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BRC 149 - Santana vs. Hokanen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sascha Golobew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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151 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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151 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sascha Golobew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinz Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golobew feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Medvedev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golobew is one step ahead there.
Medvedev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Golobew's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Medvedev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Golobew lands a couple of digs.
Medvedev wants to sweep here but Golobew controlling him for the moment.
Golobew lands a couple of elbows.
Golobew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Golobew stopping the sweep attempt from Medvedev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golobew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Golobew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Golobew postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Golobew connects with a couple of short punches.
Medvedev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golobew manages to get himself to full guard.
Golobew pulls Medvedev in close to prevent any damage.
Medvedev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Medvedev takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Golobew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Golobew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev is looking to stand up but Golobew won't let him.
Medvedev trying to control but Golobew is working from the bottom.
Golobew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Medvedev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golobew keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Heinz Medvedev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Medvedev drops his hands momentarily and Golobew takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Medvedev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sascha Golobew has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golobew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Medvedev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev tries to buck Golobew off but Golobew is having none of it.
Medvedev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Golobew working the ground and pound from side control.
Golobew grinds an elbow into Medvedev's temple.
Golobew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Medvedev taking a bit of punishment here - Golobew scoring with strikes.
Medvedev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Medvedev is trying to improve his position.
Medvedev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golobew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Medvedev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Golobew lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medvedev tries to bench press Golobew off him but Golobew keeps the position.
Golobew goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Medvedev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Golobew but great work by Medvedev.
Medvedev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Medvedev throws a lazy uppercut
and Golobew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Medvedev's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golobew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Golobew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medvedev is keeping the position for now.
Golobew slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Golobew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sascha Golobew's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Golobew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Golobew landing a few strikes.
Golobew working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Golobew's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Golobew working the head with strikes.
Medvedev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Medvedev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Medvedev stuffs the takedown.
Golobew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Golobew working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golobew working the body and head with strikes.
Medvedev dodges the ground and pound from Golobew.
Medvedev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Medvedev is looking to reverse the position.
Golobew scoring with punches and elbows.
Medvedev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Golobew frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Medvedev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Golobew with shots to the head and body - Medvedev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Golobew lands with some strikes.
Golobew goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Medvedev is on top in guard.
Medvedev gets to his feet. Golobew looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev misses with a hook to the body
and Golobew counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Medvedev's guard now.
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!
Golobew won't allow Medvedev to get back to his feet.
Golobew pushes down on Medvedev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Golobew is working for a kimura but Medvedev is defending it quite comfortably.
Golobew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medvedev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Golobew.
Medvedev taking some punishment here, with Golobew in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golobew wants to work for an arm triangle but Medvedev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medvedev is looking for a sweep. Golobew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sascha Golobew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golobew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medvedev has hold of Golobew's hands but Golobew slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golobew is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Golobew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Golobew 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.
Golobew putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Medvedev tries to reverse the position but Golobew maintains control.
Golobew has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Medvedev's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golobew swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Medvedev is now in Golobew's guard. A big mistake from Golobew there, giving up the dominant position!
Golobew keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
Medvedev stopping the sweep attempt from Golobew.
Golobew has a closed guard, preventing Medvedev from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golobew keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Golobew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sascha Golobew's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Medvedev does it's job there.
Golobew throws a shot to the body.
Golobew shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Medvedev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Medvedev gets back to half guard.
Medvedev wants to get back to full guard.
Medvedev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Golobew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Golobew's back!
Medvedev doesn't have the hooks in and Golobew manages to turn into his guard.
Golobew lands a couple of elbows.
Golobew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medvedev wants to get back to his feet but Golobew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Golobew scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Medvedev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Medvedev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Medvedev!
Golobew is not content to let Medvedev control the position.
Golobew striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Golobew is trying to get back to half guard.
Golobew is not content to let Medvedev control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golobew manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Golobew is staying active underneath Medvedev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Golobew is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Golobew's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heinz Medvedev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Golobew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Golobew moves nicely into side control.
Golobew working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev tries to bench press Golobew off him but Golobew keeps the position.
Medvedev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Golobew is chipping away with strikes.
Golobew is working Medvedev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Golobew's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Golobew scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Medvedev to see if he's OK.
Medvedev manages to get back to half guard.
Medvedev wants to get back to full guard.
Golobew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Golobew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev wants to improve his position but Golobew is controlling well.
