RC 122 - Kharinov vs. James PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nut
vs
Scott

190 cm
23
197 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Scott!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nut moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nut lands a knee to the head.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nut trying to land knees to the body.
Scott is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nut avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scott's brow.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scott lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Nut.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Nut blocks with his arms.
Nut lands an elbow inside.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nut is defending well for now.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nut managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Nice elbow from Nut.
Nut lands a nice elbow.
Scott takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Scott stalls.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Scott.
Scott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott avoiding damage as Nut throws knees to the body.
Nut is breathing heavily.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Scott dodges an elbow strike from Nut.
Nut crunches a lovely knee into Scott's ribcage.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nut avoids it.
Nut avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nut.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott wants to stall.
Nut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Scott avoiding damage as Nut throws knees to the body.
Nut misses with a knee strike.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Nut blocks it.
Nut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott landing knees to the body.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
Scott dodges an elbow strike from Nut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Scott lands a knee to the body.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nut.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.
Scott utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scott connects with a knee to the head.
Nut managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Nut with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scott lands a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scott scores with a hook to the body.
Scott scores with a knee to the head.
Nut avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nut is defending well for now.
Nut throws an elbow but it misses.
Nut tries to land a knee to the head but Scott blocks with his arms.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Scott.
Scott lands a damaging elbow.
Scott tries to land knees in the clinch but Nut avoids the damage to the body.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Nut.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Nut.
Nut tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Nut takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scott taking a breather.
Scott stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nut throws an elbow but it misses.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Scott landing knees to the body.
Scott stalls.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nut is defending well for now.
Scott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nut.
Nut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nut trying to land knees to the body.
Scott blocks the elbow strike.
Nut missing with knees to the body.
Scott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nut up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scott's brow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nut throws an elbow that misses.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but Scott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
Scott presses Nut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scott working Nut over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nut up against the cage.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nut looking to throw knees to the head but Scott is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christian Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nut misses with a low kick.
Nut throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Scott throws a lazy body kick

and Nut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nut.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Nut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nut avoids it.
Knees to the body from Nut.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scott avoiding damage as Nut throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nut is defending well for now.
Scott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nut trying to land knees to the body.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nut.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Nut takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Nut.
Nut lands a damaging elbow.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Nut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut tries to land a knee to the head but Scott blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Scott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nut up against the cage.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Nut blocks it.
Scott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nut is defending well for now.
Nut avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Nut throws an elbow but it misses.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Nut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scott stalling the fight.
Scott working Nut over with knees to the body.
Nut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott tries to land knees in the clinch but Nut avoids the damage to the body.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Nut avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Christian Scott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scott lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Scott.
Scott avoiding damage as Nut throws knees to the body.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Scott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scott looking to slow down the pace here.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scott looking to stall.
Scott pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nut is defending well for now.
Nut lands an elbow inside.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Nut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scott putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scott connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nut's face.
Scott crunches a lovely knee into Nut's ribcage.
Nut misses with a knee strike.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Nut is blocking nicely.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scott scores with a knee to the head.
Nut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scott tries to stall but Nut uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott avoids the elbow strike from Nut, against the cage.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scott avoiding damage as Nut throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scott avoids the elbow strike from Nut, against the cage.
Scott is looking to control Nut's arms but Nut gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scott has his back to the cage.
Nut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Nut blocks with his arms.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Nut blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott blocks the elbow strike.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Nut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nut is defending well for now.
Nut avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Nut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scott tries to land knees in the clinch but Nut avoids the damage to the body.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nut letting Scott take a breather here.
Scott avoids a wild elbow strike from Nut.
Nut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nut takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nut avoids it.
Nut lands an elbow just above Scott 's eye.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Scott 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! This is the final round!

Nut feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.

Scott forces Nut back against the cage and clinches.
Nut lands a knee to the head.
Scott wants to stall.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple.
Nut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple.
Nut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Scott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nut lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Nut.
Nut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scott obliges.
Nut throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
A knee to the head by Scott.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Nut managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Scott lands a good knee to the midsection. Nut won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Nut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nut throws an elbow but it misses.
Scott lands a knee to the head.
Scott putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scott lands a body shot.
Nut tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Scott dodges an elbow strike from Nut.
Scott landing knees to the head.
Nut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scott crunches a lovely knee into Nut's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nut landing knees to the body.
Scott scores a nice knee to the body.
Scott landing knees to the head.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nut avoids it.
Nut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scott's face.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nut lands an elbow inside that Scott shrugs off.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Nut lands an elbow inside.

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.
Nut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott dodges an elbow strike from Nut.
Nut throws an elbow that misses.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Scott landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nut avoids it.
Scott blocks the elbow strike.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nut avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nut is defending well for now.
Scott blocks the elbow strike.
Scott is stalling here.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Nut lands a knee to the body.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Scott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nut.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nut lands an uppercut.
Scott avoiding damage as Nut throws knees to the body.
Nut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut misses with the head strike.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nut lands a damaging elbow.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Scott using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nut throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Scott.
Scott slows down the pace here.
Nut misses with a knee to the head.
Nut letting Scott take a breather here.
Scott blocks an elbow strike from Nut.
Nut managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nut lands an elbow inside that Scott shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scott trying to control the position but instead, Nut has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scott into the cage.
Nut lands an elbow inside that Scott shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Scott avoiding damage as Nut throws knees to the body.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nut looking to throw knees to the head but Scott is blocking nicely.
Nut missing with knees to the body.
Scott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nut avoids it.
Scott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Scott.
Sam Nut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nut blocks it with crossed arms.
Christian Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
Nut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Nut blocks it.
Nut takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scott blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Scott.
I've got Scott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christian Scott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bean comes to the cage accompanied by Raising Hell. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bean
vs
Miller

177 cm
27
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

182 cm
28
181 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bean is out of range.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bean throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Bean seems unphased.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Bean looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bean moves away.
No joy there for Bean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Bean moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Bean swinging wildly here.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
Bean looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bean slips a jab from Miller.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bean momentarily.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bean is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Bean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bean misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller postures up in Bean's guard and throws a big left but Bean blocks it.

