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PCL 28: Theseus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waeg Luchung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes to the cage accompanied by Shadow Dancing. 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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210 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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214 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bernard Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Waeg Luchung!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack scores with a hook to the body. Luchung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Mack is looking to land body kicks.
Luchung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luchung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luchung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luchung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mack to score with a decent uppercut.
Mack wants to clinch up but Luchung keeps it at a distance.
Mack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernard Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack tries to clinch up.
Mack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mack throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Luchung colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Mack as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Luchung is left battered and dazed whilst Mack and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Mack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remmy Bonjarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bonjarski's choice of entrance music: Prodigy - Get up get off. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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238 lbs
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234 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Werdum !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remmy Bonjarski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjarski misses with a low kick.
Werdum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Werdum showed some decent athleticism there.
Werdum wants to free his trapped foot but Bonjarski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Werdum is looking for a kimura but Bonjarski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Werdum to get the leverage.
Werdum wants to free his trapped foot but Bonjarski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonjarski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonjarski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Werdum 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Werdum 's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonjarski avoiding Werdum 's attempts to control his hands.
Werdum preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bonjarski.
Werdum defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bonjarski's arms.
Bonjarski is looking for a choke. Werdum gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Werdum manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Werdum is pushing down on Bonjarski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonjarski is fighting to maintain full guard but Werdum has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Werdum is keen to just control but Bonjarski is a slippery customer.
Werdum seems to be looking for submissions.
Werdum is just content to waste time from the top position. Bonjarski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Werdum trying to control but Bonjarski is working from the bottom.
Bonjarski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonjarski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Remmy Bonjarski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Werdum .
Werdum controlling from side mount.
Bonjarski is looking to reverse the position.
Werdum moves into full mount!
Bonjarski is squirming around, avoiding Werdum 's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjarski can't escape the position.
Bonjarski regains half guard.
Bonjarski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Werdum .
Werdum with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Bonjarski keeps moving.
Werdum is working Bonjarski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Werdum wants to pass the guard but Bonjarski is keeping the position.
Werdum controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Bonjarski keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fabricio Werdum .
Werdum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonjarski throws out a leg kick but Werdum moves out of range and Bonjarski only half commits.
Bonjarski doesn't manage to clinch there - Werdum circles away.
Werdum blocks the body kick.
Werdum blocks a head kick by Bonjarski.
Werdum is looking to land body kicks.
Bonjarski misses with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonjarski cracks the inside of Werdum 's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonjarski misses with a body shot.
Bonjarski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonjarski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werdum moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remmy Bonjarski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bonjarski misses with a few strikes there.
Bonjarski tries to clinch but Werdum moves away
and Werdum counters with a single leg into guard. Bonjarski didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Werdum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Werdum wants to stand and escape but instead Bonjarski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bonjarski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Werdum manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonjarski has Werdum in his guard.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Bonjarski keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjarski can't keep his opponent in guard - Werdum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bonjarski actively working from the bottom here.
Bonjarski is staying active underneath Werdum , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Werdum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bonjarski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Werdum pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Werdum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Werdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonjarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Werdum wants to stand but Bonjarski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Werdum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fabricio Werdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonjarski 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remmy Bonjarski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Drama's chin.
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211 lbs
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217 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Drama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa sends Drama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Balboa is motioning to the referee to let Drama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Johnny Drama has been cut.
Balboa throws a hook but Drama avoids it easily.
Drama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Drama avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Drama misses.
Drama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Drama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balboa counters with a left right combination that sends Drama crashing to the mat - Balboa wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Drama out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Balboa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mamuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Mamuh!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamuh.
Mamuh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamuh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamuh tries to clinch up but Chung circles away and keeps his distance.
Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamuh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Chung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamuh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chung avoids it.
Mamuh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mamuh is trying to break the clinch but Chung is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Mamuh wants a takedown.
Mamuh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chung.
Mamuh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mamuh can't break the clinch.
Chung is trying to stall.
Mamuh can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mamuh tries to pull guard but Chung holds him up against the cage and eventually Mamuh drops back down to his feet.
