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RC 51 - Koko vs. Carl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Millner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghazala Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan Millner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ghazala Hussein's chin.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nolan Millner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ghazala Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein lands with an overhand left.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millner darts in and clinches Hussein up against the cage.
Hussein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Millner keeps him there for the moment.
Millner prevents Hussein from breaking the clinch.
Hussein wants to get back to striking at distance but Millner won't allow it.
Hussein gets underhooks to prevent Millner's takedown attempt.
Millner has Hussein pushed against the cage.
Millner keeps control of Hussein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hussein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Millner walks away with a smile on his face. Hussein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Millner throws a low kick, looking for Hussein's leg but Hussein calmly moves out of range.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Millner moves away and avoids it.
Millner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Millner scores with a kick to the body.
Millner forces Hussein back against the cage and clinches.
Hussein wants to get back to striking at distance but Millner won't allow it.
Millner scores a nice knee to the body.
Hussein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Millner prevents Hussein from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Millner.
Millner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hussein blocks it with crossed arms.
Hussein wants to break free but Millner has control.
Hussein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Millner has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Millner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Millner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hussein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hussein can't find room to land a body shot as Millner controls the action.
Hussein is trying to break free.
Hussein is trying to break free.
Hussein is trying to break free.
Millner prevents Hussein from breaking the clinch.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Millner keeps him there for the moment.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Millner keeps him there for the moment.
Hussein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Millner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Millner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hussein.
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.
Millner prevents Hussein from breaking the clinch.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Millner keeps him there for the moment.
Hussein wants to break free but Millner has control.
Hussein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Millner has him pressed against the cage.
Millner tries a body shot but Hussein blocks it.
Hussein can't break the clinch.
Millner is struggling to control the position.
Millner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Millner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Millner saw that one coming.
Millner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hussein lands with a nice body punch.
Hussein stuffs the takedown.
Ghazala Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hussein throws a hook but Millner avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hussein blocks the leg kick.
Hussein lands with a cross.
Millner slips a jab from Hussein.
Millner walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millner takes the fight into the clinch.
Hussein stops a takedown attempt from Millner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Millner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Millner.
Hussein is trying to break the clinch but Millner has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Millner avoiding damage.
Hussein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hussein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein tries to break the clinch but Millner is controlling the position.
Millner missing with knees to the body.
Hussein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Millner tries to pull guard but Hussein won't allow it.
Hussein wants to break free but Millner has control.
Hussein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Millner missing with knees to the body.
Hussein is looking to break free of the clinch but Millner has double underhooks.
Hussein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hussein can't break the clinch.
Hussein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Millner has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Millner crunches a lovely knee into Hussein's ribcage.
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Millner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Millner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Millner defending well as Hussein loads up on a big left hand.
Hussein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussein lands a jab to Millner's midsection.
Hussein throws out a loose jab but Millner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein throws a body punch but Millner moves out of range.
Hussein lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
Millner staying out of range there.
Millner moves out of range of the strikes.
Millner pushes Hussein up against the cage in a clinch.
Millner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Millner is looking to control Hussein's arms but Hussein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Millner has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ghazala Hussein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hussein lands a body shot.
Hussein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Millner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussein jabs at Millner's body.
Millner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hussein misses with a double jab.
Hussein throws a right and a left that Millner avoids nicely.
Hussein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussein lands a jab.
Millner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hussein tries to avoid it but Millner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hussein to the ground. Hussein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Millner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Nolan Millner has been cut.
Hussein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Hussein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Millner throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein lands with a shot to the body.
Hussein swings for the body but Millner moves out of range.
Hussein cracks Millner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Millner.
Hussein scores with a jab to the head.
Hussein lands a nice hook to Millner's body. Millner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Millner gets a clinch.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Millner stalling against the cage.
Hussein wants to get back to striking at distance but Millner won't allow it.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Millner keeps him there for the moment.
Millner trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millner.
Hussein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hussein wants to break free but Millner has control.
Hussein wants to break free but Millner has control.
Millner prevents Hussein from breaking the clinch.
Hussein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hussein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Millner has him pressed against the cage.
