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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Luzhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Shot!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luzhin lands with a straight right. Shot didn't see that one coming.
Luzhin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Shot misses.
Shot waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Luzhin.
Luzhin swats away the attempt to clinch by Shot.
Shot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luzhin checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
Luzhin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shot stuns Luzhin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin walks into a jab.
Luzhin slips a straight right by Shot.
Luzhin fails with a takedown attempt.
Luzhin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shot sprawls well. Shot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luzhin gets slowly back to his feet.
Luzhin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot slips under a jab.
Luzhin swats away the attempt to clinch by Shot.
Shot misses with a head kick.
Luzhin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Luzhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luzhin throws a series of punches but Shot moves out of range.
Luzhin cracks Shot with an open hand slap.
Shot misses with a straight left.
Shot misses the jab.
Luzhin drops his hands momentarily and Shot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shot throws a leg kick but Luzhin moved away.
Shot wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luzhin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luzhin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin checks a leg kick.
Luzhin throws a good cross that connects.
Shot misses with a low kick.
Luzhin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
A jab from Shot does it's job there.
Shot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luzhin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luzhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shot lands with a nice body punch.
Shot is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luzhin shoots in for a double leg but Shot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luzhin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shot defends it nicely.
Shot thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot tries to close the distance and clinch but Luzhin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shot lands a really nice looking cross but Luzhin seems unphased.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Luzhin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shot rushes Luzhin with punches - Luzhin moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Luzhin goes down! Shot follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Shot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nogi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrik Vasilev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Vasilev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nogi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Nogi Kartov has been cut.
Kartov ducks under a wild hook from Vasilev.
Kartov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vasilev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilev misses with a straight left.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartov misses with a takedown attempt - Vasilev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kartov dodges the punch combination from Vasilev.
Vasilev misses with a straight right.
Vasilev fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vasilev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasilev drops Kartov with a nice combination! Vasilev dives into Kartov's guard, looking to finish!
Kartov is rocked!
Vasilev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kartov is proving hard to escape from.
Kartov is still in real trouble! Can Vasilev finish him?
Kartov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kartov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kartov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov looking to finish with strikes here!
Kartov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vasilev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasilev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vasilev dodges the ground and pound from Kartov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vasilev's legs.
Kartov advances to mount.
Kartov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vasilev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov forces the positional change into back control.
Kartov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kartov looking for the choke but no joy.
Kartov looking for the RNC.
Vasilev covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev trying to get back to his feet but Kartov is in full control for now.
Kartov is looking for the choke from the back position but Vasilev is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilev has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vasilev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kartov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nogi Kartov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vasilev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kartov is looking to clinch but Vasilev is avoiding it.
Kartov tries to clinch there but Vasilev circles away.
Kartov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasilev slaps away a takedown attempt from Kartov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vasilev misses with a hook. Kartov ducked under it nicely.
Kartov forces Vasilev back against the cage and clinches.
Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kartov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartov is looking to clinch.
Vasilev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kartov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasilev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kartov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilev throws out the jab.
Vasilev misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev missing with a left hand there. Kartov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kartov wants to clinch up but Vasilev keeps it at a distance.
Kartov is looking to clinch but Vasilev is avoiding it.
Kartov blocks a jab.
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasilev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kartov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
Vasilev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kartov moves out of range as Vasilev strikes.
Kartov is looking to clinch but Vasilev is avoiding it.
Kartov is looking to clinch but Vasilev is avoiding it.
Kartov shoots for a takedown but Vasilev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasilev throws the left hand but Kartov avoids the punch easily.
Kartov slips under a jab from Vasilev.
Kartov misses with a low kick.
Vasilev throws a nice looking combination but Kartov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kartov clinches with his opponent.
Vasilev breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kartov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kartov is defended easily by Vasilev.
Vasilev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kartov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasilev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kartov.
Vasilev throws an overhand right that lands on Kartov's shoulder, as Kartov tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Vasilev lands.
Kartov is looking to clinch.
Vasilev keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasilev throws a big shot that misses.
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilev slaps away a takedown attempt from Kartov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vasilev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasilev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kartov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilev throws the left hand but Kartov avoids the punch easily.
Vasilev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kartov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kartov feints and as Vasilev raises his hands in defense, Kartov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kartov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasilev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasilev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasilev!
Vasilev wants to stand but Kartov is controlling his arm.
Kartov tries to escape but Vasilev is in control.
Kartov regains half guard.
