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RMF 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Evans might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to When I'm gone-Eminem. Chuck Evans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Nogueira's chin.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira slips under a jab from Evans.
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nogueira won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nogueira stops Evans from standing up.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Nogueira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Nogueira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueira is in close to Evans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira drags him back down.
Nogueira tries to score with some ground and pound. Evans controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nogueira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Evans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nogueira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nogueira scores with a takedown into Evans's guard.
Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Nogueira is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nogueira prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
Nogueira won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.
Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Nogueira is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans is trying to stand back up but Nogueira is controlling him
Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nogueira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Nogueira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Nogueira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Nogueira in his half guard.
Evans tries to kick Nogueira off but Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nogueira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans is trying to stand.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
Nogueira scoring with strikes but Evans is staying in there.
Nogueira working the ground and pound effectively.
Nogueira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Evans is trying to stand.
Nogueira is landing with some decent strikes but Evans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nogueira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nogueira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nogueira punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Nogueira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Nogueira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nogueira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueira postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira wants a takedown.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Chuck Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Chuck Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Nogueira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira lands in his opponent's guard.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira advances position into side control!
Evans pushes Nogueira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nogueira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Nogueira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nogueira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Evans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Evans wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nogueira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans lands a lovely overhand right.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount!
Evans is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nogueira looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nogueira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nogueira lands a heavy elbow.
Evans really wants to buck Nogueira off and get back to his feet.
Nogueira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nogueira breaks from Evans's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nogueira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Nogueira prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Evans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking to stand up but Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.
Ricardo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans has his feet on Nogueira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Nogueira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nogueira showed some decent athleticism there.
Evans pushes Nogueira off looking to stand but Nogueira dives back in and keeps control.
Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nogueira scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nogueira connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Evans is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Nogueira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nogueira working the head and body with strikes.
Nogueira prevents Evans from standing back up.
Nogueira winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.
Nogueira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nogueira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans looks to land a combination but Nogueira avoids it well.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogueira prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount!
Nogueira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Evans can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ricardo Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans is trying to stand.
Nogueira controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chuck Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Evans throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Evans tries to buck Nogueira off but he can't manage it.
Nogueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nogueira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Sadlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Zezel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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192 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Sadlovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Zezel!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadlovsky tries to land a front kick but Zezel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Zezel.
Zezel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sadlovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zezel scores with a spinning back kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Sadlovsky blocks the leg kick.
Sadlovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sadlovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Zezel moves out of range easily.
Zezel scores with a leg kick.
Zezel avoids the head kick by Sadlovsky.
Sadlovsky misses with the body kick
and Zezel counters with a leg kick.
Zezel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sadlovsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadlovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zezel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roman Sadlovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zezel. That's going to slow Sadlovsky down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zezel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zezel throws a leg kick but Sadlovsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadlovsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Zezel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sadlovsky is trying to force a seperation but Zezel has the dominant position.
Zezel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadlovsky is defending well for now.
Sadlovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zezel is stalling here.
Sadlovsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Sadlovsky avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Zezel to work.
Sadlovsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zezel is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zezel obliges.
Sadlovsky breaks from the clinch.
Sadlovsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zezel throws a front kick that sends Sadlovsky stumbling back into the cage.
Sadlovsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Zezel counters with a thumping low kick.
Sadlovsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Zezel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sadlovsky is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zezel closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zezel landing knees to the head.
Zezel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zezel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sadlovsky is trying to break free.
Zezel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Sadlovsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zezel blocks a body shot from Sadlovsky.
Zezel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sadlovsky avoids it.
Sadlovsky throws a head punch that misses.
Zezel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sadlovsky avoids it.
Zezel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zezel landing knees to the body.
Zezel trying to land knees to the body.
Sadlovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zezel. That's going to slow Sadlovsky down.
Sadlovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sadlovsky tries to land a body kick
and Zezel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sadlovsky is trying to break the clinch but Zezel has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sadlovsky tries to circle away but Zezel has him pinned against the cage.
Zezel missing with knees to the body.
Zezel crunches a lovely knee into Sadlovsky's ribcage.
Sadlovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zezel.
Zezel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sadlovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zezel trying to land knees to the body.
Sadlovsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Zezel has double underhooks.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Sadlovsky avoids the damage to the body.
Sadlovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zezel has him pressed against the cage.
Zezel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Sadlovsky avoids the damage to the body.
Sadlovsky being controlled against the cage.
Sadlovsky is trying to break the clinch but Zezel is controlling him.
Zezel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sadlovsky avoids it.
Zezel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zezel tries to land a knee to the head but Sadlovsky blocks with his arms.
Zezel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zezel misses with a knee to the head.
Zezel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadlovsky is defending well for now.
Zezel pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zezel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sadlovsky lands a high kick!
It looks like Peter Zezel has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zezel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zezel trying to land knees to the body.
Zezel missing with knees to the body.
Sadlovsky tries to break free but Zezel pushes him back against the cage.
Zezel missing with knees to the body.
Zezel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sadlovsky is keeping busy.
Sadlovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zezel is looking to clinch but Sadlovsky is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zezel.
Zezel misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadlovsky stuns Zezel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sadlovsky throws a lazy head kick
and Zezel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zezel throws a sloppy head kick
and Sadlovsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zezel's knee momentarily.
