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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Lipsky Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Tymoshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tymoshenko has chosen Hearts On Fire as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Lipsky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Tymoshenko !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipsky Jr swings for the body but Tymoshenko moves out of range.
Tymoshenko wants to counter with a clinch but Lipsky Jr pushes him away.
Lipsky Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tymoshenko ducks under a wild hook from Lipsky Jr.
Tymoshenko throws a series of strikes that have Lipsky Jr backpedaling.
Tymoshenko looks to land a right hand but Lipsky Jr moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lipsky Jr. That's going to slow Tymoshenko down.
Tymoshenko lands with a shot to the body.
Lipsky Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Tymoshenko seems unphased.
Lipsky Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tymoshenko . Tymoshenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipsky Jr digs a good body shot into Tymoshenko 's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot.
Lipsky Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tymoshenko is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lipsky Jr.
Tymoshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lipsky Jr defending well as Tymoshenko loads up on a big left hand.
Tymoshenko throws an overhand right that lands on Lipsky Jr's shoulder, as Lipsky Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Tymoshenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lipsky Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lipsky Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tymoshenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Lipsky Jr's head.
Tymoshenko takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Tymoshenko .
Whack! Tymoshenko lands a heavy head kick that drops Lipsky Jr. The ref tackles Tymoshenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lipsky Jr was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Vasily Tymoshenko !
A less than humble Vasily Tymoshenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Matthew Lipsky Jr had this to say: 'It's no big deal, he was just better and caught me on an off day. Just a bump in the road.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernt Albertsson 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
11 - 14 - 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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson looks for the body kick but Pepper saw that one coming.
Albertsson takes a swing at Pepper's ribcage but misses.
Pepper thinks about countering with a head kick.
A low kick from Albertsson misses
and Pepper counters with a nice uppercut.
Pepper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albertsson.
Albertsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pepper 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 misses with a low kick.
Albertsson throws the left hand but Pepper avoids the punch easily.
Pepper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Albertsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albertsson throws a head kick but Pepper moves out of range.
Albertsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pepper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Pepper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albertsson throws a hook to the side of Pepper's head but Pepper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pepper.
Pepper slips under a jab from Albertsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertsson. Pepper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albertsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pepper is just out of range.
Pepper moves out of range of the body kick.
Pepper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albertsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pepper has time to react.
Albertsson throws a shot from downtown. Pepper moves away and avoids it.
Pepper staying out of range there.
Pepper throws a big counter combination but Albertsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Albertsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pepper at a distance.
Albertsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pepper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pepper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Pepper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Albertsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Pepper.
Pepper feinted with a counter takedown.
Albertsson misses with a low kick as Pepper jumps back.
Pepper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertsson scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Albertsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pepper lands a nice looking body kick.
Albertsson scores with a nice body kick.
Albertsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pepper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pepper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bernt Albertsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pepper 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 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pepper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Albertsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Albertsson throws a solid leg kick but Pepper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a low kick, looking for Pepper's leg but Pepper calmly moves out of range.
Pepper moves away from the strike by Albertsson.
Pepper throws a big counter combination but Albertsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Albertsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertsson throws a front kick aimed at Pepper's knee but Pepper avoids it well.
Albertsson lands a head kick. Pepper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Albertsson lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertsson. Pepper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pepper dives in for a single leg takedown but Albertsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Albertsson scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson is looking to chop away at Pepper's legs.
A big right from Albertsson misses.
Albertsson throws a low kick, looking for Pepper's leg but Pepper calmly moves out of range.
Albertsson misses with an uppercut.
Pepper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albertsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albertsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pepper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Albertsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Albertsson backs away, Pepper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albertsson throws a front kick aimed at Pepper's knee but Pepper avoids it well.
Pepper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pepper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albertsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Albertsson lands with a shot to the body.
Albertsson lands with a straight right. Pepper didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernt Albertsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Albertsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pepper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Albertsson sprawls and moves away.
Albertsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albertsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Albertsson looks to move away, Pepper throws a big counter combo bu Albertsson just gets out of the way.
Pepper ducks right into an uppercut from Albertsson.
Albertsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pepper.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albertsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pepper moves away.
Pepper defending well as Albertsson loads up on a big left hand.
Albertsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pepper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Albertsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albertsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertsson misses with an uppercut.
Albertsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albertsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pepper. That did some damage!
Albertsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pepper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albertsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pepper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albertsson tried to score with a low kick but Pepper checks it.
Pepper moves out of range of the strikes.
Pepper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albertsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pepper avoids the body shot from Albertsson.
Albertsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pepper throws a body punch but Albertsson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albertsson! But no joy.
Albertsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Albertsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pepper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pepper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pepper.
Albertsson lands a nice hook to Pepper's body. Pepper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertsson. Pepper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floyd Pepper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pepper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albertsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albertsson tries a low kick but Pepper avoids it.
Albertsson throws a chopping leg kick but Pepper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pepper blocks a low kick nicely.
As Albertsson looks to move away, Pepper throws a big counter combo bu Albertsson just gets out of the way.
Pepper shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertsson wants to land a leg kick but Pepper is out of range.
Good leg kick by Albertsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Albertsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pepper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pepper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pepper checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pepper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Albertsson sprawls and moves away.
Albertsson misses with a wild body shot.
Pepper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Albertsson is looking to chop away at Pepper's legs.
Albertsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pepper.
A leg kick checked by Pepper.
Albertsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pepper counters with a one-two to the body.
Pepper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pepper throws a big counter combination but Albertsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pepper misses with a double jab.
Pepper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albertsson misses with a straight right.
Albertsson is looking to land body kicks.
Pepper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pepper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Albertsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albertsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albertsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Albertsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pepper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Albertsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pepper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pepper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albertsson.
Pepper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pepper might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Albertsson motions for Pepper to come forward. Albertsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pepper feinted with a counter takedown.
Albertsson missing with a left hand there. Pepper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albertsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Albertsson lands a jab to the nose.
Pepper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pepper scores with a one two! Albertsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pepper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albertsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Pepper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Pepper moved away.
Albertsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertsson cracks Pepper with a good jab.
Pepper throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Albertsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albertsson with a hook.
Pepper is rocked!
Albertsson pounces like a tiger and cracks Pepper with a vicious hook! Pepper is down but not out! Albertsson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bernt Albertsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo comes to the cage accompanied by Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tetsuya Tate enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tetsuya Tate!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Tate.
Tate feints the counter takedown.
Tate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo.
Tate blocks a head kick by Azevedo.
A low kick from Azevedo is predictable there
enabling Tate to counter with a crisp jab.
Tate looking to score a takedown here. Azevedo is defending well but Tate drives through and ends up in Azevedo's guard.
Tate being controlled here momentarily.
Tate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azevedo managing to control the position.
Azevedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate passes Azevedo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tate is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Tate has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate content to control rather than advance.
Tate is thwarting Azevedo's attempts to control the position.
Azevedo pushes Tate off looking to stand but Tate dives back in and keeps control.
Tate is keen to just control but Azevedo is a slippery customer.
Tate is thwarting Azevedo's attempts to control the position.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Azevedo is controlling Tate's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Azevedo is refusing to be controlled, as Tate sits in half guard.
Azevedo is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thiago Azevedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Azevedo tries to bum rush Tate with a series of wild strikes but Tate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate.
Azevedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Azevedo coming out on top.
It looks like Tetsuya Tate has been cut.
Azevedo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Azevedo circles away.
Azevedo throws a counter high kick but Tate was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Azevedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thiago Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
Tate has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Azevedo misses its target.
Azevedo connects with a leg kick. Tate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Azevedo lands a jab to Tate's midsection.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azevedo. That's going to slow Tate down.
Tate blocks a jab.