Bean working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bean moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Bean fails to land the takedown.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bean at a distance.
Bean is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.

Bean scores a takedown into full mount!
Bean landing punches.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Bean is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller seems keen to control Bean's posture.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bean.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller is trying to control the position but Bean postures up.
Bean stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean is looking to improve his position.
Miller thows a huge punch but Bean dodges it nicely.
Miller prevents Bean from improving his position.
Bean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Miller tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bean's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Even with his hooks in, Bean manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Miller holding both Bean 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bean.
Bean throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bean.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bean.
A punch combination from Bean misses.
Bean tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a left to the body.

Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bean.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bean avoids it.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Bean takes an elbow to the forehead.

Miller breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Bean looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Bean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bean checks the leg kick.
Bean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Bean misses
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bean.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Ron Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ron Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Bean is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller cracks Bean with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bean tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Miller pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bean is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josefski Slabadavski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rome comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samoan Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Samoa Rome will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Slabadavski
vs
Rome

164 cm
27
150 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
27
164 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josefski Slabadavski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slabadavski avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome scores with a shot to the body.
Rome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Slabadavski drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slabadavski defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slabadavski defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rome wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slabadavski wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.

Rome is looking for a triangle but Slabadavski pushes his legs off easily.

Rome working for a triangle but Slabadavski defends it easily.
Slabadavski preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rome has his foot on Slabadavski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slabadavski works his way back into a safe position though.
Slabadavski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slabadavski wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slabadavski is really struggling to control Rome but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rome working a defensive guard here.
Rome manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome trying to control but Slabadavski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samoa Rome dominated that round.
That's time! Slabadavski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rome misses with a takedown

and Slabadavski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slabadavski.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slabadavski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slabadavski defends it easily.
Slabadavski is pushing down on Rome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rome is fighting to maintain full guard but Slabadavski has managed to sneak the leg through.

Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome trying to control but Slabadavski postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slabadavski lands a nice short elbow.
Slabadavski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rome's head.

Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Slabadavski prevents Rome from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slabadavski is looking to stall here but Rome recovers full guard.

Rome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slabadavski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slabadavski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slabadavski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slabadavski has managed to get both his arms back between Rome's legs - danger averted.
Rome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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.
Slabadavski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome wants to sweep here but Slabadavski controlling him for the moment.

Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josefski Slabadavski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Slabadavski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rome gets back to full guard.

Rome is looking for a triangle but Slabadavski pushes his legs off easily.
Slabadavski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rome lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slabadavski!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Slabadavski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rome on the ground.

Rome is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Slabadavski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Slabadavski!
Slabadavski passes Rome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rome is trying to stand up here but Slabadavski is controlling him well.
Josefski Slabadavski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Slabadavski has control of the leg.
Slabadavski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slabadavski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rome.
Rome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rome managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slabadavski.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rome wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rome tries to improve position but can't.
Rome manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slabadavski's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slabadavski pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josefski Slabadavski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slabadavski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josefski Slabadavski!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans von Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Laamanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Finkelstein's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - We Will Rock You. 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.

von Finkelstein
vs
Laamanen

176 cm
22
220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

207 cm
27
217 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans von Finkelstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Laamanen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Finkelstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laamanen moves in looking to clinch but von Finkelstein pushes him off.
Laamanen tries to clinch but von Finkelstein is having none of it.
Laamanen scores with a sloppy right hand. von Finkelstein should have avoided that one.
Laamanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
von Finkelstein stuns Laamanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
von Finkelstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
von Finkelstein misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laamanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
von Finkelstein throws the left hand but Laamanen avoids the punch easily.
Laamanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
von Finkelstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
von Finkelstein throws a body punch but Laamanen moves out of range.
Laamanen throws out a loose jab but von Finkelstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
von Finkelstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Laamanen.

Laamanen moves into the clinch.
A short right from Laamanen.
von Finkelstein managing to block the knees to the body from Laamanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Finkelstein is trying to break the clinch but Laamanen has him pressed against the cage.
von Finkelstein scores with a hook to the body.
Laamanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but von Finkelstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laamanen scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein tries for a takedown but Laamanen manages to get underhooks.
von Finkelstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laamanen is trying to stall.
von Finkelstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Laamanen won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from von Finkelstein.
Laamanen misses with an elbow over the top.
Laamanen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laamanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

von Finkelstein breaks the clinch.
Laamanen drops his hands momentarily and von Finkelstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Reijo Laamanen has been cut.
Laamanen is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from von Finkelstein misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laamanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
von Finkelstein is looking to wear down Laamanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laamanen blocks a jab.
von Finkelstein misses with a hook. Laamanen ducked under it nicely.
Laamanen throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from von Finkelstein. Laamanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
von Finkelstein takes a swing at Laamanen's ribcage but misses.
von Finkelstein throws a shot to the body.
von Finkelstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laamanen tries to clinch but von Finkelstein is having none of it.
Laamanen wants to clinch up but von Finkelstein keeps it at a distance.
von Finkelstein is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Laamanen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Laamanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
von Finkelstein looks to land a right hand but Laamanen moved out of range.
von Finkelstein misses the jab.
Reijo Laamanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laamanen lands a head kick!
Laamanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laamanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
von Finkelstein slips a jab and a cross from Laamanen.
Laamanen avoids the body shot from von Finkelstein.