Zezel clinches.
Zezel is stalling here.
Sadlovsky is trying to break free.
Sadlovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zezel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sadlovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Zezel won't allow it.
Zezel tries a knee to the head but Sadlovsky blocks it.
Zezel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zezel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadlovsky is defending well for now.
Sadlovsky can't break the clinch.
Sadlovsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadlovsky swings for the body but Zezel moves out of range.
Roman Sadlovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadlovsky throws and low kick but Zezel moves out of range easily.
Zezel throws a sloppy head kick and Sadlovsky moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadlovsky lands a head kick!
Sadlovsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Zezel tries to clinch up but Sadlovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadlovsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadlovsky delivers a nice body kick.
Zezel lands with a nice body kick.
Zezel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadlovsky is looking to slow Zezel down with leg kicks.
Zezel is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Sadlovsky.
Zezel wants to clinch up but Sadlovsky keeps it at a distance.
Zezel throws a head kick that misses.
Sadlovsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sadlovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zezel. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sadlovsky misses
and Zezel counters with a thumping low kick.
Zezel throws a sloppy head kick
and Sadlovsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sadlovsky avoids the head kick by Zezel.
Zezel misses with a leg kick.
Sadlovsky misses with a head kick.
Sadlovsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Zezel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sadlovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zezel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zezel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sadlovsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sadlovsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sadlovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Zezel avoids a kick to the body.
Sadlovsky throws a leg kick but Zezel moved away.
Sadlovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sadlovsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Zezel moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadlovsky looking to slow down the pace here.
Zezel taking a breather.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Sadlovsky avoids the damage to the body.
Zezel crunches a lovely knee into Sadlovsky's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Zezel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zezel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sadlovsky avoids it.
Sadlovsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sadlovsky tries to break free but Zezel pushes him back against the cage.
Sadlovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sadlovsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zezel just leaning against Sadlovsky, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadlovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sadlovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sadlovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sadlovsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Zezel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zezel misses with a head kick.
Sadlovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zezel.
Sadlovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Zezel.
Sadlovsky throws out a loose jab but Zezel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zezel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sadlovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sadlovsky misses with a body shot.
Sadlovsky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zezel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zezel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zezel throws a sloppy head kick
and Sadlovsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zezel's knee momentarily.
Zezel throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Sadlovsky.
Zezel tries to clinch there but Sadlovsky circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zezel misses with a body kick.
Sadlovsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zezel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zezel tries to clinch up
and Sadlovsky counters with a big head kick but Zezel shrugs it off.
Sadlovsky throws a chopping leg kick but Zezel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sadlovsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zezel moves out of range of the body kick from Sadlovsky.
Zezel tries to clinch up but Sadlovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Zezel misses with a leg kick.
Zezel avoids the head kick by Sadlovsky.
Sadlovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zezel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadlovsky.
Zezel tries to clinch but Sadlovsky moves away
and Sadlovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roman Sadlovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Zezel is looking to clinch but Sadlovsky is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sadlovsky.
Sadlovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadlovsky misses with a leg kick
and Zezel counters with a low kick, right behind Sadlovsky 's knee.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sadlovsky.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sadlovsky.
Zezel tries to clinch
and Sadlovsky counters with a nice body kick.
Zezel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadlovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zezel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sadlovsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zezel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadlovsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sadlovsky takes a swing at Zezel's ribcage but misses.
Zezel tries to clinch up but Sadlovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Zezel throws a head kick but Sadlovsky moves out of range.
Zezel moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadlovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Zezel won't allow it.
Sadlovsky managing to block the knees to the body from Zezel.
Zezel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zezel trying to land knees to the body.
Sadlovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sadlovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zezel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sadlovsky avoids it.
Sadlovsky is trying to break free.
Sadlovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sadlovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sadlovsky has had enough of the clinch but Zezel keeps him there for the moment.
Sadlovsky avoiding damage as Zezel throws knees to the body.
Zezel wants to stall.
Sadlovsky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zezel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sadlovsky managing to block the knees to the body from Zezel.
Zezel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sadlovsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peter Zezel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sadlovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadlovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadlovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zezel wants to clinch up but Sadlovsky keeps it at a distance.
Zezel avoids the head kick by Sadlovsky.
Zezel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Sadlovsky.
Sadlovsky throws a leg kick
and Zezel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sadlovsky really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zezel throws a sloppy head kick and Sadlovsky moves out of range easily.
Sadlovsky blocks a head kick by Zezel.
Zezel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zezel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Sadlovsky.
I think Sadlovsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Sadlovsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Kawajiri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawajiri.
Herberg looks to land a right hand but Kawajiri moved out of range.
Herberg ducks under a wild hook from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri moves away from the strike by Herberg.
Kawajiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Herberg moves away from the strike by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lands a right hook to the body.
Herberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kawajiri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Herberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Herberg avoids it easily.
Herberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Herberg tests Kawajiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Kawajiri.
A big left from Herberg misses.
Herberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a hook. Herberg ducked under it nicely.
Tyson Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri missing with a left hand there. Herberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawajiri thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Herberg loads up on a big right hand but Kawajiri slips the punch.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the body
and Herberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kawajiri misses with a looping right.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown but Kawajiri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herberg throws a lazy right hand but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawajiri fails to land with a series of punches.
Herberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawajiri.
Herberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawajiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Herberg lands with a cross.
Kawajiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Herberg.
Kawajiri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kawajiri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Herberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Herberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Kawajiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herberg.
Herberg dives in and grabs Kawajiri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawajiri pushes down on Herberg's head and hops out.
Kawajiri misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Herberg misses its intended target.
Kawajiri throws a combination that misses
and Herberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawajiri won't be happy with that.
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!
Kawajiri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawajiri misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to half guard.
Herberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg wants to control but Kawajiri is keeping him busy.
Herberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kawajiri is looking for a sweep.
Kawajiri throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kawajiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kawajiri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herberg drops an elbow to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Kawajiri looking for a kimura from the bottom but Herberg passes into side control!
Kawajiri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kawajiri can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg landing strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herberg cracks Kawajiri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kawajiri regains half guard.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawajiri throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Herberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kawajiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herberg slips a nice elbow through Kawajiri's hands, connecting with Kawajiri's forehead.
Herberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kawajiri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kawajiri punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Herberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kawajiri misses with a hook.
Kawajiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown but Kawajiri shows good takedown defense.
Kawajiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson Kawajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawajiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kawajiri misses with a shot to the body
and Herberg counters with a shoot takedown. Kawajiri fights it but they end up in guard.
Kawajiri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kawajiri striking off his back but it's not causing Herberg any problems.
Kawajiri trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Herberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kawajiri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herberg.
Kawajiri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawajiri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kawajiri is striking from the bottom but Herberg uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Herberg passes to side control.
Herberg slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Kawajiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Herberg.
Herberg scoring with strikes but Kawajiri is staying in there.
Herberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kawajiri slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Herberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kawajiri missing with punches from the bottom.
Herberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kawajiri tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johan Herberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawajiri trying to control but Herberg postures up.
Herberg is looking to advance position but Kawajiri won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kawajiri flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kawajiri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kawajiri moves out of range as Herberg strikes.
Kawajiri thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Herberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Kawajiri there.
Kawajiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kawajiri tests Herberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the body
and Herberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawajiri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Herberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Herberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Herberg is chipping away with strikes.
Kawajiri throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kawajiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kawajiri is looking to control Herberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawajiri avoid being mounted?
Kawajiri is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg working over Kawajiri with some ground and pound. Kawajiri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kawajiri flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kawajiri tries to roll over but Herberg keeps him under control.
Herberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kawajiri throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Herberg working over Kawajiri with some ground and pound. Kawajiri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kawajiri punching from the bottom.
Kawajiri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herberg's back!
Herberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Herberg wants to control but Kawajiri is keeping busy.
Kawajiri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawajiri misses with a head shot. Herberg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kawajiri throws and elbow that misses. Herberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawajiri's guard. Nice move by Herberg!
Herberg wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
Kawajiri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herberg is one step ahead there.
Kawajiri trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawajiri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kawajiri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Herberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Herberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Herberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawajiri misses with a combination
and Herberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Tyson Kawajiri has been cut.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herberg loads up on a big right hand but Kawajiri slips the punch.
Kawajiri connects with a right hand. Herberg shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kawajiri.
Herberg dodges the punch combination from Kawajiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herberg moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the body
and Herberg counters with a single leg into guard. Kawajiri didn't expect that.
Herberg stands and throws Kawajiri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Herberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kawajiri on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Herberg is chipping away with strikes.
Herberg lands an elbow.
Kawajiri tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kawajiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawajiri taking some punishment here, with Herberg in his half guard.
Kawajiri is trying to control but can't.
Herberg lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawajiri is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kawajiri can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is not content to let Herberg control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kawajiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herberg.
A big right from Herberg misses.
Kawajiri lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Herberg misses.
Kawajiri catches Herberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kawajiri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Herberg passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Herberg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tyson Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Kawajiri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Herberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Herberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kawajiri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kawajiri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Herberg off and has taken his back!
Herberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kawajiri's guard. Nice work there by Herberg.
Kawajiri trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawajiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawajiri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kawajiri tries to strike from the bottom.
Herberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Kawajiri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herberg is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut. Herberg saw that one coming.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot
and Herberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kawajiri's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herberg is in close to Kawajiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johan Herberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herberg content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Herberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Herberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov's entrance music is Kalinka. A fine choice. Josh Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
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290 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicolai Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov lands with an overhand left.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romanov.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Romanov had a free shot at his head there.
Romanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
Romanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Romanov trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Nicolai Romanov has been cut.
Nice body kick from Williams.
Romanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Romanov throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Romanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Romanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams moves out of range as Romanov strikes.
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Romanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws the left hand but Romanov avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Romanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Romanov's shoulder, as Romanov tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams is looking to chop away at Romanov's legs.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Williams misses.
Romanov feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Romanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romanov trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Romanov slips nicely into half guard.
Romanov wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Romanov winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Romanov misses with a head shot. Williams uses the momentum to regain guard.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Romanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romanov digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romanov!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Romanov coming out on top.
Romanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 Nicolai Romanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Romanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Josh Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanov throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Romanov catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws the left hand but Romanov avoids the punch easily.
Romanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams is rocked!
Romanov throws an uppercut from hell that sends Williams clean off his feet! He's out cold! Romanov stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolai Romanov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Numero Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djordje Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uno comes to the cage accompanied by lol. Petrovic has chosen Karadjordje Petrovicu as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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193 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Djordje Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno misses with a hook. Petrovic ducked under it nicely.
Uno is looking to clinch.
Uno doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrovic circles away.
Petrovic connects with a jab.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uno tries to clinch up but Petrovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Uno.
Nice defenses there by Uno.
Petrovic blocks a head kick by Uno.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrovic misses the target.
Petrovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Numero Uno has been cut.
Uno is looking to clinch.
Uno slips under a jab.
Petrovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uno looks to land a combination but Petrovic avoids it well.
Uno is looking to clinch but Petrovic is avoiding it.
Petrovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uno misses with some punches.
A short right from Uno on the inside.
Petrovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uno gets through Petrovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrovic lands a shot to the body.
Petrovic pushes Uno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uno is breathing heavily.
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!
Petrovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uno backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovic.
Uno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrovic backwards.
Uno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrovic blocking some punches.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of Petrovic's head.
Petrovic is trying to break free.
Petrovic is leaning against Uno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrovic, as that shot connected.
Uno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrovic cracks Uno with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno needs to keep his hands up - Petrovic had a free shot at his head there.
Petrovic throws a combination that misses
and Uno counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrovic looks to land a left hand but Uno moved out of range nicely.
Uno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uno rushes Petrovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uno scores with a hook to the body.
Petrovic can't find room to land a body shot as Uno controls the action.
Uno misses with the head strike.
Petrovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uno wants to clinch.
Petrovic looks to land a combination. Uno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrovic tries to keep at a distance but Uno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrovic blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic digs a right hand underneath Uno's ribcage. Uno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrovic is working Uno over against the cage.
Petrovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Uno has double underhooks.
Petrovic is leaning against Uno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrovic lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Uno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Uno.
Petrovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Uno fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Uno is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrovic. That snapped Uno's head back.
Uno wants to clinch up but Petrovic keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Uno throws a right hand that Petrovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrovic also avoids with ease.
Uno slips a jab from Petrovic.
Petrovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petrovic misses with a straight right.
Uno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uno tries to clinch there but Petrovic circles away.
Uno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uno avoids the body shot from Petrovic.
Uno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Uno.
Petrovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Petrovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Numero Uno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uno scores with a body shot.
Uno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrovic's head.
Uno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Numero Uno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uno tries to clinch there but Petrovic circles away.
Petrovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uno was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrovic.
Petrovic misses the shot to the body.
Numero Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uno throws out a loose jab but Petrovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uno doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrovic circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno is looking to clinch but Petrovic is avoiding it.
Petrovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Uno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Uno.
Uno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Djordje Petrovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic throws a big shot that misses.
Uno avoids the head kick by Petrovic.
Uno wants to clinch up but Petrovic keeps it at a distance.
Uno wants to clinch up but Petrovic keeps it at a distance.
Uno clinches with his opponent.
Petrovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uno checks a leg kick nicely.
Uno wants to clinch up but Petrovic keeps it at a distance.
Uno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrovic.
Uno doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrovic circles away.
Petrovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Numero Uno's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno staying out of range there.
Petrovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Uno.
Uno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uno.
Petrovic misses with an uppercut. Uno saw that one coming.
Uno tries to clinch up but Petrovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Uno moves in looking to clinch but Petrovic pushes him off.
Uno is looking to clinch but Petrovic is avoiding it.
Uno 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic misses with a body punch
and Uno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Uno.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrovic backwards.
Uno misses with the head strike.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Uno prevents Petrovic from breaking the clinch.
Petrovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djordje Petrovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrovic working hard to break the clinch.
Petrovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uno tries to clinch up.
Uno moves in looking to clinch but Petrovic pushes him off.
Petrovic connects with a crisp jab.
Petrovic misses with a wild body shot.
Uno throws a leg kick which misses Petrovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrovic tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic tries to keep at a distance but Uno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uno tries a knee to the head but Petrovic blocks it.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrovic blocking some punches.
Petrovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovic working hard to break the clinch.
Petrovic tries to break the clinch but Uno is controlling the position.
Petrovic blocks an uppercut.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrovic.
Numero Uno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrovic.
Petrovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Petrovic.
Petrovic is leaning against Uno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrovic scores with a shot to the side of Uno's head.
Petrovic lands a body shot.
Petrovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrovic scores with a body shot.
Uno moves away from the strike by Petrovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Petrovic.
Petrovic connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Petrovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Numero Uno's cut.
That's time! Uno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Uno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uno takes a swing at Petrovic's ribcage but misses.
Petrovic moves in looking to clinch but Uno pushes him off.
Uno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrovic catches Uno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uno avoids the body shot from Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a looping right.
Petrovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uno at a distance.
Petrovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Petrovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrovic.
Uno slips a jab from Petrovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic misses with a shot to the body
and Uno counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uno looks to clinch
and Petrovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrovic throws a lazy right hand but Uno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrovic blocks a head kick by Uno.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uno.
Uno throws a series of punches but Petrovic avoids them all with ease.
Uno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uno misses with the combination.
Petrovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uno manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrovic throws out a loose jab but Uno uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Petrovic.
Uno wants to clinch up but Petrovic keeps it at a distance.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrovic lands a head shot.
Petrovic looks to land a combination but Uno avoids it well.
Uno moves in looking to clinch but Petrovic pushes him off.
Uno defending well as Petrovic loads up on a big left hand.
Uno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Petrovic counter with a right hand.
Jeez, Numero Uno's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Uno.
Uno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Numero Uno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uno slips a jab from Petrovic.
Uno rushes Petrovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uno's elbow.
Petrovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uno backwards.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uno working aggressively here.
Petrovic has a couple of punches blocked by Uno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Uno as the two fighters clinch.
Petrovic is trying to break free.
Uno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Uno.
Petrovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uno digs a right hand into Petrovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrovic's gas tank.
Uno presses Petrovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Uno.
Uno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrovic backwards.
A right hand to the body from Uno.
Uno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uno scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Uno.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovics head.
Uno working aggressively here.
Uno pushes Petrovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uno.
Uno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Uno.
Uno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrovic working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovics head.
Uno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrovic's defenses.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrovic backwards.
Uno prevents Petrovic from breaking the clinch.
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
Djordje Petrovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uno lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Uno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djordje Petrovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilir The Finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serguei Shirokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilir The Finisher had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilir The Finisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Serguei Shirokov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirokov looks to land a combination but The Finisher avoids it well.
Shirokov lands a nice looking body shot.
The Finisher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shirokov counters with a nice body shot.
Shirokov thows a body shot but no joy.
The Finisher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shirokov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Finisher tries to clinch
and Shirokov counters with a nice right hand that sends The Finisher toppling to the canvas! The Finisher scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shirokov finish him?!
The Finisher is rocked!
It looks like Ilir The Finisher has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Finisher wants to clinch
and Shirokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ilir The Finisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Finisher is breathing heavily.
The Finisher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shirokov counters with a big left hand that crumples The Finisher! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serguei Shirokov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Duck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvaro Perez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duck clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Perez.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Duck.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Duck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Duck ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Duck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Duck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Duck misses the target.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Duck lands a right hook to the body.
Duck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duck in his tracks.
Duck misses with a wild body shot.
Duck misses with a wild combination.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duck is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Perez wants to land a leg kick but Duck is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Perez lands.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Duck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Duck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duck throws a series of strikes that have Perez backpedaling.
Duck throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Duck throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Alvaro Perez has been cut.
Duck blocks a jab.
Duck lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duck instigates a clinch.
Duck throws an elbow but it misses.
Perez wants to break free but Duck has control.
Duck prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Duck won't allow it.
Duck lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.
Duck lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Duck moves away and avoids it.
Perez misses with a body punch
and Duck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perez looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Perez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Perez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duck counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Alvaro Perez's cut even more.
Howard Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duck clinches.
Duck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duck slowing the pace effectively.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Duck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
Duck has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Perez tries to break free but Duck pushes him back against the cage.
Duck misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Duck.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Duck is controlling him.
Duck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Alvaro Perez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvaro Perez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duck lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alvaro Perez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howard Duck!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman has chosen Christiansands by Tricky as his entrance music. Teuvo Loman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Asher Lee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Loman tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Loman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Loman settles back down.
Loman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Loman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee avoids the body shot from Loman.
Lee blocks a head kick by Loman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loman.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Loman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Loman walks into a left hand.
Loman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loman closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Loman pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Loman misses with a looping right.
Loman tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Loman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asher Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teuvo Loman.
Loman is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Loman.
Loman shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Loman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Loman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Loman is proving a slippery customer.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loman won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loman swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Loman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Loman wants to clinch.
Asher Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee cracks Loman with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loman.
Teuvo Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loman misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Loman.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loman.
Loman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A big right from Loman misses.
A jab from Lee misses.
Loman misses with a wild body shot.
Loman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loman lands a nice short elbow.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loman.
Loman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is not content to let Loman control the position.
Loman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loman.
Loman lands with a punch from half guard.
Loman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teuvo Loman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Loman wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Loman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
Loman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Loman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Loman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loman is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loman thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loman.
Loman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Loman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Loman misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Loman's lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loman connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Loman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Loman sits in half guard.
Loman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is staying active underneath Loman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Loman throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Loman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Loman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee wants to stand but Loman is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loman!
Loman tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Loman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loman.
Loman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Loman wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Loman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lee works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Loman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loman moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Loman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loman moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loman misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Loman counters with an outside leg kick.
No luck for Loman with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman connects with a high kick.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loman.
Loman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loman moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Asher Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teuvo Loman.
Loman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Loman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Loman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids the body shot from Loman.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Loman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loman misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loman wants to clinch.
Loman connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Loman shoots in.
Loman shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Loman throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Loman backs away looking to recover.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loman tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Loman on that attempt.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Loman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lee's guard now.
Lee pulls Loman in close to prevent any damage.
Loman stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Loman tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loman won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Loman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loman slips nicely into half guard.
Loman wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A cross from Lee lands.
Loman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Loman.
Loman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee misses with a hook. Loman ducked under it nicely.
