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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Pribko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prodigy - Spitfire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Pribko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Thunstrom!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom blocks the body kick.
Thunstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pribko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pribko loads up on a big right hand but Thunstrom slips the punch.
Thunstrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pribko.
Pribko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pribko misses with a left hand
and Thunstrom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pribko thinking.
Thunstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Pribko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pribko swings for the body but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Pribko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunstrom checks the leg kick.
Pribko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pribko is looking to score with low kicks.
Pribko avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Pribko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunstrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pribko lunges at Thunstrom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunstrom's hand.
Thunstrom lands a jab to Pribko's midsection.
Pribko looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunstrom is just out of range.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pribko throws a front kick aimed at Thunstrom's knee but Thunstrom avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunstrom. Pribko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunstrom blocks a head kick by Pribko.
Thunstrom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pribko rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunstrom. Pribko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pribko throws a leg kick but Thunstrom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pribko, as that shot connected.
Pribko throws a leg kick but Thunstrom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunstrom scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Ivan Pribko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pribko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thunstrom is defended easily by Pribko.
Pribko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Pribko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pribko avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Pribko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pribko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pribko. Pribko obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Pribko there.
Thunstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pribko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunstrom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ivan Pribko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pribko throws a head kick but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Pribko is looking to clinch but Thunstrom is avoiding it.
Thunstrom lands a jab.
Thunstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pribko is fending him off so far but Thunstrom persists. Nope, Pribko circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom slips a jab and a cross from Pribko.
Pribko throws a leg kick
and Thunstrom counters with a left to the body.
Pribko lands with a nice combination. Thunstrom backs away looking to recover.
Thunstrom lands a nice hook to Pribko's body. Pribko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pribko throws a leg kick
enabling Thunstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Pribko throws a leg kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Pribko tries to land a front kick but Thunstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut. Pribko saw that one coming.
Pribko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pribko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pribko tries a head kick but it misses.
Pribko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunstrom thuds his right hand into Pribko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pribko throws a wild body kick that Thunstrom sees coming a mile off.
Thunstrom blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pribko throws a solid leg kick but Thunstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pribko.
Pribko connects with a leg kick. Thunstrom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunstrom gets the takedown into side control.
Thunstrom passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pribko!
Pribko wants to hold on but Thunstrom pushes him away.
Pribko prevents Thunstrom from taking his back.
Thunstrom avoids the attempt from Pribko to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunstrom goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pribko turns into him and now he's in Thunstrom's guard.
Pribko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Pribko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Pribko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pribko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pribko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thunstrom misses with a double jab.
Good work by Thunstrom as he checks the leg kick.
Pribko throws a sloppy head kick and Thunstrom moves out of range easily.
Thunstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Pribko throws the kick towards the body but Thunstrom avoids it.
Thunstrom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pribko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pribko scores with a spinning back kick!
Pribko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thunstrom's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pribko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thunstrom thuds a left hand into Pribko's body.
Pribko misses with a body kick.
Pribko is looking to clinch but Thunstrom is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pribko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thunstrom, as that shot connected.
Thunstrom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pribko's half guard.
Thunstrom is looking for a kimura but Pribko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thunstrom to get the leverage.
Thunstrom working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pribko's thigh. Pribko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thunstrom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pribko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pribko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pribko wants to control from the top but Thunstrom keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pribko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thunstrom keeping full guard, as Pribko tries to pass.
Thunstrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pribko's guard.
Pribko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pribko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thunstrom postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pribko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thunstrom, into his guard.
Thunstrom is looking for a triangle here but Pribko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Thunstrom's face as Pribko controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunstrom is looking for a sweep.
Thunstrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pribko just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pribko trying to control the position but Thunstrom is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pribko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Pribko.
Pribko throws a sloppy head kick and Thunstrom moves out of range easily.
Pribko thumps Thunstrom with a low kick.
Thunstrom connects with a right hand. Pribko shakes it off.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pribko as he avoids it easily.
Pribko throws a head kick but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Pribko is looking to chop away at Thunstrom's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pribko misses with a body kick.
Thunstrom scores with a shot to the body.
Pribko tries to score with a low kick but Thunstrom moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Pribko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Pribko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thunstrom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pribko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Pribko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pribko.
Thunstrom throws a shot from downtown. Pribko moves away and avoids it.
Thunstrom misses the shot to the body.
Thunstrom scores with a nice right hand.
Pribko digs a good hook to Thunstrom's body.
Pribko cracks the inside of Thunstrom's front leg.
Pribko misses with a low kick.
Thunstrom throws a series of punches but Pribko moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pribko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Pribko misses with a combination
and Thunstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Pribko misses with a body kick.
Pribko tried to score with a low kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Nice defenses there by Thunstrom.
Pribko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pribko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pribko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pribko throws a front kick that sends Thunstrom stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Pribko.
Pribko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunstrom moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Thunstrom catches Pribko right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunstrom throws a series of strikes that have Pribko backpedaling.
Thunstrom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunstrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pribko moves away.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pribko counters with a low kick, right behind Thunstrom 's knee.
Pribko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thunstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pribko throws a sloppy body shot
and Thunstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pribko ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pribko.
Thunstrom throws a hook but Pribko blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pribko looks for the body kick but Thunstrom saw that one coming.
Pribko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunstrom.
Pribko throws a head kick that misses.
Pribko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Thunstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pribko throws a leg kick which misses Thunstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunstrom tries to avoid it.
Thunstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivan Pribko is winning the standup battle so far.
Pribko avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Pribko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thunstrom misses with a hook. Pribko ducked under it nicely.
Thunstrom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pribko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pribko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Pribko is just out of range.
Pribko motions for Thunstrom to come forward. Pribko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pribko motions for Thunstrom to come forward. Pribko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Pribko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunstrom is able to avoid easily.
Pribko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into Pribko's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pribko is on top in guard.
Thunstrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunstrom, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pribko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunstrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Pribko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Pribko.
I think Pribko 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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