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VFCR Round 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Gaetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jim crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). crow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Audioslave- Cohise. The key to victory for Link Gaetz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Link Gaetz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jim crow!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaetz lands a left and a right that send crow crashing to the mat, dazed. Gaetz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
crow is rocked!
It looks like jim crow has been cut.
Gaetz lands with a right and another and another! crow is in big trouble! Gaetz lands again and this time it's lights out for crow! A quality knockout there for Gaetz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Link Gaetz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Yschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Isaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demitri Yschenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demitri Yschenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonard Isaev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaev swinging wildly here.
Isaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Isaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Isaev moves in looking to clinch but Yschenko pushes him off.
Yschenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Isaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Yschenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yschenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Yschenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yschenko moves into the clinch.
Isaev is looking to control Yschenko's arms but Yschenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Isaev has his back to the cage.
Isaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yschenko uses from the top position.
Yschenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yschenko wants to control from the top but Isaev keeps moving.
Yschenko gets to his feet - Isaev follows without any prompting.
Yschenko moves into range and clinches up with Isaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaev stops a takedown attempt from Yschenko.
Isaev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Isaev effectively controlling the action here.
Isaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yschenko manages to pull guard.
Yschenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Isaev is controlling him.
Yschenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yschenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Isaev.
Yschenko wants to get back to his feet but Isaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Isaev wants to stand and escape but instead Yschenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Isaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isaev has his foot on Yschenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yschenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Isaev is trying to hold Yschenko in close to prevent damage but Yschenko has managed to pass into half guard.
Yschenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yschenko prevents Isaev from standing back up.
Yschenko is looking for a kimura but Isaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yschenko to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yschenko is trying to control. Isaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yschenko slips a nice elbow through Isaev's hands, connecting with Isaev's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yschenko in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yschenko wants to take a breather but Isaev is having none of it.
Yschenko winds up and cracks Isaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yschenko controlling the action here.
Yschenko wants to take a breather but Isaev is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Demitri Yschenko just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Isaev shoots in for a takedown but Yschenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isaev looks gassed!
Isaev tries to clinch
and Yschenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Yschenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yschenko cracks Isaev with a big right hand but Isaev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Yschenko dominated that round.
That's time! Yschenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Isaev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yschenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yschenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Isaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Yschenko stays in close to Isaev's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yschenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Isaev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yschenko, into his guard.
Yschenko pushes Isaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Isaev clinches but Yschenko breaks the clinch
and Yschenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yschenko jumps guard.
Yschenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Isaev's guard.
Isaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Isaev is breathing heavily.
Yschenko stands up from Isaev's guard - Yschenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Demitri Yschenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaev darts in trying to clinch
and Yschenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yschenko stands up and beckons Isaev to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yschenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yschenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yschenko working over Isaev with some ground and pound. Isaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yschenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Yschenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaev is trying to control but Yschenko manages to pass to mount!
Yschenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Isaev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yschenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Isaev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yschenko postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Isaev to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Yschenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Isaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yschenko.
Isaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yschenko moves into the clinch.
Isaev is trying to maintain a safe position but Yschenko gets an underhook and turns Isaev into the cage.
Yschenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Isaev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yschenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Isaev to the mat. Isaev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yschenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yschenko is keen to just control but Isaev is a slippery customer.
Yschenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Isaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yschenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yschenko trying to mount his opponent but Isaev defends it.
Yschenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Isaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yschenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Isaev is trying to stand up.
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.
Yschenko controlling from mount.
Yschenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isaev can do to turn this around?
Yschenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Isaev?
Yschenko wants to control the pace but Isaev is squirming around nicely.
Isaev is in a horrible position here. Yschenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yschenko controlling from mount.
Yschenko tries to control but Isaev wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Demitri Yschenko just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yschenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Isaev clinches but Yschenko breaks the clinch
and Yschenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Yschenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Isaev tries to escape but Yschenko is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yschenko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Isaev closes the distance but Yschenko moves to the side
and Yschenko counters with a single leg into guard. Isaev didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Isaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yschenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonard Isaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yschenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demitri Yschenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yschenko 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitri Yschenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev has chosen In Russia, Alex hammers you Hendo! as his entrance music. Alex Lebedev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leo Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Lebedev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebedev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lebedev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lebedev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lebedev!