Loman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Loman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Loman has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loman connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Loman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Loman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loman passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Loman trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Loman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee is looking to control Loman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Loman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loman on the ground.
Loman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loman is controlling the pace.
Loman winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loman is just content to waste time from the top position. Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Loman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loman darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Loman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Loman misses with a wild body shot.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Loman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Loman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Loman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Loman persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Loman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Loman tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Loman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loman throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loman.
Loman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Loman throws a head kick that misses.
Loman misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loman's hands.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loman closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Loman backing up. Loman nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Loman clinches but Lee breaks the clinch
and Loman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Loman misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Loman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Loman misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with the combination.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt.
Loman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Loman lands a jab to the nose.
Loman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loman.
Asher Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teuvo Loman.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loman moves away from the strike by Lee.
Loman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Loman lands a head kick!
Loman wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loman ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Loman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Loman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman connects with a couple of short punches.
Loman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loman stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee keeping full guard, as Loman tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice shot lands for Loman.
Asher Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loman throws a shot to the body.
Loman scores with a jab to the body.
Loman looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Loman is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Teuvo Loman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loman is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Loman!
Teuvo Loman is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula has chosen Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heikki Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killyousovizh misses the jab.
Kuula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killyousovizh ducks right into an uppercut from Kuula.
No luck for Kuula with that takedown attempt.
Kuula scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuula slips a straight right by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh wants to land a leg kick but Kuula is out of range.
Killyousovizh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killyousovizh lands with a shot to the body.
Kuula takes a swing at Killyousovizh's ribcage but misses.
Kuula thuds his right hand into Killyousovizh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killyousovizh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Killyousovizh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuula - the referee stops the clock and Killyousovizh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuula. Killyousovizh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Killyousovizh misses with a few strikes there.
Killyousovizh misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Killyousovizh blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Killyousovizh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Killyousovizh stuffs the takedown.
Kuula takes a swing at Killyousovizh's ribcage but misses.
Kuula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killyousovizh ducks under a wild hook from Kuula.
Kuula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killyousovizh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killyousovizh wants it to stay on the feet.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Kuula.
Nice uppercut there from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuula.
Kuula moves away from the strike by Killyousovizh.
Kuula throws an overhand right that lands on Killyousovizh's shoulder, as Killyousovizh tries to avoid the shot.
Heikki Kuula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuula scores with a nice head shot.
Killyousovizh leaves Kuula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killyousovizh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killyousovizh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.
Kuula is looking to take a break and control but Killyousovizh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killyousovizh's head.
Killyousovizh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuula trying to control from half guard but Killyousovizh is working away.
Kuula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killyousovizh wants to control but Kuula is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuula throws a leg kick
and Killyousovizh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Kuula
and Kuula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killyousovizh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuula.
Kuula takes a swing at Killyousovizh's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Killyousovizh.
Kuula misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh misses with a kick to the body.
Kuula misses with a combination
and Killyousovizh counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Kuula is predictable there
and Killyousovizh counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuula misses with a straight right.
Killyousovizh scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killyousovizh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuula looks gassed!
Killyousovizh thows a body shot but no joy.
Killyousovizh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuula's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killyousovizh. Killyousovizh obviously looking to wear him down.
Killyousovizh connects with a solid leg kick.
Killyousovizh thuds his right hand into Kuula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Heikki Kuula has been cut.
A jab lands there for Killyousovizh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killyousovizh thumps Kuula with a low kick.
Kuula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Killyousovizh swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Killyousovizh.
Kuula walks into a left hand.
Kuula is breathing heavily.
Killyousovizh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuula. That did some damage!
Killyousovizh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killyousovizh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula slips a jab from Killyousovizh.
An inside leg kick lands from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killyousovizh connects with a crisp jab.
Killyousovizh lands a jab to Kuula's midsection.
Abreham Killyousovizh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killyousovizh lands with a straight right. Kuula didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killyousovizh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuula takes a step back to recover.
Killyousovizh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Killyousovizh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killyousovizh scores with a spinning back kick!
Killyousovizh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuula on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh jabs at Kuula's body.
Killyousovizh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abreham Killyousovizh is winning the standup battle so far.
Killyousovizh ducks under a wild hook from Kuula.
Kuula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Killyousovizh throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuula closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Killyousovizh did well to prevent Kuula getting side control.
Killyousovizh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Kuula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killyousovizh's head.
Killyousovizh tries to get to full guard but Kuula has control of the leg.
Kuula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killyousovizh's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kuula.
Kuula tries to free his leg and advance position but Killyousovizh is retaining full guard.
Killyousovizh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuula manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuula wants to sweep here but Killyousovizh controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuula is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killyousovizh preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuula is pulling down on Killyousovizh's head. It's preventing any offense from Killyousovizh, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula'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.
Killyousovizh lands a two punch combo.
Kuula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killyousovizh counters with a left to the body.
Kuula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice body kick.
Kuula throws a low kick but Killyousovizh avoids it.
Kuula moves out of range as Killyousovizh strikes.
A jab from Killyousovizh finds it's way through Kuula's defenses.
Killyousovizh throws a jab when Kuula was well out of range.
Nice shot by Killyousovizh.
Kuula misses with a shot to the body
and Kuula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killyousovizh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killyousovizh moves away.