Mamuh struggles to land a body shot inside as Chung controls his hands.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Chung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mamuh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chung is trying to stall.
Mamuh takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Joe Mamuh has been cut.
Mamuh looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh is trying to break the clinch but Chung is controlling him.
Chung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamuh's defenses.
Mamuh is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Chung.
Chung lands a nice knee to the body.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mamuh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mamuh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chung misses with a knee to the head.
Mamuh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chung lands an elbow inside that Mamuh shrugs off.
Chung lands an elbow just above Mamuh 's eye.
Chung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chung lands an elbow just above Mamuh 's eye.
Chung is stalling here.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Chung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Mamuh goes for a takedown attempt but Chung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mamuh.
Chung closes the distance and pushes Mamuh back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chung with a knee to the head.
Chung lands an elbow inside that Mamuh shrugs off.
Chung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Chung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamuh's defenses.
Chung lands an elbow inside that Mamuh shrugs off.
Mamuh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mamuh tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chung obliges.
Chung is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mamuh takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chung lands a knee to the body.
Chung misses with a knee to the head.
Mamuh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chung lands a nice elbow.
Mamuh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Chung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mamuh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mamuh stalling in the clinch but Chung improves position.
Chung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chung lands an elbow that stopped Mamuh in his tracks for a moment.
Chung lands a damaging elbow.
Chung just leaning against Mamuh, taking a breather.
Mamuh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chung avoiding damage as Mamuh throws knees to the body.
Mamuh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chung lands an elbow inside that Mamuh shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chung holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Mamuh tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.
Mamuh tries to stall but Chung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chung stalls.
Mamuh is trying to break free.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Chung lands a nice elbow.
Mamuh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chung obliges.
Chung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mamuh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chung avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mamuh's face.
Mamuh has had enough of the clinch but Chung keeps him there for the moment.
Chung lands an elbow just above Mamuh 's eye.
Chung lands a nice elbow.
Chung content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Mamuh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chung scores with a nice body kick.
Mamuh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Chung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chung thuds his shin into the meat of Mamuh's side.
Chung has Mamuh up against the cage in a clinch.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Mamuh being controlled against the cage.
Wang Chung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamuh working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Chung.
Chung tries a knee to the head but Mamuh blocks it.
Chung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mamuh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Chung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamuh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mamuh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Mamuh is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Mamuh gets through Chung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamuh takes an elbow to the temple.
Chung is pushing Mamuh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mamuh manages to break the clinch.
Chung circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chung counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Mamuh tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
Chung wants to stall.
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Chung is pushing Mamuh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mamuh tries to break free but Chung pushes him back against the cage.
Chung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamuh blocks it with crossed arms.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chung is pressed up against the cage. Mamuh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chung down to the mat. Chung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mamuh wants to clinch
and Chung counters by clinching up.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Chung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mamuh tries to land a knee to the head but Chung blocks with his arms.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mamuh up against the cage.
Mamuh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mamuh managing to block the knees to the body from Chung.
Mamuh misses with an elbow over the top.
Chung lands a damaging elbow.
Mamuh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mamuh's face.
Chung landing knees to the body.
Mamuh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mamuh has had enough of the clinch but Chung keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chung with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mamuh.
Mamuh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chung.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Mamuh takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chung lands a nice knee to the body.
Mamuh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chung avoids it.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but Mamuh blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chung.
Chung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mamuh up against the cage.
Mamuh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chung smiles and moves away.
Mamuh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Mamuh throws a punch but it's blocked by Chung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Mamuh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mamuh.
Mamuh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Chung.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chung effectively controlling the action here.
Mamuh wants a takedown but no success here.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamuh's efforts to push away.
Mamuh looking for a takedown.
Mamuh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Chung.
A knee to the head by Chung.
Chung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mamuh stalling in the clinch but Chung improves position.
Chung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Chung is trying to stall.
Chung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamuh's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Mamuh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mamuh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chung lands an elbow that stopped Mamuh in his tracks for a moment.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chung trying to land knees to the body.