An elbow from Lebedev crashes against the mat.
Jay takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lebedev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lebedev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jay works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lebedev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jay defending well though.
Jay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lebedev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lebedev's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebedev is trying to break free.
Jay is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lebedev with him. Lebedev is trying to defend but Jay has an arm under the chin now! Lebedev grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leo Jay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Hrozny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrozny has chosen 'Paint It Black' by The Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Jan Hrozny told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
6 - 16 - 1 |
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220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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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
6 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Hrozny!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hrozny was covering up waiting for the punch and Schwarzeneg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hrozny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hrozny has a closed guard, preventing Schwarzeneg from standing up.
Schwarzeneg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hrozny on the ground.
Schwarzeneg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hrozny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hrozny's guard.
Hrozny is looking for a triangle but Schwarzeneg pushes his legs off easily.
Hrozny keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hrozny to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Schwarzeneg is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hrozny pulls down on the head and he's put Schwarzeneg to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jan Hrozny!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Danek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Danek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Tanner!
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, Maximus Danek!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Danek moved out of range.
Danek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanner's guard.
Danek gets to his feet. Tanner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Danek.
Danek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner tries to clinch but Danek is having none of it.
Danek gets the takedown into side control.
Danek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Danek stands up and beckons Tanner to his feet.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to avoid it but Danek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanner to the ground. Tanner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Danek is avoiding it.
Danek keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner tries to clinch but Danek moves out of range.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
Tanner tries to clinch but Danek is having none of it.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Danek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Danek controlling the position from side mount.
Danek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Danek shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl out of it but Danek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Danek.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Danek keeps it at a distance.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Danek circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanner tries to clinch but Danek moves out of range.
Danek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tanner is not content to let Danek control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanner, who protects the arm well.
Danek looks gassed!
Danek stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner has Danek up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner is working for takedown but Danek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Danek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Danek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Danek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tanner is working an open guard so Danek takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Danek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tanner!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danek stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
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!
Tanner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Danek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Danek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Danek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danek trying to control the action but Tanner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Danek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danek.
Tanner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tanner tries to clinch
and Danek counters with a takedown into side control.
Danek happy to just control the position for now.
Danek decides to stand back up. Danek steps back and let's Tanner get back to his feet.
Tanner tries to clinch but Danek moves away
so Danek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Danek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danek stands up and waves to Tanner to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanner wants to clinch
and Danek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Danek from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner wants to stand and escape but Danek is having none of it.
Tanner keeping full guard, as Danek tries to pass.
Danek stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Danek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tanner can't do much from the bottom here.
Danek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Danek controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is looking to regain half guard here but Danek keeps moving and retains side control.
Danek decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanner to his feet.
Tyson Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tanner sprawls well initially but Danek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Danek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner kicks off Danek and gets to his feet.
Danek shoots in and bounces Tanner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Danek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tanner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danek has Tanner in his guard.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Danek keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanner manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danek is stalling in the full guard.
Danek gets to his feet - Tanner follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Danek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Tanner looks to clinch
and Danek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tanner's guard now.
Tanner wants to stand but Danek is controlling the position.
Danek stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Danek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tanner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Danek stands up and waves to Tanner to follow him.
Danek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to avoid it but Danek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanner to the ground. Tanner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner shoots and misses
and Danek counters with a shoot takedown. Tanner fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danek gets to his feet. Tanner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Danek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Danek stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tyson Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danek.
Tanner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Danek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danek.
Danek wants to stand and escape but instead Tanner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tanner 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danek is keeping the position for now.
Tanner is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danek!
Danek staying calm.
Danek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four 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.
Danek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tanner misses with the combination.
