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HFC 1 :Kuznetcov vs Duke PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lappi Dar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichita Stanescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lappi Dar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lappi Dar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nichita Stanescu!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dar shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanescu tries to sprawl out of it but Dar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanescu throws a push kick but Dar slaps the foot to one side.
Dar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Nichita Stanescu has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stanescu enables Dar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stanescu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanescu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stanescu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar won't allow Stanescu to sweep him here.
Dar wants to control from the top but Stanescu keeps moving.
Dar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dar slips nicely into half guard.
Dar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanescu defends it well.
Stanescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dar pulls his head out easily.
Dar trying to mount his opponent but Stanescu defends it.
Dar is working for a submission of some sort.
Dar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stanescu sees it coming and defends easily.
Dar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stanescu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dar.
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.
Dar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanescu is just riding it out for now. Dar eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dar pulls his head out easily.
Stanescu is trying to get back to full guard.
Dar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dar is working for a kimura but Stanescu is defending it quite comfortably.
Stanescu is trying to control Dar's posture. Dar takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Stanescu! Dar is rotating here... this could be the end... Stanescu is out! Dar has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lappi Dar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mirko Filipovic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mirko Filipovic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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227 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov cracks Filipovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Filipovic with a series of wild strikes but Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kuznetsov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Filipovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Filipovic parries the strikes from Kuznetsov easily there. Kuznetsov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Filipovic to escape.
Filipovic is not content to let Kuznetsov control the position.
Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuznetsov is controlling him well.
Kuznetsov landing strikes.
Kuznetsov prevents Filipovic from escaping the position.
Kuznetsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.
Kuznetsov is trying to get an arm triangle but Filipovic is defending well.
Kuznetsov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Filipovic defending against the ground and pound.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Filipovic is keeping him busy.
Filipovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but Filipovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipovic looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No luck for Kuznetsov with that takedown attempt.
Filipovic throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Filipovic misses.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovic sprawls well. Filipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a head kick.
It looks like Ivan Kuznetsov has been cut.
Filipovic misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuznetsov looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuznetsov is trying to work for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.
Filipovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Filipovic is trying to escape back to his feet but Kuznetsov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've been informed that Kuznetsov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Filipovic tries to escape but Kuznetsov is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuznetsov connects with a decent elbow.
Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuznetsov is controlling him well.
Filipovic is not content to let Kuznetsov control the position.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Kuznetsov drags him back down.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipovic scores with a head kick. Kuznetsov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Filipovic - that's a beauty! Kuznetsov is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Filipovic can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovic!
Ivan Kuznetsov spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks God!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Hank!
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, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tarasov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tarasov throws a strike aimed at the side of Hank's head but Hank avoids it well.
Hank's coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarasov has an Americana. Hank didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tarasov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tarasov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Tarasov!
Harry Hank spoke after the fight, saying 'God dammit'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickson Uranus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ieuan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Stereophonics - Bank Holiday Monday as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dickson Uranus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uranus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uranus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Williams is tightening it up a little... Uranus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Uranus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Uranus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ieuan Williams!
An out of breath Ieuan Williams 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MIhai Eminescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Applause by Lady Gaga kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MIhai Eminescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eminescu throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter goes for a double leg but Eminescu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eminescu continues to drive forward.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eminescu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eminescu is looking to clinch.
Eminescu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eminescu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eminescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunter has an Americana. Eminescu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hunter is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hunter hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nathan Hunter!
Nathan Hunter decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua has chosen Parklife- Blur as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
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, Daniel Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Joshua.
Joshua misses with a looping right.
Klimov throwing a counter right hand but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua scores with a hook.
Klimov throws a hook but Joshua avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshua! But no joy.
Klimov misses with a double jab
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimov misses with a few strikes there.
Klimov throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Klimov misses with a two punch combination.
Klimov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshua wants to counter the offense by Klimov and move into the clinch position.
Joshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov misses with the combination.
Klimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Joshua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimov fails with the takedown
and Klimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joshua scores with a decent looking hook.
Joshua moves into the clinch.
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Joshua is controlling him.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Joshua as the two fighters clinch.
Klimov is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimov tries to circle away but Joshua has him pinned against the cage.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimov being controlled against the cage.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Joshua tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Klimov is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Joshua.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Joshua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimov tries to break the clinch but Joshua is controlling the position.
Joshua is pushing Klimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joshua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joshua stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Joshua.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimov.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Joshua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Joshua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Klimov staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Joshua.
Joshua connects with a nice looking jab.
Klimov throws a right and a left that Joshua avoids nicely.
Klimov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joshua counters by moving into the clinch.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimovs head.
Joshua just leaning against Klimov, taking a breather.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua slowing the pace effectively.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.
Klimov tries to break the clinch but Joshua is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalling in the clinch from Joshua.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Joshua.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Klimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klimov fails with a takedown attempt.