Laamanen moves into the clinch.
Laamanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laamanen misses with a knee to the head.
von Finkelstein wants to break free but Laamanen has control.
Laamanen tries to work over von Finkelstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
von Finkelstein tries to break free but Laamanen pushes him back against the cage.
Laamanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from von Finkelstein.
Laamanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with von Finkelstein's elbow.
von Finkelstein tries to score a body lock takedown but Laamanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

von Finkelstein turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Laamanen parries the strikes from von Finkelstein easily there. von Finkelstein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Laamanen to escape.
von Finkelstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laamanen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
von Finkelstein prevents Laamanen from escaping the position.
Laamanen is trying to control von Finkelstein's posture but von Finkelstein avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laamanen tries to buck von Finkelstein off but von Finkelstein is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laamanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laamanen is pushing von Finkelstein's head away, looking to escape. von Finkelstein manages to hold on to the position though.
von Finkelstein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
von Finkelstein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laamanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein keeps the fight on the outside.
von Finkelstein misses with a shot to the body
and Laamanen counters with a straight right hand.
Laamanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Finkelstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Finkelstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Laamanen.
Laamanen tries to clinch there but von Finkelstein circles away.
Laamanen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
von Finkelstein throws a looping overhand right but Laamanen ducks down to avoid it.
von Finkelstein throws the left hand but Laamanen avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans von Finkelstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reijo Laamanen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

von Finkelstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
von Finkelstein misses with a straight left.
Laamanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Laamanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Finkelstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.

von Finkelstein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laamanen wants to control but von Finkelstein is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Finkelstein tries to pass to full mount but Laamanen defends it.
von Finkelstein working Laamanen over with strikes.
Laamanen is staying active underneath von Finkelstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Finkelstein stops Laamanen from getting back to his feet.
von Finkelstein controlling the action here.
von Finkelstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laamanen is trying to stand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
von Finkelstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Laamanen.
von Finkelstein misses with a shot to the body
and Laamanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Laamanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Finkelstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laamanen.
Laamanen slips under a jab from von Finkelstein.
Laamanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Finkelstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
von Finkelstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Laamanen.
Laamanen avoids the body shot from von Finkelstein.
Laamanen wants to clinch.
von Finkelstein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laamanen's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laamanen counters with a stiff right hand.
von Finkelstein misses with an uppercut.
Laamanen lands a head kick!
Laamanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laamanen tries to clinch but von Finkelstein moves out of range.
von Finkelstein misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Laamanen counters by moving into the clinch.
Laamanen lands a body shot.
Laamanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laamanen misses with a punch to the body.
Laamanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from von Finkelstein.
Laamanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laamanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Laamanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laamanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laamanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laamanen working aggressively here.
Laamanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laamanen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has von Finkelstein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laamanen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Hans von Finkelstein has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laamanen.
A head punch on the inside from Laamanen fails to land.
Laamanen tries to land knees in the clinch but von Finkelstein avoids the damage to the body.
Laamanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Laamanen.
Laamanen lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laamanen.
Laamanen tries to work over von Finkelstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
von Finkelstein lands an uppercut.
Laamanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laamanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laamanen works on von Finkelstein's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Laamanen.
von Finkelstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Laamanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Laamanen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laamanen lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laamanen as von Finkelstein tries to tie him up.
Laamanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laamanen tries to land a knee to the head but von Finkelstein blocks with his arms.
Laamanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laamanen obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laamanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of von Finkelsteins head.
von Finkelstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Laamanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laamanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Laamanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Laamanen tries to clinch but von Finkelstein is having none of it.
von Finkelstein takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Laamanen.
Laamanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laamanen lands with a nice body kick.
Laamanen is looking to clinch but von Finkelstein is avoiding it.
Laamanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from von Finkelstein.
Hans von Finkelstein is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from von Finkelstein. Laamanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
von Finkelstein throws the left hand but Laamanen avoids the punch easily.
Laamanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laamanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laamanen with a hook.
Laamanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laamanen.
A solid body kick from Laamanen.
An inside leg kick lands from Laamanen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Finkelstein keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laamanen stuns von Finkelstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laamanen wants to clinch.
Laamanen connects with a nice looking jab.

Laamanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laamanen.
Laamanen scores with a hook to the body.
von Finkelstein avoiding damage as Laamanen throws knees to the body.
Laamanen working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Laamanen.
Laamanen misses with an elbow strike.
von Finkelstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laamanen.
Reijo Laamanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Laamanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laamanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laamanen lands a damaging elbow.
Laamanen is stalling here.
von Finkelstein slowing the pace effectively.
Laamanen stalling in the clinch.
Laamanen lands a shoulder strike.
von Finkelstein tries to break the clinch but Laamanen is controlling the position.
Laamanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Laamanen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laamanen throws an elbow but misses.
von Finkelstein is stalling here.
Laamanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Laamanen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laamanen tries a knee to the head but von Finkelstein blocks it.
Laamanen working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laamanen works on von Finkelstein's body with a couple of short punches.
von Finkelstein takes a shot to the head.
von Finkelstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laamanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Laamanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laamanen lands with a short shot to the head.
von Finkelstein takes a shot to the head.
Laamanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. von Finkelstein is defending well for now.
von Finkelstein misses with the head strike.
Laamanen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laamanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
von Finkelstein can't break the clinch.
von Finkelstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laamanen stalling in the clinch but von Finkelstein improves position.
von Finkelstein managing to block the knees to the body from Laamanen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

von Finkelstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
von Finkelstein misses with a looping left.
Reijo Laamanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
von Finkelstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
von Finkelstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laamanen doesn't manage to clinch there - von Finkelstein circles away.
von Finkelstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laamanen slips under a jab from von Finkelstein.
Laamanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. von Finkelstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Laamanen doesn't manage to clinch there - von Finkelstein circles away.

Laamanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with von Finkelstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Laamanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laamanen crunches a lovely knee into von Finkelstein's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laamanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
von Finkelstein blocking some punches.
von Finkelstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laamanen lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Laamanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laamanen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Laamanen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Loe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mugabe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Zimbabwean National Anthem. Loe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE "bulls on parade". Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mugabe
vs
Loe

195 cm
23
210 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

187 cm
25
216 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo
Hell's Kitchen Clothing

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harald Loe!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loe slips a jab from Mugabe.
Loe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mugabe throws a right hand that Loe ducks under and follows up with a left that Loe also avoids with ease.
Mugabe connects with a body shot.
Rob Mugabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mugabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mugabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loe.
Loe slips under a jab from Mugabe.
Mugabe stalks Loe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loe's face. Loe staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Harald Loe has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Mugabe.
Mugabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mugabe lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loe is looking to clinch.
Loe slips a jab from Mugabe.
Loe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe throws a right hand that Loe ducks under and follows up with a left that Loe also avoids with ease.
Loe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mugabe is able to avoid easily.

Loe has managed to clinch.
Mugabe avoids the elbow strike from Loe, against the cage.
Good body shot from Mugabe.
Loe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mugabe is trying to force a seperation but Loe has the dominant position.
Mugabe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mugabe is breathing heavily.
Loe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mugabe.
Mugabe wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mugabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loe tries to land a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks with his arms.
Mugabe tries a body shot but Loe blocks it.
Loe lands a body shot.
Loe prevents Mugabe from breaking the clinch.
Mugabe avoiding damage as Loe throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mugabe.
Mugabe wants to break free but Loe has control.
Loe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mugabe is defending well for now.
Loe lands with a left to the head.
Loe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Loe tries to land knees in the clinch but Mugabe avoids the damage to the body.
Mugabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mugabe tries to throw a body punch but Loe avoids it by throwing Mugabe back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe avoiding damage as Loe throws knees to the body.

Loe manages to break the clinch.
Mugabe avoids the head kick by Loe.
Rob Mugabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mugabe slips under a jab from Loe.
Loe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mugabe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loe circles away quickly and effectively.
Mugabe takes a swing at Loe's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loe. That's going to slow Mugabe down.
Loe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mugabe will feel that in the morning.
Loe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Loe moves into the clinch successfully.
Loe working Mugabe over with knees to the body.
Loe misses with an elbow over the top.
Mugabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Loe.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loe throws an elbow but misses.
Mugabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loe lands an elbow just above Mugabe 's eye.

It looks like Rob Mugabe has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loe lands an elbow just above Mugabe 's eye.
Loe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Loe lands an elbow just above Mugabe 's eye.
Loe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mugabe is looking to control Loe's arms but Loe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mugabe has his back to the cage.
Loe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mugabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mugabe.
Loe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Loe looking to throw knees to the head but Mugabe is blocking nicely.
Loe lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Loe.

Loe breaks from the clinch.
Loe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mugabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Loe.
Good leg kick by Loe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mugabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Loe.
Loe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loe connects with a solid leg kick.
Loe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Loe has closed the distance and engaged Mugabe in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe misses with the head strike.
Loe with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Loe.
Loe lands a knee to the body.
Loe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mugabe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Loe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mugabe's defenses.
Loe misses with a knee strike.
Loe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mugabe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loe throws an elbow but misses.
Loe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mugabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Loe.
Knees to the body from Loe.
Loe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mugabe's face.
Loe lands an elbow that stopped Mugabe in his tracks for a moment.
Loe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mugabe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mugabe misses with a body punch.
Mugabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mugabe avoiding damage as Loe throws knees to the body.
Loe misses with an elbow over the top.
Loe has Mugabe pressed against the cage, preventing Mugabe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loe missing with knees to the body.
Loe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mugabe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Loe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mugabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mugabe stuffs the takedown.
Loe tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mugabe. Loe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mugabe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loe is looking to land body kicks.
Mugabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loe slips a jab from Mugabe.

Loe has closed the distance and engaged Mugabe in a clinch.
Mugabe lands a left hand.
Loe with a knee to the head.
Mugabe tries to circle away but Loe has him pinned against the cage.
Mugabe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mugabe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loe scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mugabe.
Mugabe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loe is keeping busy.
Mugabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mugabe's defenses.
Loe tries to land a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks with his arms.
Loe tries to land knees in the clinch but Mugabe avoids the damage to the body.
Mugabe tries to break the clinch but Loe is controlling the position.
Loe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mugabe avoids it.
Loe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loe wants a takedown.
Loe trying to land knees to the body.
Mugabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe lands a body shot.
Mugabe managing to block the knees to the body from Loe.
Mugabe digs a right hand into Loe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loe's gas tank.
Mugabe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mugabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mugabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mugabe has had enough of the clinch but Loe keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Mugabe.

Mugabe breaks the clinch.
Loe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Loe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mugabe lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mugabe. That did some damage!
Mugabe throws a right and a left that Loe avoids nicely.
Mugabe misses with a straight right.
Rob Mugabe is winning the standup battle so far.
Loe moves out of range as Mugabe strikes.

Loe closes the distance and clinches.
Mugabe managing to block the knees to the body from Loe.
Loe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mugabe's defenses.
Loe missing with knees to the body.
Loe looking to throw knees to the head but Mugabe is blocking nicely.
Mugabe cracks Loe with a nice body shot.
Mugabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mugabe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Loe.
Mugabe is trying to break free.
Mugabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Mugabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loe lands an elbow inside that Mugabe shrugs off.
Harald Loe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mugabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mugabe has a couple of punches blocked by Loe.
Mugabe avoids the elbow strike from Loe, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mugabe throws a right and a left that Loe avoids nicely.
Mugabe misses with the combination.
Mugabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Mugabe misses

