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PCL 27: Age of Heroes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Farias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis blocks a low kick nicely.
Farias avoids the head kick by Reis.
Farias throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reis checks a leg kick.
Ricardo Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias wants to slow Reis down by chopping away at his legs.
Reis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Reis does no damage.
Reis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reis scores with a sloppy right hand. Farias should have avoided that one.
Reis avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Reis.
A head kick by Farias misses
and Reis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reis.
Reis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farias.
Farias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reis was well out of range. Poor timing from Farias.
Reis throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Farias misses
and Reis counters with a leg kick.
Reis is looking to slow Farias down with leg kicks.
Farias lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reis backs up against the cage.
Reis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reis throws a leg kick which misses Farias's front leg but catches the back leg as Farias tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reis. That's going to slow Farias down.
Reis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias misses with a combination
and Reis counters with a good low kick that Farias was not able to check.
Farias is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reis.
Farias takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Farias misses
and Reis counters with a nice body kick.
Reis misses with a double jab
and Farias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farias.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat.
Farias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reis throws a series of punches but Farias moves out of range.
Reis cracks the inside of Farias's front leg.
Reis throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis thuds his shin into the meat of Farias's side.
Reis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Farias stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reis.
Reis lands a front kick.
Reis throws a nice head kick!
Farias will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reis thuds his shin into the meat of Farias's side.
Farias takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Rogerio Farias has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis throws a nice head kick!
Reis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reis.
Farias avoids the head kick by Reis.
Farias avoids the head kick by Reis.
Nice shot lands for Reis.
Farias throws a sloppy head kick
and Reis counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis stalks Farias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Farias's face. Farias staggers backwards, shaken.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat.
Reis throws a nice looking combination but Farias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farias misses with the combination.
Farias avoids the head kick by Reis.
Farias throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reis lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farias throws a head kick that misses
and Reis counters with an outside leg kick.
Farias blocks a head kick by Reis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Reis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Farias's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Farias stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reis.
Farias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reis tries a head kick but it misses.
Farias works Reis's body with a nice hook.
Farias throws a lazy head kick
and Reis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Farias might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reis fakes the leg kick and cracks Farias in the body.
Farias is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Farias.
Rogerio Farias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reis lands with a kick to the temple. Farias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farias throws a leg kick
and Reis counters with a thumping low kick.
Farias throws a head kick that misses.
Farias looks to score with a jab to the body but Reis is just out of range.
Farias misses with a kick to the body.
Farias throws a sloppy head kick and Reis moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reis scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Farias 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.
Farias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farias blocks the body kick.
Reis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reis throws a head kick but Farias moves out of range.
Farias takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Farias throws a nice looking combination but Reis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farias throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reis.
Reis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reis feints and then cracks Farias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farias down.
Reis scores with a spinning back kick!
Reis tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricardo Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Farias does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reis.
Reis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farias. Farias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farias on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reis. Reis obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reis.
Reis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reis.
Farias is looking to wear down Reis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reis lands a nice looking body kick.
Reis lands a high kick!
Reis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reis lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Reis lands but Farias takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reis.
Farias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reis was well out of range. Poor timing from Farias.
Reis lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farias's calf.
Farias throws a front kick aimed at Reis's knee but Reis avoids it well.
Farias tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reis.
Reis throws a head kick that half lands.
Reis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farias throws a hook but Reis blocks it.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Farias swings for the body but Reis moves out of range.
Reis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farias counters with a straight right hand.
Reis thumps Farias with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Reis.
Reis misses with a hook. Farias ducked under it nicely.
Farias misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis lands a head kick!
Farias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farias tries to land a body kick
and Reis counters with a good, hard body kick but Farias shrugs it off.
Reis sizes up Farias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reis misses with a few strikes there.
Reis pushes Farias away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reis.
Reis cracks Farias with a right hand to the side of the head.
Farias throws a series of punches but Reis moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reis misses with a body shot.
