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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Kruschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo Garcia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Garcia
vs
Kruschev

189 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruschev blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruschev counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Kruschev circles away easily

and Kruschev counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruschev defends well.

Kruschev 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.
Garcia looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev with a flurry of punches that miss.

Garcia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kruschev is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Garcia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kruschev's back instead.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Garcia gets his hands free as Kruschev looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia has the hooks in. Kruschev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kruschev turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.

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

and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch.
Kruschev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Garcia moves into the clinch.
Kruschev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.

Garcia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kruschev is trying to keep an underhook but Garcia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruschev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Kruschev dodges it nicely.
Kruschev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Kruschev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruschev, not yet.
Kruschev looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working Kruschev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruschev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Kruschev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Garcia is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kruschev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Garcia's back instead.
Garcia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garcia wants to control but Kruschev is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksei Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Garcia jumps guard and drags Kruschev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia wants to stand up but Kruschev is controlling him.
Kruschev throwing strikes but missing.
Kruschev won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia controls Kruschev momentarily but Kruschev frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Kruschev controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kruschev backs up against the cage.
Kruschev wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.

Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kruschev is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruschev is breathing heavily.
Kruschev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia is controlling the pace.
Kruschev strikes from the bottom but Garcia passes into mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the head.
Kruschev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Kruschev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kruschev?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.

Garcia stands up from mount. Strange move.

Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Garcia pushes Kruschev up against the cage in a clinch.

Garcia pulls guard successfully.
Kruschev wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kruschev is working an open guard so Garcia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kruschev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garcia is doing well to control the position and prevent Kruschev from advancing to side control.

Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Garcia kicks off Kruschev and gets to his feet.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Kruschev in a clinch.

Kruschev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Kruschev is trying to stick to Garcia's back but Garcia is turning into Kruschev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kruschev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Garcia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruschev but Kruschev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Garcia misses with a takedown

and Kruschev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruschev.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruschev's guard.
Kruschev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kruschev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Kruschev controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.

Garcia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Garcia shoots and misses

and Kruschev counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.

Garcia stands and steps away. Kruschev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Kruschev, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Kruschev against the cage but Kruschev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Garcia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kruschev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Garcia moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kruschev.
Garcia advances to full mount.
Garcia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garcia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Garcia wants to control the pace but Kruschev is squirming around nicely.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kruschev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kruschev tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Garcia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia tries to control but Kruschev wriggling away.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Garcia.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monsieur Myagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gambino
vs
Myagi

186 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vinnie Gambino!
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, Monsieur Myagi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino misses with a wild combination.
Myagi misses with a wild body shot.
Gambino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myagi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myagi scores with a leg kick.

Myagi clinches with his opponent.
Myagi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gambino's defenses.

It looks like Vinnie Gambino has been cut.
Myagi has Gambino pushed against the cage.
Gambino tries for a takedown but Myagi manages to get underhooks.
Myagi lands an elbow just above Gambino 's eye.
Nice elbow from Myagi.
Myagi missing with knees to the body.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambino misses with a takedown attempt - Myagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Myagi pushes Gambino up against the cage in a clinch.
Myagi lands an elbow that stopped Gambino in his tracks for a moment.
Gambino working hard to break the clinch.
Gambino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myagi missing with knees to the body.
Myagi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gambino up against the cage.
Gambino tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myagi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gambino managing to block the knees to the body from Myagi.
Myagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gambino is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gambino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gambino tries to score a body lock takedown but Myagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gambino is breathing heavily.
Myagi lands a nice elbow.
Gambino takes an elbow to the temple.
Gambino is trying to break free.
Myagi lands an elbow inside.
Gambino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myagi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Myagi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Myagi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Myagi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Myagi is struggling to control the position.

Myagi manages to break the clinch.

Myagi has Gambino up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Monsieur Myagi.

Myagi clinches.

Myagi manages to break the clinch.
Gambino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Myagi. That one must have hurt.
Myagi thows a body shot but no joy.
Myagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Myagi lands a big head kick that sends Gambino tumbling to the mat! Myagi takes a step backwards and waves Gambino back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Gambino is rocked!
Myagi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.
Oh Gambino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myagi throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.

Myagi drives through and clinches with Gambino against the cage.
Gambino seems to have got his legs back now.
Myagi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gambino is trying to force a seperation but Myagi has the dominant position.
Gambino takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Myagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gambino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino takes an elbow to the temple.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.

Myagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myagi takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses.
Myagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Gambino. Gambino gets slowly back to his feet.

Myagi darts in and clinches Gambino up against the cage.
Myagi is struggling to control the position.
Gambino takes an elbow to the forehead.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambino moves away.
Gambino shoots for a takedown but Myagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Myagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Myagi avoiding damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gambino. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Myagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gambino.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Myagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Myagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myagi fakes the leg kick and cracks Gambino in the body.
Myagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Myagi gets a clinch.

Myagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myagi misses with a double jab

and Gambino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Myagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambino is working away from the top position though.
Myagi wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myagi is positioning himself well to prevent Gambino advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsieur Myagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Gambino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gambino has managed to clinch.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myagi tries to clinch up but Gambino circles away and keeps his distance.
Myagi throws a nice looking combination but Gambino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myagi throws a push kick but Gambino slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Myagi, right into the meat.
Myagi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gambino.
Gambino shoots in and drives through. Myagi sprawls well.
Vinnie Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myagi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Myagi throws a right hand that Gambino ducks under and follows up with a left that Gambino also avoids with ease.
Crunch! Myagi slams his shin into Gambino's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Myagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Gambino takes an elbow to the temple.
Myagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gambino is defending well for now.

Myagi breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Myagi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gambino moves out of range as Myagi strikes.

Myagi forces Gambino back against the cage and clinches.
Gambino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myagi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Myagi.
Myagi lands a nice elbow.
Myagi lands an elbow that stopped Gambino in his tracks for a moment.
Myagi lands an elbow inside that Gambino shrugs off.
Gambino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Myagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gambino avoids it.
Nice elbow from Myagi.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.

Vinnie Gambino's cut is getting worse.
Myagi lands an elbow inside that Gambino shrugs off.
Gambino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gambino avoiding damage as Myagi throws knees to the body.
Myagi lands a nice elbow.
Myagi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myagi lands a nice elbow.
Gambino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monsieur Myagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myagi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Myagi lands an elbow that stopped Gambino in his tracks for a moment.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambino manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myagi. Myagi obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myagi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Myagi feints and then cracks Gambino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambino down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Myagi trying to land knees to the body.
Gambino takes an elbow to the forehead.

Myagi manages to break the clinch.
Myagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gambino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Myagi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gambino moves out of range as Myagi strikes.

Gambino tries to keep at a distance but Myagi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monsieur Myagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Myagi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myagi - that will leave a mark!
Myagi scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myagi clinches up against the cage.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.

Myagi manages to break the clinch.
Myagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myagi misses with a body shot.
Myagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Myagi pushes Gambino up against the cage in a clinch.
Myagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Gambino avoids the damage to the body.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.
Myagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gambino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Myagi lands a nice elbow.

Myagi breaks the clinch.
Monsieur Myagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myagi - that will leave a mark!
Myagi throws a front kick that sends Gambino stumbling back into the cage.
Gambino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myagi.
Myagi lands with a kick to the temple. Gambino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myagi lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myagi lands with a thumping leg kick.

Myagi rushes Gambino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myagi.
A good leg kick by Myagi.
Gambino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Myagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monsieur Myagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino moves out of range as Myagi strikes.
Myagi misses with a body shot.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Myagi clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.
Myagi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Vinnie Gambino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gambino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gambino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gambino takes an elbow to the temple.
Myagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gambino up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsieur Myagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Gambino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Myagi swinging wilding here.
Gambino looks to clinch
and Myagi counters with a low kick, right behind Gambino 's knee.

Myagi darts in and clinches Gambino up against the cage.
Gambino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myagi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Myagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Myagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myagi controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Myagi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Myagi missing with knees to the body.
Gambino tries a body shot but Myagi blocks it.
Myagi missing with knees to the body.
Myagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Gambino avoids the damage to the body.
Myagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myagi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gambino tries to break free but Myagi pushes him back against the cage.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.

Myagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Myagi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Myagi misses with a punch to the body.
Gambino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambino fails to pull guard.
Gambino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gambino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myagi walks away with a smile on his face. Gambino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Myagi delivers a nice body kick.

Myagi has closed the distance and engaged Gambino in a clinch.
Myagi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gambino is trying to force a seperation but Myagi has the dominant position.
Myagi trying to land knees to the body.
Myagi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino is trying to drag Myagi to the mat but Myagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Myagi lands a nice elbow.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myagi scores with a kick to the body.
Myagi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gambino rather than just go for the knockout.

