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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tate
vs
Lewis Dillinger

183 cm
25
165 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

180 cm
25
158 lbs
9 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tetsuya Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Lewis Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tate has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tate wants to pass the guard but Dillinger is defending well.
Dillinger is trying to maintain the position but Tate is very close to passing his half guard.
Tate trying to pass the guard but Dillinger defending well.
Dillinger wants to control but Tate is keeping busy.
Dillinger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger trying to control but Tate postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dillinger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Tate controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dillinger has his hands clasped together around Tate's back. He's all about the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Tate shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate is stalling in the full guard.
Tate seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dillinger for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate passes Dillinger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dillinger wants to get back to full guard.
Tate perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tate'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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillinger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Tate scores with a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Tate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuya Tate dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tate manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dillinger on his heels. He'll look to pass Dillinger's guard now, I'm sure.
Tetsuya Tate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tate trying to move into half guard but instead Dillinger has managed to sweep!

Tate is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tate is pulling down on Dillinger's head to control his posture.
Tate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dillinger manages to get himself to full guard.

Dillinger looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is stalling in the full guard.
Tate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.
Tate is working hard here to advance position.
Tate controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dillinger looking to control.

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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Tate is looking for a counter combo.
Dillinger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tate is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Tate dives in and scores a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Tate is stalling in the full guard.
Tate postures up.
Tate controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
Tate is really struggling to control Dillinger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillinger.
Dillinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tetsuya Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Lewis Dillinger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillinger.
Tate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

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.

Tate looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tate is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tate moves nicely into side control.
Dillinger being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuya Tate dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tate drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tate controls the pace.
Tate pushes down on Dillinger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tate seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around?
Dillinger is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dillinger tries to roll over but Tate keeps him under control.
Dillinger trying to control but Tate postures up.
Dillinger has his hands clasped together around Tate's back. He's all about the action.
Tate is taking a breather. Dillinger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillinger wants to control but Tate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dillinger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dillinger sprawls well initially but Tate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Tate is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Tate seems content to control.
Further stalling from Tate.
Tate works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tate tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dillinger's legs.
Dillinger is being controlled here.
Tate continues to stall.
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillinger keeps working.
Tate controls the position from side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate trying to control the position but Dillinger is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger has a takedown stuffed.
Dillinger goes for a double leg but Tate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tate continues to drive forward.
Tetsuya Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Lewis Dillinger.
Dillinger looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tate dives in and scores a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Tate content to stall in guard here.
Marc Lewis Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuya Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillinger can't keep his opponent in guard - Tate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Tate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tetsuya Tate thanked The Adrenaline Matrix for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz comes to the cage accompanied by Beck - Loser . Azevedo has chosen Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Charlie Alaniz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Alaniz
vs
Azevedo

163 cm
30
160 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

179 cm
26
151 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Machiavelli Boutique
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 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 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo moves out of range of the body kick from Alaniz.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alaniz doesn't manage to clinch there - Azevedo circles away.
Alaniz throws a body punch but Azevedo moves out of range.
Alaniz has a takedown stuffed.
Azevedo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz shoots for a double leg takedown but Azevedo sprawls well. He's pushed Alaniz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Alaniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alaniz throws a head kick but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Alaniz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Azevedo's guard.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave inform us that Azevedo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo 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.
Alaniz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Alaniz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo, not yet.
Alaniz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Azevedo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Alaniz is defending well. Azevedo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Alaniz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Azevedo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Azevedo!
After winning the bout, Thiago Azevedo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Charlie Alaniz spoke after the fight, saying 'congratulations, who will the next one to beat me?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pettis
vs
Albertsson

170 cm
26
165 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

169 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albertsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pettis throws out the jab.
Albertsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Albertsson cracks Pettis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Albertsson blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Albertsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Albertsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Albertsson lands a body shot.
Albertsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Albertsson backs up against the cage.