Tate tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab by Azevedo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate checks a low kick from Azevedo.
Azevedo connects with a body shot that sends Tate's belly button to the back.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.
Azevedo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Azevedo misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Azevedo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tate's sensitive parts.
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azevedo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Azevedo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate goes for a double leg but Azevedo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Azevedo continues to drive forward.
Thiago Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo avoids it really well and circles away.
Tate dives in and grabs Azevedo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Tate gets a takedown into half guard.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Tate has control of the leg.
Tate performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Azevedo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Tate's cut.
That's time! Azevedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tate dives in and grabs Azevedo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Azevedo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tate checks a low kick from Azevedo.
Azevedo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tate. That did some damage!
Tate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azevedo.
Tate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azevedo. Azevedo obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azevedo.
Tate dives in for a single leg takedown but Azevedo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azevedo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Azevedo connects with a leg kick. Tate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Azevedo lands a leg kick that knocks Tate off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Azevedo as Tate shoots in.
Thiago Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
Tate drives through with a takedown into Azevedo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tate's guard.
Tate wants to sweep here but Azevedo controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate is pulling down on Azevedo's head. It's preventing any offense from Azevedo, at least for the moment.
Azevedo stopping the sweep attempt from Tate.
Tate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tetsuya Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tate trying to control the position here.
Azevedo content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azevedo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azevedo has control of Tate's left arm, preventing Tate from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Azevedo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo pulls Tate in to control the position.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here.
Tate wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.
Azevedo has Tate pulled in close to control his posture.
Azevedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azevedo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tate.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Azevedo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Azevedo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo is trying to get back to full guard.
Tate wants to control but Azevedo is keeping him busy.
Azevedo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tate is working away from the top position though.
Azevedo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tate stalling.
Azevedo is holding on to half guard well.
Azevedo tries to roll over but Tate keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Tate seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate is keen to just control but Azevedo is a slippery customer.
Tate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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!
Tate looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo is positioning himself well to prevent Tate advancing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Azevedo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Tate's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Azevedo. That's going to slow Tate down.
Azevedo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo.
Azevedo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tate is out of range and Azevedo settles back down.
And Tate tries to counter it with a takedown but Azevedo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azevedo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Azevedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Azevedo catches Tate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azevedo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azevedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Azevedo to the ground. Tate is now in Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo has control of Tate's left arm, preventing Tate from doing any damage.
Azevedo trying to control the position.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment.
Azevedo has his hands on Tate's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo being controlled here, momentarily.
Azevedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo pulls Tate in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Azevedo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thiago Azevedo is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Azevedo lands.
Azevedo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Azevedo misses with a low kick.
Tate feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate slips under a jab from Azevedo.
Tate has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Azevedo. No joy for Tate on that attempt.
Thiago Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
Azevedo throws the kick towards the body but Tate avoids it.
Tate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Azevedo defends it nicely.
A combination from Azevedo does no damage.
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses.
Tate tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
Azevedo wants to slow Tate down by chopping away at his legs.
Tate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Azevedo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tetsuya Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azevedo counters with a nice body shot.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tate manages to avoid it.
Tate unleashes a big counter combination but Azevedo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Azevedo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tate.
Tate looks for a takedown but Azevedo sprawls well.
Azevedo throws a head kick that half lands.
Azevedo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo shows good takedown defense.
Azevedo throws a leg kick that misses.
Azevedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azevedo just misses with a punch to the body.
And Tate tries to counter it with a takedown but Azevedo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azevedo.
Nice takedown defense from Azevedo. No joy for Tate on that attempt.
A combination from Azevedo does no damage.
The fighters circling - Azevedo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azevedo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Tate.
Azevedo misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo wants to slow Tate down by chopping away at his legs.
Azevedo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
Azevedo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Azevedo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tate is out of range.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tetsuya Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago Azevedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azevedo throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Azevedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azevedo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Azevedo!