Millner prevents Hussein from breaking the clinch.
Hussein fails to pull guard.
Millner keeps control of Hussein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Millner trying to land knees to the body.
Hussein is looking to break free of the clinch but Millner has double underhooks.
Hussein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein can't break the clinch.
Hussein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Millner landing knees to the head.
Hussein pulls guard effortlessly.
Hussein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hussein has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Millner 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 Hussein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millner tries to move to mount but Hussein blocks the move with his legs.
Hussein tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Millner easily slips into full mount!
Hussein throwing hammer fists to the chest of Millner. What's that going to do exactly?
Millner wants to control the pace but Hussein is squirming around nicely.
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.
Hussein tries to reverse the position but Millner maintains control.
Hussein is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hussein flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hussein looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hussein tries to escape but Millner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hussein is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nolan Millner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Millner throws a head kick but Hussein moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
Hussein throws a nice looking combination but Millner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hussein scores with the left hand. Millner knows he should have avoided that one.
Hussein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hussein misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hussein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Millner instigates a clinch.
Hussein lands an uppercut.
Hussein is trying to break the clinch but Millner has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein is working Millner over against the cage.
Hussein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hussein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Millner has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hussein wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millner slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Millner prevents it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Millner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Millner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Millner is just out of range.
Millner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Millner misses with a body kick.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Hussein works Millner's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Millner.
Millner walks into a straight right hand from Hussein.
Millner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hussein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hussein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Millner escapes and throws Hussein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein tries to buck Millner off but Millner is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussein tries to escape but Millner is in control.
Millner stands up and beckons Hussein to his feet.
Hussein swats away the attempt to clinch by Millner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein lands a lovely overhand right.
Millner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Millner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussein finds it's way round the side to connect with Millner's head.
Millner takes one to the side of the head.
Millner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hussein as he jumps to the side.
Hussein lands a glancing blow to the side of Millner's head.
Millner tries to clinch up but Hussein circles away and keeps his distance.
Hussein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hussein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Millner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Hussein.
Millner throws a head kick that misses.
Hussein throws a body punch but Millner moves out of range.
Hussein scores with a jab. Millner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghazala Hussein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Millner clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein avoiding damage as Millner throws knees to the body.
Hussein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein avoiding damage as Millner throws knees to the body.
Millner gets underhooks to prevent Hussein's takedown attempt.
Hussein wants to break free but Millner has control.
Millner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hussein is looking to break free of the clinch but Millner has double underhooks.
Hussein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hussein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nolan Millner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hussein looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazala Hussein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hussein 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazala Hussein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Snitskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kolof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Kolof has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glenn Snitskey's chin.
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290 lbs
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307 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glenn Snitskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kolof!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitskey works Kolof's body with a nice hook.
Snitskey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kolof to score with a decent uppercut.
Snitskey shoots in but Kolof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Snitskey misses.
Kolof gets the takedown into side control.
Snitskey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Snitskey keeping control of the position.
Snitskey tries to kick Kolof off but Kolof keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snitskey is trying to maintain the position but Kolof is very close to passing his half guard.
Snitskey wants to improve his position but Kolof is controlling well.
Kolof slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitskey trying to control from the bottom.
Kolof is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snitskey is just riding it out for now. Kolof eventually gives up the hold.
Kolof prevents Snitskey from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolof wants to clinch up but Snitskey keeps it at a distance.
Snitskey tries to land a front kick but Kolof steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kolof wants to clinch up but Snitskey keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kolof stuffs the takedown.
Kolof darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snitskey is trying to get back to full guard.
Snitskey is breathing heavily.
Snitskey is working hard here to advance position.
Kolof is working for a kimura but Snitskey is defending it quite comfortably.
Snitskey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolof.
Snitskey is looking to control Kolof's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snitskey avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kolof.
Snitskey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitskey is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolof is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolof wants to stand but Snitskey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Snitskey tries to kick Kolof off but Kolof keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolof scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kolof tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snitskey.
Snitskey tries to get to full guard but Kolof has control of the leg.