Danek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Danek passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanner!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danek is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Danek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Danek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Danek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Gorgy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorgy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nostalgia. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Gorgy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dr Jones!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorgy tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Gorgy tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorgy. That's going to slow Jones down.
Gorgy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Gorgy blocks with his arms.
Gorgy tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gorgy effectively controlling the action here.
Gorgy pulls guard successfully.
Gorgy trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gorgy keeps moving.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands up over Gorgy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gorgy looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Gorgy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones trying to control but Gorgy is working from the bottom.
Gorgy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Gorgy has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gorgy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxim Gorgy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Pekkarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSalvo comes to the cage accompanied by Nine Inch Nails - All The Love In The World. The key to victory for Jake DeSalvo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauri Pekkarinen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSalvo.
Pekkarinen clinches.
Pekkarinen is trying to stall.
DeSalvo is pressed up against the cage. Pekkarinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSalvo down to the mat. DeSalvo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
DeSalvo defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
DeSalvo scores with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
DeSalvo wants to stand and escape but Pekkarinen is having none of it.
DeSalvo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch.
Pekkarinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSalvo wants to get back to his feet but Pekkarinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeSalvo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen trying to control but DeSalvo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen looking to pass the guard.
Pekkarinen won't allow DeSalvo to get back to his feet.
DeSalvo pushes Pekkarinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pekkarinen clinches up with DeSalvo and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pekkarinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeSalvo tries to break free but Pekkarinen pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pekkarinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSalvo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeSalvo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkarinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeSalvo defends it nicely.
Jake DeSalvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Pekkarinen.
DeSalvo tries to bum rush Pekkarinen with a series of wild strikes but Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a jab when Pekkarinen was well out of range.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeSalvo but DeSalvo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeSalvo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeSalvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up but DeSalvo circles away and keeps his distance.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSalvo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSalvo throws a sloppy head kick and Pekkarinen moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Pekkarinen.
DeSalvo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekkarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pekkarinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pekkarinen thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSalvo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch up but DeSalvo keeps it at a distance.
DeSalvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSalvo as he avoids it easily.
DeSalvo misses with the combination.
DeSalvo scores with a nice head shot.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo misses with a double jab.
DeSalvo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekkarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick as DeSalvo jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeSalvo scores with a nice head shot.
Pekkarinen darts in and clinches DeSalvo up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pekkarinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pekkarinen keeps control of DeSalvo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pekkarinen manages to break the clinch.
Pekkarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSalvo circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown but DeSalvo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeSalvo scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeSalvo, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSalvo working hard to break the clinch.
Pekkarinen has hold of one of DeSalvo's legs. DeSalvo is fighting the takedown attempt but Pekkarinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pekkarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeSalvo is looking to stand up but Pekkarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSalvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Jake DeSalvo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DeSalvo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pekkarinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeSalvo won't be happy with that.
Pekkarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pekkarinen is looking to take a break and control but DeSalvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSalvo tries to escape but Pekkarinen is in control.
Pekkarinen wants to control but DeSalvo is keeping him busy.
DeSalvo wants to get back to his feet.
Pekkarinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt DeSalvo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
DeSalvo is trying to buck Pekkarinen off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSalvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen dodges the punch combination from DeSalvo.
Pekkarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen misses with a double jab.
DeSalvo wants to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pekkarinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeSalvo rather than just go for the knockout.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch but DeSalvo is avoiding it.
DeSalvo wants to slow Pekkarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pekkarinen feints and as DeSalvo raises his hands in defense, Pekkarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pekkarinen trying to control but DeSalvo is working from the bottom.
DeSalvo wants to stand up but Pekkarinen is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen wants to pass the guard but DeSalvo is keeping the position.
DeSalvo wants to stand and escape but Pekkarinen is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but DeSalvo keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeSalvo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pekkarinen circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSalvo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeSalvo looks to land a combination but Pekkarinen avoids it well.
Pekkarinen feints and as DeSalvo raises his hands in defense, Pekkarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSalvo keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
DeSalvo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pekkarinen controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSalvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSalvo pushes Pekkarinen off and gets back to his feet.