and Loe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mugabe tries a body shot but Loe blocks it.
Mugabe lands a body shot.
Loe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mugabe avoids it.
Loe misses with a knee to the head.
Mugabe lands a left hand.
Loe tries to land a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks with his arms.
Mugabe pushes Loe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Mugabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loe misses with a head kick.
Loe lands a head kick. Mugabe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mugabe misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mugabe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loe throws the kick towards the body but Mugabe avoids it.
Loe walks into a stiff left hand from Mugabe.
Loe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mugabe checks it well.
Loe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loe scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mugabe misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Mugabe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mugabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mugabe throws a right and a left that Loe avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loe.
Loe slips a jab and a cross from Mugabe.
Loe slips under a jab.
Loe shoots in for a takedown but Mugabe shows good takedown defense.
Mugabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mugabe.
Mugabe works over Loe's head and body with a nice combination.
Mugabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loe moves away.
Loe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mugabe misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Loe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mugabe throws an overhand right that lands on Loe's shoulder, as Loe tries to avoid the shot.
Loe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mugabe.
Loe takes a swing at Mugabe's ribcage but misses.
Rob Mugabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mugabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Mugabe misses with a combination
and Loe counters with a head kick. That will keep Mugabe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Loe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mugabe.
Loe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mugabe connects with a looping right hand.
Mugabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loe staying out of range there.
Loe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mugabe's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Loe has managed to clinch.
Loe lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Loe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mugabe managing to block the knees to the body from Loe.
Loe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
Loe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mugabe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Loe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Loe.
Mugabe dodges an elbow strike from Loe.
Nice elbow from Loe.
Loe lands a nice knee to the body.
Mugabe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mugabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Loe.
Loe lands a good knee to the midsection. Mugabe won't want to take too many of those.
Loe is working Mugabe over against the cage.
Loe tries a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks it.
Loe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Loe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loe scores with a push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mugabe looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loe throwing strikes but missing.
Loe wants to control from the top but Mugabe keeps moving.
Loe wants to get up but he can't break Mugabe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mugabe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mugabe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loe.
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.
Loe trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
Loe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mugabe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loe throws a body punch but Mugabe moves out of range.
Mugabe throws a series of punches but Loe avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loe. That's going to slow Mugabe down.
A swing and a miss from Mugabe.
Mugabe avoids the head kick by Loe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Loe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loe 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Loe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lingad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lingad comes to the cage accompanied by Kinda Like a Big Deal - Clipse Ft. Kanye West. Martinsson has chosen Queen - Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. Ryan Martinsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lingad
vs
Martinsson

170 cm
27
156 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

203 cm
23
135 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Lingad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Martinsson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lingad. No joy for Martinsson on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lingad as Martinsson shoots in.
Martinsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Lingad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Martinsson.
Lingad lands a nice looking body shot.
Lingad swinging wildly here.
Lingad delivers a nice body kick.
Lingad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lingad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lingad.
Lingad is looking to clinch.
Martinsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lingad stuns Martinsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lingad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lingad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martinsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lingad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson ducks under a wild hook from Lingad.
Martinsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lingad. Lingad obviously looking to wear him down.
Lingad is looking to wear down Martinsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martinsson avoids the body shot from Lingad.
Lingad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinsson shoots in and drives through. Lingad sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinsson.
Lingad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingad lands a nice hook to Martinsson's body. Martinsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lingad looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinsson is just out of range.
Lingad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lingad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinsson.
Lingad stalks Martinsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martinsson's face. Martinsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lingad swings for the body but Martinsson moves out of range.
Lingad stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lingad fakes the leg kick and cracks Martinsson in the body.

Martinsson tries to keep at a distance but Lingad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinsson tries to pull guard but Lingad holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinsson drops back down to his feet.

Lingad tightens his grip and picks Martinsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Martinsson manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lingad wants to control from the top but Martinsson keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinsson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lingad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck for Martinsson with that takedown attempt.
Lingad feints and then cracks Martinsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinsson down.
Lingad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martinsson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lingad is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Martinsson.
Lingad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lingad 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.
Lingad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad lands a nice looking body kick.

Martinsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinsson thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martinsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinsson won't allow Lingad to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingad pulls Martinsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Martinsson throwing strikes but missing.
Lingad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinsson is one step ahead there.
Martinsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson throws and elbow that misses. Lingad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinsson's guard. Nice move by Lingad!
Lingad trying to control but Martinsson is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by Lingad.

Martinsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Martinsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingad is bucking up trying to escape but Martinsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Martinsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lingad is looking to escape.
Lingad tries to hold on but Martinsson pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson thowing shots but they're missing.
Martinsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Martinsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Martinsson misses with a head shot.
Lingad wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martinsson.
Martinsson looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Martinsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lingad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lingad slaps away a takedown attempt from Martinsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lingad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lingad.
Lingad digs a good body shot into Martinsson's ribs.
Martinsson looks to throw a body kick
and Lingad counters with a low kick, right behind Martinsson 's knee.
Martinsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lingad.
Lingad throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinsson moves away.
Martinsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lingad to counter with a crisp jab.
Lingad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lingad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martinsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lingad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jon Lingad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Martinsson.
Martinsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lingad walks away with a smile on his face. Martinsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jon Lingad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lingad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lingad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lingad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lingad.
Lingad tries to clinch but Martinsson moves out of range.
Martinsson slips a jab and a cross from Lingad.
Lingad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lingad. Lingad obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lingad tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinsson misses with a takedown
and Lingad counters with a left and a right that stings Martinsson.
Lingad scores with a punch to the head.
Lingad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lingad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jon Lingad is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lingad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lingad misses with a looping right.
Martinsson staying out of range there.
Lingad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lingad scores with a shot to the body.
Lingad throws a jab when Martinsson was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Lingad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lingad 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lingad!