Golobew uses his free foot to push down on Medvedev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Medvedev.
Heinz Medvedev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golobew moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Medvedev has worked his arm free - good work by Medvedev!
Medvedev taking a bit of punishment here - Golobew scoring with strikes.
Medvedev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Golobew is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medvedev is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Golobew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golobew, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Golobew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mugabe comes to the cage accompanied by The Zimbabwean National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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205 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Black!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a hook.
Mugabe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Travis Black has been cut.
Mugabe connects with a looping right hand.
Black defending well as Mugabe loads up on a big left hand.
Rob Mugabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mugabe lands a left and a right that send Black crashing to the mat, dazed. Mugabe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Black is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black moves away from the strike by Mugabe.
Mugabe looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Mugabe throws a big shot that misses.
Mugabe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Travis Black's cut even more.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Mugabe swinging wildly here.
Mugabe throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Mugabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mugabe. Beautiful body shot.
Mugabe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mugabe swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Mugabe loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mugabe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Mugabe. Beautiful body shot.
Mugabe lands the left hand.
Mugabe throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Mugabe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Mugabe.
The cut above Travis Black's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Mugabe throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mugabe misses the target.
Mugabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Black throws a low kick but Mugabe avoids it.
Mugabe throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Black like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Black from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebaastian Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabilondo Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebaastian Struve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabilondo Soler!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soler throws a combination that misses
and Struve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soler throws a hook but Struve blocks it.
Struve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sebaastian Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Struve.
Struve throws a head kick that misses.
Soler misses with a hook. Struve ducked under it nicely.
Soler connects with a nice looking jab.
Struve connects with an inside leg kick.
Struve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Struve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Struve wants to clinch
and Soler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soler jabs Struve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soler thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Soler blocks the low kick.
Struve misses with a low kick.
Struve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Struve tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soler is able to avoid easily.
Struve throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Soler to counter with a crisp jab.
Soler connects with a looping right hand.
Struve fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soler is out of range.
Struve misses with a low kick.
Struve tries to land a front kick but Soler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Soler misses.
Struve fails with the takedown
and Soler counters with a straight right hand.
Struve is looking to slow Soler down with leg kicks.
Struve wants to clinch.
Struve shoots and misses
and Soler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struve blocks a jab.
Struve falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soler counters with a nice uppercut.
Struve fails with the takedown
and Soler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Struve's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebaastian Struve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soler looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler trying to control the position from guard on top but Struve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soleris looking to pass into half guard but Struve pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Struve is in guard.
Soler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Struve defends well.
Soler keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
Soler working a defensive guard here.
That's four 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.
Struve showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Struve wants to control from the top but Soler keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Soler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struve throws a nice inside leg kick.
Struve is looking to clinch but Soler is avoiding it.
Soler throws out a loose jab but Struve uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabilondo Soler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Struve swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Soler to counter with a crisp jab.
Soler tries to bum rush Struve with a series of wild strikes but Struve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Struve circles away.
Struve is looking to chop away at Soler's legs.
Soler shoots in and drives through. Struve sprawls well.
Soler tries for a takedown but Struve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sebaastian Struve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabilondo Soler.
Struve with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Struve thinking.
Soler shoots in looking for a takedown. Struve tries to sprawl out of it but Soler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Struve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Struve with that takedown attempt.
Soler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve tries to clinch
and Soler counters with a shoot takedown. Struve fights it but they end up in guard.
Struve trying to control the position.
Soler trying to control the position from guard on top but Struve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soler wants to pass the guard but Struve is keeping the position.
Struve keeping moving, preventing Soler from controlling successfully.
Soler wants to pass the guard but Struve is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struve keeps working.
Soler trying to control the pace.
Soler is looking to stall here but Struve recovers full guard.
Struve seems keen to control Soler's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler trying to control but Struve is working from the bottom.
Struve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soler looking to sit in guard and control but Struve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soler keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
Soler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soler wants to sweep but no luck.
Soler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Struve is one step ahead there.
Struve is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Struve thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soler is keeping the position for now.
Struve trying to control but Soler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabilondo Soler 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!
Struve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Struve will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Struve lets loose with a powerful body kick. Soler will feel that in the morning.
Struve throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soler.
Struve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Struve tries to score with a low kick but Soler moves his leg out of the way.