Kuula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killyousovizh staying out of range there.
Kuula loads up on a big right hand but Killyousovizh slips the punch.
Good shot there by Killyousovizh.
No luck for Kuula with that takedown attempt.
Killyousovizh jabs Kuula right on the nose. Kuula blinks but takes it well.
Killyousovizh throws an overhand right that lands on Kuula's shoulder, as Kuula tries to avoid the shot.
Killyousovizh loads up on a big right hand but Kuula slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuula misses the target.
Kuula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Killyousovizh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws a nice looking combination but Kuula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killyousovizh counters with a right hand to the body.
Killyousovizh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killyousovizh lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuula off the cage and back into rage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killyousovizh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuula.
Killyousovizh throws a leg kick which misses Kuula's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuula tries to avoid it.
Killyousovizh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killyousovizh scores with a one two! Kuula had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Killyousovizh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Killyousovizh stuns Kuula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuula needs to keep his hands up - Killyousovizh had a free shot at his head there.
Killyousovizh catches Kuula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killyousovizh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killyousovizh punishes Kuula's body with a nice straight punch.
Killyousovizh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Killyousovizh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Kuula misses.
Kuula slips a jab and a cross from Killyousovizh.
Kuula blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuula.
Killyousovizh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuula.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killyousovizh.
Kuula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killyousovizh momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killyousovizh is fending him off so far but Kuula persists. Nope, Killyousovizh circles away and we're back to standing.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Kuula.
Killyousovizh throws a jab when Kuula was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Killyousovizh lands a head shot.
Kuula throws the left hand but Killyousovizh avoids the punch easily.
Killyousovizh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuula moves out of range of the body kick.
Killyousovizh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Killyousovizh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Kuula misses
and Killyousovizh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuula misses with a low kick.
Kuula moves away from the strike by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lands a jab to Kuula's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuula misses with a hook.
Kuula throws a jab when Killyousovizh was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Kuula.
A jab from Killyousovizh finds it's way through Kuula's defenses.
Killyousovizh lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuula off the cage and back into rage.
Kuula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuula throws a hook but Killyousovizh avoids it easily.
Kuula throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Killyousovizh counter with a right hand.
Kuula takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Killyousovizh throws a shot to the body.
Killyousovizh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuula is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killyousovizh scores with a shot to the body.
Kuula tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuula's calf.
Kuula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Killyousovizh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Killyousovizh throws a combination that misses
and Kuula counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuula throws a leg kick
and Killyousovizh counters with a stiff right hand.
Killyousovizh throws a body punch but Kuula moves out of range.
Kuula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Killyousovizh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuula misses with an uppercut. Killyousovizh saw that one coming.
Killyousovizh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuula tries for a takedown but Killyousovizh circles away easily
and Killyousovizh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuula tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killyousovizh misses with a wild combination.
Kuula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killyousovizh connects with a crisp jab.
Killyousovizh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killyousovizh lands an overhand right.
Kuula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Killyousovizh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh thows a body kick. Kuula tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Killyousovizh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuula.
A low kick from Kuula is predictable there
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuula thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Killyousovizh - just one landing.
Kuula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killyousovizh throws out the jab.
Kuula throws a body punch but Killyousovizh moves out of range.
Killyousovizh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuula on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh's corner calls for a 1-2. Killyousovizh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuula takes one to the side of the head.
Kuula has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Killyousovizh.
A nice combination there by Killyousovizh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killyousovizh thumps Kuula with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killyousovizh throws a series of punches but Kuula moves out of range.
Kuula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuula misses with an uppercut. Killyousovizh saw that one coming.
Kuula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuula misses with a shot to the body
and Killyousovizh counters with a body kick that stops Kuula in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killyousovizh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killyousovizh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuula momentarily.
A big left from Kuula misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh had his way with Heikki Kuula in that round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Killyousovizh cracks a nice hook into Kuula's ribs.
Killyousovizh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuula thows a leg kick but Killyousovizh checks it
and Killyousovizh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killyousovizh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killyousovizh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
A good leg kick by Killyousovizh.
Kuula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuula is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Killyousovizh is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula shoots in and drives through. Killyousovizh sprawls well.
Kuula blocks the body kick.
Killyousovizh scores with a jab to the body.
Killyousovizh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuula in his tracks.
Killyousovizh scores with a nice body kick.
Killyousovizh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuula sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Killyousovizh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killyousovizh throws a right hand that Kuula ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuula also avoids with ease.
Kuula throws a leg kick
and Killyousovizh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Kuula is predictable there
and Kuula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killyousovizh.
Kuula throws a lazy head kick
and Killyousovizh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killyousovizh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killyousovizh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killyousovizh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuula in his tracks.
Killyousovizh misses with a hook.
Kuula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuula.
Killyousovizh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuula. That did some damage!
A big left from Killyousovizh misses.
Heikki Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killyousovizh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuula. Kuula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killyousovizh.
Good leg kick by Killyousovizh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuula ducks under a wild hook from Killyousovizh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuula is just out of range.
A head kick by Kuula misses
and Killyousovizh counters with an inside leg kick.
Killyousovizh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of Kuula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuula throws a chopping leg kick but Killyousovizh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killyousovizh moves away from the strike by Kuula.