Chung has Mamuh pressed against the cage, preventing Mamuh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chung lands an elbow just above Mamuh 's eye.
Chung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamuh's defenses.
Chung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Chung throws an elbow but it misses.
Mamuh stalls.
Chung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mamuh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamuh scores with a hook to the body.
Mamuh trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chung obliges.
A knee to the head by Chung.
Mamuh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Mamuh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mamuh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chung is defending well for now.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Mamuh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chung leaning against his opponent.
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Chung missing with knees to the body.
Chung has Mamuh pressed against the cage, preventing Mamuh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamuh lands a body shot.
Chung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamuh blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chung prevents a body shot from Mamuh.
Chung manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chung tries a knee to the head but Mamuh blocks it.
Mamuh dodges an elbow strike from Chung.
A knee to the head by Chung.
Mamuh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamuh throws a combination that misses
and Chung counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chung misses with a knee to the head.
Chung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamuh blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Chung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamuh's defenses.
Chung lands a damaging elbow.
Chung misses with a knee strike.
Chung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mamuh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamuh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chung counters with a series of strikes. Mamuh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chung closes the distance and clinches.
Mamuh trying to control the position but instead, Chung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mamuh into the cage.
Wang Chung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamuh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mamuh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Mamuh is blocking nicely.
Chung lands an elbow just above Mamuh 's eye.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chung landing knees to the body.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Mamuh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mamuh fails to pull guard.
Mamuh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung lands a nice elbow.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chung effectively controlling the action here.
Chung misses with a knee strike.
Chung misses with a knee strike.
Chung misses with a knee strike.
Chung lands an elbow inside that Mamuh shrugs off.
Chung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joe Mamuh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamuh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Chung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Chung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chung 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Chung!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Summer Madness (Extended Version) Remix as his entrance music. Ren Gracie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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157 lbs
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152 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willy Wonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ren Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Wonka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wonka misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Wonka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but Wonka moves out of range.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Wonka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie is rocked!
Wonka walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gracie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wonka swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gracie's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Wonka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Requiem for a Dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Igor Koslov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koslov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Koslov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kukuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koslov, who protects the arm well.
Kukuev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Koslov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koslov is looking for a sweep.
Kukuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koslov, who protects the arm well.
Koslov is trying to control Kukuev's posture but Kukuev avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev tries for a kimura but Koslov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kukuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koslov, who protects the arm well.
Koslov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kukuev is controlling him well.
Koslov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kukuev is working for a kimura but Koslov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koslov defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koslov wants to improve his position but Kukuev is controlling well.
Koslov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukuev.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koslov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koslov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koslov sees it coming and defends easily.
Koslov keeping control of the position.
Koslov trying to control but Kukuev postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koslov throws a low kick but Kukuev moves out of range easily.
Kukuev gets the takedown into side control.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koslov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koslov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koslov is trying to stand back up but Kukuev is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Koslov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koslov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukuev is trying to work for a kimura but Koslov is defending well.
Koslov is trying to control but can't.
Kukuev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koslov is just riding it out for now. Kukuev eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukuev seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kukuev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Koslov.
Kukuev feints and as Koslov raises his hands in defense, Kukuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koslov looking to control.
Koslov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kukuev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kukuev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koslov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kukuev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koslov is trying to control but can't.
Kukuev is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura here.
Koslov trying to control here.
Koslov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukuev.
Koslov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koslov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kukuev pushes down on Koslov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kukuev is trying to work for a kimura but Koslov is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koslov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Igor Koslov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kukuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koslov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koslov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kukuev regains guard.
Koslov gets to his feet - Kukuev follows without any prompting.
Koslov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koslov.
Kukuev shoots for a double leg takedown but Koslov sprawls well. He's pushed Kukuev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koslov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukuev misses with a takedown attempt - Koslov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kukuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukuev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukuev showed some decent athleticism there.