Kartov trying to control from the bottom.
Vasilev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kartov on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kartov wants to control but Vasilev is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kartov looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Vasilev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nogi Kartov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kartov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasilev.
Vasilev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasilev throws a jab when Kartov was well out of range.
Vasilev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kartov.
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasilev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasilev misses with a double jab.
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Vasilev.
Vasilev misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kartov.
Kartov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasilev circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartov lands a jab to Vasilev's midsection.
Vasilev misses with a straight right.
Kartov is looking to clinch but Vasilev is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilev lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov looks for a takedown but Vasilev sprawls well.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
Vasilev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kartov needs to keep his hands up - Vasilev had a free shot at his head there.
Vasilev looks to throw the jab but Kartov is out of range.
Kartov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kartov is looking for a kimura but Vasilev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kartov to get the leverage.
Vasilev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kartov.
Kartov is working for a kimura here but Vasilev manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kartov's guard.
Kartov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov working for a triangle but Vasilev defends it easily.
Vasilev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kartov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kartov has a closed guard, preventing Vasilev from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adrik Vasilev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilev tries to stand but Kartov is controlling from the bottom.
Kartov is trying to control the position but Vasilev postures up.
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.
Vasilev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kartov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasilev has managed to get both his arms back between Kartov's legs - danger averted.
Vasilev preventing the sweep.
Vasilev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kartov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vasilev has Kartov in his guard.
Kartov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nogi Kartov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kartov 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 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nogi Kartov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Brushnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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138 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Brushnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brushnikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brushnikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brushnikov trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Brushnikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brushnikov trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Brushnikov 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.
Brushnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly wants to stand but Brushnikov is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brushnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Brushnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brushnikov tries to clinch up.
Kelly has Brushnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Brushnikov manages to break the clinch.
Brushnikov slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brushnikov.
Brushnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brushnikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brushnikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brushnikov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brushnikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly tries to bum rush Brushnikov with a series of wild strikes but Brushnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brushnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brushnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly swinging wilding here.
Brushnikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Brushnikov.
Kelly is trying to break free.
Kelly working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brushnikov up against the cage.
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.
Brushnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly tries to break free but Brushnikov pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brushnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brushnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Brushnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Brushnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brushnikov fails to land the takedown.
Brushnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly lands with a right hand.
Brushnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brushnikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kelly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brushnikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brushnikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kelly, who protects the arm well.
Brushnikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brushnikov throws an elbow but Kelly slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kelly's legs.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Brushnikov drags him back down.
Brushnikov grinds an elbow into Kelly's temple.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brushnikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kelly pushes Brushnikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brushnikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brushnikov 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brushnikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Brushnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brushnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Brushnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Brushnikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brushnikov stands up over Kelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brushnikov stops Kelly from standing up.
Brushnikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Brushnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brushnikov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to stand and escape but Brushnikov is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brushnikov moves into the clinch.
Brushnikov jumps guard but Kelly stands there with Brushnikov around his waist. Brushnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Brushnikov is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Kelly winds up and cracks Brushnikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brushnikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly is keen to just control but Brushnikov is a slippery customer.
Brushnikov wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Kelly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brushnikov looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brushnikov dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Brushnikov's head and hops out.
Brushnikov 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.
Brushnikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brushnikov throws a strike but Kelly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kelly gets to his feet - Brushnikov follows without any prompting.
Kelly shoots and misses
and Brushnikov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kelly!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brushnikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kelly is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kelly and Brushnikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brushnikov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brushnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kelly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brushnikov misses with the ground and pound.
Brushnikov with the ground and pound but Kelly regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brushnikov looks to land a strike but Kelly avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kelly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kelly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brushnikov hang on?
Brushnikov is trying to escape the mount.
Kelly fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kelly avoids the attempt from Brushnikov to control.
Brushnikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brushnikov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Brushnikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brushnikov tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
BOOM! Kelly connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kelly working Brushnikov over with strikes here.
Brushnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boris Brushnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brushnikov tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Brushnikov is squirming around nicely.
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.
Brushnikov tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brushnikov hang on?
Kelly dominating with strikes here.
Kelly landing strikes from the mount and Brushnikov is in trouble!
Brushnikov throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Kelly with a couple of short strikes.
Kelly lands a big shot there that rocks Brushnikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brushnikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brushnikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Kelly.
I think Kelly 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Kelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Henderson sprawling to the canvas. Hartman follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Henderson hang on?