Myagi has managed to clinch.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gambino.
A nice inside leg kick there by Myagi. That's going to slow Gambino down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myagi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.
Myagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Myagi has Gambino up against the cage in a clinch.
Myagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gambino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myagi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Myagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Myagi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gambino is looking to break free of the clinch but Myagi has double underhooks.

Myagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Myagi clinches with his opponent.
Myagi lands an elbow that stopped Gambino in his tracks for a moment.
Gambino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gambino avoiding damage as Myagi throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Myagi.
Myagi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gambino's defenses.
Gambino fails to pull guard.
Myagi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gambino's defenses.

Myagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Gambino or perhaps it was just good defense by Myagi which made him look bad.

Myagi clinches up against the cage.
Myagi lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myagi lands an elbow inside.
Myagi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Myagi manages to break the clinch.
Myagi lands a big head kick that sends Gambino to the canvas! Myagi follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monsieur Myagi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Alexiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alexiev
vs
Emerson

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Alexiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Emerson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Alexiev.

Emerson shoots in and bounces Alexiev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alexiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexiev, not yet.
Alexiev pulls Emerson in to control the position.
Emerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexiev is retaining full guard.

Alexiev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Emerson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alexiev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Emerson's back instead.
Will Alexiev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emerson fending off the submission attempt from Alexiev.
Alexiev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Emerson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexiev avoiding Emerson 's attempts to control his hands.
Alexiev wants to control the position but Emerson frees himself and scrambles - Alexiev manages to regain control in side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Alexiev tries to keep at a distance but Emerson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Emerson fails to land.

Emerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emerson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emerson shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexiev sprawls well. He's pushed Emerson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emerson fails with the takedown.
Alexiev misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexiev, as that shot connected.

It looks like Ralph Emerson has been cut.

Emerson instigates a clinch.
Emerson can't break the clinch.
Alexiev fails to pull guard.
Alexiev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexiev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vlad Alexiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Emerson.
Emerson tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emerson looks gassed!
Emerson throws a head punch that misses.
Alexiev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexiev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emerson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emerson is working Alexiev over against the cage.

Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Alexiev closes the distance and clinches.
Alexiev managing to block the knees to the body from Emerson.

Emerson breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emerson.
Vlad Alexiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Alexiev forces Emerson back against the cage and clinches.

Emerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Alexiev moves into range and clinches up with Emerson.
Emerson is working for takedown but Alexiev is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev taking a breather.

Emerson wants the takedown. Alexiev is fighting it off but Emerson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alexiev's guard against the cage.
Alexiev is adopting a defensive guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexiev is trying to control the position but Emerson postures up.
Emerson landing with the ground and pound.

Alexiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emerson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Alexiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Emerson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Emerson tries to clinch up.
Alexiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Alexiev closes the distance and clinches.
Alexiev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emerson is defending well for now.
Alexiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Emerson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerson missing with knees to the body.
Emerson throws a head punch that misses.
Alexiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexiev tries for a takedown but Emerson manages to get underhooks.
Emerson wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Emerson - that landed with a thud.

Emerson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Emerson is breathing heavily.
Alexiev trying to keep a closed guard but Emerson is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexiev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Emerson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alexiev.
Alexiev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emerson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alexiev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emerson's back!
Emerson staying busy and making it hard for Alexiev to control.
Alexiev avoiding Emerson 's attempts to control his hands.

Alexiev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson tries to roll but Alexiev sticks to his back.
Alexiev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alexiev controlling the positon.
Alexiev trying to control momentarily.
Alexiev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Emerson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson trying to control the position but Alexiev manages to sink in the hooks.
Alexiev doesn't have the hooks in and Emerson manages to turn into his guard.
Alexiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Alexiev working for a triangle but Emerson defends it easily.
Emerson slips nicely into half guard.

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

Emerson looking for a submission but Alexiev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Emerson wants to control from the top but Alexiev keeps moving.
Emerson thows a big elbow that misses.
Alexiev is striking off his back. Emerson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Alexiev controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ralph Emerson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ralph Emerson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Emerson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexiev.
Vlad Alexiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alexiev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexiev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Alexiev to work.
Alexiev has Emerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Emerson breaks the clinch.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emerson tries to clinch but Alexiev is having none of it.
Alexiev works over Emerson's head and body with a nice combination.

Alexiev drops Emerson with a beautiful combination! Emerson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alexiev is looking for the KO!

