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FARTMMA 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Balls (ranked 5585 p4p, 485 weight class) and Ariel Grande (ranked 24462 p4p, 538 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 Las Vegas, Stu Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ariel Grande!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls lands with a right hand.
Grande tries for a takedown but Balls circles away easily
and Balls counters with a stiff right hand.
Balls lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Balls's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grande shoots in looking for a takedown. Balls tries to sprawl out of it but Grande keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grande fails with the takedown
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stu Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Grande.
Grande misses with a takedown attempt
and Balls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grande in his tracks.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grande with a poor takedown
letting Balls counter with a right hand.
Grande tries for a takedown but Balls circles away easily
and Balls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande takes one on the button.
Grande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Balls to counter with a crisp jab.
Grande's coach down at Smitty's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grande's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls sends Grande crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Balls is motioning to the referee to let Grande up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Grande is rocked!
Grande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grande is still in real trouble! Can Balls finish him?
Balls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balls tries to get out of the position.
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!
Balls can't do much from the bottom here.
Grande seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande moves into full mount!
Grande is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grande is landing with some decent strikes but Balls is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grande is landing with some decent strikes but Balls is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grande working Balls over with strikes here.
Balls is desperately trying to improve his position but Grande has a good base and remains in mount.
Grande working Balls over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande raining down shots from the mount!
Grande scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Balls?
Grande thowing shots but they're missing.
Grande lands a couple of good shots and Balls has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Grande lands punches and elbows.
Grande punches the canvas rather than the man.
Grande lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Balls covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Balls is rocked!
Grande lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Balls out cold! Grande jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ariel Grande!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Arias (ranked 24304 p4p, 538 weight class) and Detektyw Pikachu (ranked 4478 p4p, 430 weight class). Arias comes to the cage accompanied by Its my life. Dave Arias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Arias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Detektyw Pikachu!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikachu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pikachu.
Pikachu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arias connects with a body shot that sends Pikachu's belly button to the back.
Arias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pikachu.
Pikachu tries for a takedown but Arias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Detektyw Pikachu has been cut.
Nice body punch from Arias.
Arias is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pikachu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pikachu showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pikachu wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Pikachu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Pikachu seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikachu is trying for a kimura here. Arias looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pikachu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Detektyw Pikachu!
The defeated Dave Arias had this to say: 'When theres winning theres also loosing . tonight i loss but this is not the end its just a new beginning that means i have to learn more. And come back to win again.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lord King (ranked 23500 p4p, 522 weight class) and Gatekeeper Devil (ranked 3890 p4p, 373 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord King !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gatekeeper Devil!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Devil shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Devil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Devil with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Gatekeeper Devil has been cut.
Lord King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatekeeper Devil.
Devil takes one to the chin there.
Devil is rocked!
Devil is holding his hands too far apart here. King throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Devil is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lord King !
An out of breath Lord King 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Harumichi Bouya (ranked 3560 p4p, 365 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 4485 p4p, 422 weight class). Bouya's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harumichi Bouya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyad tries for a takedown but Bouya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blyad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bouya is looking for a sweep.
Blyad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bouya, who protects the arm well.
Bouya is letting Blyad control him for a moment.
Blyad working the ground and pound but Bouya is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bouya is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blyad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouya struggling a bit here.
Blyad is trying to get an arm triangle but Bouya is defending well.
Blyad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blyad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blyad throwing strikes but Bouya manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Blyad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blyad is trying to improve his position.
Bouya has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blyad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bouya defends well and Blyad ends up having to push Bouya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bouya lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouya.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bouya sprawls well. Bouya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blyad gets slowly back to his feet.
Harumichi Bouya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
Blyad shoots in and gets a takedown into Bouya's guard.
Blyad content to stall in guard here.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouya controlling the position.
Blyad postures up in Bouya's guard and throws a big left but Bouya blocks it.
Blyad won't allow Bouya to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bouya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blyad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bouya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bouya has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blyad is looking for a triangle here but Bouya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blyad manages to get back to half guard.
