head to control him but Pozar postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dillinger managing to control the position.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Pozar controlling him for the moment.
Pozar throwing strikes from guard but Dillinger blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pozar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillinger pulls Pozar in close to prevent any damage.
Dillinger is trying to keep Pozar in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar 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. This is the final round!
Dillinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pozar pinned against the cage. Pozar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillinger has a takedown stuffed.
Pozar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lewis Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Pozar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pozar defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pozar sprawls well. Pozar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillinger gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pozar misses.
Pozar shoots in but Dillinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pozar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pozar slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pozar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pozar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown.
Pozar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillinger.
Pozar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dillinger fails to land the takedown.
Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pozar defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Pozar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pozar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillinger is pressing down on Pozar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pozar working some strikes from top position.
Dillinger pulls Pozar in close to his closed guard and prevents Pozar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pozar looking to pass the guard.
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
Pozar trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
Pozar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pozar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four 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.
Dillinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pozar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pozar is trying to get an arm triangle but Dillinger is defending well.
Pozar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dillinger!
Dillinger tries to lock up and control but Pozar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pozar looking to control but Dillinger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pozar avoids the attempt from Dillinger to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pozar Pozar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pozar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pozar Pozar!
A pretty intense looking Pozar Pozar took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Woody May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). May comes to the cage accompanied by Watch you Bleed by FFDP. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis throws a right hand that May ducks under and follows up with a left that May also avoids with ease.
Pettis throws a combination. May tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
May is rocked!
Woody May seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
May slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from May misses the target.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh May is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from May misses.
May misses with a wild body shot.
May fails to land the takedown.
Pettis drops May with a huge uppercut! May drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pettis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This was the most important fight of my career and after i was KO'ed in my first fight for the org I'm now near the top and i want my shot!'.
The defeated Woody May had this to say: 'All or Nothing. K.O. or be K.Oed'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tetsuya Tate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tetsuya Tate!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Tate drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tate throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Tate drags him back down.
Kuznetsov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tate's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov has his hands clasped together around Tate's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Tate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tate is trying to control. Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
Tate gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to improve position but can't.
Kuznetsov is not content to let Tate control the position.
Tate laying and praying for a moment but Kuznetsov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Tate sits in half guard.
Kuznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate thows a huge punch but Kuznetsov dodges it nicely.
Tate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tate wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Tate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tate tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kuznetsov.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
Tate looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov defends well and Tate ends up having to push Kuznetsov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.
Tate slips under a jab.
Tate drives through with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kuznetsov managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tate is looking to pass into half guard but Kuznetsov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuznetsov is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov postures up in Tate's guard and throws a big left but Tate 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!
Kuznetsov trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Tate is avoiding it.
Tate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tetsuya Tate has been cut.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
Tate walks into a jab.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov rushes Tate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but Tate is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Tate prevents Kuznetsov from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuznetsov's head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tate or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Tetsuya Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuznetsov thows a body kick. Tate tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tate doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tate trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Tate has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuznetsov pulls Tate in close to prevent any damage.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Tate is having none of it.
Tate looking to pass the guard.
Tate wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Tate keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tate dives in and scores a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Tate's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Tate's body.
Kuznetsov punishes Tate's body with a nice straight punch.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
Tate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuznetsov pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tate walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tate prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Tate wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tate gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov stalling against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tate is rocked!
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Tate is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tate seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tates head.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tate misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tate goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tate right on the button. Tate goes down! Kuznetsov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kuznetsov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taisumov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My World- Kid Cudi. Havener is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Dick: Mickey Avalon. Aslan Taisumov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Havener's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 25 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havener just misses with a punch to the body.
Havener tries to clinch but Taisumov moves away
and Taisumov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taisumov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Havener fails with a takedown attempt.
Havener pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Taisumov misses the target.
Taisumov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havener throws a good cross that connects.
Havener fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taisumov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Havener.
Taisumov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrew Havener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havener tries to clinch up.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Havener shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taisumov sprawls well. Taisumov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Havener gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havener gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Havener unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Havener throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taisumov working hard to break the clinch.