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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McDermot
vs
Vondrachek

180 cm
22
217 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
216 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat McDermot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vondrachek!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vondrachek throws a hook but McDermot avoids it easily.
McDermot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vondrachek lands a nice looking body shot.
Petr Vondrachek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vondrachek throws a push kick but McDermot slaps the foot to one side.
Vondrachek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vondrachek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vondrachek throws a looping overhand right but McDermot ducks down to avoid it.
Vondrachek tries to land a front kick but McDermot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDermot motions for Vondrachek to come forward. McDermot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vondrachek misses with a combination
and McDermot counters with a low kick, right behind Vondrachek 's knee.
Vondrachek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermot.
Vondrachek is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Vondrachek misses.
A solid body kick from Vondrachek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot tries to move into range but Vondrachek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDermot scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Petr Vondrachek has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermot throws out a powerful jab.
Pat McDermot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vondrachek doesn't manage to clinch there - McDermot circles away.
Vondrachek tries a head kick but it misses.
McDermot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDermot misses with a leg kick.
Vondrachek takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
McDermot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McDermot scores with a jab. Vondrachek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDermot avoids a punch combination nicely.

Vondrachek gets a clinch.

Vondrachek successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vondrachek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDermot has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vondrachek's face as McDermot controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

McDermot decides to stand back up. McDermot steps back and let's Vondrachek get back to his feet.
Vondrachek looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermot is just out of range.
Vondrachek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vondrachek misses with a kick to the body

and McDermot counters with a crisp one two that drops Vondrachek! McDermot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vondrachek to his feet! Vondrachek is in big trouble!
Vondrachek looks gassed!
Vondrachek throws a lazy head kick
and McDermot counters with a stiff right hand.

Vondrachek is rocked!
Vondrachek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDermot. That's going to slow Vondrachek down.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDermot.
Good leg kick by McDermot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDermot throws an overhand right that lands on Vondrachek's shoulder, as Vondrachek tries to avoid the shot.
McDermot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermot swinging wildly here.
Vondrachek misses with the body kick
and McDermot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermot throws out a loose jab but Vondrachek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vondrachek misses with a body shot
and McDermot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDermot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDermot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vondrachek.
McDermot misses with the combination.
McDermot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - McDermot coming out on top.
McDermot misses the jab.
Vondrachek looks to clinch
and McDermot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDermot lands with a cross.
McDermot throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot throws a right and a left that Vondrachek avoids nicely.
McDermot avoids the head kick by Vondrachek.
Vondrachek slips a jab and a cross from McDermot.
McDermot throws a looping overhand right but Vondrachek ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDermot.
Vondrachek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDermot tries to move into range but Vondrachek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vondrachek.
A head kick from McDermot lands but Vondrachek takes it in his stride.
McDermot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDermot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vondrachek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vondrachek misses with a jab to the body
and McDermot counters with a right hand to the body.
McDermot scoring well with a low kick there.
McDermot connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat McDermot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Vondrachek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McDermot lands a right hook to the body.
Pat McDermot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vondrachek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vondrachek!
McDermot misses with a two punch combination.
Pat McDermot is winning the standup battle so far.
McDermot misses with an uppercut.
Vondrachek misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDermot looks to land a left hand but Vondrachek moved out of range nicely.
McDermot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vondrachek can do to turn this around?
Vondrachek wants to clinch
and McDermot counters with a three punch combo that has Vondrachek backing up. Vondrachek nods at McDermot to acknowledge the strikes.
McDermot misses with a double jab.
Vondrachek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermot.
Vondrachek takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
Vondrachek falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDermot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDermot walks into a stiff left hand from Vondrachek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek throws out a loose jab but McDermot uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermot throws a wild body kick that Vondrachek sees coming a mile off.
Vondrachek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermot moves away.
McDermot misses with a looping left.
McDermot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vondrachek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vondrachek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDermot misses with a low kick.
McDermot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDermot throws a good cross that connects.
Vondrachek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vondrachek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermot.
McDermot avoids the body shot from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDermot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vondrachek avoids a kick to the body.
Vondrachek just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDermot lands with a good body shot.
McDermot scores with the left hand. Vondrachek knows he should have avoided that one.
McDermot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from McDermot misses.
Vondrachek swings for the body but McDermot moves out of range.
McDermot connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Vondrachek misses its intended target.
McDermot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot wants to slow Vondrachek down by chopping away at his legs.
McDermot avoids the body shot from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek tries to land a front kick but McDermot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDermot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDermot looks to land a combination. Vondrachek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDermot throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDermot throws a head kick but Vondrachek moves out of range.
Vondrachek cracks a nice hook into McDermot's ribs.
McDermot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vondrachek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vondrachek throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDermot counters with a stiff right hand.
Vondrachek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vondrachek tries to clinch up but McDermot circles away and keeps his distance.
McDermot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDermot wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermot lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDermot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDermot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDermot, as that shot connected.
McDermot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDermot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vondrachek throws a shot from downtown. McDermot moves away and avoids it.
Vondrachek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDermot scores with a hook.