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bouya pulls his head out easily.
Bouya looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blyad has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bouya. Oh but Blyad has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bouya goes limp - he's gone! Blyad jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ay Blyad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alphaios Alevizos (ranked 4194 p4p, 399 weight class) and Bruce Chang (ranked 2581 p4p, 274 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alphaios Alevizos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Chang!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alevizos misses with a takedown
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alevizos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alevizos shoots in but Chang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphaios Alevizos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alevizos misses with a takedown attempt
and Alevizos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chang!
Alevizos fails with the takedown
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Alevizos with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Alevizos is breathing heavily.
Chang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alevizos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Chang scores with a decent looking hook.
Alevizos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alevizos is rocked!
Chang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alevizos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alevizos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Alevizos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Alphaios Alevizos has been cut.
Chang lands the left hand.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Chang cracks Alevizos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Alevizos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chang pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Alevizos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Chang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 2287 p4p, 283 weight class) and Kalle Kossu (ranked 2439 p4p, 294 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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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
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, Kalle Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kossu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kossu scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ventura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Kossu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Kossu throws a head kick that Ventura semi-blocks.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ventura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kossu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Kossu throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ventura scrambles back to his feet.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kossu connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu digs a good hook to Ventura's body.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Kossu circles away.
Kossu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Ventura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kossu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Kossu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Kossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura has closed the distance and engaged Kossu in a clinch.
Kossu lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries a body shot but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu slowing the pace effectively.
Kossu tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Kossu tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kossu is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kossu.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Kossu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Kossu tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Kossu presses Ventura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu presses Ventura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu works on Ventura's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Kossu just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kossu lands a nice uppercut.
Kossu just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kossu.
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kossu.
A short left from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ventura looks to clinch
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ventura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kossu lands the left hand.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Kossu finds it's way through Ventura's defenses.
A lazy left from Kossu finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Kossu.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventura wants to clinch
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kossu connects with a crisp jab.
Ventura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a right hand.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ventura in his tracks.
Kossu clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Kossu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Ventura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kossu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kossu looks to land a combination but Ventura avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu connects with the punch.
Ventura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Kossu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kossu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ventura's head.
Ventura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Kossu circles away.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Kossu is avoiding it.
Kossu swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ventura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kossu connects with the punch.
Ventura closes the distance and clinches.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ventura.
Kossu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kossu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura avoiding damage.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Ventura to work.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kossu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kossu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu moves away
and Kossu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kossu as he avoids it easily.
Kossu clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ventura tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Kossu.
Ventura is looking to clinch.
Kossu cracks Ventura with a good jab.
Ventura moves into the clinch successfully.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kossu.
Kossu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Kossu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Kossu gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalle Kossu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kossu.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu effectively controlling the action here.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ventura.
Ventura stalling in the clinch but Kossu improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ventura is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Ventura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kossu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Kossu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
Ventura seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Kossu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kossu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Kossu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Kossu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Kossu blocks a body shot from Ventura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kossu 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
Our winner, Kalle Kossu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jones (ranked 1861 p4p, 240 weight class) and Jason Knight (ranked 2166 p4p, 268 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Pardon my G! blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Knight!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Knight throws out a powerful jab.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones avoids the body shot from Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knight takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Jones.
Knight only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Fred Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
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!
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Knight throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Knight slips under a jab from Jones.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knight slips under a jab from Jones.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Knight prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a body punch.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jason Knight has been cut.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knight's defenses.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Knight wants to break free but Jones has control.
A short right from Knight.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knight can turn it around.
Jones blocks a body shot from Knight.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knight blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Knight's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knight blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Knight throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Jones staying out of range there.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight slips a jab from Jones.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Fred Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Knight defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Knight catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Knight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Knight slips a jab from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight slips a straight right by Jones.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knight is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones cracks Knight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Jones rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knight lands a left hand.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knight cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Knight tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Knight's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Knight wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Knight shrugs off.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Knight gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight misses with the combination.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Knight appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jason Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Jones tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones misses with a hook.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Knight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Fred Jones has been cut.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Knight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knight thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones clobbers Knight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Fred Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Jones thinks about countering with a head kick.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jones!