Struve pivots, looking for a leg kick but Soler is out of range and Struve settles back down.
Soler scores with a body shot.
Soler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Struve defends it nicely.
Soler throws a right hand that misses
and Struve counters with an inside leg kick.
Soler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve misses with a leg kick
letting Soler counter with a right hand.
Soler swings for the body but Struve moves out of range.
Soler just misses with a punch to the body.
Soler checks a low kick from Struve.
Soler checks a leg kick.
Struve throws a leg kick but Soler checks it.
Struve is looking to score with low kicks.
Struve scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Struve.
Soler connects with a body shot that sends Struve's belly button to the back.
Struve throws a head kick but Soler moves out of range.
Gabilondo Soler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve looks for a takedown but Soler sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Struve throws a leg kick but Soler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Struve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Struve tries to work over Soler's front leg with a kick but Soler checks it.
Soler shoots in for a double leg but Struve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soler throws a poor cross that misses
and Struve counters with a nice leg kick.
Sebaastian Struve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Struve throws the kick towards the body but Soler avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve throws a leg kick but Soler checks it.
Soler misses with a wild body shot.
Soler lands a jab to Struve's midsection.
Soler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soler swings widly with a right hand
and Struve counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Soler!
Struve lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soler wants to hold on but Struve pushes him away.
Soler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Struve looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Struve trying to control but Soler is having none of it.
Struve is landing with some decent strikes but Soler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Soler tries to hold on but Struve postures up.
Struve is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struve lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebaastian Struve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soler 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabilondo Soler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Kusimuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusimuki's entrance music is National Anthem Of Japan. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
190 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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25
197 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takeshi Kusimuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Nut!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusimuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nut was well out of range. Poor timing from Kusimuki.
A swing and a miss from Kusimuki.
Nut scores with a nice body kick.
Kusimuki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nut moves into range and clinches up with Kusimuki.
Kusimuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nut scores with a knee to the head.
Nut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kusimuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nut wants to clinch.
Nut darts in and clinches Kusimuki up against the cage.
Kusimuki blocks an elbow strike.
Kusimuki misses with a punch to the body.
Kusimuki pushes Nut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kusimuki presses Nut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kusimuki tries to throw a body punch but Nut avoids it by throwing Kusimuki back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusimuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kusimuki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sam Nut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nut moves in looking to clinch but Kusimuki pushes him off.
Nut throws a low kick, looking for Kusimuki's leg but Kusimuki calmly moves out of range.
Nut rushes Kusimuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki controlling the action here for a moment.
Nut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kusimuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kusimuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nut or not.
Kusimuki pushes Nut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kusimuki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kusimuki blocks a body shot from Nut.
Nut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kusimuki is defending well for now.
Nut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kusimuki scores with a shot to the side of Nut's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Nut backwards.
Nut crunches a lovely knee into Kusimuki's ribcage.
Kusimuki lands with a light punch inside.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Kusimuki.
Knees to the body from Nut.
Kusimuki trying to stall but Nut improves his position.
Nut throws an elbow that misses.
Kusimuki misses with a body punch.
Kusimuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kusimuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nut.
Nut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kusimuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kusimuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki blocks an elbow strike from Nut.
Nut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kusimuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nut looks to clinch
and Kusimuki counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nut. Kusimuki shrugs it off though.
Nut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kusimuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki throws a good cross that connects.
Nut tries to clinch up.
Kusimuki with a jab.
Nut misses with a head kick.
Kusimuki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki fails to land the takedown.
Nut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takeshi Kusimuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kusimuki digs a good hook to Nut's body.
Kusimuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Nut's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kusimuki counters with a one-two to the body.
Nut misses with a low kick.
Kusimuki avoids a kick to the body.
Kusimuki swinging wildly here.
Kusimuki dives in and grabs Nut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nut pushes down on Kusimuki's head and hops out.
Kusimuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Kusimuki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusimuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Nut will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nut throws a head kick but Kusimuki moves out of range.
A jab from Kusimuki finds it's way through Nut's defenses.
Kusimuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nut.
Kusimuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nut.
A low kick from Nut misses
and Kusimuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kusimuki checks a leg kick.
Kusimuki throws an overhand right that lands on Nut's shoulder, as Nut tries to avoid the shot.
Kusimuki looks to land a left hand but Nut moved out of range nicely.