Koslov is trying to control but Kukuev manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koslov is now in Kukuev's guard. A big mistake from Kukuev there, giving up the dominant position!
Koslov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koslov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nikolai Kukuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Koslov misses.
Kukuev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koslov wants to clinch up but Kukuev keeps it at a distance.
Kukuev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koslov sprawls well. Koslov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukuev gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukuev avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kukuev shoots in for a double leg but Koslov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kukuev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nikolai Kukuev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukuev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Koslov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kukuev but great work by Koslov.
Kukuev tries to bench press Koslov off him but Koslov keeps the position.
Koslov tries to stand but Kukuev is controlling his head.
Koslov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A shot to the liver by Koslov. Beautiful body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koslov. Kukuev shrugs it off though.
Koslov moves into the clinch.
Koslov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koslov moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kukuev regains guard immediately.
Koslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koslov defends it easily.
Koslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev has a closed guard, preventing Koslov from standing up.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev has his foot on Koslov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koslov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kukuev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koslov has managed to get both his arms back between Kukuev's legs - danger averted.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kukuev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koslov trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koslov is looking to stand up but Kukuev won't let him.
Koslov throws a big right hand that misses.
Koslov wants to get up but he can't break Kukuev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koslov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukuev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koslov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kukuev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kukuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koslov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kukuev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kukuev won't allow Koslov to pass to mount.
Kukuev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koslov pulls his head out easily.
Kukuev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kukuev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koslov wants to stand but Kukuev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Koslov is trying to control. Kukuev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koslov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Koslov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moai Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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27
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moai Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Son Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wukong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moai Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns is looking to slow Wukong down with leg kicks.
Wukong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Wukong looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Burns moves into range and clinches up with Wukong.
Wukong managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Wukong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moai Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Wukong.
Wukong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wukong's defenses.
Wukong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wukong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wukong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns has managed to clinch.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Wukong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Wukong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Wukong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Wukong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Wukong pushes him off.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Wukong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wukong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns. Wukong shrugs it off though.
Burns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wukong's head.
A cross from Burns lands.
Wukong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns leaves Wukong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Wukong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wukong throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wukong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wukong shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns leaves Wukong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wukong looks gassed!
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Wukong.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moai Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns jabs Wukong right on the nose. Wukong blinks but takes it well.
Wukong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wukong's sensitive parts.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns is looking to clinch but Wukong is avoiding it.
Wukong throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a head kick.
Wukong circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns. That's going to slow Wukong down.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Wukong shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wukong's calf.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Moai Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Wukong.
Wukong is breathing heavily.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wukong's calf.
Burns is looking to clinch but Wukong is avoiding it.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wukong on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Wukong misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns cracks the inside of Wukong's front leg.
Wukong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wukong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns thumps Wukong with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wukong throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Wukong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Burns tries to clinch but Wukong is having none of it.
Wukong misses with a leg kick
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burns.
Wukong tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Wukong tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Wukong drops back down to his feet.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Wukong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wukong.
Wukong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wukong is trying desperately to land a takedown but Burns is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wukong.
Wukong has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wukong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wukong takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Wukong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wukong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wukong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moai Burns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wukong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns. That one must have hurt.
Wukong shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wukong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a body kick.
Burns closes the distance and pushes Wukong back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Wukong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moai Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Wukong.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Wukong in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wukong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Wukong in his tracks for a moment.
Wukong is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong jumps guard but Burns stands there with Wukong around his waist. Wukong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wukong jumps guard but Burns stands there with Wukong around his waist. Wukong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wukong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wukong tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Wukong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wukong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Son Wukong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wukong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burns is leaning against Wukong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wukong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Wukong jumps guard.
Burns tries to stand but Wukong is controlling from the bottom.
Wukong has his feet on Burns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Burns lands but Wukong takes it in his stride.
Moai Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wukong tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wukong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moai Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Wukong misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wukong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wukong. That did some damage!
Wukong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wukong throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Burns throws a series of punches but Wukong avoids them all with ease.
