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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilii Oshchepkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oshchepkov's choice of entrance music: Soviet National Anthem. 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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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Jack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilii Oshchepkov! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jack closes the distance looking to clinch and Oshchepkov counters with a straight right hand.
Jack clinches up with Oshchepkov and pushes him back against the cage. Jack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Oshchepkov looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jack lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Vasilii Oshchepkov has been cut. Jack putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oshchepkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Jack lands a nice elbow. Jack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jack tries a knee to the head but Oshchepkov blocks it.
Jack lands an elbow inside that Oshchepkov shrugs off. Jack lands a nice knee to the body. Jack lands an elbow inside that Oshchepkov shrugs off.
 That has opened up Vasilii Oshchepkov's cut even more. Jack lands an elbow inside that Oshchepkov shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jack.
 The cut above Vasilii Oshchepkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jack. Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jack lands a nice elbow.
 Vasilii Oshchepkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vasilii Oshchepkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Jack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeet Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen In Da Club as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Skeet Down! 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, Freddie Garcia! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Down has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Down's face as Garcia controls the position.
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Down, who protects the arm well.
Garcia tries for a kimura but Down is defending well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Down, who protects the arm well.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Down is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Garcia yanks on the arm and Down is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Garcia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddie Garcia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Szyszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Szyszkowski! 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, Jim Jim! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jim slips a jab and a cross from Szyszkowski.
A combination from Jim does no damage. Szyszkowski throws a right hand that Jim ducks under and follows up with a left that Jim also avoids with ease. Nice shot by Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski throws a right and a left that both miss. Jim moves out of range of the body kick from Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jim avoids the head kick by Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski motions for Jim to come forward. Szyszkowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Szyszkowski backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Artur Szyszkowski has been cut. Danga de danga de dang - Szyszkowski scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Jim Jim has been cut. Szyszkowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Szyszkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jim circles away quickly and effectively. Szyszkowski throws a right hand that Jim ducks under and follows up with a left that Jim also avoids with ease. Szyszkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Szyszkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szyszkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szyszkowski counters with a series of strikes. Jim will be more careful next time no doubt. Szyszkowski scores with a one two! Jim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szyszkowski misses with the combination.
Szyszkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jim throws a right hand that Szyszkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Szyszkowski also avoids with ease. Szyszkowski looks for the body kick but Jim saw that one coming. Jim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szyszkowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A left and a right from Szyszkowski both land. Nice combination. A slapping leg kick lands for Szyszkowski.
Jim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Szyszkowski counters with a body kick. Szyszkowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jim looks gassed! Jim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Szyszkowski tries to bum rush Jim with a series of wild strikes but Jim uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No joy there for Jim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szyszkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Artur Szyszkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szyszkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jim moves away. Szyszkowski digs a good hook to Jim's body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jim moves out of range of the body kick from Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski works over Jim's head and body with a nice combination. Szyszkowski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Szyszkowski duly obliges. Szyszkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jim. Jim misses with a series of wild punches.
Szyszkowski scores with a three punch combo!
Szyszkowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szyszkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Szyszkowski tries to bum rush Jim with a series of wild strikes but Jim uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Szyszkowski throws a series of punches but Jim avoids them all with ease. Szyszkowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Szyszkowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jim counters with a series of strikes. Szyszkowski will be more careful next time no doubt. Szyszkowski is working the combinations to good effect here. Szyszkowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jim. Jim circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Szyszkowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Szyszkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Jim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Szyszkowski.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A looping hook to the body misses from Szyszkowski. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet. Jim misses with a double jab.
Szyszkowski misses with a low kick.
Szyszkowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jim was well out of range. Poor timing from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski lands a nice looking body kick. Jim dodges the punch combination from Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jim. That did some damage! Szyszkowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jim. Szyszkowski lands a nice looking body kick. Jim fails to land with a series of punches.
Szyszkowski throws a chopping leg kick but Jim manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Szyszkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szyszkowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A clash of legs there as Jim blocks the low kick. Szyszkowski swinging wildly here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Szyszkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Szyszkowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jim.
Szyszkowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Szyszkowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Szyszkowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Szyszkowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Szyszkowski. Jim slips a jab and a cross from Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Szyszkowski scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Szyszkowski throws a series of punches but Jim avoids them all with ease. Szyszkowski is looking to wear down Jim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Szyszkowski tries to score with a low kick but Jim moves his leg out of the way. Szyszkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Szyszkowski dodges the punch combination from Jim.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Szyszkowski dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Szyszkowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. That kick from Szyszkowski tenderised Jim's leg. Jim is trying to keep his angry face on. Jim throws a nice looking combination but Szyszkowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Some wild striking there from Szyszkowski.
