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ICON Round 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosta Ivanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosta Ivanoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ivanoff prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanoff.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanoff prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Ivanoff pushes his legs off easily.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanoff is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivanoff wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand up but Ivanoff is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanoff circles away.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
so Ivanoff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanoff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones looks gassed!
Ivanoff wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ivanoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ivanoff decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ivanoff counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Ivanoff is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanoff is stalling in the full guard.
Ivanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosta Ivanoff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Ivanoff is trying to buck Jones off.
Ivanoff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ivanoff bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivanoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ivanoff wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ivanoff wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands and steps away. Ivanoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanoff defends it nicely.
Ivanoff misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ivanoff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ivanoff keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanoff tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanoff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosta Ivanoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones wants to clinch up but Ivanoff keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ivanoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Ivanoff is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones wants to control but Ivanoff postures up.
Jones tries to escape but Ivanoff is in control.
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 Kosta Ivanoff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ivanoff shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ivanoff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones pushes down on Ivanoff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ivanoff is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ivanoff circles away.
Ivanoff shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones prevents Ivanoff from standing back up.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Ivanoff defends it.
Jones wants to control but Ivanoff is keeping him busy.
Ivanoff pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanoff manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ivanoff pushes him off.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivanoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanoff wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivanoff throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones gets to his feet - Ivanoff follows without any prompting.
Ivanoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Ivanoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ivanoff.
Ivanoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivanoff wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanoff 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosta Ivanoff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Yemelyanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yemelyanenko's entrance music is Oy, to ne vecher. A fine choice. Fyodor Yemelyanenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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239 lbs
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254 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fyodor Yemelyanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yemelyanenko misses with the combination.
Yemelyanenko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yemelyanenko throws a nice looking combination but Drago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yemelyanenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drago cracks Yemelyanenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drago drops Yemelyanenko with a beautiful combination! Yemelyanenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO!
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Yemelyanenko wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Drago cracks Yemelyanenko with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yemelyanenko tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Drago pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yemelyanenko is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuno Mashinata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and methos lage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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139 lbs
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138 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stuno Mashinata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, methos lage!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashinata throws a right hand that lage ducks under and follows up with a left that lage also avoids with ease.
lage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mashinata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mashinata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming lage to the mat! lage manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mashinata looking to pass the guard.
lage wants to get back to his feet but Mashinata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
lage thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mashinata trying to control the position from guard on top but lage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mashinata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed lage's guard.
Mashinata is working for a kimura but lage is defending it quite comfortably.
Mashinata in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. lage tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mashinata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stuno Mashinata!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sombat Buakaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sombat Buakaw!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSalvo lands with a nice combination. Buakaw backs away looking to recover.
DeSalvo throws a right hand that Buakaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Buakaw also avoids with ease.
DeSalvo 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.
DeSalvo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Buakaw throws a front kick aimed at DeSalvo's knee but DeSalvo avoids it well.
Buakaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buakaw tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSalvo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buakaw's head backwards.
DeSalvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSalvo missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buakaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSalvo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buakaw. Buakaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left and a right from DeSalvo both land. Nice combination.
Buakaw throws out a leg kick but DeSalvo moves out of range and Buakaw only half commits.
DeSalvo cracks Buakaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buakaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo lands with a nice combination. Buakaw backs away looking to recover.
DeSalvo misses with a wild combination.
DeSalvo lands a nice shot that snaps Buakaw's head back.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Buakaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake DeSalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from DeSalvo.
Buakaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeSalvo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buakaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that Buakaw avoids nicely.
DeSalvo scores with a nice right hand.
Buakaw tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for DeSalvo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSalvo connects with a looping right hand.
Buakaw looks for the body kick but DeSalvo saw that one coming.
Buakaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buakaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeSalvo with a hook.
Buakaw throws a sloppy head kick and DeSalvo moves out of range easily.
Buakaw looks gassed!
A bone on bone clash there as DeSalvo blocks the leg kick.
Buakaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buakaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeSalvo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeSalvo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that Buakaw avoids nicely.
Good exchange - DeSalvo coming out on top.
Jab by DeSalvo.
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
DeSalvo misses with a combination
and Buakaw counters with a big head kick but DeSalvo shrugs it off.
DeSalvo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSalvo misses with a two punch combination.
DeSalvo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buakaw's hands.