Henderson wants to improve his position but Hartman is controlling well.
Hartman is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Hartman prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Henderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hartman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Hartman is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Hartman seems content to control.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Hartman is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Hartman's head but Hartman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hartman 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.
Henderson trying to control but Hartman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hartman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Hartman's brow.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson throws and elbow that misses. Hartman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Hartman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartman is one step ahead there.
Hartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Hartman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartman is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hartman counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Henderson! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hartman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Hartman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bash jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Festa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, bash jones!
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, Danny Festa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Festa is trying to defend but jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Festa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
jones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Festa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Festa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
jones wants to get back to his feet but Festa drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jones is looking for a sweep.
jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
jones is controlling the pace.
jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festa tries to hold on but jones pushes him away.
Festa is in a horrible position here. jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
jones avoids the attempt from Festa to control.
jones wants to control the pace but Festa is squirming around nicely.
jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Festa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Festa is looking to get to half guard.
jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
jones controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
jones avoids the attempt from Festa to control.
Festa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Festa can't escape the position.
jones working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Festa looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by jones! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). bash jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Klutie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarek Dobromir (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darnell Klutie!
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, Jarek Dobromir!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dobromir checks a leg kick.
Dobromir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klutie, pushing him back against the cage.
Dobromir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klutie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klutie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klutie lands a front kick.
Klutie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dobromir to the mat! Dobromir manages to get full guard.
Klutie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Klutie passes Dobromir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dobromir tries to get to full guard but Klutie has control of the leg.
Klutie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dobromir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dobromir is looking for a sweep. Klutie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dobromir is looking for a sweep. Klutie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobromir trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dobromir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dobromir trying to mount his opponent but Klutie defends it.
Dobromir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klutie defending well though.
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.
Dobromir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klutie is just riding it out for now. Dobromir eventually gives up the hold.
Dobromir is looking for a kimura here.
Dobromir is trying to control the action in half guard but Klutie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klutie trying to control from the bottom.
Klutie is looking for a sweep. Dobromir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klutie is not content to let Dobromir control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klutie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dobromir blocks a head kick by Klutie.
Klutie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klutie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klutie throws a low kick but Dobromir avoids it.
Dobromir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klutie tries to roll over but Dobromir keeps him under control.
Klutie is staying active underneath Dobromir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klutie is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir wants to pass to mount but Klutie is defending the position.
Klutie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dobromir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dobromir pushing down on Klutie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Klutie punching from the bottom.
Dobromir is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Klutie has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Klutie dominated that round.
That's time! Klutie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klutie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dobromir checks it well.
Jarek Dobromir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klutie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darnell Klutie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobromir avoids the head kick by Klutie.
Klutie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klutie clinches but Dobromir breaks the clinch
and Dobromir counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Klutie's guard now.
Dobromir looking to sit in guard and control but Klutie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dobromir trying to keep a closed guard but Klutie is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutie wants to pass the guard but Dobromir is keeping the position.
Dobromir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dobromir landing strikes from the mount and Klutie is in trouble!
Dobromir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dobromir is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobromir controlling the pace for now.
Dobromir wants to control but Klutie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dobromir wants to free his trapped foot but Klutie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir is thwarting Klutie's attempts to control the position.
Klutie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dobromir with a poor takedown
and Klutie counters with a shoot takedown. Dobromir fights it but they end up in guard.
Klutie won't allow Dobromir to sweep him here.
Klutie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobromir is keeping the position for now.
Dobromir wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir being controlled here, momentarily.
Klutie looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dobromir is on top in guard.
Klutie keeping full guard, as Dobromir tries to pass.
Dobromir trying to control the position from guard on top but Klutie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobromir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klutie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Darnell Klutie will probably get the nod.
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. 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.
Klutie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dobromir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klutie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klutie's back!
Dobromir looking to break Klutie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Klutie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dobromir will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dobromir throwing sloppy strikes.
Klutie trying to control the position but Dobromir manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dobromir controlling the positon.
Klutie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dobromir's guard. Nice work there by Klutie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dobromir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobromir is trying to control the position but Klutie postures up.
Klutie 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. Klutie seems to have locked his on tight now - Dobromir screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Klutie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Darnell Klutie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payao Kamsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamsing has chosen Dead Can Dance - Toward the Within as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Jon Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Payao Kamsing!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamsing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Jonsson does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Kamsing blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Jonsson.
Jonsson scores with a shot to the body.
Kamsing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jonsson 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.