Emerson is rocked!
Alexiev connects with a superb combination that knocks Emerson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Alexiev before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Emerson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlad Alexiev!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rourke
vs
Anatolievich Alenitchev

186 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey Rourke!
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, Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rourke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alenitchev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alenitchev is trying to improve his position.
Alenitchev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rourke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alenitchev gets back to full guard.

Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Alenitchev has his foot on Rourke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rourke works his way back into a safe position though.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Alenitchev working for a triangle but Rourke defends it easily.
Rourke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rourke stands up over Alenitchev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alenitchev looks gassed!

Rourke drops back looking for a leg! Alenitchev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alenitchev manages to kick Rourke off! Rourke jumps back into Alenitchev's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alenitchev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alenitchev has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.
Rourke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Rourke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alenitchev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rourke has managed to get both his arms back between Alenitchev's legs - danger averted.

Rourke 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.

Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alenitchev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rourke throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rourke postures up and lands a big shot to Alenitchev's brow.

Alenitchev looking for a guillotine here but Rourke defends easily.
Rourke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rourke landing with the ground and pound.

Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rourke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rourke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Alenitchev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rourke throws a big right hand that misses.

Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Alenitchev is looking for a triangle but Rourke pushes his legs off easily.

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

Alenitchev is looking for a triangle but Rourke pushes his legs off easily.
Rourke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rourke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rourke landing some decent shots from guard.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rourke 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.

Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Alenitchev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rourke chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rourke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Alenitchev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alenitchev lands in his opponent's guard.

Alenitchev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alenitchev preventing the sweep.

Alenitchev drops back looking for a leg! Rourke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rourke manages to kick Alenitchev off! Alenitchev jumps back into Rourke's guard.
Rourke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alenitchev!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alenitchev is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenitchev is in a horrible position here. Rourke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rourke landing strikes from the mount.
Rourke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alenitchev is looking to improve his position but Rourke isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Alenitchev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alenitchev is trying desperately to improve position.

Rourke wants to finish this one by submission but Alenitchev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rourke.
Alenitchev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rourke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alenitchev looks a forlorn figure.
Rourke is landing with some decent strikes but Alenitchev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev is looking to improve his position but Rourke isn't that keen on the idea.
Alenitchev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Rourke jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alenitchev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alenitchev is looking to reverse the position.

Rourke is trying to get an arm triangle but Alenitchev is defending well.
Alenitchev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rourke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Rourke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alenitchev, who protects the arm well.
Alenitchev is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rourke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alenitchev has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rourke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rourke throws an elbow but Alenitchev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alenitchev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rourke's best efforts.

Alenitchev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rourke pulls his head out easily.

Rourke is looking for a kimura here.
Alenitchev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alenitchev.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alenitchev's head.
Rourke throwing strikes but missing.

Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rourke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alenitchev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alenitchev has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.

Alenitchev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Mickey Rourke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Rourke feints and as Alenitchev raises his hands in defense, Rourke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mickey Rourke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rourke throwing strikes but missing.

Alenitchev working for a triangle but Rourke defends it easily.
Rourke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rourke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Alenitchev is looking for a triangle but Rourke pushes his legs off easily.

Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rourke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Alenitchev has his foot on Rourke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rourke works his way back into a safe position though.
Rourke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alenitchev's head.

Alenitchev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rourke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rourke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rourke landing some decent shots from guard.
Rourke is working Alenitchev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Alenitchev looking for a guillotine here but Rourke defends easily.
Rourke chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rourke with a nice head shot there.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Alenitchev looking for a guillotine here but Rourke defends easily.

Alenitchev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rourke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alenitchev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Rourke frees his head nicely. Oh but Alenitchev has switched to an armbar! Rourke is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tran Do Di (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie The Supreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Do Di
vs
The Supreme

170 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tran Do Di!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackie The Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Supreme tries to close the distance and clinch but Di swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Di circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Supreme shoots in for a takedown but Di shows good takedown defense.

The Supreme shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Di looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Di controls The Supreme momentarily but The Supreme frees himself.

Di is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Supreme defends well.
The Supreme looking to pass the guard.
The Supreme wanted to stand there but Di had control of the position.
The Supreme throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Supreme looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Di lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Supreme!
The Supreme wants to hold on but Di pushes him away.

Di goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now The Supreme is on top in guard.
The Supreme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Di swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Supreme wants to stand but Di has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Di is looking for a triangle here but The Supreme uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Di sneaks back into half guard.
Di is trying to maintain the position but The Supreme is very close to passing his half guard.