It looks like Bernt Albertsson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albertsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Pettis.
Pettis throws a combination. Albertsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pettis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pettis moves forwards but Albertsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Albertsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson works Pettis's body with a nice hook.
Albertsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
Albertsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
Albertsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis throws a big shot that misses.
Albertsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Albertsson tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pettis.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Albertsson jabs Pettis right on the nose. Pettis blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Albertsson misses.
Pettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albertsson.
Albertsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albertsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Albertsson momentarily.
Albertsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albertsson. That's going to slow Pettis down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Albertsson moves away from the strike by Pettis.
Pettis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Albertsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Albertsson is predictable there
and Pettis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Albertsson connects with a leg kick. Pettis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Albertsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pettis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albertsson can pounce on him.
Albertsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Albertsson slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Pettis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Albertsson back to the cage. Pettis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albertsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Pettis walks into a stiff left hand from Albertsson.
Albertsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pettis's calf.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albertsson throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albertsson.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
Albertsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pettis under the eye.
Albertsson avoids the body shot from Pettis.
Albertsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albertsson misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Pettis stuns Albertsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Albertsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Pettis is wise to it.
Albertsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albertsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albertsson.
Albertsson lands a nice shot that snaps Pettis's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Albertsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettis.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Albertsson avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Albertsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Albertsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Albertsson misses the target.
Pettis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Pettis moves out of range easily.
Albertsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Albertsson scores with a leg kick.
Albertsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pettis.
Albertsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albertsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Albertsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pettis.
Albertsson dips to his left and cracks Pettis with an uppercut!
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bernt Albertsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Albertsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Albertsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettis.
Pettis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis works Albertsson's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Albertsson coming out on top.

Pettis is rocked!
Albertsson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Pettis tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Albertsson wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernt Albertsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov's entrance music is My World- Kid Cudi. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pozar's choice of entrance music: z Buta Wjeżdzam. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Taisumov
vs
Pozar

171 cm
27
159 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

180 cm
29
167 lbs
17 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Machiavelli Boutique

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 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 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar shoots in looking for a takedown. Taisumov tries to sprawl out of it but Pozar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taisumov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Taisumov. No joy for Pozar on that attempt.
Taisumov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Pozar Pozar has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Taisumov has cracked Pozar with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Taisumov lands another huge swinging hook and Pozar tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Pozar, before Taisumov can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aslan Taisumov!
Aslan Taisumov gave a mention to The Adrenaline Matrix in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Pozar Pozar was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys From Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Akulenko
vs
Lamond

170 cm
27
165 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

171 cm
29
168 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Machiavelli Boutique

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 19 - 12 - 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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamond throws an overhand right that lands on Akulenko's shoulder, as Akulenko tries to avoid the shot.
Akulenko is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akulenko.
Lamond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akulenko under the eye.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko misses the shot to the body.
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akulenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lamond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akulenko scrambles back to his feet.
Lamond takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Gordon Lamond has been cut.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses
and Lamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akulenko on the side of the head.
Akulenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akulenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lamond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akulenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Akulenko blocks a jab.
Akulenko misses with a hook
and Lamond counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamond misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond wants to clinch
and Akulenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akulenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akulenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lamond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamond takes a swing at Akulenko's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Akulenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamond avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Lamond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
A big right from Akulenko misses.

Oooooh!!! Lamond has knocked Akulenko down with a huge combo! Lamond steps away and waves a wobbly Akulenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Akulenko is rocked!

It looks like Eugeniy Akulenko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akulenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Akulenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akulenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamond throws a series of punches but Akulenko moves out of range.
Lamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Akulenko - just one landing.
Lamond drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Akulenko right on the button. Akulenko goes down! Lamond follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lamond gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fever . Marcus Chandler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Volya Nikolaev's chin.

Nikolaev
vs
Chandler

170 cm
27
165 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

175 cm
29
159 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Nikolaev.
Chandler leaves Nikolaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Nikolaev avoids it with no problem.
Nikolaev throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Nikolaev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Nikolaev.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chandler slips a jab from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikolaev shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikolaev has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler tries to clinch up but Nikolaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Nikolaev's ribs.
Chandler moves to clinch but Nikolaev breaks away

and Nikolaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nikolaev prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Nikolaev wants to take a breather but Chandler is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nikolaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Nikolaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nikolaev is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chandler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler 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.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikolaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard.

Nikolaev has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikolaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chandler has passed into half guard!
Nikolaev trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler prevents Nikolaev from improving his position.
Nikolaev is staying active underneath Chandler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nikolaev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Nikolaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
Nikolaev tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikolaev trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but Nikolaev defending well.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikolaev is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Still in half guard, Chandler seems content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Nikolaev is avoiding it.
Nikolaev throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev misses with a hook
and Chandler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nikolaev scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Volya Nikolaev 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.

Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Nikolaev gets tackled into the cage by Chandler. Chandler maintains the clinch.