An inside leg kick from Szyszkowski misses. Szyszkowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Szyszkowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Szyszkowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jim was well out of range. Poor timing from Szyszkowski. Artur Szyszkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jim misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Szyszkowski.
Artur Szyszkowski is winning the standup battle so far. Szyszkowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jim moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jim is breathing heavily. Szyszkowski slips a jab and a cross from Jim.
Jim throws a series of punches but Szyszkowski moves out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Szyszkowski.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Szyszkowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Szyszkowski cracks the inside of Jim's front leg. Szyszkowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Szyszkowski scores with a jab to the head.
Szyszkowski cracks Jim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Szyszkowski lands with a good body shot. Szyszkowski throws a one two combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Szyszkowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Szyszkowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jim moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jim dodges the punch combination from Szyszkowski.
Jim blocks the body kick.
Szyszkowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jim counters with a three punch combo that has Szyszkowski backing up. Szyszkowski nods at Jim to acknowledge the strikes. Jim on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Szyszkowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jim moves out of range of the leg kick from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Szyszkowski looks to land a body kick but Jim moved away. Szyszkowski misses with a wild combination.
Szyszkowski tries to bum rush Jim with a series of wild strikes but Jim uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Szyszkowski lands a front kick. Szyszkowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Szyszkowski lands with a slapping head kick. Szyszkowski looks to land a combination but Jim avoids it well. Szyszkowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jim. 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! Szyszkowski throws a right and a left that both miss. Jim avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Szyszkowski - just one landing. Szyszkowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A solid leg kick lands there for Szyszkowski.
Jim avoids a punch combination nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jim. That did some damage! Szyszkowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Szyszkowski stuns Jim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szyszkowski. Jim shrugs it off though. Szyszkowski swinging wildly here.
Szyszkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Szyszkowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jim's sensitive parts. Szyszkowski takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses. Szyszkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szyszkowski throws a hook but Jim avoids it easily. Jim just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Szyszkowski does no damage. Szyszkowski misses with the combination.
Szyszkowski misses with a double jab
letting Jim counter with a right hand. Szyszkowski misses with a wild combination.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Szyszkowski. Those never looked like landing. Szyszkowski cracks a nice hook into Jim's ribs. Szyszkowski swinging wildly here.
Szyszkowski misses with a wild combination.
Szyszkowski feints and then cracks Jim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jim down. Szyszkowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Szyszkowski is looking to land body kicks. Sloppy strikes from Jim. Those never looked like landing. Szyszkowski scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Szyszkowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szyszkowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Jim is just out of range. Szyszkowski moves into range and connects with a jab. Szyszkowski tries to bum rush Jim with a series of wild strikes but Jim uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Szyszkowski dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Szyszkowski cracks the inside of Jim's front leg. Szyszkowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jim was well out of range. Poor timing from Szyszkowski. Jim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Szyszkowski!
Szyszkowski misses with a double jab
and Jim counters with a left and a right that stings Szyszkowski. Jim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jim defending well as Szyszkowski loads up on a big left hand. Sloppy strikes from Szyszkowski. Those never looked like landing. Szyszkowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jim is able to avoid easily. Jim fails to land with a series of punches.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jim might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Szyszkowski has got the better of the exchanges. A nice inside leg kick there by Szyszkowski. That's going to slow Jim down. Szyszkowski tries to land a front kick but Jim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Szyszkowski throws a nice inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Szyszkowski. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet. Szyszkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Szyszkowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jim off the cage and back into rage. Szyszkowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jim.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Szyszkowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Szyszkowski lands the left hand. Szyszkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jim. Szyszkowski is looking to slow Jim down with leg kicks. Szyszkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jim circles away quickly and effectively. Szyszkowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jim's calf. Jim avoids the head kick by Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szyszkowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Szyszkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Szyszkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Szyszkowski misses with a kick to the body.
Szyszkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jim. Jim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szyszkowski stuns Jim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Szyszkowski. Jim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Szyszkowski misses with a wild body shot.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A left and a right from Szyszkowski both land. Nice combination. Szyszkowski throws a right and a left that Jim avoids nicely. Szyszkowski with a hook. Jim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski throws a right hand that Jim ducks under and follows up with a left that Jim also avoids with ease. Jim avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Szyszkowski. Jim misses with a hook. Szyszkowski ducked under it nicely. Jim throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Szyszkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski throws a series of punches but Jim moves out of range. Jim slips a jab and a cross from Szyszkowski.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Szyszkowski throws a right and a left that Jim avoids nicely. Some wild striking there from Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski misses with a straight right. Jim dodges the punch combination from Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Szyszkowski. Jim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Szyszkowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Szyszkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around? A left and a right from Szyszkowski both land. Nice combination. Szyszkowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Jim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Szyszkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szyszkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Szyszkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szyszkowski misses with a body kick. Szyszkowski scores with a shot to the body.
Szyszkowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Szyszkowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Szyszkowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jim moves out of range easily. Szyszkowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Szyszkowski stalks Jim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jim's face. Jim staggers backwards, shaken. Szyszkowski throws the kick towards the body but Jim avoids it. Jim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Szyszkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jim circles away quickly and effectively. No joy there for Szyszkowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szyszkowski works over Jim's head and body with a nice combination. Jim Jim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Artur Szyszkowski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Szyszkowski 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Szyszkowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Venice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Venice! 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, Andrei Katchenko! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Decent striking displayed by Venice there. Katchenko tests Venice's chin there with a solid looking shot. Venice swings widly with a right hand
and Katchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Venice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katchenko. Katchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Venice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Katchenko counters with a right hand to the body. Venice misses with an uppercut
and Katchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Max Venice has been cut. Venice throws a lazy uppercut
and Katchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Venice is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Venice is looking to clinch but Katchenko is avoiding it.
Venice misses with a body shot
and Katchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Venice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Katchenko. Katchenko scores with a leg kick.
Venice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Katchenko counters with a left to the body. Venice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Venice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Venice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Venice is rocked! Katchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Oh Venice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Katchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venice seems to have got his legs back now. Katchenko 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.
Katchenko tests Venice's chin there with a solid looking shot. Katchenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Venice had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�. Katchenko throws a head kick that misses. Katchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Katchenko lands with a good body shot. 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! Venice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 Max Venice's cut is getting worse. Katchenko scores with a push kick. Katchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Katchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Katchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Venice's calf. Katchenko lands a right hook to the body.
Katchenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Venice's head. Venice drops his hands momentarily and Katchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katchenko.
Katchenko lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Venice falls backwards - clearly groggy! Katchenko dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Katchenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Runfor Cover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deki Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stankovic has chosen Kosovo-Vidovdan as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22
155 lbs
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163 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Runfor Cover! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deki Stankovic! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cover swinging wildly here.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stankovic throws a body punch but Cover moves out of range. Cover misses with a combination
and Stankovic counters with a right hand to the body. Cover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stankovic.
Cover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stankovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cover!
Stankovic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cover has worked his arm free - good work by Cover!
Stankovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stankovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Cover wants to control but Stankovic postures up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Stankovic wants to control but Cover is keeping him busy. Stankovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Cover can't do much from the bottom here. Stankovic wants to control but Cover is keeping him busy. Cover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cover tries to get out of the position. Cover is trying to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stankovic tries to score with some ground and pound. Cover controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Stankovic is looking to take a break and control but Cover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cover dodges the ground and pound from Stankovic. Stankovic throws a strike aimed at the side of Cover's head but Cover avoids it well. Cover defending against the ground and pound. Stankovic cracks Cover with a big elbow.
Stankovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stankovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Cover is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Stankovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stankovic wants to control but Cover is keeping him busy. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stankovic is thwarting Cover's attempts to control the position. Stankovic is just content to waste time from the top position. Cover takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Stankovic prevents Cover from getting back to his feet. Cover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Stankovic wants to control from the top but Cover keeps moving. Stankovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Stankovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stankovic is one step ahead there. Stankovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Cover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stankovic. Cover can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stankovic controls the pace. Stankovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Deki Stankovic dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Cover slips a straight right by Stankovic. Sloppy strikes from Cover. Those never looked like landing. Cover throws a right hand that Stankovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Stankovic also avoids with ease. Cover throws a combination that misses
and Stankovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cover won't be happy with that. Stankovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Stankovic in side control, throwing shots but Cover defends. Stankovic trying to control the position but Cover is working away. Stankovic scores with a couple of short elbows. Cover on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Cover tries to bench press Stankovic off him but Stankovic keeps the position. Cover regains half guard, as Stankovic was trying to land strikes.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Stankovic is looking to take a break and control but Cover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stankovic not landing any meaningful shots this time. Stankovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cover's head. Stankovic is trying to control. Cover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cover tries to roll over but Stankovic keeps him under control. Cover pushes Stankovic off looking to stand but Stankovic dives back in and keeps control.