Di is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Supreme pulls his head out easily.
The Supreme seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Di does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Di might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Di looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Di is pressing down on The Supreme's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Di isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Supreme stacks Di on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Supreme!

The Supreme stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Di looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Supreme!
Di tries to control but The Supreme wriggling away.

Di is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Supreme is surviving well by controlling Di's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Supreme is trying to escape the mount.

Di is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Supreme has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Supreme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Di avoids the attempt from The Supreme to control.

Di working for a guillotine from mount but The Supreme is in no mood to give up.
The Supreme tries to reverse the position but Di maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Di throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Supreme was covering up waiting for the punch and Di finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The Supreme kicks Di off and gets to his feet.
The Supreme has his takedown stuffed

and Di counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Di slips nicely into half guard.

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

Di is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Supreme is pressing down on Di's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Supreme can't keep his opponent in guard - Di advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Supreme tries to get to full guard but Di has control of the leg.
Di is trying to control. The Supreme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Di content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di passes to side control.

Di swings around for an armbar but The Supreme sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Di's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Supreme trying to control but Di is working from the bottom.

Di has an active guard here but The Supreme has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Supreme lands strikes from half guard.

Di looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Di works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Supreme wants to work for an arm triangle but Di is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Di trying to control from the bottom.

The Supreme looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Di works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Di looking for a sweep. Not yet Di, not yet.
The Supreme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Di swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The Supreme has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Di to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! The Supreme is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Di pulls down on the head and he's put The Supreme to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tran Do Di!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Giel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Paige told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Giel
vs
Paige

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Giel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Paige!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paige shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Giel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Giel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paige.

Paige stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Giel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Giel tests Paige's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Giel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paige shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Giel but Giel pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Paige closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paige lands in his opponent's guard.
Paige sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Giel's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige wants to control but Giel is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paige is just content to waste time from the top position. Giel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Paige passes Giel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paige tries to pass to full mount but Giel defends it.
Paige is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paige trying to mount his opponent but Giel defends it.
Giel is staying active underneath Paige, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paige throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paige wants to free his trapped foot but Giel is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giel pushes Paige off looking to stand but Paige dives back in and keeps control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paige showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giel.
Giel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paige.
Giel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Paige shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giel sprawls well. Giel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paige gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Giel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Paige.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paige.
Nice sprawl there from Giel as Paige shoots in.
Paige looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Paige with that takedown attempt.
Giel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paige fails to land the takedown.
Paige will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Giel.
Giel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Giel. No joy for Paige on that attempt.
Giel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paige shoots in for a takedown but Giel shows good takedown defense.
Giel stuffs the takedown attempt from Paige. Paige gets slowly back to his feet.
Giel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Paige will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Giel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paige showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giel.
Giel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paige moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paige looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paige looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giel is fending him off so far but Paige persists. Nope, Giel circles away and we're back to standing.
Paige lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paige dodges the punch combination from Giel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giel lands a right hook to the body.
Paige is breathing heavily.
A combination from Giel does no damage.
Giel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Giel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mark Giel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Paige.
Giel lands a two punch combo.
No luck for Paige with that takedown attempt.
Giel throws a nice looking combination but Paige bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giel stuffs the takedown attempt from Paige. Paige gets slowly back to his feet.
Giel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paige.
Giel throws a series of punches but Paige avoids them all with ease.
Paige shoots for a double leg takedown but Giel sprawls well. He's pushed Paige's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mark Giel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giel throws a nice looking combination but Paige bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giel misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Giel but Giel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paige looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paige slips a jab and a cross from Giel.
Paige avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paige tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giel swivels and escapes.
Paige takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Paige shoots in and bounces Giel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paige won't allow Giel to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige is looking to advance position but Giel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Giel is looking to stand but Giel has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Giel is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Giel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giel throws a right and a left that Paige avoids nicely.
Paige fails with a takedown attempt.
Giel leaves Paige with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Giel lands with an uppercut that bounces Paige off the cage and back into rage.
Giel lands a two punch combo.
Giel scores with a three punch combo!
Giel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paige moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paige tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giel swivels and escapes.
Giel throws a series of punches but Paige moves out of range.
Giel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paige shoots in for a takedown but Giel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giel lands a jab-cross combination.
Giel throws a right hand that Paige ducks under and follows up with a left that Paige also avoids with ease.
Mark Giel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giel lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Giel dominated that second round.
That's time! Giel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Giel misses with a two punch combination.
Giel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paige looks for a takedown but Giel sprawls well.
Giel scores with a one two! Paige had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Giel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Giel wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Giel!
Paige shoots in and drives through. Giel sprawls well.
Mark Giel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Paige.
Giel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Paige takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paige has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Giel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Paige looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giel looks to land a combination but Paige avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giel misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Giel does no damage.
Giel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paige.
Paige fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paige takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paige takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paige slips a jab and a cross from Giel.
Giel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Giel duly obliges.
Paige shoots in for a double leg but Giel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giel misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giel throws a nice looking combination but Paige bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giel stalks Paige and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paige's face. Paige staggers backwards, shaken.
Giel fails to land with a series of punches.
Giel fails to land with a series of punches.