Thiago Azevedo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woody May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). May has chosen Watch you Bleed by FFDP as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woody May!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamond cracks May with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
May is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
May fails with an attempt to clinch.
May tries to clinch but Lamond is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Lamond.
Lamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on May. That did some damage!
Lamond cracks May with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
May is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamond lands a big head kick that sends May tumbling to the mat! Lamond takes a step backwards and waves May back to his feet - he wants the finish!
May is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamond knocks out May with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lamond before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lamond picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Lamond!
A victorious Gordon Lamond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Woody May was interviewed post fight and said 'All or Nothing. K.O. or be K.Oed'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko has chosen Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. Eugeniy Akulenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akulenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akulenko lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Kuznetsov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akulenko scores with a nice head shot.
Akulenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akulenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akulenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Akulenko's ribcage but misses.
Akulenko slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akulenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Akulenko.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Akulenko's head back.
Akulenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akulenko on the side of the head.
Akulenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akulenko.
Akulenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Kuznetsov jabs at Akulenko's body.
Akulenko misses with a straight right.
Akulenko ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Akulenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akulenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akulenko punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Akulenko moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Akulenko throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akulenko manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Akulenko's body.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Akulenko blocks it.
Akulenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Akulenko in a clinch.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.
Akulenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akulenko is keeping busy.
Akulenko is looking to control Kuznetsov's arms but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akulenko has his back to the cage.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Akulenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
Akulenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Akulenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akulenko scores with a head kick.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Akulenko throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akulenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuznetsov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Akulenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akulenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akulenko scores with a leg kick.
Akulenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Akulenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Akulenko saw it coming and moves away.
Akulenko lands a head kick. Kuznetsov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akulenko, as that shot connected.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akulenko moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Akulenko sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Akulenko throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov is looking to wear down Akulenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good standup being displayed there by Akulenko as he connects with a hook.
Akulenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko misses with a wild combination.
Akulenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akulenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akulenko.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akulenko moves away.
Akulenko throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akulenko ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Akulenko takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Akulenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Akulenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Akulenko tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A cross from Akulenko lands.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov throws a counter high kick but Akulenko was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Akulenko's ribcage but misses.
Akulenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Akulenko lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Akulenko.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akulenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akulenko lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akulenko jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akulenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Akulenko's ribcage. Akulenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akulenkos head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akulenko's elbow.
Akulenko lands an elbow that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks for a moment.
Akulenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Akulenko to work.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Akulenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Akulenko.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Akulenko.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akulenko at a distance.
Akulenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akulenko misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akulenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuznetsov's head.
Akulenko lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Akulenko keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Akulenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akulenko looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akulenko lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akulenko throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Akulenko lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuznetsov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akulenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akulenko connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akulenko misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Akulenko cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akulenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akulenko misses with a two punch combination.
Akulenko connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akulenko.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akulenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko motions for Kuznetsov to come forward. Akulenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
letting Akulenko counter with a right hand.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akulenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Akulenko against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
It looks like Eugeniy Akulenko has been cut.
Akulenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akulenko misses with a knee to the head.
Akulenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akulenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov working Akulenko over with knees to the body.
Akulenko is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov slowing the pace effectively.
Akulenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akulenko.
Akulenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eugeniy Akulenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Akulenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akulenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akulenko throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akulenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Akulenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Akulenko.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov forces Akulenko back against the cage and clinches.
Kuznetsov slowing the pace effectively.
Akulenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akulenko effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akulenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Akulenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Akulenko is rocked!
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akulenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akulenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Akulenko manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Akulenko moves out of range.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Akulenko.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tried to score with a low kick but Akulenko checks it.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akulenko momentarily.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov cracks Akulenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Akulenko. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Akulenko takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov clinches up with Akulenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Akulenko lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Akulenko backwards.
Akulenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akulenko crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akulenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Akulenko in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akulenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Akulenko trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akulenko into the cage.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Akulenko shrugs off.
Kuznetsov has Akulenko pressed against the cage, preventing Akulenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Akulenko on the inside.
Akulenko breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eugeniy Akulenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Akulenko - just one landing.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akulenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov rushes Akulenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akulenko manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akulenko gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Akulenko avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akulenko lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akulenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fever . This should be a great matchup!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Nikolaev misses
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikolaev at a distance.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Nikolaev walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Chandler jabs Nikolaev right on the nose. Nikolaev blinks but takes it well.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nikolaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Nikolaev has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
The fighters circling - Nikolaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler works the jab nicely.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Nikolaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Nikolaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler works the jab nicely.
Nikolaev walks into a jab.
Nikolaev moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nikolaev misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice sprawl there from Chandler as Nikolaev shoots in.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolaev.
Nikolaev feints the counter takedown.
Nikolaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nikolaev shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikolaev with the counter takedown but Chandler avoids it easily.
Chandler rushes Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nikolaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chandler to the mat. Chandler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikolaev is one step ahead there.
Nikolaev passes Chandler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nikolaev trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Chandler tries to roll over but Nikolaev keeps him under control.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Nikolaev sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Chandler is trying to control but can't.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikolaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikolaev is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Chandler throws the left hand but Nikolaev avoids the punch easily.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikolaev ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Chandler lands with an overhand left.
Nikolaev tries to bum rush Chandler with a series of wild strikes but Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler thuds a left hand into Nikolaev's body.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chandler lands with an uppercut that bounces Nikolaev off the cage and back into range.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Nikolaev is out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Nikolaev ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Nikolaev's defenses.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
Nikolaev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chandler misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikolaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chandler defends it well.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Chandler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nikolaev moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Chandler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikolaev 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 Nikolaev off to one side.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses the jab.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaev can do to turn this around?
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Nikolaev moved out of range nicely.
Nikolaev gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler is pushing down on Nikolaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nikolaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Chandler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler tries to stand and escape but Nikolaev is controlling the position.
Nikolaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikolaev trying to control here.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nikolaev tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chandler tries to control but Nikolaev wriggling away.
Chandler wants to control but instead Nikolaev manages to regain half guard.
Nikolaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Nikolaev is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard.
Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikolaev moves into full guard.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nikolaev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler winds up and cracks Nikolaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikolaev has time to react.
Nikolaev with a nice cross.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Nikolaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikolaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Nikolaev is avoiding it.
Nikolaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nikolaev throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Nikolaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Nikolaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nikolaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler cracks Nikolaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nikolaev looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Chandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolaev under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Nikolaev into the cage.
Nikolaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikolaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Nikolaev keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikolaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Chandler coming out on top.
Nikolaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolaev takes one to the side of the head.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nikolaev misses.
Chandler cracks Nikolaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikolaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Nikolaev with that takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Nikolaev's belly button to the back.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler with a hook.
Chandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Nikolaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolaev shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Nikolaev in a clinch.
A short right from Chandler.
Chandler tries a body shot but Nikolaev blocks it.
Nikolaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaevs head.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chandler smiles and moves away.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Chandler swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Chandler swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
And Nikolaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Chandler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volya Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nikolaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler gets caught flat footed, as Nikolaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Nikolaev postures up.
Chandler is controlling Nikolaev's posture.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Nikolaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eka Tahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eka Tahuna!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tahuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tahuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puch throws out a loose jab but Tahuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tahuna looks to land a right hand but Puch moved out of range.
Eka Tahuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Tahuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tahuna digs a good body shot into Puch's ribs.
Tahuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tahuna misses with a body punch
and Puch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tahuna tries to land a front kick but Puch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tahuna lands with a cross.
Puch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tahuna's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch is nestled in close to Tahuna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tahuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tahuna could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Puch has cracked it and Tahuna is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Puch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Robledo Puch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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