 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. Stankovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cover avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stankovic. Stankovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cover defending well though. Stankovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stankovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stankovic. Cover controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Stankovic works his way into full mount! Cover wants to hold on but Stankovic pushes him away. Stankovic throws some wild stikes that Cover manages to avoid easily.
Cover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stankovic on the ground. Stankovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cover wants to hold on but Stankovic pushes him away. Stankovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cover is looking to escape.
Cover defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stankovic.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Stankovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stankovic unloads with some shots from mount but Cover bucks and avoids them well.
Stankovic wants to control the pace but Cover is squirming around nicely. Stankovic won't let Cover get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Cover is looking to improve his position but Stankovic isn't that keen on the idea. Cover sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Deki Stankovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stankovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Stankovic misses its intended target. Cover throws a combination that misses and Stankovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cover thinking. Stankovic dodges the punch combination from Cover.
Stankovic throws the left hand but Cover avoids the punch easily. Cover tries to bum rush Stankovic with a series of wild strikes but Stankovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Runfor Cover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cover moves away. Cover misses with a few strikes there.
Stankovic moves to clinch but Cover breaks away and Cover counters with a one-two to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Cover. Stankovic shoots in for a takedown but Cover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic slips a jab and a cross from Cover.
Stankovic moves in looking to clinch but Cover pushes him off. Cover falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand. Stankovic misses with a hook
and Cover counters with a left and a right that stings Stankovic. Stankovic misses with an uppercut
and Cover counters with a three punch combo that has Stankovic backing up. Stankovic nods at Cover to acknowledge the strikes. Cover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankovic with a lazy takedown attempt and Cover counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Cover misses with a wild combination.
Stankovic misses with a body shot
and Cover counters with a two punch combo.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Cover misses with a combination
and Stankovic counters by moving into the clinch. Stankovic tries to pull guard but Cover holds him up against the cage and eventually Stankovic drops back down to his feet.
Runfor Cover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deki Stankovic. Cover lands with a left to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Cover. Stankovic tries a body shot but Cover blocks it.
Stankovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stankovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cover pulls him back up using the underhooks. Stankovic fails to pull guard.
Cover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stankovic moves into the clinch.
Cover breaks the clinch.
Cover fails to land with a series of punches.
Cover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cover misses with a double jab
and Stankovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Runfor Cover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand. Cover misses with a double jab.
Cover misses with a two punch combination.
Cover throws a combination that misses and Stankovic counters with a nice body shot. Cover misses with a two punch combination.
Cover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stankovic takes a swing at Cover's ribcage but misses. Stankovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cover.
Stankovic tries to clinch but Cover is having none of it. Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut. Runfor Cover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 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. Stankovic tries to clinch up and Cover counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stankovic throws a shot to the body.
Cover throws a combination that misses and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cover misses with a combination
and Stankovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cover thinking. Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cover misses with a double jab
and Stankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body. A combination from Cover does no damage. Stankovic tries to clinch but Cover is having none of it. Deki Stankovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Stankovic misses with a body shot.
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 Runfor Cover. I think Stankovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deki Stankovic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Kamikaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Falardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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178 cm
27
139 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Kamikaze! 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, Carlos Falardo! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kamikaze moves in looking to clinch but Falardo pushes him off. Kamikaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kamikaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Falardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamikaze scores with a nice head shot. Kamikaze tries a head kick but it misses.
Falardo blocks a head kick by Kamikaze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kamikaze cracks Falardo with a good jab. Falardo misses with a jab to the body
and Kamikaze counters with a series of strikes. Falardo will be more careful next time no doubt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Falardo misses with a shot to the body and Kamikaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Falardo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kamikaze counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kamikaze misses with a head kick.
Falardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamikaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Falardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamikaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kamikaze closes the distance but Falardo moves to the side
and Falardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamikaze's guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamikaze is looking to stand up but Falardo isn't so interested in that idea. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kamikaze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Falardo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Falardo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamikaze uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kamikaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kamikaze throws a body punch but Falardo moves out of range. Falardo misses with a hook
and Kamikaze counters with a good low kick that Falardo was not able to check. Falardo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamikaze sprawls well. Kamikaze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falardo gets slowly back to his feet. Kamikaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Falardo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Falardo wants to control but Kamikaze is keeping him busy.