Kamsing throws a body kick that misses.
Jonsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamsing takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jonsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamsing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice combination there by Jonsson.
Kamsing misses with a low kick.
Kamsing tries to clinch there but Jonsson circles away.
Kamsing tries to clinch there but Jonsson circles away.
Jonsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamsing should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamsing.
Jonsson works Kamsing's body with a nice hook.
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!
Jab, jab by Jonsson - just one landing.
Kamsing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jonsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamsing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jonsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamsing stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonsson wants to land a leg kick but Kamsing is out of range.
Kamsing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamsing moves into range and clinches up with Jonsson.
The is referee keeping an eye on Kamsing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Kamsing.
Kamsing misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Jonsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamsing tries a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks it.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Kamsing trying to stall but Jonsson improves his position.
Jonsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kamsing stalling against the cage.
Kamsing landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Kamsing's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kamsing connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jonsson's face.
Kamsing misses with a knee strike.
Kamsing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jonsson tries to circle away but Kamsing has him pinned against the cage.
Kamsing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamsing lands a nice knee to the body.
Kamsing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamsing prevents Jonsson from breaking the clinch.
Kamsing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamsing looking to throw knees to the head but Jonsson is blocking nicely.
Kamsing is trying to maintain a safe position but Jonsson gets an underhook and turns Kamsing into the cage.
Jonsson managing to block the knees to the body from Kamsing.
Kamsing throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamsing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamsing just leaning against Jonsson, taking a breather.
Jonsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jonsson avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Jonsson misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Jonsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kamsing is keeping busy.
Jonsson avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Jonsson working hard to break the clinch.
Kamsing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kamsing keeps control of Jonsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamsing working Jonsson over with knees to the body.
Kamsing working Jonsson over with knees to the body.
Kamsing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jonsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Kamsing to work.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kamsing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamsing keeps Jonsson at a distance using the push kick.
Kamsing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jonsson catches Kamsing with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Jonsson finds it's way through Kamsing's defenses.
Jonsson scores with a punch to the head.
Jonsson cracks Kamsing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jonsson scores with a shot to the body.
Kamsing throws the kick towards the body but Jonsson avoids it.
Kamsing lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jonsson will feel that in the morning.
Jonsson avoids a kick to the body.
Kamsing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Jonsson misses
and Kamsing counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamsing pushes Jonsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Kamsing is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jonsson is keeping busy.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamsing has double underhooks.
Kamsing misses with a knee strike.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing misses with a knee to the head.
Kamsing stalling in the clinch but Jonsson improves position.
Jonsson avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamsing misses with a knee to the head.
Kamsing will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jonsson up against the cage.
Jonsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kamsing is keeping busy.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Jonsson managing to block the knees to the body from Kamsing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kamsing receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonsson avoids the damage to the body.
Jonsson working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamsing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonsson.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Jonsson is stalling here.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Kamsing working Jonsson over with knees to the body.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonsson throws an elbow but misses.
Kamsing landing knees to the head.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamsing as Jonsson tries to tie him up.
Kamsing holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jonsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamsing trying to land knees to the body.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Jonsson trying to stall but Kamsing improves his position.
Kamsing with a knee to the head.
Kamsing working Jonsson over with knees to the body.
Jonsson stalling the fight.
Kamsing trying to control the position but instead, Jonsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamsing into the cage.
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.
Kamsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamsing looking to throw knees to the head but Jonsson is blocking nicely.
Jonsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamsing has double underhooks.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonsson avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jonsson avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamsing has double underhooks.
Kamsing trying to land knees to the body.
Kamsing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jonsson's efforts to push away.
Jonsson working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Payao Kamsing 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kamsing is looking to clinch but Jonsson is avoiding it.
A shot to de liver by Jonsson. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonsson.
Jonsson throws a head kick that misses.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamsing forces Jonsson back against the cage and clinches.
Kamsing misses with a knee to the head.
Kamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jonsson tries to stall but Kamsing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamsing has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamsing.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonsson avoids the damage to the body.
Kamsing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Kamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamsing looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonsson avoids the damage to the body.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Jonsson avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Kamsing trying to land knees to the body.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamsing misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jonsson.
Jonsson managing to block the knees to the body from Kamsing.
Kamsing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamsing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Kamsing to work.
Jonsson wants to break free but Kamsing has control.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
Kamsing has Jonsson pressed against the cage.
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 frustrated look appears on Jonsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamsing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamsing obliges.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
Jonsson managing to block the knees to the body from Kamsing.
