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Rise of the Pegasi 28 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mamuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes into the arena with Fabolous - My Time blaring out of the sound system. Joe Mamuh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Mamuh!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Mamuh tenderised Ferguson's leg. Ferguson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mamuh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamuh just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamuh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferguson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Mamuh misses.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Mamuh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamuh prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamuh working aggressively here.
Ferguson can't break the clinch.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Mamuh is controlling the position.
Mamuh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson letting Mamuh take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Mamuh's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mamuh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamuh misses with the head strike.
Ferguson wants to break free but Mamuh has control.
Ferguson tries to break free but Mamuh pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamuh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamuh.
Mamuh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamuh is defending well for now.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamuh is defending well for now.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamuh is stalling here.
Mamuh gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamuh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamuh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamuh.
Ferguson takes a shot to the head.
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.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Mamuh has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Mamuh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamuh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamuh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamuh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamuh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mamuh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Mamuh.
Mamuh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mamuh connects with a body shot.
Mamuh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferguson shoots in but Mamuh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Mamuh thumps Ferguson with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Mamuh throws a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferguson is defended easily by Mamuh.
Mamuh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mamuh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamuh. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Mamuh connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamuh lands a really nice looking cross but Ferguson seems unphased.
Mamuh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamuh punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mamuh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamuh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamuh lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamuh lands a nice looking body shot.
Mamuh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Mamuh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ferguson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Mamuh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamuh wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mamuh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamuh.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamuh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mamuh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamuh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mamuh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamuh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joe Mamuh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamuh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Mamuh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mamuh.
Mamuh lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson walks into a left hand.
Mamuh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamuh lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.
Mamuh is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Mamuh works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamuh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mamuh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mamuh scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mamuh with a hook.
Mamuh has managed to clinch.
Mamuh lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamuh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamuh.
Mamuh scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamuh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamuh.
Ferguson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mamuh gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamuh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferguson is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Mamuh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamuh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mamuh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
A short right from Mamuh on the inside.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee calls for Mamuh to work.
Mamuh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh is stalling here.
Mamuh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamuh.
Mamuh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
Mamuh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Mamuh manages to get underhooks.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamuh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamuh lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Mamuh gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamuh lands a left hand.
A short left from Mamuh.
Mamuh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mamuh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mamuh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamuh lands with a right to the head.
Mamuh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Mamuh fails to land.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh is pushing Ferguson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Mamuh.
Ferguson takes a shot to the head.
Mamuh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamuh just leaning against Ferguson, taking a breather.
Mamuh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mamuh lands with a light punch inside.
Mamuh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Mamuh stalling the fight.
Ferguson tries to stall but Mamuh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mamuh stalling against the cage.
Mamuh pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamuh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mamuh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Mamuh scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Mamuh.
Mamuh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a spinning back kick!
A slow jab from Mamuh misses its intended target.
Ferguson wants to clinch but Mamuh slips to the side
and Mamuh counters with a leg kick.
Ferguson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mamuh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson misses with a takedown
and Mamuh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mamuh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamuh scores with the left hand. Ferguson knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamuh lands the left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mamuh enables Ferguson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mamuh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mamuh trying to control the position here.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamuh is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
Mamuh misses with a body shot.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mamuh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamuh cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamuh scores with a jab. Ferguson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamuh connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mamuh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamuh clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamuh has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamuh lands with a left to the head.
Mamuh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferguson looking for a takedown.
Mamuh pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamuh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamuh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Mamuh has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Mamuh.
A nice left hand lands by Mamuh.
Kevin Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamuh avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Mamuh pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mamuh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mamuh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mamuh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Simeone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simeone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brucia Ancora. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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Good chin |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Simeone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alenitchev.
Horrible takedown by Alenitchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Simeone which made him look bad.
Simeone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alenitchev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simeone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alenitchev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simeone misses with a head kick.
Simeone stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeone connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone throws a leg kick but Alenitchev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simeone lands with a nice combination. Alenitchev backs away looking to recover.
Alenitchev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeone.
Simeone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diego Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Simeone as Alenitchev shoots in.
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.
Alenitchev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simeone as he avoids it easily.