Jake DeSalvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. DeSalvo catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch.
DeSalvo misses with a wild combination.
DeSalvo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pekkarinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pekkarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
DeSalvo wants to get back to his feet but Pekkarinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekkarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSalvo wants to get back to his feet but Pekkarinen passes into half guard.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeSalvo looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Pekkarinen 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!
DeSalvo loads up on a big right hand but Pekkarinen slips the punch.
DeSalvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pekkarinen.
DeSalvo misses the body punch
and Pekkarinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is struggling to control the position.
DeSalvo wants to get back to striking at distance but Pekkarinen won't allow it.
DeSalvo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is struggling to control the position.
DeSalvo takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jake DeSalvo has been cut.
DeSalvo wants to break free but Pekkarinen has control.
Pekkarinen breaks from the clinch.
Jake DeSalvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeSalvo throws a combination that misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a two punch combo.
DeSalvo looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the nose.
Pekkarinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekkarinen clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo breaks from the clinch.
Pekkarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch.
DeSalvo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeSalvo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSalvo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pekkarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSalvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Pekkarinen trying to control but DeSalvo is working from the bottom.
DeSalvo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pekkarinen is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo pushes Pekkarinen off and gets back to his feet.
Pekkarinen moves into range and clinches up with DeSalvo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeSalvo gets underhooks to prevent Pekkarinen's takedown attempt.
DeSalvo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. DeSalvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSalvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSalvo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSalvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pekkarinen lands with a shot to the body.
DeSalvo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jake DeSalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that Pekkarinen avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSalvo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from DeSalvo.
Pekkarinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeSalvo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSalvo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeSalvo breaks from the clinch.
Pekkarinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pekkarinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
DeSalvo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pekkarinen scores with punches from side control.
Pekkarinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at DeSalvo to see if he's OK.
Pekkarinen working the ground and pound.
DeSalvo is not content to let Pekkarinen control the position.
DeSalvo wants to get back to his feet but Pekkarinen drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen trying to control the action but DeSalvo is working from the bottom.
DeSalvo is looking to get back to his feet here but Pekkarinen is keeping cool and he's managed to take DeSalvo's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pekkarinen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Pekkarinen tightening his grip on DeSalvo, looking for the choke.
Pekkarinen lands strikes to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Pekkarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pekkarinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Pekkarinen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junichi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalas comes to the cage accompanied by I Abstain, Converge. Watanabe has chosen "One Thing Leads to Another" by The Fixx as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Kalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junichi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe fails to land the takedown.
Watanabe blocks a head kick by Kalas.
Kalas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kalas moves forwards but Watanabe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kalas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalas off to one side.
Kalas closes the distance and clinches.
Kalas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Watanabe's face.
Watanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watanabe can't break the clinch.
Watanabe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalas.
Watanabe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalas can't get the takedown.
Kalas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Watanabe looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe managing to block the knees to the body from Kalas.
Kalas is trying to drag Watanabe to the mat but Watanabe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watanabe's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalas has clasped his hands together around Watanabe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kalas working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalas scoring with punches and elbows.
Kalas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Watanabe down.
Kalas tries for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.
The strikes coming from Kalas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Watanabe wants to control but Kalas postures up.
Kalas tries to move to mount but Watanabe blocks the move with his legs.
Watanabe is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalas landing strikes.
Kalas cracks Watanabe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Watanabe is rocked!
Kalas scores with punches from side control.
Watanabe is still in real trouble! Can Kalas finish him?
Kalas lands a strong strike to the head of Watanabe. That's dazed him! Kalas looking to finish here. Watanabe is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kalas lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Kalas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Borris Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuno Mashinata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuno Mashinata is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Beefcake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stuno Mashinata!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashinata throws a series of punches but Beefcake avoids them all with ease.
Mashinata tries to clinch up but Beefcake circles away and keeps his distance.
Mashinata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beefcake avoids it really well and circles away.