Nikolaev manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Chandler.
Nikolaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikolaev darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Nikolaev into the cage.
Chandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nikolaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Nikolaev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikolaev in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler tries to roll over but Nikolaev keeps him under control.
Chandler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolaev is proving a slippery customer.
Nikolaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nikolaev stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.

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.
Nikolaev trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikolaev.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikolaev on the side of the head.
Nikolaev misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.

Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a shot to the side of Nikolaev's head.
Chandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaev controls his hands.
Nikolaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Chandler gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
A short right from Chandler.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler tries to work over Nikolaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaev.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nikolaev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nikolaev throws an elbow that misses. Chandler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaev's guard. Nice move by Chandler!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolaev.
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Nikolaev seems unphased.
Chandler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Nikolaev.
Chandler slips a straight right by Nikolaev.
A swing and a miss from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Nikolaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Chandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Nikolaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikolaev on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a nice strike.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
Jab by Nikolaev.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Nikolaev's body.
Nikolaev misses with a looping left.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Nikolaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikolaev lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Chandler is rocked!
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolaev finish him?
Chandler clobbers Nikolaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler seems to have recovered his senses.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Nikolaev fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nikolaev fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaev lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Nikolaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nikolaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chandler has time to react.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nikolaev cracks Chandler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikolaev as he connects with a hook.
Nikolaev throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Nikolaev tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Nikolaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nikolaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chandler scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikolaev. Nikolaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Nikolaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Nikolaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikolaev's head.
Nikolaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nikolaev throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikolaev's head.
Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Nikolaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Nikolaev on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler clobbers Nikolaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nikolaev throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chandler 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

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). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Puch
vs
Tahuna

170 cm
27
155 lbs
23 - 7 - 2

176 cm
29
165 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 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 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eka Tahuna!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahuna swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Puch misses with a shot to the body
and Tahuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puch's knee momentarily.
Puch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tahuna momentarily.
Tahuna feints and then cracks Puch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puch down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tahuna!
Tahuna takes one on the button.
Puch has a takedown stuffed.
Tahuna with the counter takedown but Puch avoids it easily.
Tahuna slips a jab from Puch.
Tahuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Puch steps away.
Puch throws the left hand but Tahuna avoids the punch easily.
Tahuna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch scores with a decent looking hook.
Puch misses with a right hand
and Tahuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puch throws a series of strikes that have Tahuna backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch throws a shot from downtown. Tahuna moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahuna punishes Puch's body with a nice straight punch.
Tahuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tahuna under the eye.
Puch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tahuna.
Puch closes the distance and clinches up with Tahuna, looking for a takedown. Puch pushes Tahuna against the cage but Tahuna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tahuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puch.
Puch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tahuna slips a straight right by Puch.
Tahuna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puch misses with a looping right.
Puch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tahuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robledo Puch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puch has his takedown stuffed
and Tahuna counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna tries to move into range but Puch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puch throws a lazy uppercut

and Tahuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Puch! Tahuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Puch to his feet! Puch is in big trouble!
Puch misses with an uppercut. Tahuna saw that one coming.
Tahuna swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Tahuna defending well as Puch loads up on a big left hand.
Tahuna stuffs the takedown.
Tahuna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tahuna counters with a straight right hand.
Tahuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Tahuna tries to counter it with a takedown but Puch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puch misses with an uppercut.
Tahuna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puch looks to land a combination but Tahuna avoids it well.
Tahuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tahuna ducks under a wild hook from Puch.
Tahuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tahuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puch moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Puch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puch landing with the ground and pound.
Puch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tahuna looking to control.
Tahuna controlling the position.
Puch 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.
Puch with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puch throwing strikes but missing.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puch postures up in Tahuna's guard and throws a big left but Tahuna blocks it.
Tahuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Puch misses its intended target.
Puch shoots in for a double leg but Tahuna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robledo Puch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puch misses with a hook. Tahuna ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robledo Puch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Puch throws a jab when Tahuna was well out of range.
Tahuna slips under a jab from Puch.
Puch swings for the body but Tahuna moves out of range.
Puch walks into a jab.
Puch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Puch dives in and grabs Tahuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tahuna pushes down on Puch's head and hops out.
Tahuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puch with a body shot.
Puch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tahuna as he jumps to the side.
Tahuna is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tahuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puch throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahuna.
Tahuna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puch with a poor takedown

and Tahuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Puch! Tahuna lets Puch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Puch is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robledo Puch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Tahuna ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Puch clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eka Tahuna!
Eka Tahuna is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Eka Tahuna was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.