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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Glorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (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.



178 cm
23
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0
174 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Glorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Glorian scores with a takedown into von Richthofen's guard.
von Richthofen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glorian is one step ahead there.
Glorian wants to control from the top but von Richthofen keeps moving.
von Richthofen is looking to stand up but Glorian isn't so interested in that idea.
von Richthofen controls Glorian momentarily but Glorian frees himself.
von Richthofen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorian trying to control the position from guard on top but von Richthofen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glorian tries to free his leg and advance position but von Richthofen is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

von Richthofen takes the fight into the clinch.
Glorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Glorian can't find room to land a body shot as von Richthofen controls the action.
von Richthofen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Glorian blocking some punches.
Glorian letting von Richthofen take a breather here.
Glorian is looking to break free of the clinch but von Richthofen has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head punch on the inside from von Richthofen fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on von Richthofen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Glorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from von Richthofen.
Glorian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glorian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. von Richthofen just stands there and leans against the cage.
von Richthofen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glorian pulls his leg out and moves away.
von Richthofen misses with a body shot.
von Richthofen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glorian defends it nicely.
A jab from Glorian misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glorian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Glorian looking to pass the guard.
von Richthofen trying to keep a closed guard but Glorian is proving a slippery customer.
Glorian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. von Richthofen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
von Richthofen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glorian is controlling him.
von Richthofen keeping full guard, as Glorian tries to pass.
von Richthofen keeping moving, preventing Glorian from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Glorian trying to control the position from guard on top but von Richthofen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
von Richthofen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
von Richthofen leaves Glorian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glorian misses with an uppercut. von Richthofen saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
von Richthofen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


von Richthofen defending well as Glorian loads up on a big left hand.
Glorian looks to land a right hand but von Richthofen moved out of range.
Glorian ducks under a wild hook from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts von Richthofen, as that shot connected.
Glorian misses with a shot to the body

and von Richthofen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Glorian is looking to improve his position.
Glorian flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen prevents Glorian from improving his position.
von Richthofen wants to stand up but Glorian is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorian is looking to control von Richthofen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glorian avoid being mounted?
Glorian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glorian.
Glorian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glorian trying to keep a closed guard but von Richthofen is proving a slippery customer.
Glorian keeping full guard, as von Richthofen tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Glorian tries to bum rush von Richthofen with a series of wild strikes but von Richthofen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but von Richthofen moves away.

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.
A swing and a miss from Glorian.
Glorian thows a left - swing and a miss!
von Richthofen looks to land a left hand but Glorian moved out of range nicely.
von Richthofen moves out of range of the strikes.
Glorian slips a straight right by von Richthofen.
Glorian throws a jab but it's blocked by von Richthofen.
Glorian throws a hook to the side of von Richthofen's head but von Richthofen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glorian looks to land a right hand but von Richthofen moved out of range.
A jab from Glorian misses.
von Richthofen throws a jab when Glorian was well out of range.
von Richthofen looks to throw the jab but Glorian is out of range.
Glorian loads up on a big right hand but von Richthofen slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorian looks to score with a jab to the body but von Richthofen is just out of range.
von Richthofen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glorian dives in and grabs von Richthofen's left leg, looking for a takedown. von Richthofen pushes down on Glorian's head and hops out.
von Richthofen avoids the body shot from Glorian.
A jab from Glorian misses.

von Richthofen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than von Richthofen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Glorian is trying to escape the mount.
Glorian is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen looking to control but Glorian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glorian is wriggling around trying to escape.
von Richthofen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
von Richthofen controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
von Richthofen tries to control but Glorian wriggling away.
von Richthofen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred von Richthofen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


von Richthofen misses with a looping right.
von Richthofen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and von Richthofen wants it to stay on the feet.
Glorian throws an overhand right that lands on von Richthofen's shoulder, as von Richthofen tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Glorian.
Glorian missing with a left hand there. von Richthofen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
von Richthofen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but von Richthofen was well out of range. Poor timing from Glorian.
Glorian throws a looping overhand right but von Richthofen ducks down to avoid it.

Glorian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Glorian trying to keep a closed guard but von Richthofen is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glorian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
von Richthofen wants to stand but Glorian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Glorian has von Richthofen pulled in close to control his posture.