Kamsing landing knees to the head.
Kamsing tries to stall but Jonsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Jonsson.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamsing.
Kamsing has Jonsson pressed against the cage, preventing Jonsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonsson avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamsing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Jonsson stalling in the clinch but Kamsing improves position.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamsing throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kamsing takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jonsson gets through Kamsing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Jonsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamsing looking to throw knees to the head but Jonsson is blocking nicely.
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.
Kamsing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jonsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The is referee keeping an eye on Kamsing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonsson avoids the damage to the body.
Kamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamsing connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jonsson's face.
Jonsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamsing won't allow it.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
Jonsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamsings head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot in the inside from Jonsson.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Kamsing scores with a knee to the head.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Payao Kamsing.
I think Kamsing 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Payao Kamsing!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Bozsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aladin Carpet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bozsik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Waiting 18 by AMEN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Kristian Bozsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aladin Carpet!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozsik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carpet moves away.
Carpet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bozsik flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bozsik moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozsik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Carpet wants to control from the top but Bozsik keeps moving.
Bozsik trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Carpet drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bozsik dives on top into guard.
Bozsik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bozsik preventing the sweep.
Carpet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bozsik distracts Carpet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carpet is trying to keep Bozsik in close.
Carpet keeping moving, preventing Bozsik from controlling successfully.
Bozsik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bozsik looking to sit in guard and control but Carpet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bozsik 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.
Carpet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carpet trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozsik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozsik has control of Carpet's left arm, preventing Carpet from doing any damage.
Bozsik keeping full guard, as Carpet tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bozsik misses with a looping right.
Carpet tries to clinch but Bozsik moves out of range.
Bozsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carpet.
Bozsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carpet was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozsik.
Bozsik throws the left hand but Carpet avoids the punch easily.
Bozsik throws out a loose jab but Carpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carpet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bozsik swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bozsik shoots in for a takedown but Carpet shows good takedown defense.
Carpet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bozsik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carpet as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bozsik misses the target.
Carpet defending well as Bozsik loads up on a big left hand.
Carpet misses with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Carpet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bozsik.
Carpet circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aladin Carpet will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carpet tries to clinch there but Bozsik circles away.
Carpet throws a head kick that misses.
Bozsik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bozsik looks to land a right hand but Carpet moved out of range.
Kristian Bozsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozsik throws a body punch but Carpet moves out of range.
Bozsik fails with the takedown
and Carpet counters with a takedown into side control.
Bozsik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carpet tries to roll over but Bozsik keeps him under control.
Bozsik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpet keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozsik 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.
Bozsik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carpet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carpet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bozsik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bozsik trying to control but Carpet is working from the bottom.
Bozsik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozsik with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpet working a defensive guard here.
Bozsik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carpet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bozsik.
Bozsik throws a big right hand that misses.
Bozsik postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carpet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bozsik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpet has his takedown stuffed
and Bozsik counters with a nice uppercut.
Bozsik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carpet circles away quickly and effectively.
Bozsik works Carpet's body with a nice hook.
Bozsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carpet.
Bozsik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carpet.
Bozsik seems keen to control Carpet's posture.
Bozsik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozsik looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carpet is trying desperately to improve position.
Bozsik controlling the pace for now.
Carpet reaches up and holds on to Bozsik to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aladin Carpet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carpet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Carpet as Bozsik shoots in.
Bozsik misses the jab.
Bozsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozsik avoids the head kick by Carpet.
Bozsik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bozsik tries to clinch but Carpet moves away
and Carpet counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozsik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bozsik is looking to improve his position.
Bozsik is working hard here to advance position.
Carpet is looking for a kimura but Bozsik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carpet to get the leverage.
Carpet works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Carpet trying to control but Bozsik is having none of it.
Bozsik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carpet trying to control but Bozsik is having none of it.
Bozsik can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpet trying to control but Bozsik is having none of it.
Carpet works his way to his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Bozsik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Carpet not allowing Bozsik to control his hands.
Bozsik is really stuck here.
Aladin Carpet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Bozsik breaks Carpet's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carpet working for a triangle but Bozsik defends it easily.
Bozsik postures up in Carpet's guard and throws a big left but Carpet blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpet keeping full guard, as Bozsik tries to pass.
Kristian Bozsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carpet pulls Bozsik in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aladin Carpet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carpet 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aladin Carpet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Nikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkari comes to the cage accompanied by Berlin Foot Chase. Esko Nikkari is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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240 lbs
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24
270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Nikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Nikkari.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikkari.