McDermot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vondrachek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vondrachek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDermot is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat McDermot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petr Vondrachek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Vondrachek moves forwards but McDermot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vondrachek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vondrachek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDermot is looking to slow Vondrachek down with leg kicks.
No joy there for McDermot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermot throws a hook but Vondrachek avoids it easily.
McDermot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vondrachek to score with a decent uppercut.
McDermot misses with a wild combination.
Vondrachek misses with the body kick
and McDermot counters with an inside leg kick.
Vondrachek tries to clinch up.
McDermot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vondrachek.
McDermot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vondrachek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vondrachek is looking to clinch but McDermot is avoiding it.
Vondrachek 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.
McDermot throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vondrachek. That did some damage!
Vondrachek misses with a body punch
and McDermot counters with a good low kick that Vondrachek was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDermot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDermot.
The crowd cheers as McDermot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vondrachek doesn't seem phased though.
McDermot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McDermot stalks Vondrachek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vondrachek's face. Vondrachek staggers backwards, shaken.
Vondrachek missing with a left hand there. McDermot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by McDermot.
McDermot scores with a sloppy right hand. Vondrachek should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vondrachek looks to land a left hand but McDermot moved out of range nicely.
McDermot circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDermot counters with a three punch combo that has Vondrachek backing up. Vondrachek nods at McDermot to acknowledge the strikes.
Petr Vondrachek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDermot tests Vondrachek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDermot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDermot slips under a jab.
Vondrachek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDermot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDermot misses with the combination.
Vondrachek throws an overhand right that lands on McDermot's shoulder, as McDermot tries to avoid the shot.
McDermot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDermot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDermot misses with a hook.
McDermot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from McDermot misses.
McDermot blocks the body kick.
McDermot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McDermot duly obliges.
McDermot jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDermot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vondrachek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDermot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Vondrachek counter with a right hand.
Vondrachek tests McDermot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDermot moves out of range of the body kick.
McDermot throws a hook to the side of Vondrachek's head but Vondrachek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDermot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vondrachek circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermot.
McDermot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDermot thows a body shot but no joy.
McDermot slips a straight right by Vondrachek.
Vondrachek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermot moves away.
McDermot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vondrachek's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDermot.
McDermot throws a right hand that Vondrachek ducks under and follows up with a left that Vondrachek also avoids with ease.
Vondrachek throws a shot from downtown. McDermot moves away and avoids it.
Vondrachek looks to land a right hand but McDermot moved out of range.
Vondrachek looks to land a combination but McDermot avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermot moves out of range of the strikes.
McDermot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pat McDermot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDermot scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vondrachek in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat McDermot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDermot, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat McDermot!

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A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Davis
vs
Henderson

187 cm
23
220 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
World class 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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taylor Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Henderson. Beautiful body shot.
Davis throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Henderson throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Davis throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Davis.

Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.

Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis is controlling Henderson's trapped leg to prevent Henderson from advancing to side control.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Henderson looks gassed!
Davis throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henderson doesn't seem phased though.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Danny Henderson has been cut.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Davis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis connects with a jab.
Taylor Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davis pushes Henderson away with a front kick.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henderson avoids the attempt from Davis to control.

Henderson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Davis is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Henderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Henderson connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
A lazy left from Henderson finds it's target.
Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davis is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a body punch

and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Davis didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Davis stands up and waves to Henderson to follow him.
Taylor Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henderson checks a leg kick.
Jab from Henderson.
Henderson sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davis moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Davis avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range as Davis strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Davis misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Henderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henderson lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis is controlling Henderson's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.
Davis tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taylor Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Henderson's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Henderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson.
Henderson misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Henderson misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis digs a good body shot into Henderson's ribs.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Davis moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Henderson scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Davis misses.
Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis misses with a head kick.
A jab from Henderson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a one two combo.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Davis connects with a jab.
Danny Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davis - that will leave a mark!
Davis thuds a left hand into Henderson's body.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Davis scores with a nice body kick.
Davis scores with a leg kick.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a one two combo.
Henderson throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Davis.
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Davis fakes the leg kick and cracks Henderson in the body.
Henderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Davis feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Davis!

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100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baaf has chosen 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran as his entrance music. Allowin Baaf has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Janne Jakoavain's chin.

Jakoavain
vs
Baaf

190 cm
23
183 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

186 cm
26
182 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janne Jakoavain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allowin Baaf!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakoavain moves out of range of the body kick.
Jakoavain lands a two punch combo.
Baaf with a nice cross.
Baaf defending well as Jakoavain loads up on a big left hand.
Baaf throws a solid leg kick but Jakoavain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baaf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baaf.
Jakoavain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jakoavain swings for the body but Baaf moves out of range.
Jakoavain misses with an uppercut. Baaf saw that one coming.
Jakoavain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baaf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jakoavain counters with a nice uppercut.
Jakoavain avoids the head kick by Baaf.
A bone on bone clash there as Jakoavain blocks the leg kick.
Jakoavain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baaf throws the left hand but Jakoavain avoids the punch easily.
Jakoavain avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain throws a body punch but Baaf moves out of range.
Baaf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakoavain thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baaf, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baaf. That's going to slow Jakoavain down.
Baaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakoavain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baaf.
Baaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baaf misses with a few strikes there.
Baaf misses with a kick to the body.
Jakoavain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf is looking to chop away at Jakoavain's legs.
Jakoavain swinging wildly here.
Jakoavain loads up on a big right hand but Baaf slips the punch.
Jakoavain missing with a left hand there. Baaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf slips a straight right by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baaf catches Jakoavain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baaf wants to land a leg kick but Jakoavain is out of range.
Baaf misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baaf.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch.
Jakoavain throws a body punch but Baaf moves out of range.
Baaf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jakoavain avoids the head kick by Baaf.
Jakoavain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baaf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baaf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Jakoavain misses its intended target.
Baaf swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands a glancing blow to the side of Baaf's head.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Baaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Baaf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baaf throws a low kick but Jakoavain avoids it.
Baaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jakoavain misses the jab.
Baaf scoring well with a low kick there.

Jakoavain forces Baaf back against the cage and clinches.
Jakoavain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jakoavain.

Baaf manages to break the clinch.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch but Baaf is avoiding it.
Baaf looks to land a body kick but Jakoavain moved away.
Baaf throws a low kick but Jakoavain moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jakoavain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jakoavain throws a jab but it's blocked by Baaf.
Baaf's corner calls for a 1-2. Baaf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baaf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Jakoavain clinches with his opponent.