Nut gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kusimuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kusimuki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kusimuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Nut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kusimuki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Takeshi Kusimuki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nut is looking to slow Kusimuki down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A left lands for Kusimuki.
Nut is looking to score with low kicks.
Kusimuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nut.
Nut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kusimuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeshi Kusimuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nut misses with a hook
and Kusimuki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nut's guard now.
Nut wants to sweep but no luck.
Kusimuki looking to sit in guard and control but Nut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nut trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusimuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut preventing the sweep.
Nut trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusimuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kusimuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kusimuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nut is in trouble now - Kusimuki has advanced to mount!
Nut bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kusimuki is on top in guard.
Kusimuki trying to control but Nut is working from the bottom.
Nut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kusimuki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kusimuki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nut misses with a kick to the body.
Nut slips under a jab.
Kusimuki throws a right and a left that Nut avoids nicely.
Nut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kusimuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kusimuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nut tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusimuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kusimuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusimuki moves out of range as Nut strikes.
Nut lands a glancing blow to the side of Kusimuki's head.
Kusimuki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nut throws a leg kick
and Kusimuki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nut won't be happy with that.
Nut wants to control but Kusimuki postures up.
Nut is trying to get back to half guard.
Kusimuki controlling the position from side mount.
Kusimuki trying to control the position but Nut is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Kusimuki stalls from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Takeshi Kusimuki.
Nut throws a wild body kick that Kusimuki sees coming a mile off.
Kusimuki misses with a shot to the body
letting Nut counter with a right hand.
Kusimuki misses with a right hand
and Nut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kusimuki breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Kusimuki misses
and Nut counters with a straight right hand.
Nut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kusimuki is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kusimuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nut was well out of range. Poor timing from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Nut finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kusimuki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kusimuki scrambles back to his feet.
Kusimuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nut tries to land a front kick but Kusimuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kusimuki moves out of range as Nut throws a body kick.
Nut walks into a straight right hand from Kusimuki.
Nut wants to clinch up but Kusimuki keeps it at a distance.
Nut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nut enables Kusimuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nut manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kusimuki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kusimuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Nut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki postures up.
Nut is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kusimuki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Takeshi Kusimuki.
Nut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kusimuki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kusimuki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kusimuki 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Kusimuki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananasplits's entrance music is call to prayer. A fine choice. Elsworth has chosen Iron Maiden - Killers as his entrance music. Rob Elsworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
212 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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25
209 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fleegle Bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bananasplits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bananasplits shoots for a takedown but Elsworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elsworth misses the jab.
Bananasplits moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bananasplits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bananasplits pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bananasplits.
Bananasplits tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bananasplits has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bananasplits working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananasplits is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elsworth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bananasplits working the ground and pound from side control.
Bananasplits is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elsworth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Bananasplits are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elsworth has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Elsworth is not content to let Bananasplits control the position.
Elsworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bananasplits. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bananasplits trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Bananasplits advances to full mount.
Bananasplits lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bananasplits throwing strikes here but Elsworth is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits goes for an armbar but Elsworth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Elsworth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bananasplits manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elsworth manages to get himself to full guard.
Bananasplits with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bananasplits sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elsworth keeping moving, preventing Bananasplits from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fleegle Bananasplits dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Elsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Bananasplits shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elsworth pinned against the cage. Elsworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bananasplits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elsworth manages to avoid it.
Bananasplits bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bananasplits is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elsworth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bananasplits looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Elsworth is avoiding damage well.
Bananasplits tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bananasplits 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.
Elsworth struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananasplits throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bananasplits is looking to take a break and control but Elsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bananasplits throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bananasplits tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bananasplits tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
Elsworth wants to control but Bananasplits postures up.
Elsworth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bananasplits's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bananasplits is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elsworth is just riding it out for now. Bananasplits eventually gives up the hold.
Bananasplits is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Elsworth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bananasplits is working for a submission of some sort.
Bananasplits is looking for submissions but instead, Elsworth has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elsworth can't keep his opponent in guard - Bananasplits advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Elsworth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elsworth keeping moving, preventing Bananasplits from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fleegle Bananasplits dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Elsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bananasplits misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bananasplits avoids the body shot from Elsworth.
Elsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Elsworth is looking to land body kicks.
Bananasplits looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Bananasplits. Bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
Bananasplits shoots for a double leg takedown but Elsworth sprawls well. He's pushed Bananasplits's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Elsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Bananasplits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bananasplits throws the kick towards the body but Elsworth avoids it.