Mashinata shoots in for a takedown but Beefcake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stuno Mashinata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefcake throws a right hand that Mashinata ducks under and follows up with a left that Mashinata also avoids with ease.
Mashinata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beefcake defends it nicely.
Borris Beefcake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuno Mashinata.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beefcake.
Beefcake misses with a double jab
and Mashinata counters with a single leg into guard. Beefcake didn't expect that.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Mashinata from controlling successfully.
Beefcake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Beefcake fails to land.
Mashinata avoids the elbow strike from Beefcake, against the cage.
Beefcake digs a right hand into Mashinata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mashinata's gas tank.
Beefcake blocks an elbow strike.
Mashinata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beefcake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beefcake misses with a combination
and Mashinata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Beefcake misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Beefcake scores with a four punch combination!
Beefcake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mashinata at a distance.
Mashinata misses with a head kick.
Mashinata tries to clinch up.
Beefcake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mashinata is just out of range.
Beefcake lands an overhand right.
Borris Beefcake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mashinata's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mashinata duly obliges.
Beefcake scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mashinata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mashinata walks into a jab.
Beefcake stuns Mashinata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mashinata slips under a jab from Beefcake.
Beefcake with a hook.
Beefcake lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefcake throws a hook but Mashinata blocks it.
Beefcake has closed the distance and engaged Mashinata in a clinch.
Mashinata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beefcake smiles and moves away.
Mashinata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beefcake.
No joy there for Beefcake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mashinata scores with a jab to the body.
Beefcake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beefcake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashinata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beefcake counters with a nice uppercut.
Mashinata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mashinata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beefcake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beefcake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beefcake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beefcake.
Beefcake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mashinata.
Beefcake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mashinata's face.
Mashinata tries to score a body lock takedown but Beefcake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mashinata looks gassed!
Mashinata stalling.
Beefcake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mashinata looking to slow down the pace here.
Beefcake digs a right hand into Mashinata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mashinata's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beefcake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mashinatas head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beefcake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beefcake lands with a short shot to the head.
Beefcake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beefcake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mashinata's brow.
Mashinata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beefcake is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Beefcake.
Beefcake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mashinata missing with knees to the body.
Mashinata creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beefcake pushes Mashinata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Beefcake - that landed with a thud.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
Beefcake lands with a short shot to the head.
Mashinata taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike.
Beefcake scores with a shot to the side of Mashinata's head.
Beefcake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Mashinata trying to land knees to the body.
Beefcake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mashinata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beefcake.
Mashinata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borris Beefcake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mashinata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beefcake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beefcake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beefcake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mashinata holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beefcake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mashinata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beefcake.
A left hand lands to the body for Beefcake.
A right hook to the body lands for Beefcake.
Beefcake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beefcake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Mashinata tries a body shot but Beefcake blocks it.
Mashinata looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Beefcake.
Beefcake is working Mashinata over against the cage.
Beefcake lands a left hand.
Beefcake lands a hook that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mashinata is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beefcake.
Beefcake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beefcake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Mashinata is trying to maintain a safe position but Beefcake gets an underhook and turns Mashinata into the cage.
Beefcake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beefcake.
A short right from Beefcake on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Beefcake as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beefcake.
Beefcake lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beefcake.
Beefcake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mashinata's defenses.
Beefcake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
Beefcake pushes Mashinata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beefcake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beefcake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands a hook that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mashinata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Beefcake.
Beefcake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a body punch.
Mashinata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beefcake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beefcake pushes Mashinata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake gets through Mashinata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beefcake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beefcake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Beefcake on the inside.
Nice body punch from Beefcake - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Beefcake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Borris Beefcake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beefcake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beefcake pushes Mashinata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Beefcake.
Mashinata takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands with a right to the head.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mashinata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beefcake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beefcake lands an uppercut.
Beefcake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake pushes Mashinata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beefcake lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake is working Mashinata over against the cage.
Beefcake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mashinata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beefcake digs a right hand into Mashinata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mashinata's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beefcake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beefcake lands a hook that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake gets through Mashinata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
Beefcake scores with a shoulder strike.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
Mashinata takes an elbow to the temple.