Baaf breaks from the clinch.
Jakoavain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baaf ducks under a wild hook from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain misses with a body shot.
Jakoavain misses with a body shot.
Baaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakoavain.
Baaf is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baaf throws a nice head kick!
Jakoavain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baaf at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakoavain. Baaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allowin Baaf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jakoavain looks to score with a jab to the body but Baaf is just out of range.
Baaf thows a body shot but no joy.
Baaf wants to land a leg kick but Jakoavain is out of range.
Jakoavain misses with an uppercut.
Baaf throws a low kick but Jakoavain moves out of range easily.
Jakoavain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jakoavain misses with an uppercut. Baaf saw that one coming.
No joy there for Jakoavain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakoavain avoids the head kick by Baaf.
Baaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jakoavain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baaf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baaf throws a head kick but Jakoavain moves out of range.
Baaf throws a wild body kick that Jakoavain sees coming a mile off.
Baaf tries to score with a low kick but Jakoavain moves his leg out of the way.
Jakoavain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baaf staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Jakoavain clinches.
Jakoavain swings wildly with an uppercut but Baaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakoavain struggles to land a body shot inside as Baaf controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jakoavain.
Baaf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jakoavain up against the cage.
Baaf receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Baaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakoavain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakoavain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baaf's elbow.
Jakoavain has a couple of punches blocked by Baaf.
Baaf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baaf scores with a shot to the side of Jakoavain's head.
Baaf working hard to break the clinch.

Baaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakoavain blocks a head kick by Baaf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baaf.
A bone on bone clash there as Jakoavain blocks the leg kick.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf scores with a hook.
Baaf throws a low kick, looking for Jakoavain's leg but Jakoavain calmly moves out of range.
Baaf throws a solid leg kick but Jakoavain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baaf.
Baaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baaf misses with a body shot
and Jakoavain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jakoavain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jakoavain connects with a looping right hand.
Jakoavain wants to clinch.
Jakoavain lands with a hook. Baaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jakoavain lands with a good body shot.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jakoavain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain misses the shot to the body.
Jakoavain connects with a single shot there.
Baaf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baaf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Jakoavain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakoavain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baaf digs a good hook to Jakoavain's body.
Baaf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jakoavain.
Baaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baaf catches Jakoavain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jakoavain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakoavain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baaf.
Baaf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Baaf misses.
Jakoavain throws a shot to the body.
Jakoavain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baaf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jakoavain cracks Baaf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baaf throws a leg kick but Jakoavain moved away.
A jab lands there for Jakoavain.
Jakoavain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jakoavain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jakoavain scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allowin Baaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baaf misses with a low kick as Jakoavain jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakoavain blocks a head kick by Baaf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baaf.
Good leg kick by Baaf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baaf scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Allowin Baaf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Baaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jakoavain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baaf cracks Jakoavain with an open hand slap.
Jakoavain slips under a jab.
Jakoavain misses with a few strikes there.
Jakoavain throws a lazy right hand but Baaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jakoavain misses with a body shot.
Baaf misses with the combination.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baaf, right into the meat.
Jakoavain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baaf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jakoavain's head.
Jakoavain misses with an uppercut. Baaf saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain misses with an uppercut.
Baaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Baaf misses.
Jakoavain fails to land with a series of punches.
Allowin Baaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.
Baaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands with a straight right. Baaf didn't see that one coming.
Baaf throws a jab when Jakoavain was well out of range.
Baaf misses with a shot to the body
and Jakoavain counters with a nice uppercut.
Jakoavain checks a leg kick.
Jakoavain throws a body punch but Baaf moves out of range.
Jakoavain moves away from the strike by Baaf.
Baaf ducks under a wild hook from Jakoavain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jakoavain misses with a few strikes there.
Baaf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baaf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baaf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jakoavain avoids the body shot from Baaf.
Baaf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jakoavain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baaf can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baaf slips a straight right by Jakoavain.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baaf.
Janne Jakoavain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baaf misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jakoavain to counter with a crisp jab.
Jakoavain moves away from the strike by Baaf.
Allowin Baaf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf misses with a body kick.
Baaf looks for the body kick but Jakoavain saw that one coming.
Jakoavain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baaf.
Baaf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baaf scores with a spinning back kick!
Jakoavain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baaf. That one must have hurt.
Baaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakoavain. Baaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakoavain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jakoavain tests Baaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Baaf misses.
Baaf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jakoavain.
Baaf defending well as Jakoavain loads up on a big left hand.
Jakoavain misses the shot to the body.
Baaf thumps Jakoavain with a low kick.
Baaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.
Jakoavain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baaf. Baaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baaf throws a sloppy head kick and Jakoavain moves out of range easily.
Baaf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jakoavain just misses with a punch to the body.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakoavain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baaf.
Jakoavain misses with a jab to the body
and Baaf counters with a left to the body.
Baaf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allowin Baaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baaf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allowin Baaf!

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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Kharinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharinov's entrance music is Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. James has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lebron James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergey Kharinov's chin.

Kharinov
vs
James

193 cm
23
246 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

202 cm
28
272 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

.: AFFAKETION :.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Kharinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharinov throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
Kharinov moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
James clobbers Kharinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kharinov scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Kharinov coming out on top.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kharinov thumps James with a low kick.
Kharinov throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharinov, right into the meat.
James blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A combination from James does no damage.
Kharinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharinov is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from James.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James looks gassed!
Kharinov throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharinov. That one must have hurt.
Kharinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kharinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharinov connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Lebron James has been cut.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kharinov can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kharinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sergey Kharinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kharinov with a nice cross.
Kharinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kharinov cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kharinov.
Kharinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Kharinov.
Kharinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kharinov.

That has opened up Lebron James's cut even more.
Kharinov lands a jab.
Kharinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kharinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kharinov works James's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kharinov.
Kharinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kharinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Kharinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Kharinov misses with the body kick

and James moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Kharinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kharinov throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

The cut above Lebron James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kharinov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Kharinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Kharinov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kharinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kharinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Kharinov.
Kharinov works the jab nicely.
Kharinov stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kharinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Kharinov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Lebron James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kharinov works James's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kharinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kharinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kharinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kharinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Kharinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kharinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kharinov throws a one two combo.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lebron James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergey Kharinov!
Sergey Kharinov retains his heavyweight title!

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