Kolof lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kolof tries for a takedown but Snitskey circles away easily
and Snitskey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snitskey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolof shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Snitskey is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kolof prevents Snitskey from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kolof dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kolof shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snitskey's guard.
Snitskey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolof throws a strike but Snitskey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kolof bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snitskey's guard.
Kolof postures up.
Snitskey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kolof stands and throws Snitskey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kolof stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snitskey pinned against the cage. Snitskey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snitskey scores with a takedown into Kolof's guard.
Kolof striking off his back but it's not causing Snitskey any problems.
Snitskey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snitskey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snitskey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitskey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolof, up you get!
Snitskey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolof shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolof showed some decent athleticism there.
Snitskey is refusing to be controlled, as Kolof sits in half guard.
Snitskey is looking to control Kolof's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snitskey avoid being mounted?
Kolof is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitskey wants to improve his position but Kolof is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snitskey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snitskey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolof decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Snitskey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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.
Snitskey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kolof looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Snitskey trying to control the position but Kolof is working away.
Snitskey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kolof is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolof gets back to half guard.
Kolof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snitskey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolof wants to get back to full guard but Snitskey has passed into side control.
Snitskey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Snitskey controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Kolof will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kolof drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kolof with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snitskey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Snitskey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snitskey tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolof tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snitskey counters with a takedown into side control.
Kolof is trying to control Snitskey's posture but Snitskey avoids it.
Kolof tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snitskey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snitskey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolof shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolof showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolof stands up and beckons Snitskey to join him on the feet.
Kolof fails with the takedown
and Snitskey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snitskey.
Snitskey keeps control of Kolof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snitskey stalling.
Kolof tries to break the clinch but Snitskey is controlling the position.
Kolof stops a takedown attempt from Snitskey.
Kolof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Kolof. No joy for Snitskey on that attempt.
Snitskey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snitskey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolof stands and steps away. Snitskey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Snitskey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolof tries for a takedown but Snitskey circles away easily
and Snitskey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snitskey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitskey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snitskey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snitskey wants to control from the top but Kolof keeps moving.
Kolof not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitskey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolof, up you get!
Kolof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snitskey is fending him off so far but Kolof persists. Nope, Snitskey circles away and we're back to standing.
Glenn Snitskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kolof.
Kolof shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Snitskey is desperately trying to improve his position but Kolof has a good base and remains in mount.
Kolof is stalling here but it's allowed Snitskey to get half guard.
Kolof tries to stand and escape but Snitskey actually recovers to full guard.
Kolof preventing the sweep.
Snitskey trying to keep a closed guard but Kolof is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitskey keeping moving, preventing Kolof from controlling successfully.
Kolof gets to his feet. Snitskey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kolof shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kolof was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snitskey tries to hold on but Kolof pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snitskey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glenn Snitskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kolof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glenn Snitskey.
I think Kolof 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kolof!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Karpinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piotr Karpinov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotr Karpinov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpinov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karpinov.
Beck fails to land the takedown.
Karpinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Karpinov. No joy for Beck on that attempt.
Beck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karpinov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Beck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karpinov struggling a bit here.
Beck swings around for an armbar but Karpinov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beck's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karpinov looking to pass the guard.
Beck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karpinov manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck throwing strikes from guard but Karpinov blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpinov working for a triangle but Beck defends it easily.
Karpinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karpinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karpinov looks gassed!
Beck wants to control from the top but Karpinov keeps moving.
Karpinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beck pushing down on Karpinov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karpinov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beck wants to stand up but Karpinov is controlling the position.
Beck 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karpinov defends it well.
Beck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karpinov's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karpinov gets back to full guard.
Beck wants to pass the guard but Karpinov is keeping the position.
Karpinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karpinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karpinov is looking for a triangle but Beck pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karpinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karpinov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beck is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Karpinov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beck's back instead.
Karpinov is trying to stick to Beck's back but Beck is turning into Karpinov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karpinov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beck.
Karpinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beck passes into half guard.
Beck seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpinov is pressing down on Beck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karpinov keeping moving, preventing Beck from controlling successfully.
Beck wants to pass the guard but Karpinov is keeping the position.
Beck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karpinov dives on top into guard.