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beefcake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Mashinata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beefcake lands a body shot.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mashinata can do to turn this around?
Beefcake scores with a shot to the side of Mashinata's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beefcake.
Mashinata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Borris Beefcake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuno Mashinata.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beefcake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beefcake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mashinata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Beefcake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beefcake lands with a left to the head.
Beefcake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borris Beefcake dominated that second round.
That's time! Beefcake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beefcake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mashinata's head.
Beefcake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beefcake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mashinata just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beefcake's brow.
Beefcake managing to block the knees to the body from Mashinata.
Beefcake lands an uppercut.
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Mashinata is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Beefcake fails to land.
Mashinata scores with a knee to the head.
Beefcake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mashinata's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Beefcake.
Beefcake lands with a light punch inside.
Beefcake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mashinata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beefcake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mashinata is rocked!
Mashinata managing to block the knees to the body from Beefcake.
Mashinata lands a knee to the head.
Beefcake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashinata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mashinata misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beefcake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Beefcake.
Beefcake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beefcake scores with a hook to the body.
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beefcake scores with a shoulder strike.
Beefcake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beefcake pushes Mashinata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mashinata is still on wobbly legs! Can Beefcake finish him?
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mashinata trying to land knees to the body.
Mashinata seems to have recovered his senses.
Beefcake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beefcake lands with a short shot to the head.
Beefcake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beefcake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Beefcake.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a hook that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beefcake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mashinata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
Beefcake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Beefcake.
A short right from Beefcake on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Beefcake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Beefcake scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Beefcake.
Mashinata misses with an elbow strike.
Mashinata tries a knee to the head but Beefcake blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands with a short shot to the head.
Mashinata tries for a takedown but Beefcake manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beefcake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake scores with a shoulder strike.
Mashinata takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beefcake.
Mashinata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beefcake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mashinata tries to land a knee to the head but Beefcake blocks with his arms.
Beefcake lands a body punch.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beefcake lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beefcake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beefcake digs a right hand underneath Mashinata's ribcage. Mashinata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beefcake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beefcake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beefcake swings wildly with an uppercut but Mashinata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beefcake lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
Beefcake lands an elbow inside.
Beefcake lands a nice uppercut.
Beefcake lands with a left to the head.
Beefcake scores with a shoulder strike.
Mashinata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a left hand.
Beefcake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beefcake lands a left hand.
Beefcake gets underhooks to prevent Mashinata's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Beefcake.
Mashinata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beefcake.
A short uppercut from Beefcake.
Beefcake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beefcake.
A hook to the body from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a nice uppercut.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borris Beefcake clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beefcake closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mashinata.
Beefcake landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beefcake fails to land.
Mashinata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mashinata tries to land knees in the clinch but Beefcake avoids the damage to the body.
Beefcake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beefcake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beefcake lands with a short shot to the head.
Beefcake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mashinatas head.
Mashinata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beefcake is defending well for now.
Beefcake working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Beefcake.
Beefcake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mashinata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mashinata wants a takedown but no success here.
Beefcake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Beefcake on the inside.
Beefcake scores with a shoulder strike.
Mashinata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beefcake walks away with a smile on his face. Mashinata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beefcake throws the left hand but Mashinata avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake closes the distance and pushes Mashinata back into the cage.
Beefcake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mashinata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beefcake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beefcake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mashinata managing to block the knees to the body from Beefcake.
Beefcake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beefcake fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beefcake.
Mashinata is working for takedown but Beefcake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borris Beefcake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuno Mashinata.
Mashinata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beefcake lands with a short shot to the head.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beefcake.
Mashinata avoiding damage as Beefcake throws knees to the body.
Beefcake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beefcake works on Mashinata's body with a couple of short punches.
Beefcake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beefcake cracks Mashinata with a nice body shot.
Mashinata can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashinata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike.
Beefcake lands with a short shot to the head.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
Mashinata tries to score a body lock takedown but Beefcake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mashinata pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beefcake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands a nice uppercut.