Fred Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Wajid Zebramawi (ranked 3823 p4p, 380 weight class) and Sufyan Amin (ranked 3760 p4p, 374 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
157 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Wajid Zebramawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sufyan Amin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zebramawi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amin sprawls well initially but Zebramawi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zebramawi prevents Amin from improving his position.
Zebramawi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zebramawi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amin missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zebramawi.
Amin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zebramawi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Amin missing with punches from the bottom.
Amin punching from the bottom.
Amin actively working from the bottom here.
Zebramawi working Amin over with strikes.
Amin punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zebramawi slips a nice elbow through Amin's hands, connecting with Amin's forehead.
Zebramawi winds up and cracks Amin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Amin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zebramawi blocks the strikes from Amin.
Amin is still in real trouble! Can Zebramawi finish him?
Amin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amin seems to have recovered his senses.
Amin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Zebramawi.
Zebramawi blocks the strikes from Amin.
Zebramawi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amin defending well though.
Amin landing small, sideways elbows.
Zebramawi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amin striking from the bottom.
Zebramawi thows a huge punch but Amin dodges it nicely.
Zebramawi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Amin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zebramawi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Amin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zebramawi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zebramawi's back!
Zebramawi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zebramawi tries to escape the position.
Amin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Zebramawi could be in trouble here!
Zebramawi tries to break free.
Amin cracks Zebramawi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Zebramawi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Amin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Zebramawi up.
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!
Amin lands a shot to the head.
Amin scores with punches and elbows.
Zebramawi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zebramawi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Amin 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.
Oh Zebramawi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zebramawi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zebramawi seems to have got his legs back now.
Amin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zebramawi missing with punches from the bottom.
Zebramawi scores with a few weak punches.
Amin blocks the strikes from Zebramawi.
Amin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Amin working Zebramawi over with strikes.
Zebramawi wants to improve his position but Amin is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Amin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amin lands a big elbow - Zebramawi is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Amin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sufyan Amin!
A relieved looking Sufyan Amin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 489 p4p, 69 weight class) and Denis Mamaev (ranked 1514 p4p, 203 weight class). Mamaev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 30 Seconds To Mars - Hurricane kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Mamaev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamaev throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Mamaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Mamaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mamaev.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins thows a body kick. Mamaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins misses with the body kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mamaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Mamaev lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Mamaev's head but Mamaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins swings for the body but Mamaev moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Mamaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mamaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Mamaev walks into a left hand.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Mamaev throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Mamaev avoids the punch easily.
Mamaev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Mamaev connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev takes one on the button.
Mamaev throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Mamaev moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Mamaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Mamaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Mamaev sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Mamaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Mamaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mamaev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mamaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mamaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Mamaev moved away.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Mamaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Mamaev throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
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 Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mamaev throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamaev swings widly with a right hand
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Mamaev misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Mamaev throws a leg kick
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamaev can do to turn this around?
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamaev throws out the jab.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Mamaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Mamaev throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mamaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mamaev.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Mamaev counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mamaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hopkins has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Mamaev.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Mamaev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mamaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamaev looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Mamaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Mamaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Mamaev's knee but Mamaev avoids it well.
Mamaev motions for Hopkins to come forward. Mamaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Mamaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Mamaev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Mamaev's shoulder, as Mamaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Mamaev moved out of range.
Mamaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Mamaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Mamaev misses with a body shot.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Mamaev shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamaev looks to throw a body kick
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Denis Mamaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamaev thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Mamaev tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Mamaev throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with a punch to the head.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Mamaev.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev misses with a body shot
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
letting Mamaev counter with a right hand.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Mamaev's leg. Mamaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Mamaev sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamaev throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamaev off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Mamaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Mamaev feints a counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Mamaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
A very excited looking Giuseppe Hopkins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Claude Dacre (ranked 605 p4p, 69 weight class) and Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 1083 p4p, 121 weight class). Claude Dacre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claude Dacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnfinn Nesset!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dacre or perhaps it was just good defense by Nesset, which made it look bad.