Alenitchev closes the distance and clinches up with Simeone, looking for a takedown. Alenitchev pushes Simeone against the cage but Simeone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alenitchev looks for a takedown but Simeone sprawls well.
Simeone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Simeone 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.
Some wild striking there from Simeone.
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone lands a nice shot that snaps Alenitchev's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenitchev moves out of range of the body kick from Simeone.
Simeone tries to clinch but Alenitchev moves out of range.
Simeone misses with a double jab.
Alenitchev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeone.
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.
Simeone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simeone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alenitchev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simeone's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alenitchev is looking for a kimura but Simeone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alenitchev to get the leverage.
Simeone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alenitchev slips a jab and a cross from Simeone.
Alenitchev checks a low kick from Simeone.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Simeone fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Alenitchev shoots in for a takedown but Simeone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Simeone. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alenitchev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Simeone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Simeone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alenitchev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Alenitchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Simeone which made him look bad.
Alenitchev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone throws a combination. Alenitchev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenitchev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simeone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simeone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alenitchev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alenitchev.
Simeone tries to clinch there but Alenitchev circles away.
Alenitchev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simeone misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diego Simeone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alenitchev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simeone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alenitchev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A punch combination from Simeone misses.
Simeone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simeone.
Simeone swinging wildly here.
A combination from Simeone does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simeone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Simeone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Savelyevich Onopko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Transylvania. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jam!
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, Viktor Savelyevich Onopko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam misses with the combination.
Onopko catches Jam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Onopko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Onopko pinned against the cage. Onopko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Onopko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Onopko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onopko lands a slapping body shot.
Onopko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Onopko tries to avoid it but Jam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Onopko to the ground. Onopko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Onopko misses with a few strikes there.
Jam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jam shoots in for a takedown but Onopko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jam shoots in and drives through. Onopko sprawls well.
Onopko scores with a body shot.
Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jam shoots for a double leg takedown but Onopko sprawls well. He's pushed Jam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Onopko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jam.
Jam shoots for a double leg takedown but Onopko sprawls well. He's pushed Jam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a jab when Onopko was well out of range.
Onopko scores with a jab to the head.
Onopko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Onopko duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam dives in and grabs Onopko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Onopko pushes down on Jam's head and hops out.
Jam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Onopko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jam somewhat.
Jam is breathing heavily.
Onopko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Onopko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Onopko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jam slips a jab and a cross from Onopko.
Jam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onopko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Onopko stuffs the takedown attempt from Jam. Jam gets slowly back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jam. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good standup being displayed there by Onopko as he connects with a hook.
Onopko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Onopko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam misses with a body shot
and Onopko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Jam is predictable there
and Onopko counters with a left to the body.
Onopko misses with the combination.
Onopko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Onopko defends it nicely.
Jam shoots in but Onopko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Jam with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Onopko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jam dodges the punch combination from Onopko.
Onopko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko 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.
Jam misses with a takedown attempt - Onopko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onopko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Onopko tests Jam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Onopko.
No luck for Jam with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onopko misses with a few strikes there.
Onopko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Onopko's calf.
No luck for Jam with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Onopko avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jam.
Jam shoots in but Onopko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jam shoots in but Onopko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Onopko counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Onopko.
Jam shoots in but Onopko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Onopko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Onopko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range.
Jam shoots in looking for a takedown. Onopko tries to sprawl out of it but Jam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Onopko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jam dives in and grabs Onopko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Onopko pushes down on Jam's head and hops out.
Jam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Onopko's guard.
Jam trying to move into half guard but instead Onopko has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Onopko defends well.
Jam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Onopko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Onopko is looking to stand up but Jam won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onopko is one step ahead there.
Jam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Onopko defends it easily.
Onopko wants to stand but Jam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jam working for a triangle but Onopko defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko 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!
Jam shoots in for a double leg but Onopko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Onopko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jam has his takedown stuffed
and Onopko counters with a three punch combo that has Jam backing up. Jam nods at Onopko to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Bob Jam has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Onopko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Onopko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onopko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jam shoots and misses
and Onopko counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Onopko counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onopko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Onopko lands a nice shot that snaps Jam's head back.
Jam shoots and misses
and Onopko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam is rocked!