Killyousovizh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuula's sensitive parts.
Killyousovizh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killyousovizh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuula walks into a straight right hand from Killyousovizh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killyousovizh connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuula's calf.
Killyousovizh throws a leg kick which misses Kuula's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuula tries to avoid it.
Kuula takes one on the button.
Kuula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuula misses the body punch
and Killyousovizh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killyousovizh thuds a left hand into Kuula's body.
Killyousovizh scores with a one two! Kuula had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killyousovizh lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abreham Killyousovizh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killyousovizh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:41
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:41
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abreham Killyousovizh!
Abreham Killyousovizh retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Hanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taalasmaa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taalasmaa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Taalasmaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taalasmaa.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa is trying to keep Hanson in close.
Hanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa has an active guard here but Hanson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanson is trying to control. Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanson slows the pace down in half guard.
Taalasmaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa pulls Hanson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taalasmaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanson has managed to get both his arms back between Taalasmaa's legs - danger averted.
Hanson won't allow Taalasmaa to sweep him here.
Hanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taalasmaa controls Hanson momentarily but Hanson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanson throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Hanson takes a swing at Taalasmaa's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanson.
Hanson staying out of range there.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanson tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Hanson throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanson scores with a jab to the head.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Taalasmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson slips under a jab from Taalasmaa.
Hanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taalasmaa is just out of range.
Taalasmaa missing with a left hand there. Hanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taalasmaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa walks into a straight right hand from Hanson.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Taalasmaa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Hanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanson moves into full guard.
Taalasmaa scoring with some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Taalasmaa is proving a slippery customer.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
Hanson tries to score with a low kick but Taalasmaa moves his leg out of the way.
Taalasmaa dips to his left and cracks Hanson with an uppercut!
Taalasmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Hanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Taalasmaa misses
letting Hanson counter with a right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch but Hanson is avoiding it.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Taalasmaa.
Hanson throws a big shot that misses.
Hanson lands a slapping body shot.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Hanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taalasmaa shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Hanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taalasmaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taalasmaa avoids a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Hanson looks to throw the jab but Taalasmaa is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanson.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the body
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson slips under a jab.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
Taalasmaa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taalasmaa avoids the body shot from Hanson.
Taalasmaa misses with a body punch
and Hanson counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Hanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa staying out of range there.
Taalasmaa clinches up with Hanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Taalasmaa tries to work over Hanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taalasmaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taalasmaa tries a knee to the head but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson prevents the takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taalasmaa darts in trying to clinch
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taalasmaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanson scores with a hook to the body. Taalasmaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanson lands a jab to the nose.
Taalasmaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steve Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook. Hanson ducked under it nicely.
Taalasmaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taalasmaa off to one side.
Hanson scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanson connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson throws a series of punches but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Hanson is having none of it.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight left.
A cross from Hanson lands.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Taalasmaa avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanson gets caught flat footed, as Taalasmaa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanson looking to control.
Hanson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taalasmaa!
Hanson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanson checks a leg kick.
Hanson with a hook.
Hanson throws a lazy right hand but Taalasmaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taalasmaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taalasmaa walks into a stiff left hand from Hanson.
Taalasmaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taalasmaa somewhat.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taalasmaa throws a jab when Hanson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson tries to score with a low kick but Taalasmaa moves his leg out of the way.
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taalasmaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taalasmaa blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson connects with a looping right hand.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taalasmaa.
The fighters circling - Taalasmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taalasmaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanson.
Taalasmaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taalasmaa off to one side.
Steve Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Taalasmaa is looking to land body kicks.
Taalasmaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanson throws a hook but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Taalasmaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Taalasmaa is predictable there
and Hanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taalasmaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanson misses the shot to the body.
Hanson connects with a jab.
Hanson misses with a looping left.
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Taalasmaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Steve Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson cracks Taalasmaa with a good jab.
Taalasmaa needs to keep his hands up - Hanson had a free shot at his head there.
Taalasmaa has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taalasmaa.
Hanson throws a shot to the body.
Hanson scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hanson throws a right and a left that Taalasmaa avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanson defends it nicely.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson stuffs the takedown.
Taalasmaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hanson scores with a body shot.
Hanson scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanson cracks Taalasmaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Hanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taalasmaa doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson had his way with Seppo Taalasmaa in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanson blocks a jab.
Hanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson.
Taalasmaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Hanson moves away
and Hanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
Hanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanson throws a right hand that Taalasmaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Taalasmaa also avoids with ease.
Hanson throws a jab when Taalasmaa was well out of range.
Hanson lands with a shot to the body.
Hanson misses with a few strikes there.
Taalasmaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hanson blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from Hanson.
Taalasmaa takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Nice jab there from Hanson.
Hanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taalasmaa is just out of range.
Hanson lands a jab to the head.
Taalasmaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanson slips under a jab from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Hanson circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steve Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson scores with a punch to the head.
Hanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taalasmaa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanson tries to avoid it but Taalasmaa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanson to the ground. Hanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taalasmaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanson throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Hanson misses.
Hanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheers as Hanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taalasmaa doesn't seem phased though.
Hanson misses with a kick to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taalasmaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taalasmaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
Hanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steve Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanson.
Hanson jabs at Taalasmaa's body.
Hanson swings for the body but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws out a leg kick but Hanson moves out of range and Taalasmaa only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hanson!
Steve Hanson is the new lightweight champion!
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