DeSalvo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeSalvo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Buakaw drops his hands momentarily and DeSalvo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSalvo throws a right hand that Buakaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Buakaw also avoids with ease.
DeSalvo lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSalvo throws a right hand that Buakaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Buakaw also avoids with ease.
DeSalvo misses with a combination
and Buakaw counters with a two punch combo.
Buakaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeSalvo cracks the inside of Buakaw's front leg.
DeSalvo looks to land a combination but Buakaw avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as DeSalvo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buakaw doesn't seem phased though.
DeSalvo lunges at Buakaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buakaw's hand.
DeSalvo misses with a wild combination.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeSalvo scores with a decent looking hook.
DeSalvo throws a right hand that Buakaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Buakaw also avoids with ease.
DeSalvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buakaw.
A left and a right from DeSalvo both land. Nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Buakaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buakaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buakaw is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw looks up at the clock. Bad move! DeSalvo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buakaw. DeSalvo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake DeSalvo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Mamabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baio Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mamabama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smoke Two Joints by Sublime. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Mamabama!
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, Baio Cain!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamabama swivels and escapes.
Cain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mamabama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is keen to just control but Mamabama is a slippery customer.
Mamabama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cain.
Mamabama is trying to stand back up but Cain is controlling him
Cain is looking to stall here but Mamabama recovers full guard.
Mamabama is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cain won't allow Mamabama to sweep him here.
Cain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cain wants to control from the top but Mamabama keeps moving.
Cain throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain thows a big elbow that misses.
Cain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cain fails with a takedown attempt.
Dick Mamabama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baio Cain.
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.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Mamabama shows good takedown defense.
Cain looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Mamabama. No joy for Cain on that attempt.
Baio Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamabama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mamabama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamabama lands a jab-cross combination.
Mamabama throws a head kick that Cain semi-blocks.
Cain is rocked!
Mamabama lands the left hand.
Cain is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamabama finish him?
Mamabama throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Cain colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Mamabama as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Cain is left battered and dazed whilst Mamabama and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mamabama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logen Ninefingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logen Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ninefingers feints and as Hawk raises his hands in defense, Ninefingers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ninefingers throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Ninefingers has gone for a leg lock! Hawk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ninefingers's guard.
Hawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninefingers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ninefingers is trying to keep Hawk in close.
Hawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ninefingers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawk defends well.
Hawk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ninefingers's guard.
Hawk stands up and waves to Ninefingers to follow him.
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Ninefingers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ninefingers is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ninefingers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ninefingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninefingers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ninefingers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Ninefingers's front leg but catches the back leg as Ninefingers tries to avoid it.
Ninefingers lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard.
Hawk is looking to stand up but Ninefingers isn't so interested in that idea.
Hawk looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ninefingers preventing the sweep.
Ninefingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninefingers is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninefingers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to control the position but Ninefingers postures up.
Ninefingers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ninefingers is defended easily by Hawk.
Ninefingers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logen Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninefingers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hawk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hawk moves into full mount!
Hawk is working for a guillotine from mount but Ninefingers frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers tries to hold on but Hawk pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninefingers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawk trying to control but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Hawk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ninefingers working to try and regain half guard.
Hawk lands a big shot there that rocks Ninefingers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ninefingers is squirming around, avoiding Hawk's attempts to control the action.
Ninefingers is trying to reverse the position but instead Hawk has taken his back - oops!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ninefingers covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ninefingers swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk clinches up with Ninefingers and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk lands a knee to the body.
Ninefingers tries to pull guard but Hawk won't allow it.
Ninefingers tries to pull guard but Hawk holds him up against the cage and eventually Ninefingers drops back down to his feet.
Hawk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hawk trying to control the position but Ninefingers is working away.
Ninefingers is trying to improve his position.
Ninefingers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hawk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ninefingers gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninefingers is retaining full guard.
Hawk postures up.
Hawk is stalling in the full guard.
Ninefingers working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily.
Ninefingers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ninefingers's guard.
Hawk stands up and waves to Ninefingers to follow him.
Ninefingers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawk pushes Ninefingers up against the cage in a clinch.
Ninefingers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hawk crunches a lovely knee into Ninefingers's ribcage.
Ninefingers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logen Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninefingers managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks it.
Ninefingers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ninefingers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ninefingers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ninefingers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ninefingers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ninefingers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ninefingers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
Hawk striking off his back but it's not causing Ninefingers any problems.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ninefingers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hawk regains half guard.