Glorian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Glorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
von Richthofen controlling from the top position.
Glorian trying to keep a closed guard but von Richthofen is proving a slippery customer.
von Richthofen wants to control from the top but Glorian keeps moving.
Glorian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
von Richthofen passes into half guard.
von Richthofen is pressing down on Glorian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glorian is holding on for now.
Glorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen is trying to control. Glorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
von Richthofen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Glorian controls his leg.
von Richthofen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
von Richthofen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
von Richthofen fails in his attempt to clinch.
von Richthofen misses with a double jab
and Glorian counters with a left and a right that stings von Richthofen.
Horrible takedown by von Richthofen or perhaps it was just good defense by Glorian which made him look bad.
Glorian avoids the body shot from von Richthofen.
Glorian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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.
Glorian misses with an uppercut. von Richthofen saw that one coming.
Glorian misses with a straight right.
von Richthofen avoids the body shot from Glorian.
Glorian thows a body shot but no joy.

Glorian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Glorian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Glorian is trying to work for a kimura but von Richthofen is defending well.
Glorian trying to control from half guard but von Richthofen is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glorian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Glorian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Glorian 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Glorian!
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
22%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



170 cm
26
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 1
180 cm
26
191 lbs
8 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin
Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank


Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys - Hilo


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gusman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kovalov tries to bench press Gusman off him but Gusman keeps the position.
Gusman controls the position.

Gusman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gusman misses with a wild body shot.

Gusman moves into the clinch.

Gusman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kovalov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gusman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gusman controlling the pace for now.
Kovalov is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kovalov is looking to escape.
Kovalov is looking to improve his position but Gusman isn't that keen on the idea.
Kovalov is squirming around, avoiding Gusman's attempts to control the action.
Kovalov can't escape the position.
Gusman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kovalov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gusman has a good base and remains in mount.
Gusman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kovalov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

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.
Kovalov is looking to get to half guard.
Gusman controlling his opponent.
Kovalov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gusman content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gusman controlling from mount.
Gusman wants to control the pace but Kovalov is squirming around nicely.

Despite being in the dominant position, Rodolfo Gusman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gusman misses the target.
Kovalov misses with a takedown
and Gusman counters with a stiff right hand.

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.

Kovalov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gusman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovalov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gusman trying to control but Kovalov is working from the bottom.
Kovalov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kovalov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that Gusman really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Gusman swings for the body but Kovalov moves out of range.
Antonio Kovalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gusman lands the left hand.
Kovalov shoots and misses

and Gusman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gusman.

Gusman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gusman connects with a couple of short punches.
Gusman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovalov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gusman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gusman preventing the sweep.
Kovalov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gusman is pushing down on Kovalov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kovalov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gusman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov is trying to control but Gusman manages to pass to mount!
Kovalov is looking to improve his position but Gusman isn't that keen on the idea.
Gusman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kovalov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gusman controlling his opponent.
Kovalov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gusman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kovalov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusman content just to control the position here.

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.
Kovalov tries to lock up and control but Gusman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gusman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gusman trying to control but Kovalov is having none of it.
Kovalov is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov is working hard here to advance position.
Gusman controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Despite being in the dominant position, Rodolfo Gusman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gusman counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovalov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kovalov misses with a takedown

and Gusman counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalov is trying to get back to half guard.
Gusman taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Gusman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kovalov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Kovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gusman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kovalov's guard now.
Kovalov trying to control the position.
Kovalov keeping full guard, as Gusman tries to pass.
Gusman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gusman trying to control but Kovalov is working from the bottom.
Gusman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kovalov keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodolfo Gusman.

Kovalov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kovalov prevents Gusman from standing back up.
Rodolfo Gusman has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusman tries to kick Kovalov off in order to stand up. Kovalov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Gusman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rodolfo Gusman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kovalov tries for a kimura but Gusman is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kovalov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovalov with a poor takedown
and Gusman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovalov has his takedown stuffed

and Gusman counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gusman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gusman manages to end up in side control.
Gusman happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kovalov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gusman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kovalov is looking to reverse the position.
Gusman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Antonio Kovalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodolfo Gusman.
Gusman needs to keep his hands up - Kovalov had a free shot at his head there.

Gusman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gusman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gusman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kovalov tries to bench press Gusman off him but Gusman keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Gusman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gusman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Gusman!
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37%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabilondo Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits comes to the cage accompanied by On a boat -. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!