Elsworth tries to land a leg kick but Bananasplits saw it coming and moves away.
Bananasplits shoots in and bounces Elsworth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bananasplits trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananasplits thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bananasplits looking to sit in guard and control but Elsworth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Elsworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bananasplits has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elsworth has managed to get both his arms back between Bananasplits's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bananasplits is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elsworth defends well.
Bananasplits had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elsworth defends it easily.
Elsworth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bananasplits had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elsworth defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits looking for a sweep. Not yet Bananasplits, not yet.
Bananasplits has a closed guard, preventing Elsworth from standing up.
Bananasplits wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elsworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bananasplits has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elsworth has managed to get both his arms back between Bananasplits's legs - danger averted.
Bananasplits is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Elsworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bananasplits has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elsworth has managed to get both his arms back between Bananasplits's legs - danger averted.
Rob Elsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bananasplits has his foot on Elsworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elsworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Bananasplits looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Elsworth is defending well. Bananasplits quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Elsworth has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bananasplits celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fleegle Bananasplits!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sd Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tavaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sd Plissken has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
201 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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25
187 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sd Plissken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Tavaras!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tavaras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plissken wants to stand up but Tavaras is controlling him.
Plissken lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tavaras!
Plissken stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tavaras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tavaras drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Plissken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tavaras is aware though and is defending well.
Tavaras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plissken is on top in guard.
Plissken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Plissken throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plissken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tavaras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tavaras seems to be working for a kimura but Plissken defends the submission attempt.
Tavaras is looking for a kimura but Plissken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tavaras to get the leverage.
Plissken wants to get back to his feet.
Tavaras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plissken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavaras.
Tavaras is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plissken is just riding it out for now. Tavaras eventually gives up the hold.
Tavaras looks gassed!
Tavaras stops Plissken from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavaras wants to work for an arm triangle but Plissken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plissken is trying to stand back up but Tavaras is controlling him
Tavaras is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plissken wants to get back to his feet.
Tavaras seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavaras prevents Plissken from standing back up.
Tavaras is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Plissken sees it coming and defends easily.
Plissken is trying to stand up here but Tavaras is controlling him well.
Plissken trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Plissken tries to get to full guard but Tavaras has control of the leg.
Plissken is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavaras.
Plissken tries to kick Tavaras off but Tavaras keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Plissken has one foot on Tavaras's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tavaras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras moves nicely into side control.
Tavaras tries for a kimura but Plissken is defending well.
Tavaras tries for a kimura but Plissken is defending well.
Plissken manages to get back to half guard.
Plissken wants to get back to his feet.
Tavaras wants to work for an arm triangle but Plissken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plissken makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavaras shoots and misses
and Plissken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tavaras was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Tavaras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tavaras keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plissken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plissken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tavaras has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plissken wants to stand up but Tavaras is controlling the position.
Tavaras looking for submissions off his back.
Tavaras actively working from the bottom here.
Plissken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tavaras sees it coming and defends easily.
Plissken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plissken gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavaras misses with a takedown
and Plissken counters with a takedown into side control.
Tavaras manages to get back to half guard.
Tavaras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tavaras is trying to stand up here but Plissken is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plissken decides to stand and escape the position.
Tavaras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Plissken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavaras shoots and misses
and Plissken counters by clinching up.
Sd Plissken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.
Plissken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plissken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tavaras shoots and misses
letting Plissken counter with a right hand.
Plissken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tavaras misses with a takedown
and Plissken counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plissken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tavaras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plissken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plissken decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tavaras to his feet.
Tavaras shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tavaras seems to be working for a kimura but Plissken defends the submission attempt.
Plissken looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras wants to work for an arm triangle but Plissken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tavaras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plissken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavaras.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Plissken is pressing down on Tavaras's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plissken working for a triangle but Tavaras defends it easily.
Plissken wants to get back to his feet but Tavaras is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tavaras forces his way into half guard.
Tavaras is looking for a kimura but Plissken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tavaras to get the leverage.
Plissken gets full guard.
Tavaras drops back looking for a leg! Plissken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plissken manages to kick Tavaras off! Tavaras jumps back into Plissken's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plissken scrambles and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavaras with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plissken counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavaras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sd Plissken dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Tavaras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plissken counters by moving into the clinch.