Beck keeping moving, preventing Karpinov from controlling successfully.
Karpinov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Karpinov seems to have locked his on tight now - Beck screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Karpinov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Piotr Karpinov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Lilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer's entrance music is Jedi mind tricks - Blood in blood out. A fine choice. Lilja has chosen UK subs - Warhead as his entrance music. Alexander Tilthammer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Tilthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Lilja!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilja pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tilthammer is out of range and Lilja settles back down.
Lilja works over Tilthammer's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alexander Tilthammer has been cut.
A big head kick from Lilja and Tilthammer is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Tilthammer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tilthammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lilja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lilja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tilthammer looking for a guillotine here but Lilja defends easily.
Lilja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tilthammer's guard.
Tilthammer working for a triangle but Lilja defends it easily.
Tilthammer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lilja wants to stand but Tilthammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lilja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tilthammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tilthammer working for a triangle but Lilja defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lilja wants to stand but Tilthammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tilthammer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lilja has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tilthammer is proving hard to escape from.
Lilja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilja wanted to stand there but Tilthammer had control of the position.
Lilja looks gassed!
Tilthammer trying to control the position.
Lilja is looking to stand up but Tilthammer won't let him.
Tilthammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lilja wants to stand but Tilthammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lilja wanted to stand there but Tilthammer had control of the position.
Tilthammer has his feet on Lilja's thighs here. He's pushed Lilja off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lilja screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Tilthammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boudewijn's choice of entrance music: The Streets - Blinded by the Lights. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Xander Boudewijn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borat Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudewijn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boudewijn throws a sloppy head kick and Obama moves out of range easily.
Obama tries to clinch but Boudewijn is having none of it.
Obama tries for a takedown but Boudewijn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn misses with a two punch combination.
Obama misses the jab.
Obama shoots in but Boudewijn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Obama moves out of range of the leg kick from Boudewijn.
Obama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Obama throws a wild body kick that Boudewijn sees coming a mile off.
Obama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama looks to land a combination but Boudewijn avoids it well.
Obama looks to land a combination but Boudewijn avoids it well.
Boudewijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boudewijn circles away.
Obama takes one on the button.
Obama's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Obama duly obliges.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
Boudewijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xander Boudewijn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudewijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn with a jab.
Borat Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boudewijn throws out the jab.
Obama slips under a jab.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boudewijn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudewijn missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama looks for a takedown but Boudewijn sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Boudewijn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Boudewijn.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boudewijn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Boudewijn slips under a jab from Obama.
Boudewijn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Obama sprawling to the canvas. Boudewijn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Obama hang on?
Obama tries to get to full guard but Boudewijn has control of the leg.
Boudewijn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boudewijn stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boudewijn as he jumps to the side.
Boudewijn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Boudewijn.
Obama throws a head kick that misses.
Boudewijn lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.
Boudewijn misses with a hook.
Obama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boudewijn pinned against the cage. Boudewijn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boudewijn throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boudewijn counters with a thumping low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Obama. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Boudewijn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Boudewijn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boudewijn lands a nice looking body kick.
Borat Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boudewijn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Obama sprawling to the canvas. Boudewijn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Obama hang on?
It looks like Borat Obama has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudewijn is controlling the pace.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
Boudewijn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Obama to get to his feet.
Obama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boudewijn lands the left hand.
Boudewijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn scores with a hook.
Boudewijn cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Obama has managed to clinch.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boudewijn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boudewijn manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Boudewijn.
Obama wants to clinch
and Boudewijn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boudewijn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudewijn.
Obama misses with a leg kick
and Boudewijn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boudewijn lands a big uppercut and Obama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Obama looks OK. Boudewijn waves Obama back to his feet!
Obama is rocked!
Xander Boudewijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudewijn throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama ducks straight into an uppercut from Boudewijn and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Obama maanges to regain guard straight away.
Oh Obama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boudewijn controls the pace.
Boudewijn gets to his feet - Obama follows without any prompting.
Obama seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama has his takedown stuffed
and Boudewijn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Boudewijn. No joy for Obama on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boudewijn lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.
Boudewijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boudewijn feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Obama crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xander Boudewijn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Dainslef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyndon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Sunbeam - One Minute in Heaven as his entrance music. Magnus Dainslef could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyndon Johnson's chin.
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300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magnus Dainslef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyndon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Dainslef. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Dainslef takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Magnus Dainslef has been cut.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Dainslef against the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnus Dainslef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyndon Johnson.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dainslef avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dainslef lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dainslef lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dainslef working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dainslef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dainslef ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Johnson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Dainslef!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Versace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Versace's choice of entrance music: Sweep the Leg. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marko Versace was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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216 lbs
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202 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Vondrachek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Versace!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vondrachek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vondrachek punishes Versace's body with a nice straight punch.
Vondrachek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Marko Versace has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vondrachek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Versace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Versace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vondrachek.
Versace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vondrachek was well out of range. Poor timing from Versace.
Vondrachek fails with a takedown attempt.
Vondrachek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Versace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vondrachek throws a looping overhand right but Versace ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Versace.
Vondrachek throws the left hand but Versace avoids the punch easily.
Vondrachek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vondrachek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vondrachek throws a right hand that Versace ducks under and follows up with a left that Versace also avoids with ease.
Versace circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vondrachek at a distance.
Vondrachek is breathing heavily.
Versace connects with a nice looking jab.
Petr Vondrachek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versace scores with a jab to the body.
Marko Versace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Versace jabs at Vondrachek's body.
Versace lands a nice shot to the body.
Vondrachek slips a jab and a cross from Versace.
Vondrachek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Versace lands a left and a right that sends Vondrachek crashing to the canvas! Versace dives into mount looking to finish!
Vondrachek is rocked!
It looks like Petr Vondrachek has been cut.
Versace stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Versace seems to be stalking Vondrachek here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Vondrachek drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marko Versace!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme comes into the arena with Fight to Survive blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Parslow!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parslow checks a leg kick nicely.
Parslow tries to score with a low kick but Van Damme moves his leg out of the way.
Parslow keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Damme.
Van Damme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parslow circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Damme forces Parslow back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parslow as Van Damme tries to tie him up.
Van Damme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parslow has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parslow breaks from the clinch.
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Parslow pushes him off.
Parslow misses with a wild body shot.
Parslow throws a leg kick but Van Damme checks it.
Van Damme misses with the combination.
Parslow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Damme looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to sweep here but Parslow controlling him for the moment.
Parslow throwing strikes from guard but Van Damme blocks nicely.
Parslow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parslow wants to pass the guard but Van Damme is keeping the position.
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet but Parslow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Damme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Damme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Damme wants to clinch up but Parslow keeps it at a distance.
Parslow ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
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.
A shot to the body from Van Damme misses
and Parslow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Damme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parslow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Damme is looking to stand up but Parslow isn't so interested in that idea.
Parslow drops back looking for a leg! Van Damme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Damme manages to kick Parslow off! Parslow jumps back into Van Damme's guard.
Parslow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Damme is controlling Parslow's posture.
Van Damme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parslow stops Van Damme from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Damme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parslow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Parslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damme is keeping the position for now.
Van Damme wants to sweep but no luck.
Parslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Damme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parslow is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Damme has wrist control.
Parslow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing Parslow from controlling successfully.
Parslow with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parslow misses with an uppercut.
Van Damme misses with a two punch combination.
Van Damme darts in trying to clinch
enabling Parslow to counter with a crisp jab.
Parslow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parslow throws and low kick but Van Damme moves out of range easily.
Van Damme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parslow throws the kick towards the body but Van Damme avoids it.
Van Damme tries to clinch up
and Parslow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Damme won't be happy with that.
Parslow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parslow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Damme tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parslow dominated that round.
That's time! Van Damme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parslow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Parslow just content to control the position.
Van Damme is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Parslow scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Parslow are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Damme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parslow working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parslow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parslow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Parslow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet but Parslow drags him back down.
Van Damme is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet but Parslow drags him back down.
Parslow wants to control but Van Damme is keeping him busy.
Van Damme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parslow on the ground.