Burns tries to clinch there but Wukong circles away.
Wukong throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wukong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moai Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moai Burns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saager Dhaliwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhaliwal comes to the cage accompanied by Swagga Like Us. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saager Dhaliwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhaliwal throws a jab when Karamazov was well out of range.
Dhaliwal clobbers Karamazov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karamazov ducks under a wild hook from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal throws a hook to the side of Karamazov's head but Karamazov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karamazov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dhaliwal fails with a takedown attempt.
Dhaliwal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karamazov's guard.
Dhaliwal trying to control the position from guard on top but Karamazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhaliwal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dhaliwal prevents Karamazov from getting back to his feet.
Karamazov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dhaliwal wants to pass the guard but Karamazov is keeping the position.
Dhaliwal thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal throws and elbow that misses. Karamazov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dhaliwal's guard. Nice move by Karamazov!
Dhaliwal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dhaliwal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Karamazov turns into him and now he's in Dhaliwal's guard.
Dhaliwal wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karamazov!
A nice elbow there by Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal throws a wild left hand from mount and Karamazov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Dhaliwal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karamazov defending well though.
Karamazov is trying to stand back up but Dhaliwal is controlling him
Dhaliwal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karamazov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karamazov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karamazov's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karamazov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karamazov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dhaliwal throws out the jab.
Karamazov misses with a head kick.
Dhaliwal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dhaliwal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal tries to pass to full mount but Karamazov defends it.
Dhaliwal thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karamazov to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dhaliwal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karamazov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dhaliwal trying to control the position from guard on top but Karamazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karamazov wants to stand and escape but Dhaliwal is having none of it.
Dhaliwal 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.
Saager Dhaliwal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karamazov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Saager Dhaliwal has been cut.
Dhaliwal misses with an uppercut. Karamazov saw that one coming.
A combination from Karamazov does no damage.
Karamazov stalks Dhaliwal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dhaliwal's face. Dhaliwal staggers backwards, shaken.
Karamazov lands with a nice combination. Dhaliwal backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Karamazov.
A punch combination from Karamazov misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal shoots in but Karamazov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karamazov stalks Dhaliwal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dhaliwal's face. Dhaliwal staggers backwards, shaken.
Karamazov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhaliwal.
Karamazov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dhaliwal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saager Dhaliwal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karamazov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dhaliwal tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karamazov throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal blocks a head kick by Karamazov.
Dhaliwal dips to his left and cracks Karamazov with an uppercut!
Dhaliwal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karamazov swivels and escapes.
A jab lands there for Dhaliwal.
Karamazov stuffs the takedown.
Karamazov tries to bum rush Dhaliwal with a series of wild strikes but Dhaliwal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Karamazov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dhaliwal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karamazov.
Dhaliwal slips a jab and a cross from Karamazov.
Dhaliwal shoots in for a double leg but Karamazov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Karamazov.
Karamazov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dhaliwal circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Karamazov.
Dhaliwal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karamazov circles away quickly and effectively.
Karamazov avoids the body shot from Dhaliwal.
Karamazov moves away from the strike by Dhaliwal.
Karamazov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Dhaliwal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karamazov wants to stand up but Dhaliwal is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal has gone for a leg lock! Karamazov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dhaliwal's guard.
Dhaliwal striking off his back but it's not causing Karamazov any problems.
Karamazov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dhaliwal's guard.
Dhaliwal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karamazov has passed into side control.
Dhaliwal is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal gets back to half guard.
Dhaliwal is pressing down on Karamazov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karamazov stopping the sweep attempt from Dhaliwal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karamazov wants to stand but Dhaliwal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karamazov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dhaliwal striking off his back but it's not causing Karamazov any problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhaliwal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karamazov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karamazov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dhaliwal looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Karamazov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saager Dhaliwal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karamazov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dhaliwal circles away quickly and effectively.
Dhaliwal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dhaliwal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dhaliwal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dhaliwal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karamazov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karamazov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karamazov!
Dhaliwal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal is working hard here to advance position.
Dhaliwal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karamazov's best efforts.