Jam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onopko's waist but Onopko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jam off to one side.
Onopko drops Jam with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jam looks back up at him and smiles so Onopko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Jam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Onopko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Onopko counters with a straight right hand.
Jam seems to have got his legs back now.
Onopko lands a nice hook to Jam's body. Jam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Onopko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Onopko lands with a shot to the body.
Onopko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Onopko duly obliges.
Jam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onopko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking.
Onopko throws a series of strikes that have Jam backpedaling.
Onopko moves out of range of the leg kick from Jam.
Onopko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jam.
Onopko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onopko scores with a punch to the head.
Jam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Onopko pinned against the cage. Onopko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Onopko counters with a nice body shot.
Onopko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jam throws a combination that misses
and Onopko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Onopko.
Onopko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob Jam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onopko lands a jab.
Jam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jam shoots and misses
and Onopko counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a leg kick
and Onopko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam fails with a takedown attempt.
Jam fails to land the takedown.
Onopko misses with the combination.
Jam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Onopko counters with a one-two to the body.
Bob Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jam lands a jab to the head.
Jam throws a combination that misses
and Onopko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Onopko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Savelyevich Onopko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice Cube - It Was a Dood Day. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
215 lbs
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27
218 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinn Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalevi Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Sorsa moves out of range easily.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorsa throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Sorsa saw it coming and moves away.
Sorsa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Sorsa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sorsa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sorsa's back!
Johnson misses with punches from the back.
Sorsa tries to escape the position.
Johnson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Johnson has Sorsa flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Sorsa with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sorsa from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I really don't envy Sorsa right now.
Johnson gets his hands free as Sorsa looks to control.
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sorsa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sorsa tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sorsa defending well though.
Sorsa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but Sorsa is blocking nicely.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Johnson prevents Sorsa from improving his position.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sorsa defending well though.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorsa keeps working.
Sorsa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Sorsa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is working Sorsa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sorsa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Sorsa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is trying to keep Sorsa in close.
Sorsa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sorsa has Johnson in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sorsa holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Sorsa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sorsa keeps moving.
Sorsa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throws a strike but Sorsa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Sorsa is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sorsa but Sorsa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sorsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorsa.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sorsa scores with a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sorsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorsa somewhat.
Quinn Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Sorsa is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Sorsa avoids them all with ease.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Sorsa's legs.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Sorsa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sorsa.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Sorsa is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sorsa has his back to the cage.
Sorsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sorsa manages to break the clinch.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorsa.
Sorsa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorsa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Sorsa wants to stall.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sorsa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is looking to control Sorsa's arms but Sorsa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Sorsa blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson works on Sorsa's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is trying to drag Sorsa to the mat but Sorsa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinn Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sorsa avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sorsa backwards.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sorsa.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sorsa backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sorsa's head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sorsa is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Sorsa into the cage.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sorsa backwards.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sorsa.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Sorsa manages to get underhooks.
Johnson digs a right hand into Sorsa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sorsa's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson pushes Sorsa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sorsa's head.
Sorsa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Sorsa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson controlling the position.
Sorsa trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorsa slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sorsa moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorsa.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Sorsa fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sorsa.
Sorsa wants to clinch.
Sorsa slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Sorsa's shoulder, as Sorsa tries to avoid the shot.
Sorsa throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Sorsa.
Sorsa stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Sorsa tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sorsa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson dives in and grabs Sorsa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sorsa pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Sorsa. Those never looked like landing.
Kalevi Sorsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorsa scores a takedown into full mount!
Sorsa tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Sorsa breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sorsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quinn Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorsa passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Sorsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sorsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson trying to control here.
Sorsa wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Sorsa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Sorsa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalevi Sorsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lookin' Out My Back Door by Creedence. Kumijalka has chosen compella & the twister - put ur weed up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumijalka slips a straight right by Lebowski.
Kumijalka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lebowski tries to improve position but can't.
Lebowski is working hard here to advance position.
Lebowski gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumijalka wants to get back to his feet.
Lebowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kumijalka pulls his head out easily.
Lebowski is trying to control but Kumijalka manages to pass to mount!
Lebowski is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lebowski regains half guard.
Lebowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Lebowski looking for submissions off his back.
Lebowski controlling the position for now.