179 cm
27
180 lbs
13 - 10 - 0
170 cm
26
176 lbs
10 - 6 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful


Lightning Fight Gear
Lightning Fight Gear


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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits!
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, Gabilondo Soler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bananasplits.
Soler looks to score with a jab to the body but bananasplits is just out of range.
bananasplits tries to bum rush Soler with a series of wild strikes but Soler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soler wants it to stay on the feet.

bananasplits drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soler is looking to work his way out of this bad position but bananasplits is controlling him well.
bananasplits creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Soler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

bananasplits wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soler, who protects the arm well.
Soler is trying to get back to his feet.
bananasplits misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Soler wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler parries the strikes from bananasplits easily there. bananasplits is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soler to escape.
Soler is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but bananasplits has just dragged him back down to the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bananasplits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
bananasplits looks for a takedown but Soler sprawls well.
bananasplits shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bananasplits shoots in but no luck this time.
bananasplits shoots in but Soler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Soler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
bananasplits looks for a takedown but Soler sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
bananasplits has a takedown stuffed.
bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soler as he jumps to the side.
Soler looks to land a right hand but bananasplits moved out of range.
bananasplits throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soler's waist but Soler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bananasplits off to one side.
snoork bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soler as he jumps to the side.
Soler lands a nice shot to the body.
Soler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from bananasplits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
bananasplits shoots for a double leg takedown but Soler sprawls well. He's pushed bananasplits's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soler throws a body punch but bananasplits moves out of range.
bananasplits shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soler but Soler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
bananasplits looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soler is fending him off so far but bananasplits persists. Nope, Soler circles away and we're back to standing.
bananasplits is breathing heavily.
bananasplits fails to land the takedown.
Soler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from bananasplits.
Gabilondo Soler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bananasplits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
bananasplits will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down bananasplits rather than just go for the knockout.
Soler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soler wants it to stay on the feet.
bananasplits misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from bananasplits.
Soler with a jab.
Soler throws a body punch but bananasplits moves out of range.
bananasplits misses with a takedown attempt - Soler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
bananasplits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bananasplits has a takedown stuffed.
Soler takes a swing at bananasplits's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by bananasplits or perhaps it was just good defense by Soler which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabilondo Soler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


bananasplits shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soler but Soler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
bananasplits tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bananasplits somewhat.
bananasplits misses with a double jab.
Soler slaps away a takedown attempt from bananasplits, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soler slaps away a takedown attempt from bananasplits, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soler sprawls well. Soler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
Soler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler takes a swing at bananasplits's ribcage but misses.
Soler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown by bananasplits or perhaps it was just good defense by Soler which made him look bad.
Soler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from bananasplits.
Soler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
bananasplits looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soler is fending him off so far but bananasplits persists. Nope, Soler circles away and we're back to standing.
bananasplits throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soler's waist but Soler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bananasplits off to one side.
bananasplits changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soler tries to avoid it but bananasplits manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soler to the ground. Soler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soler lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from bananasplits.
Soler slips a jab and a cross from bananasplits.
Soler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but bananasplits was well out of range. Poor timing from Soler.
bananasplits shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soler pinned against the cage. Soler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
bananasplits misses with a two punch combination.
bananasplits misses with a few strikes there.
bananasplits throws a nice looking combination but Soler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut lands for Soler. That snapped bananasplits's head back.
Soler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bananasplits takes a shot right to the bread basket.
bananasplits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soler.
bananasplits misses with a takedown attempt - Soler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
bananasplits looks to land a combination but Soler avoids it well.
Soler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bananasplits.
Soler looks to land a right hand but bananasplits moved out of range.
Soler misses the shot to the body.

bananasplits scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soler is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
bananasplits thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soler is trying to stand back up but bananasplits is controlling him
Soler is staying active underneath bananasplits, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bananasplits on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soler just misses with a punch to the body.
bananasplits shoots in looking for a takedown. Soler tries to sprawl out of it but bananasplits keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bananasplits fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabilondo Soler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


bananasplits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soler.
Soler throws a body punch but bananasplits moves out of range.
bananasplits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soler fails to land with a series of punches.
Soler stuffs the takedown.

bananasplits shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than bananasplits was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
bananasplits with a couple of short strikes.
Soler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

bananasplits looking to secure an arm triangle but Soler defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soler squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
bananasplits has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
bananasplits throwing strikes here but Soler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Soler tries to buck bananasplits off but he can't manage it.
bananasplits unloading with bombs!
Gabilondo Soler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soler wants to try and get back to his feet.
Soler avoids a series of strikes thrown by bananasplits.
snoork bananasplits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bananasplits lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

bananasplits has hold of Soler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Soler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
bananasplits with the ground and pound from mount.