Paige scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paige tries to advance to mount but can't.
Giel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Paige goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Giel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paige's guard! Nice work there by Giel!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige looking to control but Giel passes into half guard.
Paige wants to control but Giel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Giel wants to get back to his feet.
Giel prevents Paige from improving his position.

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.
Paige preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Paige trying to control but Giel postures up.
Paige is looking to get back to full guard here but Giel has managed to pass to side control instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Giel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Giel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Giel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harri Sirkkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Kos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Sirkkeli
vs
Kos

184 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harri Sirkkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Kos!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirkkeli takes a swing at Kos's ribcage but misses.
Sirkkeli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirkkeli slips a jab from Kos.
Sirkkeli takes a swing at Kos's ribcage but misses.

Kos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sirkkeli is looking for a sweep.
Sirkkeli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Sirkkeli looking for submissions off his back.
Sirkkeli is trying to get back to full guard.
Kos wants to take a breather but Sirkkeli is having none of it.
Sirkkeli tries to get to full guard but Kos has control of the leg.
Sirkkeli gets full guard.
Kos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sirkkeli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos wants to get back to his feet.
Sirkkeli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Sirkkeli is trying to work for a kimura but Kos is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sirkkeli drops an elbow to the side of Kos's head.

Sirkkeli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sirkkeli is keen to just control but Kos is a slippery customer.
Sirkkeli looks to land a strike but Kos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirkkeli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sirkkeli looking for a guillotine here but Kos defends easily.
Sirkkeli is breathing heavily.
Kos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sirkkeli has wrist control.
Kos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sirkkeli has wrist control.
Kos scoring with some ground and pound.

Sirkkeli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sirkkeli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kos chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kos scoring with punches to the head and body.

Kos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kos cracks Sirkkeli with a solid left hand.

Sirkkeli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sirkkeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Kos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sirkkeli's head.

Sirkkeli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kos defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sirkkeli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kos holding both Sirkkeli 's hands and preventing any damage.

Sirkkeli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harri Sirkkeli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sirkkeli shoots for a double leg takedown but Kos sprawls well. He's pushed Sirkkeli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sirkkeli swings for the body but Kos moves out of range.
Sirkkeli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirkkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kos moves away.

Kos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sirkkeli did well to prevent Kos getting side control.
Kos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sirkkeli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kos is working away from the top position though.
Sirkkeli is looking to improve his position.
Sirkkeli misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kos drops an elbow to the side of Sirkkeli's head.
Kos is nestled in close to Sirkkeli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sirkkeli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kos lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sirkkeli wants to sweep here but Kos controlling him for the moment.
Kos wanted to stand there but Sirkkeli had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sirkkeli is on top in guard.
Sirkkeli stops Kos from standing up.
Kos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirkkeli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kos is breathing heavily.
Sirkkeli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sirkkeli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirkkeli won't allow Kos to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirkkeli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirkkeli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sirkkeli throws a body punch but Kos moves out of range.

Sirkkeli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sirkkeli works over Kos with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirkkeli wants to control from the top but Kos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirkkeli pushes down on Kos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sirkkeli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sirkkeli is looking to advance position but Kos won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sirkkeli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Sirkkeli seems to be working for a kimura but Kos defends the submission attempt.
Kos looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Sirkkeli is working for a submission of some sort.
Kos is looking to escape.
Sirkkeli trying to pass the guard but Kos defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kos misses with a hook.
Kos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sirkkeli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirkkeli loads up on a big right hand but Kos slips the punch.
Sirkkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kos.
Sirkkeli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Harri Sirkkeli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sirkkeli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sirkkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kos paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sirkkeli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sirkkeli thows a big elbow that misses.

Sirkkeli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirkkeli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirkkeli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sirkkeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirkkeli won't allow Kos to get back to his feet.