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.
Lebowski looking for submissions off his back.
Lebowski trying to control from the bottom.
Lebowski is pressing down on Kumijalka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lebowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lebowski has his foot on Kumijalka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kumijalka works his way back into a safe position though.
Lebowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kumijalka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lebowski.
Lebowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kumijalka is going to stand back up.
Lebowski wants to improve his position but Kumijalka is controlling well.
Kumijalka decides to return to a standing position.
Lebowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kumijalka can pounce on him.
Kumijalka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumijalka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lebowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumijalka somewhat.
Lebowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lebowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kumijalka throws a low kick but Lebowski avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lebowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lebowski.
Lebowski checks the leg kick.
Lebowski throws a lazy right hand but Kumijalka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lebowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kumijalka manages to avoid it.
Lebowski misses with a straight right.
Kumijalka has closed the distance and engaged Lebowski in a clinch.
Lebowski blocking some punches.
Kumijalka misses with a knee strike.
Lebowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lebowski takes a shot to the head.
Kumijalka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kumijalka working hard to break the clinch.
Lebowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kumijalka takes a shot to the head.
Lebowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kumijalka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalevi Kumijalka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kumijalka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lebowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumijalka somewhat.
Kumijalka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lebowski.
Kumijalka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski tries to bum rush Kumijalka with a series of wild strikes but Kumijalka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lebowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lebowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kumijalka forces Lebowski back against the cage and clinches.
Lebowski has Kumijalka pressed against the cage, preventing Kumijalka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Lebowski.
Lebowski working aggressively here.
Lebowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kumijalka backwards.
Kumijalka is trying to push Lebowski away but Lebowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lebowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lebowski.
Lebowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumijalka just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kumijalka's efforts to push away.
Lebowski jumps guard but Kumijalka stands there with Lebowski around his waist. Lebowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lebowski tries to pull guard but Kumijalka won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Lebowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski fails to pull guard.
Lebowski lands a nice uppercut.
Kumijalka is rocked!
Lebowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Lebowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kumijalka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kumijalka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lebowski wants to improve his position but instead Kumijalka has moved into half guard.
Lebowski is looking to improve his position.
Kumijalka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lebowski.
Lebowski is trying to control the position but Kumijalka postures up.
Lebowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kumijalka passes into side control.
Lebowski is trying to control Kumijalka's posture but Kumijalka avoids it.
Lebowski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kumijalka easily slips into full mount!
Lebowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka looking to control but Lebowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kumijalka is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lebowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lebowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebowski wants to control but Kumijalka is having none of it.
Lebowski tries to reverse the position but Kumijalka maintains control.
Kumijalka blocks Lebowski's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lebowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeffrey Lebowski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kumijalka, right into the meat.
Kumijalka wants to clinch.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch but Lebowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kumijalka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kumijalka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lebowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
Kumijalka fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski throws a body punch but Kumijalka moves out of range.
Lebowski throws a shot from downtown. Kumijalka moves away and avoids it.
Lebowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lebowski throws the left hand but Kumijalka avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kumijalka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Lebowski misses its intended target.
Kumijalka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lebowski looks to land a right hand but Kumijalka moved out of range.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Kumijalka takes the fight into the clinch.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumijalka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lebowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kumijalka is looking to clinch.
Lebowski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kumijalka's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kumijalka wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance.
Kumijalka moves away from the strike by Lebowski.
Kumijalka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka is looking to slow Lebowski down with leg kicks.
Lebowski throws out a loose jab but Kumijalka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumijalka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumijalka tries to clinch up but Lebowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumijalka avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Kumijalka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski takes a swing at Kumijalka's ribcage but misses.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lebowski throws a jab when Kumijalka was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Lebowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch but Lebowski is avoiding it.
Lebowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kumijalka.
Kumijalka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kumijalka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lebowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lebowski looks to land a left hand but Kumijalka moved out of range nicely.
Kumijalka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lebowski but Lebowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kumijalka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Kumijalka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lebowski looks to land a left hand but Kumijalka moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch but Lebowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lebowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kumijalka wants to clinch.
Kumijalka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lebowski misses with an uppercut. Kumijalka saw that one coming.
Lebowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kumijalka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lebowski with a jab.
Lebowski blocks a leg kick.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski throws a body punch but Kumijalka moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalevi Kumijalka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kumijalka 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 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kalevi Kumijalka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG's entrance music is The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DANZIG keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dean misses with a hook.
Dean thows a body shot but no joy.
DANZIG takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DANZIG throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.
DANZIG staying out of range there.
Dean wants to clinch up but DANZIG keeps it at a distance.
DANZIG takes one to the side of the head.
Dean lands a two punch combo.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but DANZIG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dean tries to clinch up but DANZIG circles away and keeps his distance.
Dean tries to clinch but DANZIG moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by DANZIG.
Dean misses with a straight left.
DANZIG misses with the combination.
Dean scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
DANZIG bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DANZIG closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dean throws a hook but DANZIG blocks it.
DANZIG ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DANZIG ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
DANZIG ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DANZIG.
DANZIG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DANZIG closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dean circles away.
Dean tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DANZIG counters with a left and a right that stings Dean.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DANZIG.
Dean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DANZIG has time to react.
DANZIG uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DANZIG moves forwards but Dean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dean misses with a straight left.
Dean tries to clinch but DANZIG moves away
and DANZIG counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DANZIG's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DANZIG's back!
Dean keeps control of the position as DANZIG tries to break free.
DANZIG breaks Dean's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dean looking for a guillotine here but DANZIG defends easily.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DANZIG is in close to Dean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean keeping moving, preventing DANZIG from controlling successfully.
DANZIG is working Dean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DANZIG postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DANZIG 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.
DANZIG drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick DANZIG off! DANZIG jumps back into Dean's guard.
Dean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DANZIG defends well.
DANZIG drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dean!
DANZIG tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries for a kimura but DANZIG is defending well.
Dean trying to control the action but DANZIG is working from the bottom.
DANZIG is looking to reverse the position.
Dean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DANZIG knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DANZIG tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Glen DANZIG will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dean lands a nice hook to DANZIG's body. DANZIG takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DANZIG moves into the clinch.
Dean prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dean, as that shot connected.
Dean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jimmy Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DANZIG throws a hook but Dean avoids it easily.
Dean looks to throw the jab but DANZIG is out of range.
DANZIG swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DANZIG displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dean throws out the jab.
Dean missing with a left hand there. DANZIG was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DANZIG keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DANZIG is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean misses the jab.
DANZIG clinches up with Dean and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dean is looking to break free of the clinch but DANZIG has double underhooks.
Dean wants to get back to striking at distance but DANZIG won't allow it.
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DANZIG fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
DANZIG has hold of one of Dean's legs. Dean is fighting the takedown attempt but DANZIG gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DANZIG is working Dean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DANZIG lands a couple of digs.
DANZIG drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dean dives on top into guard.
DANZIG is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and DANZIG has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between DANZIG's legs - danger averted.
DANZIG throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
DANZIG avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DANZIG's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DANZIG trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DANZIG.
Dean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DANZIG defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DANZIG accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DANZIG throwing strikes from guard but Dean blocks nicely.
DANZIG makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DANZIG is aware though and is defending well.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DANZIG has gone for a leg lock! Dean slips out almost immediately though and dives into DANZIG's guard.
DANZIG controls Dean momentarily but Dean frees himself.
Glen DANZIG overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DANZIG preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dean trying to control but DANZIG is working from the bottom.
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.
DANZIG is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
DANZIG 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but DANZIG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DANZIG trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DANZIG is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily.
DANZIG can't keep his opponent in guard - Dean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
DANZIG gets full guard.
DANZIG is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen DANZIG dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DANZIG misses with a takedown attempt - Dean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dean jabs DANZIG right on the nose. DANZIG blinks but takes it well.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DANZIG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean looks to throw the jab but DANZIG is out of range.
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DANZIG.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dean lands a jab to DANZIG's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Dean.
Dean lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DANZIG blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Dean lands an impressive looking overhand right. DANZIG doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws a combination that misses
and DANZIG holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dean lands a body shot in the clinch.
DANZIG gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean looking for submissions off his back.