Farias is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Farias misses with a hook.
Reis throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Farias'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. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Reis. That's going to slow Farias down.
Farias throws a wild body kick that Reis sees coming a mile off.
Farias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reis counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Reis throws a head kick that misses.
Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farias moves away.
Reis lands with a kick to the temple. Farias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reis has time to react.
Reis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Farias tries a head kick but it misses.
Reis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Reis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Farias fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farias throws a body kick the misses
and Reis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Farias scores with a three punch combo!
Farias tries a low kick but Reis avoids it.
Farias misses with a low kick.
Reis moves out of range as Farias throws a body kick.
Reis slips a jab and a cross from Farias.
Reis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reis feints and then cracks Farias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farias down.
Reis connects with a solid leg kick.
Farias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Farias is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reis throws a leg kick which misses Farias's front leg but catches the back leg as Farias tries to avoid it.
Farias misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reis. That's going to slow Farias down.
Farias tries a head kick but it misses.
Farias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reis throws a head kick that half lands.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Reis.
Some wild striking there from Farias.
Reis staying out of range there.
Farias throws a body kick the misses
and Farias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat.
Farias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Reis does it's job there.
Farias thows a leg kick but Reis checks it
and Reis counters with a good, hard body kick but Farias shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Reis.
Farias misses with a few strikes there.
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reis misses the shot to the body.
Farias dodges the punch combination from Reis.
Reis connects with a high kick.
Reis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reis dodges the punch combination from Farias.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Farias misses with a leg kick
and Reis counters with a good low kick that Farias was not able to check.
A left and a right from Farias both land. Nice combination.
Ricardo Reis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farias throws a body kick that misses.
Farias tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Farias misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat.
Farias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it.
Reis blocks a head kick by Farias.
Reis scores with a head kick.
Farias sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rogerio Farias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis throws a combination that misses
and Farias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Reis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Maijanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maijanen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Katya Chehova - Ya robot [implex rmx]. On his way into the cage it seems that Teemu Maijanen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Teemu Maijanen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teemu Maijanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Maia!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maijanen lands a jab to the nose.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maijanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Maijanen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maijanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maijanen's head.
Maijanen is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
Maijanen looking for a guillotine here but Maia defends easily.
Maijanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maijanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maia is aware though and is defending well.
Maijanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maijanen is breathing heavily.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia passes Maijanen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maia uses his free foot to push down on Maijanen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maijanen.
Maia has hold of Maijanen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maijanen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Maijanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maijanen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maijanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maijanen is looking to escape.
Maijanen is trying to escape the mount.
Maia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maijanen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maijanen shrugs it off.
Maia prevents Maijanen from getting the reversal.
Maia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maijanen is surviving well by controlling Maia's body position as best he can.
Maijanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maia trying to control but Maijanen is having none of it.
Maijanen regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Maia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maijanen misses with a two punch combination.
Maijanen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maijanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maijanen tries to bench press Maia off him but Maia keeps the position.
Maia cracks Maijanen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maijanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maijanen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maijanen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maijanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maia pulls his head out easily.
Maijanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maia prevents Maijanen from improving his position.
Maia is trying to control the action in half guard but Maijanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maijanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maia works over Maijanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia throwing strikes but missing.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maijanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maijanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maijanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maia passes into side control.
Maijanen tries to buck Maia off but Maia is having none of it.
Maijanen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Maijanen has hold of Maia's hands but Maia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Maia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia winds up and cracks Maijanen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maijanen tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
Maijanen actively working from the bottom here.
Maia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maijanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maijanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Maijanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maijanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia working for a triangle but Maijanen defends it easily.
Maijanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maijanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maijanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maijanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maijanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Maia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maijanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maijanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maijanen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maijanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maijanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maijanen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Maia is desperately trying to improve his position but Maijanen has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maijanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Maia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maijanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Maia defends it well.
Maijanen cracks Maia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maijanen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maia is on top in guard.