Dhaliwal moves into full guard.
Dhaliwal trying to strike off his back.
Karamazov wanted to stand there but Dhaliwal had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karamazov preventing the sweep.
Dhaliwal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Karamazov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dhaliwal's guard.
Dhaliwal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karamazov throws a nice looking combination but Dhaliwal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhaliwal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karamazov misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov looks to throw the jab but Dhaliwal is out of range.
Ivan Karamazov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karamazov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dhaliwal throws the left hand but Karamazov avoids the punch easily.
Karamazov gets caught flat footed, as Dhaliwal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karamazov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karamazov wants to stand and escape but Dhaliwal is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dhaliwal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dhaliwal postures up in Karamazov's guard and throws a big left but Karamazov blocks it.
Saager Dhaliwal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dhaliwal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dhaliwal throwing strikes but missing.
Dhaliwal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karamazov throws a head kick that misses.
Karamazov ducks under a wild hook from Dhaliwal.
Karamazov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karamazov blocks the body kick.
Karamazov avoids the body shot from Dhaliwal.
A combination from Karamazov does no damage.
Dhaliwal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dhaliwal shoots in but Karamazov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dhaliwal dodges the punch combination from Karamazov.
Karamazov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karamazov misses with a head kick.
Karamazov scores with a one two! Dhaliwal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saager Dhaliwal.
I think Dhaliwal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saager Dhaliwal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Pfeifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haile Selassie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selassie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by .... Vitali Pfeifer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Pfeifer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haile Selassie!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selassie scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Pfeifer with that takedown attempt.
Pfeifer throws a front kick aimed at Selassie's knee but Selassie avoids it well.
Selassie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pfeifer misses with a low kick.
Pfeifer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Selassie. Selassie obviously looking to wear him down.
Selassie moves out of range of the strikes.
Pfeifer takes a swing at Selassie's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Selassie.
Selassie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pfeifer misses with a hook.
Pfeifer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Selassie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pfeifer was well out of range. Poor timing from Selassie.
Selassie dodges the punch combination from Pfeifer.
Selassie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pfeifer on the side of the head.
Pfeifer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Selassie.
Selassie lands with a right hand.
Pfeifer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pfeifer there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer works over Selassie's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Haile Selassie has been cut.
Selassie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Pfeifer.
Selassie throws a head kick but Pfeifer moves out of range.
Selassie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pfeifer.
Selassie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pfeifer.
Selassie throws a front kick that sends Pfeifer stumbling back into the cage.
Selassie ducks under a wild hook from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Selassie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Selassie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pfeifer moves away.
A head kick misses from Selassie.
Pfeifer looks to throw a body kick
and Selassie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick but Selassie sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Selassie counters with a straight right hand.
Pfeifer throws the left hand but Selassie avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Selassie. That's going to slow Pfeifer down.
Selassie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pfeifer thuds his right hand into Selassie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Selassie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pfeifer throws a right hand that Selassie ducks under and follows up with a left that Selassie also avoids with ease.
Selassie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pfeifer's head.
Selassie lands with a nice body punch.
Vitali Pfeifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfeifer throws a combination that misses
and Selassie counters with a two punch combo.
Selassie cracks Pfeifer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Selassie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pfeifer moves away.
Selassie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Selassie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer misses with a double jab
and Selassie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selassie tries a head kick but it misses.
Pfeifer misses with a kick to the body
and Selassie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Selassie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pfeifer. That did some damage!
Pfeifer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Selassie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pfeifer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Selassie counters with a nice body kick.
Selassie dips to his left and cracks Pfeifer with an uppercut!
Selassie scores with a nice right hand.
Pfeifer lands a jab.
Pfeifer throws an overhand right that lands on Selassie's shoulder, as Selassie tries to avoid the shot.
Pfeifer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Selassie lands a nice looking body shot.
Pfeifer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Selassie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pfeifer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Selassie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pfeifer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pfeifer misses with an uppercut.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick
and Selassie counters with a head kick. That will keep Pfeifer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer tries to land a body kick
and Pfeifer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Selassie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pfeifer.