Klimov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joshua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klimov dodges the punch combination from Joshua.
Klimov throws a series of punches but Joshua avoids them all with ease.
Klimov misses with a double jab.
Joshua throws out a counter right but Klimov avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Klimov misses
and Joshua counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Joshua.
Joshua presses Klimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joshua tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Klimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua leaning against his opponent.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Joshua has Klimov pressed against the cage, preventing Klimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Joshua is working Klimov over against the cage.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Klimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joshua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Joshua.
Joshua taking a breather.
Klimov tries to break the clinch but Joshua is controlling the position.
Joshua tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov is trying to pull guard but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vova Klimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
A short uppercut from Joshua.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Klimov up against the cage.
Joshua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Klimov takes one to the chin there.
Klimov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joshua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
Daniel Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua lunges at Klimov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimov's hand.
Joshua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klimov misses with a few strikes there.
Klimov throws a right and a left that Joshua avoids nicely.
Klimov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Klimov does no damage.
Joshua throws out a counter right but Klimov avoids it with no problem.
Klimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, jab by Joshua - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klimov misses with a double jab
and Joshua moves into the clinch.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshua won't allow it.
The referee calls for Joshua to work.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klimov's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshua won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Joshua tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Klimov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshua lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua lands a body punch.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Klimov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Klimov tries to break the clinch but Joshua is controlling the position.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Klimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua is working Klimov over against the cage.
Joshua prevents Klimov from breaking the clinch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Daniel Joshua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joshua tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshua working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daniel Joshua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klimov jumps guard but Joshua stands there with Klimov around his waist. Klimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joshua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Joshua!
Daniel Joshua gave a mention to On Tap w/Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calus Hora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calus Hora!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hora.
Henderson throws a big counter combination but Hora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hora fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hora looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Chuck Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calus Hora.
Hora misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hora's guard.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hora keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Hora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson cracks Hora with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hora keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Hora looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Henderson has picked Hora up and slammed him! Hora can't keep hold of the triangle and Henderson manages to pass to side control!
Hora is trying to control Henderson's posture but Henderson avoids it.
Hora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Henderson tries to advance to mount but Hora denies him.
Hora is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hora trying to control but Henderson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hora covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Henderson has the hooks in. Hora is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Henderson keeps control of the position as Hora tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson biding his time, controlling Hora.
Hora breaks Henderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hora shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson throws a big counter combination but Hora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hora looks winded!
Henderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hora's head.
Hora looking to control.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hora's guard.
That's four 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.
Hora trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hora misses with a takedown
and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hora's guard.
Hora wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Henderson manages to pass to side control.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hora defend it? Henderson steps over the head and cranks it - Hora is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Henderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sawyer Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetcov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem-Supermen. Duke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Country Boy Can Survive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Andrey Kuznetcov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrey Kuznetcov!
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, Sawyer Duke!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke clinches up against the cage.
Duke trying to land knees to the body.
Duke pulls guard effortlessly.
Kuznetcov is fighting to break Duke's control of his arms but Duke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duke is pulling down on Kuznetcov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetcov, at least for the moment.
Kuznetcov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Duke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetcov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetcov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuznetcov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kuznetcov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kuznetcov scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuznetcov working hard to break the clinch.
Duke fails to pull guard.
Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetcov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuznetcov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetcov misses with a combination
and Duke counters by moving into the clinch.
Duke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrey Kuznetcov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sawyer Duke.
Kuznetcov working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetcov is trying to break the clinch but Duke is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands a right hand.
Duke tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznetcov avoids the damage to the body.
Duke breaks the clinch.
Duke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetcov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetcov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuznetcov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Andrey Kuznetcov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duke needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetcov had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetcov with a jab.
Duke is rocked!
Duke pushes Kuznetcov up against the cage in a clinch.
Duke is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetcov finish him?
Kuznetcov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetcov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duke seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuznetcov has had enough of the clinch but Duke keeps him there for the moment.
Kuznetcov has had enough of the clinch but Duke keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetcov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznetcov tries to break free but Duke pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetcov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznetcov wants to get back to striking at distance but Duke won't allow it.
Duke tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Duke is trying to pull guard but Kuznetcov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetcov tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
Duke wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetcov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuznetcov is trying to break the clinch but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetcov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duke manages to pull guard.
Kuznetcov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetcov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuznetcov wants to stand but Duke is controlling the position.
Duke stays in close to Kuznetcov's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznetcov is looking to sweep but instead, Duke has passed into half guard.
Kuznetcov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Still in half guard, Duke seems content to control.
Duke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duke seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetcov defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetcov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sawyer Duke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuznetcov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuznetcov lands with a right that hurts Duke. Duke looks to clinch but Kuznetcov throws a short knee that drops Duke. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Andrey Kuznetcov!
A very excited looking Andrey Kuznetcov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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