Sirkkeli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kos has escaped and now he's on top!
Kos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirkkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sirkkeli had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kos is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sirkkeli Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kos's back instead.
Kos looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sirkkeli throws a series of strikes and Kos wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Sirkkeli throws some wild stikes that Kos manages to avoid easily.
Sirkkeli with the ground and pound from mount.
Sirkkeli won't let Kos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Sirkkeli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli unloads with some shots from mount but Kos bucks and avoids them well.
Sirkkeli 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.
Kos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Sirkkeli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli punching from mount but Kos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sirkkeli dominating with strikes here.
Kos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kos blocking the ground and pound.
Sirkkeli throwing strikes here but Kos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sirkkeli throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sirkkeli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sirkkeli won't let Kos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sirkkeli raining down shots from the mount!
Kos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Harri Sirkkeli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirkkeli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kos's face.
Kos taking shots to the head.

Sirkkeli looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sirkkeli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kos's face.
Kos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kos's face.
The referee warns Kos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Sirkkeli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sirkkeli lands a heavy elbow.
Kos is in a horrible position here. Sirkkeli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sirkkeli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sirkkeli landing shots from mount.
Sirkkeli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Josh Kos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sirkkeli working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Sirkkeli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirkkeli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harri Sirkkeli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Bienvenueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyes On Me. Bienvenueve has chosen Bounty Killer by Depthcharge as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ortiz
vs
Bienvenueve

170 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
174 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Bienvenueve!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bienvenueve circles away quickly and effectively.
Bienvenueve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Bienvenueve misses.
Bienvenueve misses with a low kick.
Bienvenueve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Bienvenueve drops Ortiz with a left right combo! Bienvenueve follows him down to the ground into side control.

Ortiz is rocked!
Bienvenueve remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Oh Ortiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bienvenueve decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ortiz to his feet.
Ortiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierre Bienvenueve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortiz, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bienvenueve misses with a double jab
and Ortiz counters with a good low kick that Bienvenueve was not able to check.
Bienvenueve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bienvenueve closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bienvenueve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bienvenueve.
Ortiz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bienvenueve looks gassed!

Ortiz cracks Bienvenueve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bienvenueve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ortiz finish him?

Bienvenueve is rocked!

It looks like Pierre Bienvenueve has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bienvenueve tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Forrest Ortiz!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jetset Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Niemi's choice of entrance music: Parker & Clind - Generator. This should be a great matchup!