Dean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DANZIG is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dean wants to control but DANZIG is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dean is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DANZIG is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DANZIG is working for a submission of some sort.
Dean wants to improve his position but DANZIG is controlling well.
Glen DANZIG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean won't allow DANZIG to pass to mount.
Dean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DANZIG prevents Dean from improving his position.
DANZIG content to control rather than advance.
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.
Dean tries to get to full guard but DANZIG has control of the leg.
Glen DANZIG has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dean tries to work over DANZIG's front leg with a kick but DANZIG checks it.
DANZIG has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DANZIG there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dean closes the distance but DANZIG moves to the side
and DANZIG counters with a shoot takedown. Dean fights it but they end up in guard.
Jimmy Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dean is keeping the position for now.
Dean throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! DANZIG escapes and throws Dean's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dean misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen DANZIG showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DANZIG, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen DANZIG!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amzi Azzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Con Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amzi Azzan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas tries to keep at a distance but Azzan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Azzan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Azzan manages to end up in side control.
Azzan trying to control the action but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Dumas taking a bit of punishment here - Azzan scoring with strikes.
Dumas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azzan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dumas trying to control here.
Azzan prevents Dumas from improving his position.
Azzan working the head and body with strikes.
Azzan trying to control from half guard but Dumas is working away.
Azzan is trying to work for a kimura but Dumas is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azzan lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azzan controlling from the top position.
Azzan working some strikes from top position.
Azzan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dumas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azzan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azzan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azzan wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azzan postures up.
Azzan trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Azzan pushes down on Dumas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azzan drops an elbow to the side of Dumas's head.
Azzan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dumas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azzan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dumas's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azzan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dumas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Azzan has passed into half guard!
Azzan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azzan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dumas tries to roll over but Azzan keeps him under control.
Azzan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azzan winds up and cracks Dumas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dumas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azzan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Azzan is nestled in close to Dumas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Azzan wants to free his trapped foot but Dumas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azzan stalling.
Dumas is trying to control but can't.
Azzan working Dumas over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is refusing to be controlled, as Azzan sits in half guard.
Dumas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azzan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Azzan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dumas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dumas tries to roll over but Azzan keeps him under control.
Azzan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azzan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Azzan is nestled in close to Dumas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Azzan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dumas has hold of Azzan's hands but Azzan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dumas tries to get to full guard but Azzan has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dumas trying to hold on to Azzan's head to control him but Azzan postures up.
Dumas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amzi Azzan 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.
Azzan has closed the distance and engaged Dumas in a clinch.
Azzan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azzan is working for takedown but Dumas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dumas tries to pull guard but Azzan won't allow it.
Azzan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Azzan pulls Dumas into guard.
Dumas being controlled here momentarily.
Dumas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azzan wants to sweep here but Dumas controlling him for the moment.
Azzan keeping full guard, as Dumas tries to pass.
Dumas is pushing down on Azzan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azzan is fighting to maintain full guard but Dumas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amzi Azzan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzan won't allow Dumas to pass to mount.
Dumas passes to side control.
Azzan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dumas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Azzan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dumas trying to control the action but Azzan is working from the bottom.
Dumas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dumas trying to control the action but Azzan is working from the bottom.
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.
Azzan keeping his opponent close.
Azzan is looking to regain half guard here but Dumas keeps moving and retains side control.
Azzan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dumas.
Dumas trying to control the position but Azzan is working away.
Dumas working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dumas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Azzan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dumas's best efforts.
Azzan manages to get to full guard.
Dumas wants to pass the guard but Azzan is keeping the position.
Dumas is working hard here to advance position.
Azzan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azzan keeping moving, preventing Dumas from controlling successfully.
Dumas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Azzan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Azzan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Azzan!
Azzan cracks Dumas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Azzan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumas keeps working.
Azzan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dumas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amzi Azzan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Azzan shoots in and bounces Dumas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Azzan stands up over Dumas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Azzan trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Dumas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Azzan is now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Azzan connects with a nice short shot to Dumas's temple.
Azzan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dumas looking for submissions off his back.
Azzan is looking to advance position but Dumas won't allow it.
Dumas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azzan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Azzan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dumas punching from the bottom.