Parslow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Parslow cracks Van Damme with a big right hand but Van Damme just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Van Damme avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parslow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parslow scoring with punches and elbows.
Parslow is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Van Damme looks calm but he's in trouble here. Parslow gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Van Damme is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Parslow lets go of the hold and Van Damme can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Parslow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koko Beware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mannerheim has chosen Touch Of Red as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koko Beware!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannerheim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannerheim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beware checks a leg kick nicely.
Mannerheim throws a front kick aimed at Beware's knee but Beware avoids it well.
Mannerheim is looking to clinch but Beware is avoiding it.
Mannerheim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mannerheim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mannerheim trying to land knees to the body.
Mannerheim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mannerheim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beware.
Beware jumps guard but Mannerheim stands there with Beware around his waist. Beware gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mannerheim missing with knees to the body.
Mannerheim prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beware displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mannerheim up against the cage.
Beware blocks an elbow strike.
Beware controlling the action here for a moment.
Mannerheim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mannerheim walks away with a smile on his face. Beware gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Beware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beware shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mannerheim but Mannerheim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beware pushes Mannerheim up against the cage in a clinch.
Beware managing to block the knees to the body from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim tries a knee to the head but Beware blocks it.
Mannerheim trying to land knees to the body.
Beware managing to block the knees to the body from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beware pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mannerheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mannerheim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mannerheim misses with a low kick.
Mannerheim is looking to score with low kicks.
Beware keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mannerheim tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Mannerheim misses
and Beware counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mannerheim!
Beware with shots to the head and body - Mannerheim looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beware tries to control but Mannerheim wriggling away.
Beware throws some wild stikes that Mannerheim manages to avoid easily.
Beware controlling from mount.
Mannerheim wants to hold on but Beware pushes him away.
Mannerheim can't escape the position.
Mannerheim tries to hold on but Beware pushes him away.
Mannerheim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beware is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mannerheim can pounce on him.
Beware doesn't manage to clinch there - Mannerheim circles away.
Beware tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mannerheim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mannerheim misses with a low kick.
Beware stalks Mannerheim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mannerheim's face. Mannerheim staggers backwards, shaken.
Beware blocks a head kick by Mannerheim.
Beware will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beware tries to clinch up.
Mannerheim misses with a combination
and Beware counters with a series of strikes. Mannerheim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beware tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mannerheim swivels and escapes.
Mannerheim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beware.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mannerheim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mannerheim throws a leg kick but Beware sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beware looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mannerheim is fending him off so far but Beware persists. Nope, Mannerheim circles away and we're back to standing.
Mannerheim throws a leg kick that misses.
Mannerheim misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Beware blocks the leg kick.
Mannerheim pushes Beware up against the cage in a clinch.
Mannerheim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beware.
Beware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mannerheim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beware has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beware tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mannerheim has Beware pushed against the cage.
Beware has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mannerheim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beware tries to pull guard but Mannerheim holds him up against the cage and eventually Beware drops back down to his feet.
Beware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mannerheim misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Mannerheim.
A low kick from Mannerheim is predictable there
and Beware counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beware tries to pull guard but Mannerheim holds him up against the cage and eventually Beware drops back down to his feet.
Mannerheim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beware blocks it with crossed arms.
Mannerheim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beware throws an elbow but it misses.
Beware blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beware manages to pull guard.
Mannerheim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beware. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beware is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beware is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mannerheim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim working some strikes from top position.
Beware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mannerheim tries to free his leg and advance position but Beware is retaining full guard.
Mannerheim passes into half guard.
Beware is trying to control but can't.
Beware is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mannerheim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beware trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beware checks a leg kick.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mannerheim closes the distance but Beware moves to the side
and Beware counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beware.
Beware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mannerheim tries to land a knee to the head but Beware blocks with his arms.
Beware has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mannerheim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mannerheim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mannerheim scores a nice knee to the body.
Beware wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Beware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannerheim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mannerheim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mannerheim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beware has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mannerheim lands a knee to the body.
Mannerheim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beware pulls guard effortlessly.
Beware manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mannerheim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beware working for a guillotine from mount but Mannerheim is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim is squirming around, avoiding Beware's attempts to control the action.