Dacre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dacre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nesset as he avoids it easily.
Dacre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nesset to score with a decent uppercut.
Dacre tries for a takedown but Nesset circles away easily
and Nesset connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dacre with a poor takedown
and Nesset counters with a one-two to the body.
Nesset misses with a two punch combination.
Nesset dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dacre shoots for a double leg takedown but Nesset sprawls well. He's pushed Dacre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dacre.
Nesset throws a series of punches but Dacre avoids them all with ease.
Dacre attempts a counter takedown but Nesset avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dacre goes for a double leg but Nesset avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nesset continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dacre or perhaps it was just good defense by Nesset, which made it look bad.
Dacre with a poor takedown
and Nesset counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dacre thinking.
Nesset has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dacre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dacre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nesset's waist but Nesset gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dacre off to one side.
Nesset takes a swing at Dacre's ribcage but misses.
Dacre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nesset avoids it really well and circles away.
Nesset moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Claude Dacre has been cut.
Dacre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nesset is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dacre has a takedown stuffed.
Nesset lands a head shot.
Dacre is rocked!
Nesset connects with a single shot there.
Oh Dacre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Nesset tries to sprawl but Dacre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dacre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nesset moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nesset is on top in guard.
Dacre seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesset stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dacre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dacre's head backwards.
Dacre shoots in looking for a takedown. Nesset tries to sprawl out of it but Dacre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nesset manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacre shoots in looking for a takedown. Nesset tries to sprawl out of it but Dacre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nesset manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Nesset on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nesset enables Dacre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nesset manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dacre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dacre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nesset as he avoids it easily.
Dacre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nesset tries to avoid it but Dacre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nesset to the ground. Nesset escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Claude Dacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dacre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nesset defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dacre.
Dacre is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dacre or perhaps it was just good defense by Nesset, which made it look bad.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nesset darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nesset lands a nice hook to Dacre's body. Dacre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nesset scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Nesset misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nesset gets caught flat footed, as Dacre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nesset is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nesset really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dacre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nesset working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dacre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dacre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dacre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nesset is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dacre, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dacre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dacre seems to be working for a kimura but Nesset defends the submission attempt.
Claude Dacre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dacre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nesset is just riding it out for now. Dacre eventually gives up the hold.
Dacre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nesset has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesset is trying to stand up here but Dacre is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre seems to be working for a kimura but Nesset defends the submission attempt.
Nesset looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dacre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nesset is just riding it out for now. Dacre eventually gives up the hold.
Nesset looking for submissions off his back.
Nesset trying to control but Dacre postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nesset slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nesset working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dacre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dacre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dacre postures up.
Dacre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dacre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nesset has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dacre but great work by Nesset.
Dacre wants to get back to his feet.
Dacre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset wants to stand but Dacre has his arm trapped.
Dacre wants to get back to his feet but Nesset drags him back down.
Nesset has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dacre is looking for a sweep.
Nesset wants to stand but Dacre is controlling his arm.
Dacre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nesset decides to stand back up. Nesset steps back and let's Dacre get back to his feet.
A cross from Nesset lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacre shoots in but no luck this time.
Dacre shoots in for a takedown but Nesset shows good takedown defense.
Dacre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nesset stuns Dacre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dacre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nesset sprawls well. Nesset wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dacre gets slowly back to his feet.
Dacre shoots in but Nesset avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dacre is defended easily by Nesset.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dacre with a poor takedown
and Nesset counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dacre misses with a takedown attempt
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dacre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nesset counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesset throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nesset works Dacre's body with a nice hook.
Dacre gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Dacre tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Nesset is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Dacre buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Dacre!! Dacre is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Nesset throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnfinn Nesset!
A victorious Arnfinn Nesset thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Claude Dacre spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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