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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Stefansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Beginning of the End as his entrance music. Dave Collins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raiden Stefansson's chin.
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Great elbows
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raiden Stefansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefansson. That's going to slow Collins down.
Stefansson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stefansson slips under a jab.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefansson. Stefansson obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stefansson.
Stefansson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stefansson throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raiden Stefansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefansson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stefansson throws a leg kick but Collins moved away.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Stefansson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefansson throws a chopping leg kick but Collins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefansson, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefansson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stefansson connects with a high kick.
Stefansson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefansson is just out of range.
Collins blocks a head kick by Stefansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stefansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Stefansson scores with a leg kick.
Collins swings for the body but Stefansson moves out of range.
Stefansson misses with a low kick.
Stefansson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stefansson.
Collins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Stefansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins takes a swing at Stefansson's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a body punch but Stefansson moves out of range.
Collins blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Stefansson.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefansson.
Stefansson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stefansson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefansson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stefansson keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stefansson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins is trying to push Stefansson away but Stefansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stefansson stalls.
Stefansson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment.
Stefansson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Stefansson has him pressed against the cage.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stefansson moves away from the strike by Collins.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefansson.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefansson.
Stefansson motions for Collins to come forward. Stefansson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stefansson staying out of range there.
Stefansson pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Collins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefansson.
Stefansson tried to score with a low kick but Collins checks it.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Stefansson.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Stefansson saw that one coming.
Stefansson gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefansson lands a knee to the head.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stefansson has him pressed against the cage.
Collins blocks an elbow strike from Stefansson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson misses with an elbow strike.
Collins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Stefansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiden Stefansson 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.
Stefansson moves away from the strike by Collins.
Stefansson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stefansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stefansson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Stefansson moved out of range.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Stefansson.
Stefansson thumps Collins with a low kick.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefansson.
Raiden Stefansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stefansson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stefansson walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Stefansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Collins checks it well.
Stefansson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stefansson closes the distance and clinches.
Stefansson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Collins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Collins can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefansson's elbow.
Stefansson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefansson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stefansson with a knee to the head.
Collins tries to break free but Stefansson pushes him back against the cage.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Stefansson is controlling the position.
Stefansson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefansson.
Stefansson tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Stefansson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefansson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Stefansson has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefansson prevents a body shot from Collins.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Stefansson is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Collins wants to break free but Stefansson has control.
Stefansson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stefansson tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Stefansson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefansson with a knee to the head.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Stefansson has him pressed against the cage.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Stefansson avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Stefansson misses with a knee to the head.
Collins dodges an elbow strike from Stefansson.
Stefansson lands a knee to the head.
Stefansson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefansson tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins connects with a body shot.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Stefansson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Stefansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dave Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins jabs Stefansson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefansson tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stefansson.
Collins works the jab nicely.
Stefansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stefansson somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stefansson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 Raiden Stefansson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Collins connects with a body shot.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stefansson lands a head kick!
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefansson. Stefansson obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Stefansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stefansson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Collins is able to avoid easily.
Stefansson misses with a low kick as Collins jumps back.
Collins misses the jab.
Stefansson connects with an inside leg kick.
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stefansson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stefansson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stefansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins blocks the body kick.
Collins cracks a nice hook into Stefansson's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Stefansson misses.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Stefansson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Collins throws a body punch but Stefansson moves out of range.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefansson blocks a jab.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Stefansson tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stefansson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Collins blocks the low kick.
Stefansson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Stefansson moved out of range nicely.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefansson.
Stefansson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stefansson tries to work over Collins's front leg with a kick but Collins checks it.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stefansson can pounce on him.
Stefansson throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefansson throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Donk. Collins catches Stefansson right on the button with a cross.
Stefansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stefansson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stefansson.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Collins misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Collins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stefansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins cracks Stefansson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Stefansson moved out of range.
Collins misses with a hook.
Stefansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins checks a low kick from Stefansson.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Stefansson ducks down to avoid it.
Dave Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Stefansson moves away and avoids it.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefansson moves away.
A low kick from Stefansson misses
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stefansson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stefansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Stefansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Collins digs a good body shot into Stefansson's ribs.
Raiden Stefansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stefansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefansson 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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