Maia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maia postures up and lands a big shot to Maijanen's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maijanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Maijanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia stands and throws Maijanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maijanen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maia trying to control the action but Maijanen is working from the bottom.
Teemu Maijanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maijanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maijanen punching from the bottom.
Anderson Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maia working Maijanen over with strikes.
Maijanen looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Maijanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maia 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Maia!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiruki Nakeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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132 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiruki Nakeda!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakeda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakeda is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakeda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakeda jumps guard but Rose stands there with Nakeda around his waist. Nakeda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jason Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiruki Nakeda.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakeda wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
Nakeda looks gassed!
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nakeda wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose presses Nakeda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose cracks Nakeda with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Rose.
Rose lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakeda backwards.
Rose is pushing Nakeda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose.
Rose lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakeda backwards.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
A hook to the body from Rose.
Rose cracks Nakeda with a nice body shot.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakeda backwards.
A short left from Rose.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose pushes Nakeda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakeda goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands the left hand.
Rose scores with a three punch combo!
Rose fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakeda.
Rose clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakeda backwards.
Nakeda can't get the takedown.
Nakeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose digs a right hand into Nakeda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakeda's gas tank.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Nakeda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Rose.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose lands a right hand.
Rose digs a right hand into Nakeda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakeda's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is struggling to control the position.
Rose presses Nakeda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Rose.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakeda backwards.
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakeda or not.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose pushes Nakeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose digs a right hand underneath Nakeda's ribcage. Nakeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose works on Nakeda's body with a couple of short punches.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Nakeda's head.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands with a right to the head.
Rose gets through Nakeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Rose cracks Nakeda with a nice body shot.
A short right from Rose.
Rose lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Rose digs a right hand into Nakeda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakeda's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rose throws a good cross that connects.
Nakeda throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakeda backs up against the cage.
Rose rushes Nakeda and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rose thuds his right hand into Nakeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakeda is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Nakeda misses
and Nakeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakeda thows a leg kick but Rose checks it
and Rose counters with a two punch combo.
Rose wants to clinch up but Nakeda keeps it at a distance.
Nakeda misses with a takedown
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Rose dips to his left and cracks Nakeda with an uppercut!
Nakeda is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakeda.
Nakeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose stuns Nakeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakeda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakeda keeps the fight on the outside.
Rose lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakeda backs up against the cage.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rose displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rose avoids the head kick by Nakeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rose with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Rose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rose.
Rose sizes up Nakeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rose lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakeda's sensitive parts.
Jason Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakeda throws a leg kick
and Rose counters with a one-two to the body.
Rose dips to his left and cracks Nakeda with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakeda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakeda misses with a body punch
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jason Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rose.
Nakeda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jason Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose lands a nice hook to Nakeda's body. Nakeda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakeda can do to turn this around?
Rose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose is looking to clinch but Nakeda is avoiding it.
Nakeda tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose tests Nakeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jason Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rose dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rose throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Nakeda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose clobbers Nakeda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rose is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakeda throws a lazy head kick
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Rose throws a series of punches but Nakeda moves out of range.
Nakeda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Rose scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakeda throws a low kick, looking for Rose's leg but Rose calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries to clinch up but Nakeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose cracks Nakeda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rose digs a good body shot into Nakeda's ribs.
Nakeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Rose scores with a four punch combination!
Nakeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Nakeda misses
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakeda thuds his shin into the meat of Rose's side.
Nakeda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakeda looks to throw a body kick
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakeda slips a jab and a cross from Rose.
Nakeda misses with a leg kick
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Rose.
Nakeda looks to land a body kick but Rose moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rose moves into range and clinches up with Nakeda.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose gets through Nakeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rose stops a takedown attempt from Nakeda.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakeda misses with a knee strike.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakeda backwards.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakedas head.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose digs a right hand underneath Nakeda's ribcage. Nakeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rose lands a left hand.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakeda or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose avoiding damage as Nakeda throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakeda backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Rose presses Nakeda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose works on Nakeda's body with a couple of short punches.