Taisumov is trying to push Havener away but Havener has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Havener trying to land knees to the body.
Havener breaks the clinch.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches.
Havener has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taisumov wants to break free but Havener has control.
Taisumov letting Havener take a breather here.
Havener pushes off an throws an elbow but Taisumov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Havener keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taisumov's efforts to push away.
Havener stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Havener taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taisumov blocks an elbow strike.
Taisumov is trying to break free.
Taisumov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Havener stalling in the clinch.
Taisumov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havener shoots in but Taisumov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aslan Taisumov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Havener.
Havener moves in looking to clinch but Taisumov pushes him off.
Taisumov is looking to counter punch.
Havener with a poor takedown
and Taisumov comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Havener stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Taisumov is on him like rabid pit bull! Havener slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aslan Taisumov!
Aslan Taisumov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Adrenaline Matrix, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Andrew Havener stepped up to the mic, saying 'Win/lose I love an ass beating'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Trew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iva Hadenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadenov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Archie Trew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iva Hadenov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadenov misses with a two punch combination.
Trew half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hadenov looks winded!
Hadenov misses with a series of wild punches.
Trew misses with a looping right.
Trew takes the fight into the clinch.
Trew pushes Hadenov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trew is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hadenov can't fight it off and eventually Trew manages to take the fight to the floor. Hadenov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trew is looking to work some ground and pound but Hadenov has wrist control.
Trew throws a big elbow that misses.
Trew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trew passes into half guard.
Trew tries to pass to full mount but Hadenov defends it.
Trew could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hadenov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trew.
Trew is looking for a kimura here.
Hadenov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trew.
That's two 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.
Trew seems to be looking for submissions.
Hadenov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trew.
Trew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadenov keeps working.
Hadenov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hadenov sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trew misses with a low kick.
Iva Hadenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hadenov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trew is in close to Hadenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trew is pushing down on Hadenov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hadenov is fighting to maintain full guard but Trew has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hadenov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trew 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.
Trew is pressing down on Hadenov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hadenov is holding on for now.
Hadenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Trew dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trew forces Hadenov back against the cage and clinches.
Trew lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Iva Hadenov has been cut.
Trew throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hadenov blocks it with crossed arms.
Trew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hadenov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trew tries for a takedown but Hadenov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Trew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trew has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hadenov regains guard immediately.
Hadenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hadenov is breathing heavily.
Trew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trew keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadenov's head.
Trew trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hadenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trew postures up in Hadenov's guard and throws a big left but Hadenov blocks it.
Trew throws a big right hand that misses.
Trew tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadenov is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Iva Hadenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hadenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trew.
Trew throws a body punch but Hadenov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hadenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trew looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trew trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trew 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.
Trew slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trew is working for a submission of some sort.
Trew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trew wants to work for an arm triangle but Hadenov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Trew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hadenov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trew trying to control from half guard but Hadenov is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadenov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Trew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iva Hadenov's cut.
That's time! Trew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hadenov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadenov can do to turn this around?
Trew feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trew tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadenov is retaining full guard.
Archie Trew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hadenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hadenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trew throws a big elbow that misses.
Hadenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trew.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trew throws a body punch but Hadenov moves out of range.
Trew lands with a shot to the body.
Trew cracks the inside of Hadenov's front leg.
Trew throws a hook but Hadenov blocks it.
Trew scores with a jab to the head.
Trew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Trew as he connects with a hook.
Hadenov is rocked!
Trew shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Hadenov is unconscious as Trew celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Archie Trew!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Archie Trew waved his t-shirt featuring BlackStar Athletics 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eka Tahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev comes to the cage accompanied by Fever . Eka Tahuna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eka Tahuna!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahuna scores with a hook.
Nikolaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikolaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tahuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A combination from Nikolaev does no damage.
A good leg kick by Tahuna.
Tahuna jabs Nikolaev right on the nose. Nikolaev blinks but takes it well.
Nikolaev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tahuna sprawls well initially but Nikolaev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev is working for a kimura but Tahuna is defending it quite comfortably.
Tahuna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Tahuna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nikolaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahuna wants to get back to his feet.