Beware thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beware sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mannerheim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mannerheim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mannerheim is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware dominated that second round.
That's time! Beware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mannerheim is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Beware.
Nice takedown defense from Mannerheim. No joy for Beware on that attempt.
Mannerheim tries to land a leg kick but Beware saw it coming and moves away.
Beware shoots in and bounces Mannerheim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beware pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannerheim is keeping the position for now.
Mannerheim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beware pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannerheim is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim is looking to stand up but Beware isn't so interested in that idea.
Beware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beware trying to control but Mannerheim is working from the bottom.
Beware passes into half guard.
Beware is looking for a kimura but Mannerheim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beware to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mannerheim won't allow Beware to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beware trying to control the pace.
Mannerheim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mannerheim is doing well to control the position and prevent Beware from advancing to side control.
Mannerheim is trying to control but Beware passes into side control!
Beware trying to control the position but Mannerheim is working away.
Mannerheim wants to control but Beware postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware tries to move to mount but Mannerheim blocks the move with his legs.
Beware throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Beware goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mannerheim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beware's guard! Nice work there by Mannerheim!
Mannerheim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beware looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mannerheim passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mannerheim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koko Beware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beware trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mannerheim manages to pass to mount!
Mannerheim postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beware looks a forlorn figure.
Beware tries to lock up and control but Mannerheim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mannerheim controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mannerheim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mannerheim tries a low kick but Beware avoids it.
Mannerheim throws a leg kick which misses Beware's front leg but catches the back leg as Beware tries to avoid it.
Beware shoots in but Mannerheim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beware blocks a low kick nicely.
Mannerheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beware fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beware avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannerheim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beware closes the distance and clinches up with Mannerheim, looking for a takedown. Beware pushes Mannerheim against the cage but Mannerheim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Beware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim throws a low kick but Beware avoids it.
Beware shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mannerheim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannerheim throws a leg kick
and Beware counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beware 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.
Beware postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mannerheim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mannerheim controlling the position.
Mannerheim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beware pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannerheim is keeping the position for now.
Mannerheim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beware avoids the body shot from Mannerheim.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mannerheim lands a nice knee to the body.
Mannerheim tries to land knees in the clinch but Beware avoids the damage to the body.
Beware drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mannerheim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beware shoots in and bounces Mannerheim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware wants to control from the top but Mannerheim keeps moving.
Mannerheim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beware.
Beware throwing strikes but missing.
Mannerheim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beware is one step ahead there.
Beware trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mannerheim's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beware trying to control but Mannerheim is working from the bottom.
Beware stopping the sweep attempt from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mannerheim lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beware avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beware avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beware clinches with his opponent.
Mannerheim looking to stall.
Beware is trying to drag Mannerheim to the mat but Mannerheim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mannerheim scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mannerheim throws an elbow but misses.
Mannerheim tries a knee to the head but Beware blocks it.
Mannerheim tries to land knees in the clinch but Beware avoids the damage to the body.
Mannerheim is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Beware fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beware gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mannerheim regains guard.
Beware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mannerheim dives on top into guard.
Mannerheim preventing the sweep.
Beware has his foot on Mannerheim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mannerheim works his way back into a safe position though.
Mannerheim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mannerheim passes Beware's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beware throws a strike from the bottom but Mannerheim passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beware is looking for a sweep.
Beware is working hard here to advance position.
Beware struggling a bit here.
Mannerheim is looking to take a break and control but Beware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mannerheim looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beware is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim staying calm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beware moves out of range of the leg kick from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Mannerheim is predictable there
and Beware counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mannerheim won't be happy with that.
Beware is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mannerheim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mannerheim struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beware decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mannerheim to his feet.
Beware keeps the fight on the outside.
Mannerheim throws a chopping leg kick but Beware manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koko Beware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beware shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mannerheim but Mannerheim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Beware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannerheim wants to slow Beware down by chopping away at his legs.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beware scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beware working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beware wants to control but Mannerheim is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Beware showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beware has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Beware!
Koko Beware retains his welterweight title!
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