bananasplits working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bananasplits throws some wild stikes that Soler manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler is trying to stand.
BOOM! bananasplits connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Soler is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

bananasplits looking to secure an arm triangle but Soler defends it well.
bananasplits sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
bananasplits throws some wild stikes that Soler manages to avoid easily.
Soler really wants to buck bananasplits off and get back to his feet.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
bananasplits with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, bananasplits cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
bananasplits won't let Soler get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
bananasplits fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
bananasplits misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Soler is trying to stand up.

bananasplits swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soler is now in bananasplits's guard. A big mistake from bananasplits there, giving up the dominant position!

bananasplits working for a triangle but Soler defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
snoork bananasplits showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soler 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabilondo Soler!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
30%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Roulette. Destruction has chosen Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dick Destruction enters the cage!



176 cm
24
163 lbs
10 - 6 - 0
179 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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[JMFC] 160!


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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buckley Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Destruction which made him look bad.
Destruction lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armstrong backs up against the cage.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.

Destruction gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Armstrong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Destruction is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armstrong, into his guard.

Armstrong working for a triangle but Destruction defends it easily.
Destruction is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destruction can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Destruction is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Armstrong working for submissions but it's allowed Destruction to get to half guard.
Destruction trying to control the pace.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Destruction wants to stand but Armstrong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Destruction keeps him under control.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Destruction is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Destruction saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Destruction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Destruction's half guard.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.

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

Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Destruction defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Destruction slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Destruction controlling Armstrong's posture.

Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Destruction manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has Destruction in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Destruction keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Destruction thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Armstrong if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Destruction tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
Destruction lands a jab to Armstrong's midsection.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Destruction moves out of range.
Destruction misses the jab.
Armstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destruction's waist but Destruction gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armstrong off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destruction trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.

Armstrong has gone for a leg lock! Destruction slips out almost immediately though and dives into Armstrong's guard.

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destruction can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong has an active guard here but Destruction has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction working Armstrong over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Destruction seems content to control.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Destruction not doing much here.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Destruction is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destruction slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is not content to let Destruction control the position.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong moves into full guard.

Armstrong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Destruction has picked Armstrong up and slammed him! Armstrong can't keep hold of the triangle and Destruction manages to pass to side control!
Destruction wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong seems a little lost for a moment, as Destruction dominates the positioning.

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.
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Destruction is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.
Destruction tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Armstrong.
Still in half guard, Destruction seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Destruction trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.

Destruction drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong is looking to control Destruction's arms but Destruction gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armstrong has his back to the cage.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong misses with an elbow strike.
Destruction lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Destruction avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Destruction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Armstrong avoiding damage.
Destruction lands with a light punch inside.
Destruction misses with a knee strike.
Destruction misses with a knee to the head.
Destruction lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Destruction on the inside.
Destruction landing knees to the head.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Destruction putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Destruction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Destruction dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Destruction avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Destruction dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction blocks the elbow strike.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Destruction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destruction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Destruction. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Destruction pinned against the cage. Destruction gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction lands a nice looking body shot.
Destruction defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Destruction's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Destruction duly obliges.
Buckley Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destruction lands the left hand.
Destruction goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Destruction.

Destruction closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Destruction blocks an elbow strike.
Destruction lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Destruction avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a damaging elbow.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Destruction scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Destruction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Destruction avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Armstrong.
Destruction lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Destruction manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destruction sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Destruction circles away.

Destruction moves into the clinch.

Destruction manages to break the clinch.
Destruction scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destruction scoring well with a low kick there.
Destruction misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Destruction.
Destruction scores with a jab.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Destruction circles away.
Destruction jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Armstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Destruction lands a really nice looking cross but Armstrong seems unphased.
Armstrong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Destruction sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Destruction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.
Destruction's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Destruction duly obliges.
Destruction throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Donk. Destruction catches Armstrong right on the button with a cross.
Armstrong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Destruction as Armstrong shoots in.
Destruction tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Destruction drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the temple.
Armstrong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Destruction.
Destruction scores with a knee to the head.
Destruction landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Buckley Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Destruction takes an elbow to the temple.

Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Destruction leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Destruction has managed to clinch.
Destruction blocks an elbow strike.
Destruction using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Destruction avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Destruction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destruction with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Destruction there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Destruction is looking to slow Armstrong down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Destruction moves into the clinch.
Destruction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Destruction pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Destruction lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Destruction landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Destruction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Destruction comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Destruction has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
65%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula has chosen Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula as his entrance music. Heikki Kuula is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



194 cm
27
245 lbs
11 - 6 - 0
200 cm
26
280 lbs
9 - 5 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula misses with a leg kick.
Hammerlik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammerlik lands a front kick.
Kuula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerlik moves away.
Hammerlik ducks under a wild hook from Kuula.
Hammerlik lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuula throws a right and a left that Hammerlik avoids nicely.
Kuula misses with the combination.
Hammerlik blocks a leg kick.

Hammerlik clinches.
Kuula misses with the head strike.
Kuula lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerlik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerlik lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Heikki Kuula has been cut.

Hammerlik breaks the clinch.
Kuula connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Kuula does no damage.
Kuula shoots in and drives through. Hammerlik sprawls well.
A big left from Hammerlik misses.
Hammerlik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula checks a leg kick.
Hammerlik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuula looks gassed!

Hammerlik moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Kuula fails to land.
Kuula tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerlik avoids the damage to the body.

Hammerlik breaks from the clinch.
Heikki Kuula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerlik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammerlik misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammerlik. That's going to slow Kuula down.
Neik Hammerlik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerlik throws an overhand right that lands on Kuula's shoulder, as Kuula tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammerlik. Kuula shrugs it off though.
Hammerlik scores with a head kick.
Hammerlik lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammerlik.
A clash of legs there as Hammerlik blocks the low kick.
Kuula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammerlik.
Kuula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammerlik can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hammerlik throws a head kick that misses.
Hammerlik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammerlik fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuula in the body.

Hammerlik clinches up against the cage.

Hammerlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerlik lands with an overhand left.

Hammerlik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammerlik is trying to break the clinch but Kuula is controlling him.

Hammerlik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammerlik slips under a jab from Kuula.
Kuula throws a front kick aimed at Hammerlik's knee but Hammerlik avoids it well.
Kuula throws a one two combo.
Kuula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammerlik.
Kuula takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hammerlik thuds his right hand into Kuula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammerlik misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik throws a push kick but Kuula slaps the foot to one side.
Kuula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuula blocks a jab.
Kuula moves out of range as Hammerlik throws a body kick.
Hammerlik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuula looks to throw the jab but Hammerlik is out of range.
Hammerlik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuula lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hammerlik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammerlik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hammerlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammerlik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammerlik throws a looping overhand right but Kuula ducks down to avoid it.
Hammerlik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammerlik tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammerlik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammerlik's sensitive parts.

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.
Hammerlik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuula. Kuula obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammerlik checks a leg kick.
Hammerlik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kuula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hammerlik!
Kuula throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammerlik because Kuula loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuula cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kuula wants to control the pace but Hammerlik is squirming around nicely.
Kuula avoids the attempt from Hammerlik to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuula can't control as he wanted to and Hammerlik manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neik Hammerlik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
That's time! Hammerlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Hammerlik misses the body punch
and Kuula counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Hammerlik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Kuula misses
and Hammerlik counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuula.
Hammerlik misses with a hook. Kuula ducked under it nicely.
Hammerlik wants to clinch up but Kuula keeps it at a distance.
Hammerlik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammerlik.
Neik Hammerlik is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kuula.

Hammerlik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuula, pushing him back against the cage.

Hammerlik breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuula checks a leg kick.
Kuula is breathing heavily.
Kuula throws a low kick, looking for Hammerlik's leg but Hammerlik calmly moves out of range.
Kuula stuns Hammerlik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammerlik clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hammerlik here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Hammerlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerlik throws a leg kick but Kuula checks it.
Kuula throws the left hand but Hammerlik avoids the punch easily.
Hammerlik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuula.
Kuula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hammerlik throws a right hand that Kuula ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuula also avoids with ease.
Hammerlik wants to clinch but Kuula slips to the side
and Kuula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuula thumps Hammerlik with a low kick.