Hawk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hawk has momentary wrist control but Ninefingers slips an elbow through the middle.
Ninefingers thows a big elbow that misses.
Ninefingers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Ninefingers stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Ninefingers trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Hawk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hawk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ninefingers's waist but Ninefingers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawk off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ninefingers moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ninefingers.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt
and Ninefingers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninefingers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawk stands up from Ninefingers's guard - Hawk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Hawk circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logen Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninefingers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninefingers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk wants to stand up but Ninefingers has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ninefingers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninefingers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ninefingers is looking to advance position but Hawk won't allow it.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninefingers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawk is not content to let Ninefingers control the position.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ninefingers works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ninefingers working for a guillotine from mount but Hawk is in no mood to give up.
Hawk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawk regains half guard.
Ninefingers prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Ninefingers stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is pressing down on Ninefingers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninefingers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Ninefingers pushes his legs off easily.
Ninefingers prevents Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Ninefingers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Logen Ninefingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Ninefingers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawk wants to clinch but Ninefingers slips to the side
and Ninefingers counters with a two punch combo.
Ninefingers misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Hawk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ninefingers is trying to defend but Hawk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hawk decides to stand up.
Hawk looks to clinch
and Ninefingers counters with a left and a right that stings Hawk.
Hawk wants to clinch but Ninefingers slips to the side
and Ninefingers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ninefingers landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk has his foot on Ninefingers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ninefingers works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ninefingers defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Hawk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogga Polis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ivan kotoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogga Polis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogga Polis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ivan kotoski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from kotoski - that will leave a mark!
Polis looks to land a right hand but kotoski moved out of range.
kotoski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polis just misses with a punch to the body.
Polis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
kotoski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polis slips a jab and a cross from kotoski.
Polis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kotoski manages to avoid it.
kotoski looks to land a combination. Polis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Rogga Polis has been cut.
Polis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
kotoski drops Polis with a beautiful combination! Polis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - kotoski is looking for the KO!
Polis is rocked!
kotoski throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Polis crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). ivan kotoski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris Macarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Macarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macarov dives in and grabs Everyday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Everyday pushes down on Macarov's head and hops out.
Everyday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macarov was covering up waiting for the punch and Everyday finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Everyday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everyday preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macarov keeping moving, preventing Everyday from controlling successfully.
Everyday 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.
Everyday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macarov's head.
Macarov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macarov has his takedown stuffed
and Everyday counters with a series of strikes. Macarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Everyday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Everyday is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Everyday wants to get back to full guard.
Everyday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macarov's back!
Macarov is breathing heavily.
Everyday tightening his grip on Macarov, looking for the choke.
Macarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Everyday has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Macarov is defending well but eventually Everyday manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Macarov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herb Everyday!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vener Galiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Kalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalas has chosen I Abstain, Converge as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vener Galiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Kalas!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kalas.
Galiev lands with a kick to the temple. Kalas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kalas throws a head kick that misses
and Galiev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kalas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Galiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Kalas is predictable there
and Galiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Galiev blocks the low kick.
Kalas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galiev.
Kalas throws a sloppy head kick
and Galiev counters with a low kick, right behind Kalas 's knee.
Galiev ducks under a wild hook from Kalas.
Kalas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galiev counters with a body kick.
Kalas throws a sloppy head kick and Galiev moves out of range easily.
Galiev dodges the punch combination from Kalas.
A low kick from Galiev misses
enabling Kalas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalas blocks a leg kick.
Kalas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Galiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalas throws a sloppy head kick and Galiev moves out of range easily.
Kalas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galiev counters with a big head kick but Kalas shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galiev lands in his opponent's guard.
Galiev drops back looking for a leg! Kalas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalas manages to kick Galiev off! Galiev jumps back into Kalas's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiev 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.
Kalas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Galiev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Galiev seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalas is controlling Galiev's trapped leg to prevent Galiev from advancing to side control.
Kalas manages to get to full guard.
Galiev looking to pass the guard.
Galiev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kalas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kalas has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalas trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalas stopping the sweep attempt from Galiev.
Galiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Galiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalas is aware though and is defending well.
Galiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalas with a nice head shot there.
Galiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalas lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalas preventing the sweep.
Galiev working for a triangle but Kalas defends it easily.