Rose lands a shot to the body.
Rose lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Rose.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
Rose slowing the pace effectively.
Nakeda tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jason Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiruki Nakeda.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rose pushes Nakeda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Rose.
Hiruki Nakeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakeda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakeda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rose's defenses.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rose has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rose!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jung Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kim might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crash by Fit for Rivals. Jason Morgan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jung Sung Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kim misses.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kim trying to advance position but Morgan counters by regaining guard.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kim.
Jung Sung Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Morgan.
Morgan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kim walks away with a smile on his face. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim gets underhooks to prevent Morgan's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morgan up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Morgan is trying to drag Kim to the mat but Kim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kim stalling the fight.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Kim holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgan drops back down to his feet.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Sung Kim dominated 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.
Kim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kim counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morgan's guard now.
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kim's guard.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kim kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kim.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Kim avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Sung Kim dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jason Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim gets the takedown into side control.
Kim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Kim seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
Kim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kim misses with the ground and pound.
Morgan is trying to buck Kim off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim working away.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kim.
Jung Sung Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Morgan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan fails to pull guard.
Kim has clasped his hands together around Morgan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim is really struggling to control Morgan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan trying to hold on to Kim's head to control him but Kim postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kim wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung Sung Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Kim tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kim's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jung Sung Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jung Sung Kim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perseus Fantastico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja has chosen Afroman - Because I Got High as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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169 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perseus Fantastico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Majja!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastico clinches.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Majja presses Fantastico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastico tries to land knees in the clinch but Majja avoids the damage to the body.
Majja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majja prevents a body shot from Fantastico.
Fantastico tries to land knees in the clinch but Majja avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but Majja blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastico takes a shot to the head.
Fantastico is breathing heavily.
Fantastico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Majja.
Majja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastico looking to stall.
Fantastico can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Majja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Majja.
A short right from Majja on the inside.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Majja presses Fantastico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majja cracks Fantastico with a nice body shot.
Majja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Majja.
Majja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Majja lands a right hand.
Majja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majja scores with a shot to the side of Fantastico's head.
Majja lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Majja.
Majja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fantastico or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
Majja lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Majja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
Majja lands with a short shot to the head.
Majja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fantastico or not.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Fantastico takes a shot to the head.
Majja cracks Fantastico with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majja presses Fantastico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Majja lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
Majja cracks Fantastico with a nice body shot.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
Majja digs a right hand underneath Fantastico's ribcage. Fantastico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Majja lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Majja.
Majja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
Majja cracks Fantastico with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Majja lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Majja.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Majja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Majja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Majja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Majja scores with a shot to the side of Fantastico's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja cracks Fantastico with a nice body shot.
Majja lands a body shot.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Majja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Majja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Majja lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Majja.
Majja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Majja gets through Fantastico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
Majja digs a right hand underneath Fantastico's ribcage. Fantastico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Majja cracks Fantastico with a nice body shot.
Majja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Majja.
Fantastico tries to land knees in the clinch but Majja avoids the damage to the body.
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Majja.
Majja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majja avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Majja as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Majja.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Majja digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank.
Majja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Still in the clinch, Majja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Majja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja is leaning against Fantastico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majja lands a right hand.
Majja is leaning against Fantastico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
Majja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Majja.
Majja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Majja is working Fantastico over against the cage.
Majja lands a body punch.
A short right from Majja.
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Majja.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
Majja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
Majja lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Majja on the inside.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
Majja lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majja.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
A short right from Majja.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Majja.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majja lands with a short shot to the head.
Majja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Majja managing to block the knees to the body from Fantastico.
Majja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Majja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
Majja lands a body punch.
Majja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Majja lands a body shot.
Majja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Majja lands a right hand.
Majja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Majja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastico trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Majja.
Still in the clinch, Majja scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Majja as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Majja is working Fantastico over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Majja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Majja.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majja lands a left hand.