Ferguson has a takedown stuffed.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferguson is looking to control Nikkari's arms but Nikkari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferguson has his back to the cage.
Nikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikkari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nikkari lands a left hand.
Ferguson goes for a takedown attempt but Nikkari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Esko Nikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Nikkari moved out of range.
Nikkari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikkari throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Nikkari clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikkari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Nikkari.
Nikkari trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Nikkari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Nikkari scores with a hook to the body.
Nikkari prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikkari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nikkari with a knee to the head.
It looks like Turd Ferguson has been cut.
Nikkari lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikkari connects with a knee to the head.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nikkari lands a knee to the body.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nikkari obliges.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Nikkari leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari with a knee to the head.
Nikkari pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikkari scores a nice knee to the body.
Nikkari lands with a light punch inside.
Nikkari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nikkari taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikkari.
Nikkari has Ferguson pushed against the cage.
Nikkari taking a breather.
Nikkari missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nikkari.
Nikkari misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikkari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikkari misses with some punches.
Nikkari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Nikkari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikkari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferguson up against the cage.
Nikkari lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikkari.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikkari lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferguson won't want to take too many of those.
Nikkari crunches a lovely knee into Ferguson's ribcage.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikkari lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Nikkari connects with a knee to the head.
Nikkari lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nikkari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikkari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikkari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikkari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikkari scores with a knee to the head.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Nikkari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikkari's gas tank.
Nikkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikkari backwards.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Nikkari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikkari missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice uppercut.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Nikkari's head.
Nikkari tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Nikkari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nikkari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Nikkari lands.
Nikkari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Nikkari keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nikkari.
Nikkari tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikkari pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikkari controlling the action here for a moment.
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikkari stalling.
Nikkari misses with some punches.
Ferguson being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nikkari here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Nikkari's head.
Nikkari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikkari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nikkari misses with some punches.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Nikkari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
Nikkari trying to land knees to the body.
Esko Nikkari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nikkari missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikkari has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Nikkari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ferguson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nikkari clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nikkari takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson not allowing Nikkari to control his hands.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Nikkari. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nikkari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ferguson's guard. Nice work there by Nikkari.
Nikkari stands up and waves to Ferguson to follow him.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikkari.
Nikkari is looking to clinch.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Nikkari.
Esko Nikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikkari avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikkari misses with a low kick as Ferguson jumps back.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikkari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esko Nikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Ferguson.
Nikkari lands a head kick. Ferguson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nikkari scores with a one two! Ferguson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nikkari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nikkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Nikkari.
Nikkari forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Nikkari.
Ferguson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nikkari prevents it.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikkari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nikkari stalling.
Nikkari lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nikkari lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikkari misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikkari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikkari lands a nice knee to the body.
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Nikkari.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferguson.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Nikkari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Nikkari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson's cut.
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!
Nikkari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Nikkari.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Nikkari, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Nikkari against the cage but Nikkari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikkari.
Nikkari lands a head kick!
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikkari misses with a hook.
Nikkari tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikkari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikkari tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Nikkari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikkari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Nikkari. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkari misses with a double jab.
Turd Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Esko Nikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nikkari defends it nicely.
Nikkari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikkari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson walks into a left hand.
Nikkari is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Nikkari throws a head kick that half lands.
Nikkari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferguson.
Esko Nikkari is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikkari moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
Nikkari stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikkari pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Nikkari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikkari stops a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikkari trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikkari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikkari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferguson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikkari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikkari misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Nikkari landing knees to the body.
Nikkari prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikkari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikkari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Nikkari.
The referee calls for Nikkari to work.
Ferguson looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nikkari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nikkari lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
A short right from Ferguson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Nikkari's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nikkari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nikkari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nikkari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikkari tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferguson stalling away here and it's allowed Nikkari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson trying to control but Nikkari is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Nikkari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikkari, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Nikkari!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ytlear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ytlear is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Necrophobic - The Third Antichrist. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
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, James Ytlear!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovanpera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ytlear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rovanpera misses with a straight left.
Ytlear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ytlear looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Rovanpera misses.
Rovanpera throws an overhand right that drops Ytlear like a sack of potatoes! Rovanpera dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Rovanpera!
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