Azzan is trying to control. Dumas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dumas trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Azzan connects with a nice short shot to Dumas's temple.
Dumas is pressing down on Azzan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dumas is looking for a triangle but Azzan pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azzan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azzan trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Dumas has momentary wrist control but Azzan slips an elbow through the middle.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Azzan from controlling successfully.
Azzan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Azzan is now in half guard.
Azzan is thwarting Dumas's attempts to control the position.
Dumas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas has momentary wrist control but Azzan slips an elbow through the middle.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azzan scoring with some ground and pound.
Azzan trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Dumas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azzan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Azzan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amzi Azzan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azzan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dumas is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azzan stands up over Dumas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Azzan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dumas's head.
Azzan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumas looking to control but Azzan passes into half guard.
Dumas wants to control but Azzan is keeping busy.
Azzan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dumas trying to hold on to Azzan's head to control him but Azzan postures up.
Azzan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Azzan working the head and body with strikes.
Con Dumas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Azzan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amzi Azzan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Azzan 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amzi Azzan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ratchang noi voravut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Haritonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). noi voravut comes into the arena with Akuma BGM blaring out of the sound system. Sergei Haritonov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ratchang noi voravut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Haritonov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
noi voravut slips under a jab.
Haritonov lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Haritonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haritonov moves out of range of the body kick from noi voravut.
A left and a right from Haritonov both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Haritonov.
Haritonov swinging wildly here.
Haritonov throws a right hand that noi voravut ducks under and follows up with a left that noi voravut also avoids with ease.
Haritonov dips to his left and cracks noi voravut with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haritonov throws a right and a left that noi voravut avoids nicely.
noi voravut slips a jab and a cross from Haritonov.
Haritonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haritonov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from noi voravut.
Sloppy strikes from Haritonov. Those never looked like landing.
Oooh a lovely combination from Haritonov sends noi voravut down but not out. Haritonov dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like ratchang noi voravut has been cut.
Haritonov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
noi voravut gets back to half guard.
noi voravut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
noi voravut actively working from the bottom here.
noi voravut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haritonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
noi voravut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haritonov defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
noi voravut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
noi voravut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haritonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
noi voravut keeping moving, preventing Haritonov from controlling successfully.
Haritonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
noi voravut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
noi voravut is looking for a triangle but Haritonov pushes his legs off easily.
noi voravut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haritonov's guard.
noi voravut won't allow Haritonov to get back to his feet.
Haritonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
noi voravut passes Haritonov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
noi voravut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
noi voravut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
noi voravut wants to work for an arm triangle but Haritonov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
noi voravut is trying to work for a kimura but Haritonov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
noi voravut seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
noi voravut is looking to advance position but Haritonov won't allow it.
Haritonov is trying to stand up here but noi voravut is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haritonov is defending against the submission attempts here by noi voravut.
noi voravut is trying to work for a kimura but Haritonov is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haritonov is trying to stand up here but noi voravut is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Haritonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ratchang noi voravut's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haritonov fails to land with a series of punches.
noi voravut moves forwards but Haritonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
ratchang noi voravut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haritonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
noi voravut dodges the punch combination from Haritonov.
noi voravut moves out of range as Haritonov strikes.
Haritonov misses with a double jab.
Haritonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
noi voravut avoids a punch combination nicely.
noi voravut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haritonov was well out of range. Poor timing from noi voravut.
Haritonov looks to land a combination but noi voravut avoids it well.
Haritonov throws a jab but it's blocked by noi voravut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! noi voravut uses the oldest trick in the book to send Haritonov tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! noi voravut is absolutely delighted - when Haritonov wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). ratchang noi voravut!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasqez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gorillaz - Latin simone. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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238 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasqez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kukuev.
Velasqez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasqez wants it to stay on the feet.
Kukuev feints and as Velasqez raises his hands in defense, Kukuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kukuev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kukuev drops back looking for a leg! Velasqez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasqez manages to kick Kukuev off! Kukuev jumps back into Velasqez's guard.
Velasqez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kukuev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velasqez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kukuev won't allow Velasqez to sweep him here.
Kukuev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kukuev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Velasqez looking for a guillotine here but Kukuev defends easily.
Kukuev wants to pass the guard but Velasqez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kukuev is one step ahead there.