Falardo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ground and pound from Falardo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Falardo lands a nice forearm strike. Kamikaze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falardo on the ground. Falardo is looking to take a break and control but Kamikaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Falardo prevents Kamikaze from escaping the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Falardo dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Falardo throws a right hand that misses
and Kamikaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Falardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamikaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kamikaze misses with a head kick.
Kamikaze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kamikaze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick from Kamikaze lands but Falardo takes it in his stride. Falardo tries for a takedown but Kamikaze circles away easily and Kamikaze counters with a straight right hand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Falardo swings widly with a right hand
letting Kamikaze counter with a right hand. Falardo swings widly with a right hand
and Kamikaze counters with a lovely straight right hand! Falardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamikaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Falardo misses with an uppercut
and Kamikaze counters with a nice body shot. Falardo moves out of range as Kamikaze throws a body kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamikaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamikaze. Falardo takes one to the side of the head.
Falardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamikaze. Falardo misses with a jab to the body
and Kamikaze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kamikaze lands with a shot to the body. Kamikaze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kamikaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falardo's sensitive parts. Kamikaze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kamikaze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falardo's calf. Kamikaze scores with a leg kick.
Falardo dives in and grabs Kamikaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamikaze pushes down on Falardo's head and hops out. Falardo with a poor takedown and Kamikaze counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Falardo is lucky that one didn't land flush. Bob Kamikaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Falardo.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Falardo misses with a left hand and Kamikaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kamikaze is looking to wear down Falardo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Falardo misses with a left hand and Kamikaze counters with a nice uppercut. Kamikaze scores with a jab. Falardo slips under a jab. Kamikaze works Falardo's body with a nice hook. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Kamikaze tries to clinch but Falardo moves away
and Falardo counters with a single leg into guard. Kamikaze didn't expect that. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Kamikaze dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Falardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamikaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A head kick misses from Kamikaze. Kamikaze lands a head kick. Falardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Falardo swings widly with a right hand
and Kamikaze counters with a stiff right hand. Kamikaze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Falardo throws a combination that misses and Kamikaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Falardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamikaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Falardo swings widly with a right hand
and Kamikaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Falardo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kamikaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kamikaze wants to clinch but Falardo slips to the side and Falardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamikaze. Falardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kamikaze cracks Falardo with a good jab.
 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. Jab by Kamikaze. Kamikaze is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Falardo blocks a head kick by Kamikaze.
Kamikaze fails in his attempt to clinch. Falardo misses with a jab to the body
and Kamikaze counters by clinching up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kamikaze gets through Falardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kamikaze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A body shot lands from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Falardo misses with a hook
and Kamikaze counters with a lovely straight right hand! Falardo throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamikaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Falardo misses with a hook to the body
and Kamikaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Falardo swings widly with a right hand
and Kamikaze counters with a left to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kamikaze lands with a nice combination. Falardo backs away looking to recover. Kamikaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Falardo. Kamikaze lands with a shot to the body. Kamikaze misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamikaze as he connects with a hook. Falardo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight! Bob Kamikaze showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kamikaze 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Kamikaze!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vin Beyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ainars Gailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ainars Gailis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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21
173 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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181 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vin Beyer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ainars Gailis! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gailis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beyer on the side of the head. Beyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gailis.
Beyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Gailis misses. Gailis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Beyer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Beyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Beyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gailis defending well though. Gailis is looking to control Beyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gailis avoid being mounted? Gailis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beyer.
Beyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gailis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beyer. Gailis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beyer.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Beyer throwing strikes from guard but Gailis blocks nicely. Beyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Beyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gailis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Beyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gailis is keeping the position for now. Gailis is looking to stand up but Beyer isn't so interested in that idea.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gailis is trying to keep Beyer in close.
Gailis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Beyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Beyer wants to control from the top but Gailis keeps moving. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gailis keeping moving, preventing Beyer from controlling successfully. Beyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Beyer is pushing down on Gailis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gailis is fighting to maintain full guard but Beyer has managed to sneak the leg through. Beyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Gailis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gailis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beyer. Beyer is trying to control. Gailis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gailis wants to get back to his feet.
Gailis trying to control from the bottom.
Beyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gailis controlling the position well. Beyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gailis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Beyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gailis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gailis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Beyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
 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. Gailis is refusing to be controlled, as Beyer sits in half guard. Beyer misses with a head shot. Gailis uses the momentum to regain guard. Beyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gailis wants to stand and escape but Beyer is having none of it. Gailis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gailis has Beyer pulled in close to control his posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beyer trying to control but Gailis is working from the bottom. Gailis is looking to stand up but Beyer isn't so interested in that idea. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Beyer dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gailis scores with a punch to the head. Beyer tries to bum rush Gailis with a series of wild strikes but Gailis uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ainars Gailis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beyer lands a nice shot that snaps Gailis's head back.
Gailis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Some wild striking there from Gailis.
Gailis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beyer digs a good hook to Gailis's body.
Gailis throws a big shot that misses. Beyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gailis throws a right and a left that both miss. Gailis throws a solid leg kick but Beyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gailis. Beyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gailis misses with a series of wild punches.
Beyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gailis.
Ainars Gailis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Beyer lands a head shot. Beyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gailis sees it coming and avoids it easily. A combination from Gailis does no damage. Gailis misses with a jab, cross combination.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gailis misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Beyer misses its intended target. Beyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gailis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ainars Gailis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gailis is breathing heavily. Gailis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gailis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beyer. Gailis on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gailis loads up on a big right hand but Beyer slips the punch.
Beyer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gailis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beyer is in Gailis's guard. Beyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gailis's head.
Beyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Beyer postures up in Gailis's guard and throws a big left but Gailis blocks it. Beyer throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beyer is pushing down on Gailis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gailis is fighting to maintain full guard but Beyer has managed to sneak the leg through. Beyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gailis tries to roll over but Beyer keeps him under control. Beyer 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. Gailis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Beyer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Beyer not doing much here.
Beyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gailis's head. Beyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gailis's head. Gailis trying to hold on to Beyer's head to control him but Beyer postures up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Beyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beyer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gailis keeps working. Gailis pushes Beyer off looking to stand but Beyer dives back in and keeps control.
Beyer trying to control the pace. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gailis can do anything to dispel that myth. Beyer trying to control the action but Gailis is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Beyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Beyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gailis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beyer. Beyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Beyer thows a huge punch but Gailis dodges it nicely.
Beyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Beyer 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gailis manages to avoid it. Gailis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Beyer dodges the punch combination from Gailis.
Gailis misses with a series of wild punches.
Gailis slips under a jab from Beyer. Gailis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gailis moves away. Gailis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beyer. Beyer thows a body shot but no joy. Beyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A slow jab from Beyer misses its intended target. Beyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Beyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gailis misses with the combination.
Gailis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gailis tries to bum rush Beyer with a series of wild strikes but Beyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gailis misses with a straight right. Beyer looks to land a left hand but Gailis moved out of range nicely. Gailis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Beyer thows a body shot but no joy. Gailis throws a chopping leg kick but Beyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gailis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beyer.
Gailis misses with a few strikes there.
Gailis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beyer counters with a nice uppercut. Gailis throws a combination that misses letting Beyer counter with a right hand. Some wild striking there from Gailis.
Gailis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beyer circles away quickly and effectively. Gailis ducks right into an uppercut from Beyer. Beyer dodges the punch combination from Gailis.
A punch lands to the side of Beyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gailis sprawls well initially but Beyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gailis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beyer. Beyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gailis defending well though. Gailis is staying active underneath Beyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Beyer throws a strike but Gailis avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Beyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gailis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Beyer trying to control but Gailis is working from the bottom. Beyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gailis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beyer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Beyer trying to control but Gailis is working from the bottom. Beyer with a nice head shot there. Beyer throwing strikes but missing. Gailis controls Beyer momentarily but Beyer frees himself.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Beyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gailis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Beyer is pushing down on Gailis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gailis is fighting to maintain full guard but Beyer has managed to sneak the leg through. Gailis wants to control but Beyer is keeping busy.
Beyer throwing shots but Gailis is blocking nicely. Beyer sitting and controlling from the half guard. Beyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gailis defending well though. Gailis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
 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.
Beyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gailis trying to control but Beyer postures up.
Vin Beyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Beyer trying to control from half guard but Gailis is working away. Beyer is pressing down on Gailis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gailis is holding on for now. Beyer wants to control but Gailis is keeping him busy. Beyer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gailis to regain full guard. Ainars Gailis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Beyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight! Vin Beyer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Beyer 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Beyer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goldman's choice of entrance music: Gamma Ray - Blood Religion . Herrick Goldman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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163 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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lonje Moco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moco swinging wildly here.