Hammerlik gets caught flat footed, as Kuula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuula wants to control from the top but Hammerlik keeps moving.
Kuula not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuula manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerlik preventing the sweep.
Kuula controls Hammerlik momentarily but Hammerlik frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerlik trying to control but Kuula is working from the bottom.
Hammerlik won't allow Kuula to sweep him here.
Hammerlik wants to get up but he can't break Kuula's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammerlik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuula lands with an uppercut that bounces Hammerlik off the cage and back into rage.
Hammerlik tries to clinch but Kuula moves out of range.

Kuula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hammerlik throws Kuula to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hammerlik.
Hammerlik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammerlik wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammerlik moves in looking to clinch but Kuula pushes him off.
Hammerlik lands with a cross.
Kuula staying out of range there.
Hammerlik lands with a hook. Kuula tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammerlik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammerlik dips to his left and cracks Kuula with an uppercut!
Hammerlik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammerlik avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammerlik is out of range and Kuula settles back down.
Kuula misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hammerlik misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neik Hammerlik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
That's time! Hammerlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Kuula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerlik moves away.
Kuula lands a jab to the head.
Hammerlik lands a jab to the nose.

Kuula shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammerlik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammerlik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuula trying to control but Hammerlik is working from the bottom.
Kuula tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammerlik is retaining full guard.
Kuula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammerlik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula trying to control but Hammerlik is working from the bottom.
Kuula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammerlik tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammerlik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuula.
Hammerlik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hammerlik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuula works over Hammerlik's head and body with a nice combination.
Kuula slips a jab and a cross from Hammerlik.
Kuula cracks Hammerlik with a good jab.
Hammerlik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuula checks it well.
Hammerlik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuula lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Kuula does no damage.
Kuula throws a leg kick but Hammerlik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuula slips under a jab.
Hammerlik scoring well with a low kick there.
Hammerlik avoids the head kick by Kuula.
Heikki Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuula slips under a jab.
Kuula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammerlik's waist but Hammerlik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuula off to one side.
Kuula checks a leg kick nicely.
Hammerlik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuula.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik misses with a hook. Kuula ducked under it nicely.
Hammerlik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Hammerlik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuula slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hammerlik.
Kuula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammerlik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuula somewhat.
Hammerlik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerlik tries a low kick but Kuula avoids it.
Hammerlik throws the left hand but Kuula avoids the punch easily.
Hammerlik throws a push kick but Kuula slaps the foot to one side.
Kuula misses with an uppercut. Hammerlik saw that one coming.
Hammerlik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heikki Kuula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammerlik just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuula scores with a one two! Hammerlik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hammerlik jabs Kuula right on the nose. Kuula blinks but takes it well.
Kuula staying out of range there.
Hammerlik throws a sloppy head kick

and Kuula counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerlik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuula throwing strikes from guard but Hammerlik blocks nicely.

Kuula drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammerlik dives on top into guard.

Kuula throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hammerlik escapes and throws Kuula's legs to the side, diving into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heikki Kuula.
I think Hammerlik 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neik Hammerlik!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Herberg acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.



173 cm
25
162 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
160 cm
26
167 lbs
10 - 3 - 1
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed


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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Nueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Herberg!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nueve scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Nueve is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Herberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herberg tries to buck Nueve off but Nueve is having none of it.

Nueve is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg is trying to control Nueve's posture but Nueve avoids it.
Nueve tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg sneaks back into half guard.

Nueve is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nueve misses with a head shot. Herberg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Herberg keeping moving, preventing Nueve from controlling successfully.
Nueve looking to pass the guard.
Herberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nueve's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Herberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Nueve is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Nueve is looking for a triangle but Herberg pushes his legs off easily.
Herberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nueve's guard.
Nueve tries to get to full guard but Herberg has control of the leg.
Herberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Herberg is thwarting Nueve's attempts to control the position.
Herberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Herberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nueve manages to get to full guard.
Herberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Herberg with a nice head shot there.
Herberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Nueve is retaining full guard.
Herberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nueve's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nueve lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herberg!
Herberg blocking the ground and pound.
Herberg is just holding on here. Nueve manages to take his back.
Herberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Nueve is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Herberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nueve is looking for the choke from the back position but Herberg is controlling his hands well.
Nueve is hanging on to Herberg's back as he tries to escape.
Nueve missing with strikes from the back.

Herberg showing good submission defense here.
Nueve missing with strikes.

Nueve is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Herberg can't escape the position.

Nueve is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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 Numero Nueve will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Good standup being displayed there by Herberg as he connects with a hook.
Johan Herberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nueve.
Nueve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herberg.