Majja lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majja avoids it.
Majja is working Fantastico over against the cage.
Majja is working Fantastico over against the cage.
Majja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Majja lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guru Majja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fantastico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastico is looking to clinch but Majja is avoiding it.
Fantastico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Majja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majja lands a two punch combo.
Fantastico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastico doesn't manage to clinch there - Majja circles away.
Majja scores with a one two! Fantastico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Majja cracks Fantastico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastico tries to clinch up but Majja circles away and keeps his distance.
Majja digs a good body shot into Fantastico's ribs.
Fantastico wants to clinch.
Majja lands a jab to Fantastico's midsection.
Fantastico tries to clinch but Majja is having none of it.
Majja throws a series of punches but Fantastico moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Majja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Majja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fantastico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Majja scores with a jab. Fantastico acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastico tries to clinch there but Majja circles away.
A left lands for Majja.
Majja closes the distance and pushes Fantastico back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but Majja blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Majja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Majja works on Fantastico's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Majja as the two fighters clinch.
Majja lands with a light punch inside.
Majja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Majja lands a body punch.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Majja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majja scores with a shoulder strike.
Majja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Majja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Majja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantastico trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
Majja lands with a left to the head.
Majja lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Majja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Majja presses Fantastico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majja digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank.
Majja scores with a shot to the side of Fantastico's head.
Majja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja lands a shoulder strike.
Majja works on Fantastico's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Majja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Majja lands with a short shot to the head.
Majja lands a body shot.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Majja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Majja is defending well for now.
Majja works on Fantastico's body with a couple of short punches.
Majja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majja lands a right hand.
Majja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majja lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Majja lands a shoulder strike.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Majja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Majja lands a body punch.
Fantastico takes a shot to the head.
Majja scores with a shoulder strike.
Majja is working Fantastico over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Majja.
Majja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Majja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
Nice body punch from Majja.
Good body shot from Majja.
Majja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fantastico.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Majja is leaning against Fantastico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majja blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Majja.
A right hook to the body lands for Majja.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
Majja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Majja.
Nice body punch from Majja.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Majja lands with a left to the head.
Majja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Majja.
Majja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Majja avoiding damage as Fantastico throws knees to the body.
Majja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Majja lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Majja on the inside.
Majja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Majja.
Majja lands with a short shot to the head.
Majja scores with a hook to the body.
Majja lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Majja.
A short right from Majja on the inside.
Majja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
A head punch on the inside from Fantastico fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Majja lands a nice uppercut.
Majja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastico throws an elbow but it misses.
Majja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fantastico.
A short body shot lands from Majja as the two fighters clinch.
Majja lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Majja.
Majja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastico missing with knees to the body.
Fantastico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Majja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guru Majja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Majja scores with a shot to the side of Fantastico's head.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Majja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with a knee strike.
Fantastico looking to slow down the pace here.
Majja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Majja.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majja avoids it.
Majja gets through Fantastico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Majja.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
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!
Majja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fantastico or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guru Majja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fantastico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fantastico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastico tries to clinch but Majja moves away
and Majja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Majja lands a jab to the nose.
Majja lands a nice hook to Fantastico's body. Fantastico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastico wants to clinch
and Majja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Majja closes the distance and pushes Fantastico back into the cage.
Fantastico wants to stall.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastico takes a shot to the head.
Majja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Majja works on Fantastico's body with a couple of short punches.
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 right hand to the body from Majja.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
Fantastico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Majja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Majja is working Fantastico over against the cage.
Majja lands with a light punch inside.
Majja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
Majja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majja lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Majja.
Majja works on Fantastico's body with a couple of short punches.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Majja lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Majja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Majja.
Majja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majja lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Majja.
Majja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
A body shot lands from Majja.
Fantastico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Majja.
A short right from Majja.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Majja.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Fantastico looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Majja.
Fantastico misses with a body punch.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Majja as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Majja.