Nikolaev wants to control but Tahuna is keeping him busy.
Nikolaev is working for a kimura but Tahuna is defending it quite comfortably.
Tahuna is trying to stand back up but Nikolaev is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tahuna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Tahuna dodges it nicely.
Nikolaev trying to control the action but Tahuna is working from the bottom.
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.
Nikolaev is really struggling to control Tahuna but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nikolaev looking for a submission but Tahuna manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Nikolaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tahuna's head.
Tahuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tahuna's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nikolaev is working Tahuna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nikolaev trying to control but Tahuna is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eka Tahuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Tahuna lands.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tahuna sprawls well. Tahuna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nikolaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikolaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tahuna.
Tahuna looks to land a right hand but Nikolaev moved out of range.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tahuna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tahuna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nikolaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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 is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tahuna has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tahuna takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nikolaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tahuna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nikolaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nikolaev shoots for a takedown but Tahuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Tahuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut. Tahuna saw that one coming.
Nikolaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tahuna can do to turn this around?
Tahuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tahuna.
Tahuna scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Tahuna misses the target.
Tahuna works the jab nicely.
Tahuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tahuna checks a leg kick.
Nikolaev throws a hook but Tahuna blocks it.
Tahuna scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tahuna. That's going to slow Nikolaev down.
Nikolaev connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nikolaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Nikolaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tahuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikolaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikolaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nikolaev is looking to take a break and control but Tahuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Tahuna is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Tahuna is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura here.
Nikolaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nikolaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikolaev lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tahuna is not content to let Nikolaev control the position.
Nikolaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nikolaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Tahuna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nikolaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikolaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikolaev is looking to stall here but Tahuna recovers full guard.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikolaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikolaev 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 dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nikolaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tahuna staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tahuna.
Nikolaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nikolaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tahuna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tahuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Tahuna.
Nikolaev throws a lazy right hand but Tahuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tahuna avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tahuna does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tahuna's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaev with the ground and pound but Tahuna uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nikolaev trying to control but Tahuna is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Tahuna keeps moving.
Eka Tahuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev forces his way into half guard.
Tahuna wants to get back to his feet.
Nikolaev winds up and cracks Tahuna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tahuna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Tahuna is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Tahuna is blocking nicely.
Tahuna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tahuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Tahuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good shot there by Nikolaev.
Eka Tahuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Nikolaev.
Tahuna lands a front kick.
Nikolaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nikolaev showed some decent athleticism there.
Tahuna is rocked!
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura but Tahuna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nikolaev to get the leverage.
Tahuna is still in real trouble! Can Nikolaev finish him?
Nikolaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nikolaev winds up and cracks Tahuna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev working Tahuna over with strikes.
Nikolaev is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tahuna is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nikolaev fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tahuna from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nikolaev! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volya Nikolaev!
In his post fight interview, Volya Nikolaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robledo Puch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Chandler's chin.
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159 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
19 - 6 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a hook but Puch avoids it easily.
Puch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puch 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 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Puch.
A slow jab from Puch misses its intended target.
Puch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puch dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puch shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Puch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Puch misses with a hook.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Puch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Chandler slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler slips a jab from Puch.
Puch throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puch somewhat.
Puch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Puch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler takes a swing at Puch's ribcage but misses.
Chandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Puch in a clinch.
Puch is working for takedown but Chandler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puch managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puch working hard to break the clinch.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Puch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Puch avoiding damage as Chandler throws knees to the body.
Chandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puch or not.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puch wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Puch avoids the damage to the body.
Puch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler lands with a right to the head.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Puch controls his hands.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Puch controls the action.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puch working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler cracks Puch with a nice body shot.
Puch wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puch throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Puch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puch trying to control the position but instead, Chandler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puch into the cage.
Chandler lands a left hand.
Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chandler missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Puch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Puch.
Chandler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Puch breaks the clinch.
Chandler moves out of range as Puch strikes.
A cross from Chandler lands.
Chandler lands the left hand.
Puch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puch throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puch.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Puch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puch is defended easily by Chandler.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Puch to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Puch's ribs.
Chandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Chandler catches Puch right on the button with a cross.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Puch is just out of range.
Puch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puch lands a jab.
Chandler misses with a shot to the body
and Puch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Puch keeps it at a distance.
Puch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chandler as he jumps to the side.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Puch.
A big left from Puch misses.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch misses with a straight right.
Chandler moves out of range as Puch strikes.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice combination there by Puch.
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
Puch takes a shot to the head.
Puch is looking to break free of the clinch but Chandler has double underhooks.
Puch blocking some punches.
Puch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chandler smiles and moves away.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Puch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Chandler.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puch looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Puch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puch can do to turn this around?
Chandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puch under the eye.
Puch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puch throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler throws a jab when Puch was well out of range.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler slips a jab from Puch.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puch.
Puch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puch jabs Chandler right on the nose. Chandler blinks but takes it well.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Puch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Puch.
Puch tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chandler with a jab.
Puch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puch misses with a wild combination.
Puch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Puch is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Puch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puch fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Puch with that takedown attempt.
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 jabs Puch right on the nose. Puch blinks but takes it well.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Puch misses.
Chandler throws a jab when Puch was well out of range.
A cross from Puch lands.
Puch moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Puch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puch was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Puch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puch throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Puch with a nice cross.
Puch moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Puch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puch.
Puch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.
Puch tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Puch's head but Puch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws a sloppy body shot
and Puch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chandler won't be happy with that.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Puch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chandler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
Puch thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Puch is trying to work for a kimura but Chandler is defending well.
Chandler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Puch there.
Chandler wants to control but Puch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puch throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Puch is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Puch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler moves out of range as Puch strikes.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Puch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puch's guard.
Puch has a closed guard, preventing Chandler from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Robledo Puch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chandler passes into side control.
Puch tries to buck Chandler off but Chandler is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puch misses with a looping left.
Chandler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Puch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Chandler as Puch shoots in.
Puch throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
Puch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puch.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puch was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler cracks Puch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Puch misses.
Chandler misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Puch.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Puch throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Chandler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Puch.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Puch manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Puch misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Puch seems unphased.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Puch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puch.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Puch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Puch avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler takes a swing at Puch's ribcage but misses.
Puch throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler rushes Puch and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puch's elbow.
Chandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chandler missing with knees to the body.
Puch is trying to force a seperation but Chandler has the dominant position.
Chandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puch or not.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Puch.
Puch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puch counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Puch.
Chandler throws a body punch but Puch moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puch on the side of the head.
Puch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puch off and has taken his back!
Puch keeps the fight on the ground as Chandler tries to escape.
Puch breaks Chandler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puch wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Puch chips away with some ground and pound.
Puch stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Puch postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marcus Chandler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chandler takes a swing at Puch's ribcage but misses.
Puch moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Puch swings widly with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler slips under a jab from Puch.
Chandler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Puch.
Puch connects with the punch.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puch on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puch on the side of the head.
Puch throws a big shot that misses.
Puch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler scores with a hook to the body. Puch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Puch saw that one coming.
Puch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chandler defends it well.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Puch lands.
Puch missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Puch.
Puch looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Puch's shoulder, as Puch tries to avoid the shot.
Puch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puch.
Puch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puch throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Puch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler slips under a jab from Puch.
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chandler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Puch throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Puch.
Puch moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Chandler tries to clinch up.
Puch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puch scrambles back to his feet.
Puch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chandler's waist but Chandler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puch off to one side.
Chandler throws a jab when Puch was well out of range.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Puch is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Puch ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Puch's body.
Puch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Puch's head.
Puch connects with a single shot there.
Puch misses with a hook.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Puch is just out of range.
Puch lands a nice shot that snaps Chandler's head back.
Puch slips a jab from Chandler.
Puch slips under a jab from Chandler.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puch. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch throws a combination that misses
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puch takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Puch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puch misses with a lunging right hand
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puch was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Puch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robledo Puch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Puch's head back.
Puch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
Marcus Chandler is the new lightweight champion!
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