Nueve shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herberg is trying to defend but Nueve finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nueve will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Herberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Nueve.
Herberg tries to roll over but Nueve keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nueve seems to be working for a kimura but Herberg defends the submission attempt.

Nueve seems to be looking for submissions.
Herberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Nueve postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Herberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nueve, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Nueve has his foot on Herberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Nueve controls Herberg momentarily but Herberg frees himself.
Herberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nueve has momentary wrist control but Herberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Herberg pushing down on Nueve's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herberg drops an elbow to the side of Nueve's head.
Herberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Herberg uses his free foot to push down on Nueve's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nueve.
Herberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve tries to reverse the position but Herberg maintains control.
Herberg landing punches.
Nueve working to try and regain half guard.
Herberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nueve is looking to escape.
Herberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nueve looks a forlorn figure.
Herberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Herberg landing shots from mount.
Herberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nueve looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nueve looks a forlorn figure.
Nueve tries to hold on but Herberg pushes him away.
The referee warns Nueve that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herberg avoids the attempt from Nueve to control.
Nueve is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Herberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nueve gets back to half guard.
Nueve tries to get to full guard but Herberg has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herberg thows a huge punch but Nueve dodges it nicely.
Herberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nueve works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Herberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!



Nueve gets a takedown into half guard.
Herberg is looking to improve his position.

Nueve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herberg is just riding it out for now. Nueve eventually gives up the hold.
Herberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johan Herberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nueve postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Herberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nueve, into his guard.
Nueve is pulling down on Herberg's head to control his posture.
Nueve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nueve holds on and takes a little breather.
Nueve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nueve keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
Herberg won't allow Nueve to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Nueve keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Herberg throws out a loose jab but Nueve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nueve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herberg works over Nueve's head and body with a nice combination.
Herberg misses with a looping left.
Herberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nueve.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herberg.
Herberg misses the jab.
Nueve thows a body shot but no joy.

Herberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nueve wants to get back to his feet but Herberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Herberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nueve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Nueve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nueve decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Herberg misses with a looping left.
Nueve slips a straight right by Herberg.
Nueve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herberg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johan Herberg.
Well Herberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Herberg!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
48%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagiev has chosen Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised as his entrance music. Dmitry Nagiev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



180 cm
26
165 lbs
12 - 2 - 0
177 cm
23
165 lbs
10 - 0 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful


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Fire Sportswear


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Hanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Nagiev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagiev.
Nagiev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Hanson.
Nagiev throws a chopping leg kick but Hanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagiev slips a straight right by Hanson.
Nagiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanson throws out the jab.
Nagiev wants to slow Hanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Nagiev moved out of range.
Nagiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanson is able to avoid easily.
Hanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nagiev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nagiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanson misses with a hook.
Nagiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagiev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Nagiev staying out of range there.
Nagiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hanson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Nagiev throws out a leg kick but Hanson moves out of range and Nagiev only half commits.
Nagiev staying out of range there.
Hanson swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanson misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nagiev lands a high kick!
Hanson lands with a cross.
Nagiev slips a jab from Hanson.
Hanson misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagiev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
letting Hanson counter with a right hand.
Nagiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagiev staying out of range there.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagiev counters with a solid body kick.
Hanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hanson misses the jab.
Nagiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanson checks it well.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagiev.
Nagiev scores with a head kick.
Hanson misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Nagiev is predictable there
and Hanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Nagiev's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagiev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nagiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanson's calf.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Hanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagiev.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Hanson misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Nagiev.
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 Steve Hanson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Hanson misses with a body punch
and Nagiev counters with a body kick.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and Nagiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Nagiev wants to land a leg kick but Hanson is out of range.
Hanson misses with a straight left.
Nagiev tries to work over Hanson's front leg with a kick but Hanson checks it.
Hanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagiev counters with a body kick that stops Hanson in his tracks momentarily.
Hanson moves out of range of the body kick from Nagiev.
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagiev throws a leg kick which misses Hanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanson tries to avoid it.
Nagiev slips under a jab from Hanson.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Hanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagiev fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanson in the body.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Nagiev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanson misses with a body shot
and Nagiev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hanson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hanson scores with a jab. Nagiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagiev moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagiev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanson throws out the jab.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dmitry Nagiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a straight right hand.
Nagiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Nagiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Hanson swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanson's sensitive parts.
Hanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev tries a low kick but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson misses with a straight right.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagiev scores with a head kick.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Nagiev moves out of range.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Nagiev misses its intended target.
Nagiev misses with a body kick.
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagiev misses with a low kick as Hanson jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev slips under a jab from Hanson.
Hanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab from Nagiev.
Nagiev tries to land a body kick
and Hanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagiev counters with a good low kick that Hanson was not able to check.
Hanson checks a leg kick.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Nagiev's shoulder, as Nagiev tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmitry Nagiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