Majja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but Majja blocks with his arms.
Majja presses Fantastico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majja gets through Fantastico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Majja.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Majja digs a right hand underneath Fantastico's ribcage. Fantastico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Majja is leaning against Fantastico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Majja.
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Majja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Majja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Majja scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Majja.
Majja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but Majja blocks with his arms.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Majja pushes Fantastico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Majja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantasticos head.
Majja scores with a hook to the body.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Majja as Fantastico tries to tie him up.
Majja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Majja as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Majja lands a nice uppercut.
Majja digs a right hand underneath Fantastico's ribcage. Fantastico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Majja as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Majja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Majja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantasticos head.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Majja scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastico trying to stall but Majja improves his position.
Majja unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fantastico lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Majja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastico trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastico lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Majja.
Majja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perseus Fantastico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastico is looking to control Majja's arms but Majja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fantastico has his back to the cage.
Majja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
Majja is leaning against Fantastico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Majja.
Majja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Majja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastico scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
Majja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Majja.
Majja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Majja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantasticos head.
Majja lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Majja.
Fantastico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Majja lands a body shot.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Majja scores with a shot to the side of Fantastico's head.
Fantastico misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
A shot in the inside from Majja.
Fantastico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majja blocks it with crossed arms.
Majja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Majja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Majja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastico can't find room to land a body shot as Majja controls the action.
Majja lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Majja.
A nice right hand lands inside from Majja.
Majja lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastico tries to land knees in the clinch but Majja avoids the damage to the body.
Majja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Majja.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guru Majja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Majja has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guru Majja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Ipkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Almost Famous by Eminem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Ipkiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrell Williams!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ipkiss feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Ipkiss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ipkiss from controlling successfully.
Ipkiss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams!
Williams passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ipkiss!
Ipkiss is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ipkiss manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ipkiss manages to get back to half guard.
Ipkiss is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ipkiss is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipkiss is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ipkiss shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Ipkiss moved out of range.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ipkiss manages to avoid it.
Ipkiss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ipkiss is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Ipkiss is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ipkiss is looking for a kimura here.
Ipkiss is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Williams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ipkiss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ipkiss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Ipkiss is trying for a kimura here. Williams looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ipkiss wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanley Ipkiss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Checka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ghetto Paradis. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chin Checka was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chin Checka!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee stuns Checka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Checka manages to avoid it.
Checka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Checka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Checka avoids the body shot from McGee.
A right-left combo lands from McGee.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Checka is just out of range.
McGee misses with a looping right.
Checka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Checka tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGee lands a body shot.
Checka throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Checka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Checka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Checka manages to avoid it.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
Checka looks gassed!
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee scores with a leg kick.
McGee scores with a nice head shot.
Checka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Checka takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGee scores with a hook to the body. Checka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee cracks Checka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Chin Checka has been cut.
Checka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Checka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.
Checka is rocked!
McGee cracks Checka with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Checka tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McGee pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Checka is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy McGee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria has chosen Kronos - Phaeton as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joaquim Maria enters the cage!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maria lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drago will feel that in the morning.
Maria throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Maria connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maria lands a brutal head kick. Drago looks out on his feet and Maria throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Joaquim Maria!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiroi Neko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Wallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neko comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Head - Halo. Wallis has chosen h as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shiroi Neko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Wallis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neko leaves Wallis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neko leaves Wallis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neko throws out a loose jab but Wallis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Neko. That snapped Wallis's head back.
Wallis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neko moves away.
Wallis throws an overhand right that lands on Neko's shoulder, as Neko tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallis.
Shiroi Neko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Wallis.
Wallis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neko as he jumps to the side.
Neko thuds a left hand into Wallis's body.
Wallis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Neko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Wallis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallis misses with a shot to the body
and Neko counters with a left to the body.
Wallis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Neko counter with a right hand.
Neko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallis just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallis slips under a jab from Neko.