Moco with a poor takedown enabling Goldman to counter with a crisp jab.
Moco clinches with his opponent.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Moco. Goldman lands a body punch. Goldman lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Goldman. Goldman lands a shot to the body. Moco is breathing heavily. Goldman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Goldman lands with a short shot to the head. Moco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Moco wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action! A short left from Goldman. Goldman pushes Moco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hook to the body lands for Goldman.
Goldman manages to break the clinch.
Goldman feints and as Moco raises his hands in defense, Goldman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Moco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moco tries to get out of the position. Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Moco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Moco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Goldman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Moco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Moco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldman lands a couple of digs. Goldman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moco works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Goldman is in close to Moco's body, working some short punches and elbows. Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Moco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Goldman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Goldman pushes down on Moco's leg and manages to get into half guard. Goldman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Moco wants to improve his position but Goldman is controlling well.
Moco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldman on the ground. Goldman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldman lands a nice short elbow.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldman looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Goldman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Goldman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Goldman trying to control the pace. Goldman slips a nice elbow through Moco's hands, connecting with Moco's forehead. Moco is not content to let Goldman control the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Goldman controlling the action here. Goldman winds up and cracks Moco with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Goldman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moco's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moco regains full guard. Nicely done. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moco is trying to keep Goldman in close.
Goldman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Herrick Goldman dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goldman sizes up Moco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goldman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Goldman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moco's head. Goldman prevents Moco from improving his position. Moco is trying to maintain the position but Goldman is very close to passing his half guard. Goldman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Goldman slows the pace down in half guard. Moco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldman scores with a couple of nice shots. Moco is refusing to be controlled, as Goldman sits in half guard. Goldman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Moco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldman scores with a couple of nice shots. Nice strikes from Goldman there. Herrick Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Goldman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Goldman throwing shots but Moco is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Goldman thows a huge punch but Moco dodges it nicely.
Goldman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moco's head. Moco is trying to maintain the position but Goldman is very close to passing his half guard. Goldman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Goldman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldman controlling the action here. Goldman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Goldman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Goldman controlling the action here. Goldman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Goldman controlling the pace. Goldman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Goldman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Moco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Moco is not content to let Goldman control the position. Moco has hold of Goldman's hands but Goldman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Herrick Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Moco misses with an uppercut. Goldman misses with a body shot.
Goldman scores a takedown into full mount! Goldman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goldman cracks Moco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goldman working Moco over with strikes here. Moco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Moco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goldman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Goldman raining down hammerfists from mount. Goldman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Goldman is in the full mount, landing strikes. Goldman unloading with bombs! Moco is squirming around, avoiding Goldman's attempts to control the action. Goldman landing strikes from the mount. Goldman content just to control the position here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Moco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goldman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goldman punishing his opponent with strikes. Goldman raining down shots from the mount! Goldman landing strikes, looking to finish!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldman unloading with bombs! A nice elbow there by Goldman.
 It looks like Lonje Moco has been cut. Goldman cracks Moco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goldman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moco tries to get back to half guard but can't. Goldman dominating with strikes here. BOOM! Goldman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action! Goldman trying to control but Moco is having none of it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Goldman. Goldman looking to control but Moco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Goldman with a couple of short strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Goldman prevents Moco from getting the reversal. Moco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Herrick Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Goldman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herrick Goldman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juga Zmaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chung's entrance music is Everybody Have Fun Tonight- Wang Chung. A fine choice. Zmaj is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by zgazi jajare. Juga Zmaj has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juga Zmaj! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chung misses with a right hand and Zmaj counters with a straight right hand. Chung throws a lazy right hand but Zmaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zmaj has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zmaj jumps into guard, dragging Chung to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zmaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zmaj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chung trying to control but Zmaj is working from the bottom. Zmaj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Zmaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zmaj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zmaj lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chung! Chung wants to hold on but Zmaj pushes him away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Chung manages to regain half guard. Good work. Chung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zmaj is working away from the top position though. Chung is staying active underneath Zmaj, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Chung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zmaj. Chung missing with punches from the bottom.
Chung is not content to let Zmaj control the position. Chung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zmaj. Chung has hold of Zmaj's hands but Zmaj slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chung is defending against the submission attempts here by Zmaj.
Zmaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chung tries to roll over but Zmaj keeps him under control. Zmaj trying to pass the guard but Chung defending well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Zmaj not landing any meaningful shots this time. Zmaj is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chung is defending against the submission attempts here by Zmaj.