Johanson
vs
Niemi

185 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
173 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeorge Johanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jetset Niemi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemi cracks Johanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johanson throws a head kick but Niemi moves out of range.
Johanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johanson.
Johanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Niemi lands a slapping body shot.
Johanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemi.
Johanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johanson misses with a looping right.
Niemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johanson throws out the jab.
Niemi throws a nice looking combination but Johanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johanson throws a big shot that misses.
Niemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johanson manages to avoid it.
Johanson tests Niemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johanson moves out of range as Niemi strikes.
Niemi moves away from the strike by Johanson.
Niemi scores with a jab. Johanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemi misses the target.
Niemi thows a body shot but no joy.
Niemi looks to throw the jab but Johanson is out of range.
Niemi throws a body punch but Johanson moves out of range.
Johanson throws a body kick that misses.
Johanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niemi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niemi misses with an uppercut. Johanson saw that one coming.
Niemi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Niemi.
Niemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johanson throws out the jab.
Johanson misses with a combination
and Johanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johanson misses with a hook to the body
and Niemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niemi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Niemi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Niemi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Niemi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johanson takes one to the chin there.
Niemi thumps Johanson with a low kick.
Niemi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niemi counters with a left and a right that stings Johanson.
Johanson misses with a straight left.
Johanson throws out a loose jab but Niemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johanson throws a hook but Niemi blocks it.
The fighters circling - Johanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi cracks Johanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Niemi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johanson.
Niemi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johanson connects with a right hand. Niemi shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemi ducks under a wild hook from Johanson.
Niemi lands a lovely overhand right.
Johanson catches Niemi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Niemi misses.
Johanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niemi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeorge Johanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niemi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niemi.
Niemi lands a lovely overhand right.
Niemi misses with a wild body shot.
Niemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niemi misses with a straight right.
A big left from Niemi misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niemi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johanson.
Johanson misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Johanson.
Niemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johanson.
Niemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johanson.
Johanson scores with a one two! Niemi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Johanson misses.
Niemi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Johanson.
Niemi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Niemi misses with an uppercut. Johanson saw that one coming.
Johanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niemi counters with a nice body shot.
Johanson connects with a single shot there.
Niemi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niemi looks to score with a jab to the body but Johanson is just out of range.
Niemi throws out a loose jab but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Johanson.
Johanson misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson missing with a left hand there. Niemi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Niemi connects with a body shot.
Niemi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Niemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Niemi cracks Johanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Niemi.
Johanson is looking to land body kicks.
Johanson misses with a double jab
and Niemi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johanson thinking.
Johanson is breathing heavily.
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!
Niemi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johanson. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Niemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niemi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niemi moves away.
Niemi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Niemi cracks Johanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johanson tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niemi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Johanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niemi.
Nice body punch from Niemi.
Johanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Niemi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jetset Niemi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Niemi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johanson throws a combination that misses
and Niemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niemi lands an overhand right.
Jetset Niemi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niemi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johanson takes a step back to recover.
Niemi connects with a single shot there.
Niemi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Niemi feints and then cracks Johanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johanson down.
Niemi loads up on a big right hand but Johanson slips the punch.
Johanson missing with a left hand there. Niemi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johanson throws a looping overhand right but Niemi ducks down to avoid it.
Niemi moves away from the strike by Johanson.
A nice combination there by Johanson.
Niemi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Niemi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johanson throws a body punch but Niemi moves out of range.
Niemi 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.
A shot to de liver by Niemi. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemi tests Johanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niemi lands a front kick.
Jeorge Johanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niemi lands a right hook to the body.
Johanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi scores with a hook to the body. Johanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Niemi.
Niemi lands a jab to the head.
Johanson throws a lazy right hand but Niemi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niemi throws a leg kick which misses Johanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johanson tries to avoid it.
Niemi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niemi stuns Johanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niemi throws out a powerful jab.
Johanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niemi scores with a decent looking hook.
Niemi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johanson takes one to the chin there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niemi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niemi.
Johanson takes one on the button.
Niemi lands with a right hand.
Johanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niemi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Niemi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johanson on the side of the head.
Niemi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niemi lands a with a good body shot.
Niemi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niemi sizes up Johanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Niemi. That snapped Johanson's head back.
Niemi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Niemi lunges at Johanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johanson's hand.
Niemi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niemi lands a head shot.

Johanson is rocked!
Niemi cracks a nice hook into Johanson's ribs.
Johanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Niemi cracks Johanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niemi lands a right hook to the body.
Niemi cracks Johanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Johanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niemi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Niemi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Niemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niemi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niemi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niemi throws a shot to the body.
Niemi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johanson in his tracks.
Johanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niemi can pounce on him.
Johanson missing with a left hand there. Niemi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niemi connects with the punch.
Niemi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Niemi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Niemi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Niemi scores with a jab. Johanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niemi lands a glancing blow to the side of Johanson's head.
Johanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Niemi does no damage.
Johanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niemi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johanson in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemi misses with a wild combination.
Johanson tries to move into range but Niemi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Niemi.
Niemi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Johanson misses.
Johanson blocks the body kick.
A nice combination there by Niemi.
Niemi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Niemi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johanson doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Niemi lands.
Niemi lands a jab to the nose.
Niemi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Johanson misses.
Johanson slips a jab and a cross from Niemi.
Some wild striking there from Niemi.
Niemi lands with a shot to the body.
Niemi lands a nice shot that snaps Johanson's head back.
Johanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johanson looks to throw the jab but Niemi is out of range.
Nice body punch from Niemi.
Johanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Niemi coming out on top.
Niemi lands a really nice looking cross but Johanson seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johanson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Niemi coming out on top.
Johanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Niemi pushes Johanson away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jetset Niemi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Niemi lands a head shot.
Niemi slips a straight right by Johanson.
Niemi misses with a looping right.
Niemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Johanson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Niemi scores with the left hand. Johanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johanson throws a lazy right hand but Niemi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to de liver by Niemi. Beautiful body shot.
Niemi thuds his right hand into Johanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johanson scores with a three punch combo!
Niemi 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.
A big right from Johanson misses.
Niemi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Niemi.
Niemi lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Niemi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niemi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johanson.
Johanson swinging wilding here.
Niemi throws a body kick the misses
and Johanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niemi sizes up Johanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Niemi cracks Johanson with a hook to the temple - Johanson is on wobbly legs here! Niemi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johanson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Niemi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jetset Niemi! Jetset Niemi retains his welterweight title!

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