An inside leg kick lands from Nagiev.
Nagiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Hanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanson down.
Nagiev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Hanson misses.
Hanson stalks Nagiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagiev's face. Nagiev staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from Hanson.
Nagiev throws a solid leg kick but Hanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagiev.
Hanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nagiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev scores with a push kick.
Hanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagiev scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Nagiev is predictable there
and Hanson counters with a left to the body.
Hanson throws a body punch but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nagiev tries to land a leg kick but Hanson saw it coming and moves away.
Hanson misses with an uppercut.
Nagiev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nagiev misses with a low kick as Hanson jumps back.
Nagiev wants to land a leg kick but Hanson is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagiev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nagiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Nagiev.
Hanson misses with an uppercut. Nagiev saw that one coming.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
Nagiev throws a low kick but Hanson avoids it.
Nagiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev slips under a jab from Hanson.
Hanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nagiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagiev momentarily.
Hanson blocks the body kick.
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagiev misses with a low kick as Hanson jumps back.
Nice shot by Hanson.
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Hanson moved away.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagiev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanson throws a body punch but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Nagiev misses
and Nagiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagiev manages to avoid it.
Nagiev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson throws a lazy right hand but Nagiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Nagiev 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.
Hanson lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Steve Hanson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Nagiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanson is out of range and Nagiev settles back down.
Nagiev thows a leg kick but Hanson checks it
and Hanson counters with a straight right hand.
Nagiev misses with a body kick.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Nagiev moved out of range.
Nagiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Nagiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Nagiev wants to land a leg kick but Hanson is out of range.
Hanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanson lands a body shot.
A solid body kick from Nagiev.
Nagiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Hanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagiev tries to score with a low kick but Hanson moves his leg out of the way.
Hanson scores with a hook.
Nagiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanson.
A low kick from Hanson misses
and Nagiev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagiev misses with a body shot.
Nagiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Hanson checks it.
Hanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Hanson - just one landing.
Nice shot by Hanson.
Nagiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Nagiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanson is able to avoid easily.
Nagiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagiev counters with a low kick, right behind Hanson 's knee.
An inside leg kick from Nagiev misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a body shot.
Nagiev throws a body kick that misses.
Hanson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagiev scores with a leg kick.
Hanson takes a swing at Nagiev's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Nagiev misses
and Nagiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagiev lands a high kick!
Hanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagiev slips under a jab from Hanson.
Hanson checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson looks for the body kick but Nagiev saw that one coming.
Nagiev slips a jab from Hanson.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Hanson avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Nagiev's body.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hanson had his way with Dmitry Nagiev in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Hanson checks the leg kick.
Hanson dips to his left and cracks Nagiev with an uppercut!
Nagiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanson misses with a wild body shot.
Hanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanson throws a leg kick
and Nagiev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hanson really felt that one!
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson misses with the combination.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Nagiev moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson lunges at Nagiev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagiev's hand.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagiev. Nagiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagiev throws a leg kick that misses.
Nagiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nagiev.
Nagiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagiev avoids the body shot from Hanson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagiev. That's going to slow Hanson down.
Nagiev throws a head kick but Hanson moves out of range.
Nagiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dmitry Nagiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nagiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Hanson misses.
Nagiev thows a leg kick but Hanson checks it
and Hanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagiev throws out a leg kick but Hanson moves out of range and Nagiev only half commits.
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanson checks a low kick from Nagiev.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanson as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagiev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanson with a jab.
Nagiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanson checks the leg kick.
Hanson tries to bum rush Nagiev with a series of wild strikes but Nagiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagiev at a distance.
Nagiev motions for Hanson to come forward. Nagiev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagiev avoids the body shot from Hanson.
Steve Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanson's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands a jab to the nose.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Nagiev looks for the body kick but Hanson saw that one coming.
Nagiev throws a low kick, looking for Hanson's leg but Hanson calmly moves out of range.
Nagiev takes one on the button.
Nagiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nagiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.

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 Steve Hanson.
Well Hanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hanson!

Steve Hanson retains his lightweight title!
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