Chung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chung is trying to maintain the position but Zmaj is very close to passing his half guard. Chung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zmaj. Zmaj content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Zmaj throwing shots but Chung is blocking nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zmaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chung keeps working. Chung is trying to get back to full guard.
Zmaj is looking for a kimura but Chung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zmaj to get the leverage. Zmaj controlling the action here. Zmaj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Chung trying to control from the bottom.
Chung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Chung looking to control.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zmaj trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom. Chung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zmaj defends it easily. Chung is trying to control the position but Zmaj postures up. Zmaj is pushing down on Chung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chung is fighting to maintain full guard but Zmaj has managed to sneak the leg through. Zmaj drops an elbow to the side of Chung's head. Zmaj wants to control but Chung is keeping him busy. Zmaj works his foot free and advances to mount. Zmaj scoring with strikes but Chung is staying in there. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juga Zmaj dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chung misses with a left hand
and Zmaj moves into the clinch. Zmaj scores a nice knee to the body.
Chung wants to break free but Zmaj has control.
Zmaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung is looking to break free of the clinch but Zmaj has double underhooks. Zmaj lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Zmaj lands a good knee to the midsection. Chung won't want to take too many of those.
Zmaj jumps guard and drags Chung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zmaj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Zmaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zmaj striking off his back. Chung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Zmaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chung's guard. Chung keeping moving, preventing Zmaj from controlling successfully. Zmaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zmaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Chung is retaining full guard. Zmaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zmaj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chung controls Zmaj momentarily but Zmaj frees himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zmaj trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chung being controlled here, momentarily. Chung keeping moving, preventing Zmaj from controlling successfully. Zmaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zmaj advances to half guard. Zmaj works his way into side control. Zmaj trying to control the position but Chung is working away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Chung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zmaj trying to control the action but Chung is working from the bottom. Zmaj working the ground and pound. Chung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zmaj. Chung on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Chung is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Chung is looking to improve his position.
Zmaj is looking to stall here but Chung recovers full guard. Zmaj looking to pass the guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zmaj controls from within his opponent's guard. Chung tries to strike from the bottom.
Zmaj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zmaj looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Zmaj throwing strikes from guard but Chung blocks nicely. Zmaj passes Chung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
 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.
Zmaj is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zmaj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chung sees it coming and defends easily. Zmaj thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Zmaj is trying to control. Chung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Chung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chung. Zmaj trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom. Zmaj pushing down on Chung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Chung works his way to full guard. Good work. Zmaj looking to pass the guard. Zmaj is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juga Zmaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chung, as that shot connected.
Chung throws a hook to the side of Zmaj's head but Zmaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chung throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zmaj moves into the clinch. Chung is trying to break free. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zmaj obliges. Chung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chung takes a knee to the side of the body. Zmaj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Zmaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zmaj unloads a knee to the mid-section. A knee to the head by Zmaj.
Chung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zmaj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zmaj decides to pull guard. Zmaj is trying to control the position but Chung postures up. Zmaj wants to sweep here but Chung controlling him for the moment. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zmaj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zmaj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chung is aware though and is defending well.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung drops back looking for a leg! Zmaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zmaj manages to kick Chung off! Chung jumps back into Zmaj's guard. Juga Zmaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zmaj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chung stopping the sweep attempt from Zmaj. Chung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zmaj works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Zmaj is trying to keep Chung in close.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chung gets to his feet. Zmaj looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Wang Chung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chung misses with a double jab.
Chung connects with a body shot that sends Zmaj's belly button to the back. Wang Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zmaj shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chung manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Chung doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zmaj content to stall in guard here.
Chung has his foot on Zmaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zmaj works his way back into a safe position though. Chung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zmaj. Zmaj passes into half guard. Zmaj scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zmaj passes to full mount! Zmaj landing strikes, looking to finish! Chung is squirming around, avoiding Zmaj's attempts to control the action.
Zmaj working for a submission but Chung is keeping him at bay. Chung wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zmaj.
Zmaj raining down shots from the mount! Chung taking shots to the head.
Zmaj goes for an armbar but Chung turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chung.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zmaj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chung is aware though and is defending well. Chung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zmaj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zmaj is striking but Chung is not phased and passes to half guard. Chung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Zmaj has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chung is working away from the top position though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ground and pound from Chung. Wang Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zmaj is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chung's back! Juga Zmaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Chung just trying to survive but Zmaj is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight! Juga Zmaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Zmaj winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juga Zmaj!
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