Beefcake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mashinata trying to stall but Beefcake improves his position.
Beefcake scores with a shoulder strike.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
Beefcake lands with a light punch inside.
Beefcake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beefcake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beefcake trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Beefcake.
A short left from Beefcake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Beefcake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beefcake lands a shot to the body.
Mashinata missing with knees to the body.
Beefcake lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beefcake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mashinata looking to stall.
Beefcake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mashinata takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Beefcake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beefcake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beefcake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beefcake pushes off an throws an elbow but Mashinata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beefcake presses Mashinata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake crunches a lovely knee into Mashinata's ribcage.
Beefcake lands with a right to the head.
Beefcake scores with a shot to the side of Mashinata's head.
Beefcake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beefcake lands a hook that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
Mashinata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mashinata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beefcake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mashinata tries to stall but Beefcake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beefcake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
Beefcake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands a left hand.
Beefcake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Mashinata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beefcake is keeping busy.
Mashinata has Beefcake pressed against the cage.
Beefcake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Beefcake as the two fighters clinch.
Beefcake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beefcake lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Beefcake.
Beefcake lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mashinata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borris Beefcake had his way with Stuno Mashinata in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mashinata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mashinata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beefcake throws a hook to the side of Mashinata's head but Mashinata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mashinata misses with a hook. Beefcake ducked under it nicely.
Stuno Mashinata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mashinata shoots and misses
and Beefcake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mashinata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beefcake counters with a stiff right hand.
Mashinata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake tests Mashinata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mashinata tries to clinch
and Beefcake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mashinata is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Beefcake throws a hook but Mashinata blocks it.
Beefcake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beefcake moves out of range of the body kick from Mashinata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashinata has his takedown stuffed
letting Beefcake counter with a right hand.
Beefcake jabs Mashinata right on the nose. Mashinata blinks but takes it well.
Beefcake clinches.
Beefcake lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beefcake.
Mashinata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beefcake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mashinatas head.
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike.
Beefcake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beefcake avoiding damage as Mashinata throws knees to the body.
Beefcake scores with a shot to the side of Mashinata's head.
Beefcake working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beefcake.
Mashinata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beefcake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borris Beefcake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuno Mashinata.
Good body shot from Beefcake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a hook that snaps the head of Mashinata backwards.
Beefcake scores with a hook to the body.
Mashinata trying to stall but Beefcake improves his position.
Beefcake is working Mashinata over against the cage.
Beefcake lands a left hand.
Beefcake pushes Mashinata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Beefcake.
Mashinata takes a shot to the head.
Beefcake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beefcake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Beefcake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beefcake has a couple of punches blocked by Mashinata.
Beefcake lands with a left to the head.
Beefcake lands with a right to the head.
Beefcake pushes off an throws an elbow but Mashinata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beefcake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mashinata is trying to drag Beefcake to the mat but Beefcake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beefcake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mashinata or not.
A short uppercut from Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mashinata avoids it.
Beefcake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Beefcake.
Beefcake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mashinata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beefcake is defending well for now.
Beefcake digs a right hand into Mashinata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mashinata's gas tank.
Beefcake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beefcake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beefcake is leaning against Mashinata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beefcake lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Beefcake.
Beefcake pushes Mashinata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Beefcake.
Beefcake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake gets through Mashinata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Beefcake.
Mashinata wants a takedown.
Beefcake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Beefcake.
Beefcake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beefcake lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mashinata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mashinata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beefcake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mashinata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beefcake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beefcake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Beefcake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mashinata wants to stall.
Beefcake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Beefcake scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Beefcake.
Beefcake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Beefcake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beefcake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beefcake lands with a short shot to the head.
Beefcake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mashinata blocks an elbow strike.
Mashinata missing with knees to the body.
Stuno Mashinata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borris Beefcake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beefcake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beefcake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borris Beefcake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beefcake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:42
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:42
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borris Beefcake!
Borris Beefcake retains his bantamweight title!
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