Kalas trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Kalas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galiev misses with a low kick.
Galiev lands a nice looking body kick.
Galiev misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vener Galiev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Galiev dodges the punch combination from Kalas.
Galiev throws a wild body kick that Kalas sees coming a mile off.
Galiev clinches with his opponent.
Kalas has a couple of punches blocked by Galiev.
Galiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalas smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Kalas misses
and Galiev counters with a head kick.
Kalas throws a one two combo.
Kalas takes a swing at Galiev's ribcage but misses.
Galiev thumps Kalas with a low kick.
Kalas throws an overhand right that lands on Galiev's shoulder, as Galiev tries to avoid the shot.
Galiev is looking to land body kicks.
Kalas misses with a kick to the body
and Galiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Galiev misses with a low kick.
Galiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalas throws a lazy body kick
and Galiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Galiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Galiev throws the kick towards the body but Kalas avoids it.
Galiev misses with a low kick.
Kalas scores with a nice strike.
Kalas throws a lazy body kick
and Galiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kalas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kalas misses with a body kick.
Galiev throws a low kick, looking for Kalas's leg but Kalas calmly moves out of range.
Galiev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kalas takes a step back to recover.
Kalas is breathing heavily.
Kalas darts in trying to clinch
and Galiev counters with a good low kick that Kalas was not able to check.
Galiev throws a head kick but Kalas moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Galiev.
Kalas throws a leg kick
and Galiev counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiev ducks under a wild hook from Kalas.
Vener Galiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Galiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Galiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Galiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalas tries to clinch
and Galiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalas wants to clinch but Galiev slips to the side
and Galiev counters with an inside leg kick.
Galiev tries to clinch up.
Galiev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Galiev, right into the meat.
Galiev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galiev.
Galiev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harry Kalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Galiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Galiev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Galiev throws a head kick but Kalas moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Galiev lands a head kick!
Galiev throws a leg kick which misses Kalas's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalas tries to avoid it.
Kalas looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Galiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galiev is looking to slow Kalas down with leg kicks.
Galiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Galiev lands a nice looking body kick.
Galiev pushes Kalas away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galiev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Galiev, right into the meat.
Galiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalas thows a leg kick but Galiev checks it
and Galiev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kalas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galiev.
Galiev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kalas will feel that in the morning.
Galiev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalas.
Galiev throws a head kick that misses.
Galiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Galiev thuds his shin into the meat of Kalas's side.
Kalas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galiev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kalas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Galiev throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Galiev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Galiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kalas's head.
Good leg kick by Galiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kalas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vener Galiev dominated that second 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.
Nice body kick there by Galiev.
Galiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Kalas misses
and Galiev counters with a solid body kick.
Galiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galiev. Galiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galiev throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Galiev lands but Kalas takes it in his stride.
Galiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Galiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Galiev thumps Kalas with a low kick.
Kalas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galiev.
Kalas wants to clinch
and Galiev counters with a low kick, right behind Kalas 's knee.
Kalas throws a lazy head kick
and Galiev counters with a good, hard body kick but Kalas shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiev misses with a kick to the body.
Kalas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kalas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Galiev.
Kalas closes the distance but Galiev moves to the side
and Galiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Kalas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Galiev thumps Kalas with a low kick.
Galiev throws a head kick that Kalas semi-blocks.
Kalas thows a leg kick but Galiev checks it
and Galiev counters by clinching up.
Galiev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Galiev landing knees to the body.
Galiev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galiev tries a knee to the head but Kalas blocks it.
Galiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalas avoids the damage to the body.
Galiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalas.
Kalas missing with knees to the body.
Galiev looking to throw knees to the head but Kalas is blocking nicely.
Galiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalas avoids the damage to the body.
Kalas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Galiev's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalas avoids it.
Kalas tries a knee to the head but Galiev blocks it.
Kalas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalas blocks the elbow strike.
Kalas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalas can do to turn this around?
Galiev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galiev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Galiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalas avoids the damage to the body.
Kalas missing with knees to the body.
Kalas works on Galiev's body with a couple of short punches.
Galiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalas.
Kalas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalas avoiding damage as Galiev throws knees to the body.
Galiev missing with knees to the body.
Galiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalas avoids it.
Kalas missing with knees to the body.
Kalas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Galiev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Galiev, not yet.
Kalas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galiev being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiev pushes a forearm under Kalas's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kalas is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vener Galiev!
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