Wallis misses with a takedown attempt
and Neko counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Neko.
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!
Wallis tries to work over Neko's front leg with a kick but Neko checks it.
Wallis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neko rather than just go for the knockout.
Wallis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Neko's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neko's head.
Neko has one foot on Wallis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Neko lands a head shot.
Wallis lands a right hook to the body.
Wallis misses with a body shot
and Neko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wallis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallis misses with a takedown
letting Neko counter with a right hand.
Wallis looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neko throws out a powerful jab.
Wallis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wallis postures up in Neko's guard and throws a big left but Neko blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiroi Neko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wallis moves out of range as Neko strikes.
Wallis fails with the takedown
and Neko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wallis misses with a takedown
and Neko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiroi Neko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Wallis.
Neko lands with a cross.
Wallis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallis throws a body punch but Neko moves out of range.
Neko lands a jab.
Wallis with a poor takedown
and Neko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neko slips under a jab from Wallis.
Wallis misses with a takedown
enabling Neko to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallis dodges the punch combination from Neko.
Wallis has his takedown stuffed
and Neko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neko throws a hook but Wallis blocks it.
Wallis shoots and misses
and Neko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wallis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Wallis.
Neko ducks under a wild hook from Wallis.
Wallis misses with a takedown
and Neko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallis misses with a shot to the body
and Neko counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wallis is breathing heavily.
Neko connects with a nice looking jab.
Neko lands a two punch combo.
Shiroi Neko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wallis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neko connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neko lands a head kick. Wallis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wallis is rocked!
Neko punishes Wallis's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallis is still on wobbly legs! Can Neko finish him?
Neko fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wallis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wallis looks to clinch but Neko throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wallis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shiroi Neko!
Shiroi Neko retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crank Dat. Armando Reyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armando Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes throws a push kick but Nimirov slaps the foot to one side.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Nimirov lands.
Nimirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimirov.
Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nimirov misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimirov is just out of range.
Reyes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nimirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nimirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reyes on the side of the head.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes throws a right hand that Nimirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nimirov also avoids with ease.
Reyes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Armando Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nimirov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nimirov looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Reyes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nimirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nimirov misses with a straight right.
Nimirov blocks a jab.
Nimirov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Armando Reyes has been cut.
Nimirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reyes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nimirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reyes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Nimirov tries to bum rush Reyes with a series of wild strikes but Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nimirov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nimirov misses.
Nimirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reyes checks a leg kick.
Nimirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
Nimirov scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Nimirov.
Reyes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nimirov. Nimirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nimirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nimirov is looking to slow Reyes down with leg kicks.
Nimirov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nimirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nimirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nimirov misses with a two punch combination.
Nimirov misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes slips a straight right by Nimirov.
Reyes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reyes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reyes throws a combination that misses
and Nimirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Nimirov.
Nimirov works Reyes's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Nimirov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reyes slips a straight right by Nimirov.
Nimirov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimirov.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nimirov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimirov.
Reyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Nimirov.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Nimirov misses the target.
A jab from Nimirov misses.
Nimirov thuds his right hand into Reyes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nimirov moves out of range of the leg kick from Reyes.
Reyes walks into a left hand.
Reyes moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reyes throws a hook to the side of Nimirov's head but Nimirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Nimirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armando Reyes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nimirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nimirov misses with an uppercut. Reyes saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reyes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nimirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes lands a right hook to the body.
Nimirov throws a jab when Reyes was well out of range.
Nimirov misses with a low kick.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nimirov defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimirov tries to bum rush Reyes with a series of wild strikes but Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nimirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nimirov jabs at Reyes's body.
Nimirov scores with a jab. Reyes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nimirov.
Nimirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nimirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nimirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nimirov thumps Reyes with a low kick.
Nimirov throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Lazar Nimirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nimirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nimirov connects with a single shot there.
Nimirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nimirov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Reyes tumbling to the canvas! Nimirov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Reyes was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazar Nimirov!
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pop
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