Tavaras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plissken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plissken gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Plissken decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Plissken!
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Plissken manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tavaras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plissken counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sd Plissken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavaras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plissken defends well.
Plissken gets to his feet - Tavaras follows without any prompting.
Tavaras tries for a takedown but Plissken circles away easily
and Plissken counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavaras takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tavaras regains half guard.
Plissken decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tavaras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plissken counters with a left and a right that stings Tavaras.
Jon Tavaras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plissken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tavaras's head.
Plissken lands a lovely overhand right.
Tavaras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plissken counters with a left and a right that stings Tavaras.
Tavaras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Plissken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Plissken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavaras throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Plissken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tavaras is in Plissken's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras wants to pass the guard but Plissken is keeping the position.
Tavaras drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Plissken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tavaras has Plissken in his guard.
Tavaras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plissken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plissken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plissken wants to stand but Tavaras is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tavaras is looking for a triangle but Plissken pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plissken is aware though and is defending well.
Plissken landing with the ground and pound.
Plissken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tavaras has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plissken has managed to get both his arms back between Tavaras's legs - danger averted.
Plissken working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavaras's head.
Tavaras looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plissken stands up and waves to Tavaras to follow him.
Plissken is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Plissken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tavaras looking for a guillotine here but Plissken defends easily.
Plissken stands and steps away. Tavaras gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Plissken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras misses with a takedown
and Plissken counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Plissken.
Plissken scores with the left hand. Tavaras knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavaras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plissken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tavaras's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavaras looking for a guillotine here but Plissken defends easily.
Tavaras is looking for a triangle but Plissken pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavaras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plissken defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sd Plissken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plissken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sd Plissken!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Kovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monstra's entrance music is Slayer - Hate Worldwide. A fine choice. Kovas has chosen Bankrobber by The Clash as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
278 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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23
252 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Monstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Kovas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monstra.
Monstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monstra scores with a nice strike.
Monstra misses with a right hand
and Kovas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovas throws a body punch but Monstra moves out of range.
Monstra misses with a right hand
and Kovas counters with a nice body shot.
Monstra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Victor Kovas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovas throws the left hand but Monstra avoids the punch easily.
Kovas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monstra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monstra misses with the combination.
Monstra misses with a straight left.
Kovas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovas throws a big shot that misses.
Monstra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kovas misses with a left hand
and Monstra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovas slips a straight right by Monstra.
Monstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovas.
Kovas slips under a jab.
Monstra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monstra lands with a straight right. Kovas didn't see that one coming.
Monstra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovas counters with a left and a right that stings Monstra.
Monstra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monstra.
Monstra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kovas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monstra counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovas throws a nice looking combination but Monstra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monstra finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovas's head.
Monstra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kovas has time to react.
Monstra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monstra scores with a jab to the body.
Kovas throws a right hand that misses
and Monstra counters with a left and a right that stings Kovas.
Kovas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Victor Kovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monstra throws a big shot that misses.
Monstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovas manages to avoid it.
Kovas misses with a jab to the body
and Monstra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kovas misses with a jab to the body
and Monstra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovas misses with a jab to the body
and Monstra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monstra cracks Kovas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monstra counters with a straight right hand.
Monstra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Monstra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monstra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovas swings widly with a right hand
and Monstra counters with a straight right hand.
Kovas slips under a jab from Monstra.
Kovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monstra throws a jab when Kovas was well out of range.
Monstra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Monstra counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monstra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovas. Kovas obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovas misses with a hook to the body
and Monstra counters with a stiff right hand.
Monstra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kovas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovas misses with a combination
and Monstra counters with a left and a right that stings Kovas.
Kovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Monstra's head.
A low kick from Kovas is predictable there
and Monstra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovas avoids the body shot from Monstra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monstra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovas thows a leg kick but Monstra checks it
and Kovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Monstra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Kovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Monstra throws a lazy right hand but Kovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monstra misses with a straight right.
Kovas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monstra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monstra slips under a jab from Kovas.
Monstra throws an off balance right hand
and Kovas counters with a nice leg kick.
Kovas misses with a low kick.
Monstra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovas in his tracks.
Kovas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monstra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovas swings for the body but Monstra moves out of range.
Kovas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Kovas.
Kovas misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Monstra as he connects with a hook.
Monstra throws a lazy right hand but Kovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovas misses the shot to the body.