Selassie misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer misses with a straight right.
Pfeifer moves out of range of the body kick from Selassie.
Pfeifer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Selassie counters with a stiff right hand.
Selassie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Pfeifer misses
letting Selassie counter with a right hand.
Pfeifer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Selassie counters with a nice uppercut.
Selassie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pfeifer's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selassie moves out of range as Pfeifer strikes.
Selassie ducks under a wild hook from Pfeifer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selassie lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Selassie.
Pfeifer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Selassie 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.
Haile Selassie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haile Selassie's cut.
That's time! Pfeifer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pfeifer throws a combination that misses
and Selassie counters with a left to the body.
Pfeifer throws a jab but it's blocked by Selassie.
Pfeifer throws a jab when Selassie was well out of range.
Pfeifer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pfeifer throws the left hand but Selassie avoids the punch easily.
Selassie slips a jab and a cross from Pfeifer.
Selassie defending well as Pfeifer loads up on a big left hand.
Pfeifer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Selassie can pounce on him.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick
and Selassie counters with a good, hard body kick but Pfeifer shrugs it off.
Pfeifer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Selassie can pounce on him.
Pfeifer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Selassie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Selassie misses with the combination.
Pfeifer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Selassie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pfeifer thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Selassie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Selassie feints and then cracks Pfeifer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pfeifer down.
Selassie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pfeifer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick
and Selassie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Selassie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pfeifer.
Selassie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Selassie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pfeifer tries to bum rush Selassie with a series of wild strikes but Selassie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pfeifer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pfeifer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Selassie counters with a thumping low kick.
Pfeifer cracks Selassie with a good jab.
Selassie cracks Pfeifer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pfeifer misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Selassie.
Selassie thuds a left hand into Pfeifer's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie with a hook.
Pfeifer works Selassie's body with a nice hook.
Pfeifer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Selassie can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selassie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Selassie throws out a powerful jab.
Pfeifer cracks Selassie with an open hand slap.
Pfeifer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vitali Pfeifer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Selassie.
A head kick misses from Selassie.
Pfeifer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Selassie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Selassie scores with a jab. Pfeifer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pfeifer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Selassie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer misses with a combination
and Selassie counters with a leg kick.
Selassie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie works Pfeifer's body with a nice hook.
Pfeifer tries a low kick but Selassie avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Pfeifer
and Selassie counters with a nice body shot.
Pfeifer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Selassie.
Pfeifer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pfeifer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Selassie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pfeifer misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pfeifer looks to land a left hand but Selassie moved out of range nicely.
Selassie lands a slapping body shot.
Selassie scores with a nice right hand.
Selassie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Pfeifer misses
and Selassie counters with a straight right hand.
Selassie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pfeifer's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Selassie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pfeifer - the referee stops the clock and Selassie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pfeifer. Selassie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selassie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pfeifer throws out the jab.
Selassie blocks the body kick.
Pfeifer looks to land a left hand but Selassie moved out of range nicely.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Selassie counters with a solid body kick.
Pfeifer throws a hook but Selassie blocks it.
Selassie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pfeifer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pfeifer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Selassie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Selassie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Selassie keeps Pfeifer at a distance using the push kick.
Pfeifer avoids the body shot from Selassie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pfeifer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Selassie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selassie feints and then cracks Pfeifer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pfeifer down.
A swing and a miss from Pfeifer.
Selassie thuds his shin into the meat of Pfeifer's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haile Selassie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haile Selassie's cut.
That's time! Pfeifer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Selassie lands with a kick to the temple. Pfeifer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pfeifer misses with a leg kick
and Selassie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pfeifer misses with a combination
and Selassie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pfeifer thinking.
Pfeifer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selassie.
Pfeifer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Selassie.
Selassie gets a clinch.
Selassie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Selassie slows down the pace here.
Selassie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pfeifer is keeping busy.
Selassie presses Pfeifer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Selassie cracks Pfeifer with a nice body shot.