Kukuev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kukuev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Velasqez working for a triangle but Kukuev defends it easily.
Velasqez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasqez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kukuev stops Velasqez from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kukuev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasqez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kukuev drops back looking for a leg! Velasqez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasqez manages to kick Kukuev off! Kukuev jumps back into Velasqez's guard.
Kukuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasqez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kukuev has managed to get both his arms back between Velasqez's legs - danger averted.
Kukuev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kukuev drops back looking for a leg! Velasqez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasqez manages to kick Kukuev off! Kukuev jumps back into Velasqez's guard.
Velasqez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kukuev defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev drops back looking for a leg! Velasqez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasqez manages to kick Kukuev off! Kukuev jumps back into Velasqez's guard.
Velasqez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kukuev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kukuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasqez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasqez looking for submissions off his back.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura but Velasqez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kukuev to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kukuev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasqez is just riding it out for now. Kukuev eventually gives up the hold.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura here.
Velasqez is looking to get back to full guard here but Kukuev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Velasqez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kukuev.
Velasqez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kukuev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kukuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Velasqez. No joy for Kukuev on that attempt.
Velasqez connects with a body shot.
Kukuev feints and as Velasqez raises his hands in defense, Kukuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasqez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kukuev defends well.
Velasqez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukuev is aware though and is defending well.
Velasqez is looking for a triangle here but Kukuev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kukuev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velasqez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Velasqez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kukuev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Velasqez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Velasqez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kukuev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Velasqez won't allow Kukuev to pass to mount.
Kukuev is trying to work for a kimura but Velasqez is defending well.
Velasqez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasqez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev drops back looking for a leg! Velasqez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasqez manages to kick Kukuev off! Kukuev jumps back into Velasqez's guard.
Kukuev stopping the sweep attempt from Velasqez.
Velasqez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kukuev stacks Velasqez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kukuev!
Velasqez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Velasqez is breathing heavily.
Velasqez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kukuev pulls his head out easily.
Kukuev is trying to work for a kimura but Velasqez is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev wants to free his trapped foot but Velasqez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velasqez looking for submissions off his back.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasqez defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kukuev pulls his head out easily.
Kukuev is working for a kimura but Velasqez is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasqez tries to roll over but Kukuev keeps him under control.
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.
Kukuev seems to be working for a kimura but Velasqez defends the submission attempt.
Kukuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasqez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kukuev prevents Velasqez from improving his position.
Velasqez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nikolai Kukuev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukuev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Velasqez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kukuev defends it easily.
Kukuev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Kukuev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Velasqez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukuev.
Velasqez takes a swing at Kukuev's ribcage but misses.
Velasqez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukuev manages to avoid it.
Kukuev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kukuev feints and as Velasqez raises his hands in defense, Kukuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasqez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kukuev's guard.
Velasqez drops back looking for a leg! Kukuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kukuev manages to kick Velasqez off! Velasqez jumps back into Kukuev's guard.
Kukuev working for a triangle but Velasqez defends it easily.
Velasqez drops back looking for a leg! Kukuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kukuev manages to kick Velasqez off! Velasqez jumps back into Kukuev's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasqez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velasqez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukuev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasqez drops back looking for a leg! Kukuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kukuev manages to kick Velasqez off! Velasqez jumps back into Kukuev's guard.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velasqez defends it easily.
Velasqez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasqez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasqez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cain Velasqez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasqez slips nicely into half guard.
Velasqez wants to pass to mount but Kukuev is defending the position.
Kukuev looking for submissions off his back.
Velasqez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kukuev defends it well.
Kukuev looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqez works his way into full mount!
Velasqez working for a guillotine from mount but Kukuev is in no mood to give up.
Kukuev gets back to half guard.
Nikolai Kukuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukuev trying to hold on to Velasqez's head to control him but Velasqez postures up.
Velasqez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kukuev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasqez.
Velasqez throwing shots but Kukuev is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kukuev is trying to control but can't.
Velasqez seems to be looking for submissions.
Velasqez is looking for a kimura but Kukuev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasqez to get the leverage.
Velasqez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukuev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Velasqez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kukuev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasqez pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kukuev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kukuev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kukuev!
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