Selassie has Pfeifer pressed against the cage, preventing Pfeifer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pfeifer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Selassie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Selassie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Selassie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Selassie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haile Selassie.
Selassie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Selassie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pfeifer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Selassie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pfeifer misses with a combination
and Selassie counters with a straight right hand.
Pfeifer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Selassie counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Selassie. Beautiful body shot.
Selassie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Selassie is rocked!
Pfeifer cracks Selassie with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Pfeifer!
Vitali Pfeifer is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asser Toropainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Contender blaring out of the sound system. Toropainen has chosen Paleface-Syntynyt rellestää as his entrance music. Asser Toropainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asser Toropainen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toropainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Toropainen.
Toropainen shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.
Toropainen lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Toropainen.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toropainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Emelianenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Toropainen lands with an overhand left.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toropainen moves away.
Toropainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toropainen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Emelianenko sprawling to the canvas. Toropainen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Emelianenko hang on?
Emelianenko is rocked!
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toropainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Toropainen keeps him under control.
Toropainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko is looking to control Toropainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
Toropainen is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Toropainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toropainen wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Toropainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Toropainen wants to pass to mount but Emelianenko is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toropainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Toropainen is controlling him.
Toropainen looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toropainen lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toropainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asser Toropainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Toropainen avoids nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Toropainen.
A big right from Toropainen misses.
Gattsu Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Toropainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toropainen looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toropainen.
Emelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toropainen lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toropainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Toropainen.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Toropainen moves out of range.
Toropainen lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toropainen.
Toropainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toropainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Emelianenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toropainen working the head with strikes.
Toropainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toropainen tries for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko tries to escape but Toropainen is in control.
Toropainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Toropainen tries for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Toropainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toropainen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Emelianenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Emelianenko sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Toropainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asser Toropainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toropainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emelianenko won't be happy with that.
Toropainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Emelianenko holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Toropainen looks up at the clock and then as Emelianenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Toropainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Toropainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Toropainen swings around for an armbar but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Toropainen's guard.
Toropainen is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko won't allow Toropainen to sweep him here.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Toropainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Toropainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
Toropainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toropainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Toropainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emelianenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Toropainen's guard.
Toropainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toropainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toropainen is looking to sweep but instead, Emelianenko has passed into half guard.
Toropainen is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Toropainen.
Toropainen trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emelianenko postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Toropainen to stand up.
Gattsu Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toropainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Toropainen.
Toropainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
Toropainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko avoids a kick to the body.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toropainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toropainen lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Toropainen misses.
Toropainen cracks Emelianenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Toropainen.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Toropainen moved out of range nicely.
Toropainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Toropainen.
Toropainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko is trying to defend but Toropainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toropainen wants to pass to mount but Emelianenko is defending the position.
Toropainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Toropainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asser Toropainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Toropainen. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Toropainen shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Toropainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Toropainen is just out of range.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toropainen manages to avoid it.
Toropainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Toropainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toropainen is looking for a kimura here.
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toropainen being controlled here momentarily.
Toropainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Toropainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Toropainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toropainen is fighting to break Emelianenko's control of his arms but Emelianenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toropainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toropainen prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asser Toropainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Toropainen with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toropainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toropainen scores with a leg kick.
Asser Toropainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toropainen connects with a body shot.
Emelianenko is looking to wear down Toropainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toropainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Toropainen closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Toropainen pushes Emelianenko against the cage but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gattsu Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asser Toropainen.
Toropainen is looking to slow Emelianenko down with leg kicks.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toropainen.
A left lands for Toropainen.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Toropainen.
Toropainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Toropainen lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko is not content to let Toropainen control the position.
Toropainen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toropainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toropainen.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Toropainen throws a body kick.
Gattsu Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko lands a jab to Toropainen's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the body
and Toropainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Toropainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Toropainen moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.
Toropainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toropainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toropainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Toropainen.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelianenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Toropainen lands a jab to the nose.
Toropainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asser Toropainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toropainen 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asser Toropainen!
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