Monstra throws an off balance right hand
and Kovas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovas ducks under a wild hook from Monstra.
Kovas misses with a straight left.
Kovas throws a leg kick but Monstra moved away.
Monstra misses the body punch
and Kovas counters with a straight right hand.
Kovas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monstra counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus Monstra is winning the standup battle so far.
Monstra lands with a shot to the body.
Kovas throws a lazy right hand but Monstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovas swings for the body but Monstra moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monstra lands with a right hand.
A big left from Kovas misses.
Monstra lands with a nice combination. Kovas backs away looking to recover.
Kovas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovas throws a leg kick but Monstra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monstra scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovas throws out a loose jab but Monstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monstra misses with a wild body shot.
Monstra loads up on a big right hand but Kovas slips the punch.
Monstra ducks under a wild hook from Kovas.
Kovas misses with an uppercut
and Kovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovas misses with a right hand
and Monstra counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monstra cracks a nice hook into Kovas's ribs.
Kovas is breathing heavily.
Kovas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monstra works over Kovas's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monstra misses with a wild combination.
Monstra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monstra counters with a straight right hand.
Kovas thows a leg kick but Monstra checks it
letting Monstra counter with a right hand.
Kovas slips a jab from Monstra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovas throws an off balance right hand
and Monstra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monstra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovas circles away quickly and effectively.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kovas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Monstra has got the better of the exchanges.
A big right from Kovas misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monstra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monstra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Monstra.
A combination from Monstra does no damage.
Kovas swings widly with a right hand
and Monstra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovas throws a leg kick but Monstra moved away.
Monstra lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Monstra to counter with a crisp jab.
Monstra misses with a wild body shot.
Kovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monstra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Monstra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Kovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kovas throws a leg kick which misses Monstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Monstra tries to avoid it.
Monstra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovas throws a big shot that misses.
Monstra throws a looping overhand right but Kovas ducks down to avoid it.
Kovas ducks under a wild hook from Monstra.
Monstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovas.
Kovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monstra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monstra misses with a hook
and Kovas counters with a three punch combo that has Monstra backing up. Monstra nods at Kovas to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovas throws out a loose jab but Monstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monstra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monstra misses with a left hand
and Kovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovas throws a jab when Monstra was well out of range.
Kovas works Monstra's body with a nice hook.
Monstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monstra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovas.
Kovas staying out of range there.
Kovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Monstra.
Kovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kovas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monstra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kovas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monstra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovas misses with an uppercut
and Monstra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovas throws a chopping leg kick but Monstra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Monstra there.
A swing and a miss from Kovas.
Monstra slips a jab from Kovas.
Monstra looks to land a combination but Kovas avoids it well.
Kovas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovas throws a lazy uppercut
and Monstra counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovas lands a leg kick that knocks Monstra off balance momentarily.
Kovas misses with a straight left.
Kovas scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Marcus Monstra has been cut.
Kovas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monstra's sensitive parts.
Kovas wants to land a leg kick but Monstra is out of range.
Monstra misses with a left hand
and Kovas counters with a three punch combo that has Monstra backing up. Monstra nods at Kovas to acknowledge the strikes.
Monstra checks a leg kick.
Kovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monstra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovas takes a swing at Monstra's ribcage but misses.
Marcus Monstra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovas misses with a straight right.
Kovas misses with a looping left.
Kovas tries to work over Monstra's front leg with a kick but Monstra checks it.
Kovas slips a jab and a cross from Monstra.
Monstra defending well as Kovas loads up on a big left hand.
Victor Kovas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovas misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovas slips a straight right by Monstra.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Kovas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monstra 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Monstra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandito has chosen Slayer - Hell Awaits 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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182 lbs
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janne Jakoavain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chino Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakoavain takes a swing at Bandito's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Jakoavain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chino Bandito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jakoavain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jakoavain breaks from the clinch.
Jakoavain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jakoavain avoids the body shot from Bandito.
Jakoavain connects with a jab.
Jakoavain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandito misses with a hook.
Jakoavain instigates a clinch.
Jakoavain manages to break the clinch.
Bandito throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jakoavain was covering up waiting for the punch and Bandito finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jakoavain wants to stand but Bandito is controlling the position.
Bandito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jakoavain dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito seems keen to control Jakoavain's posture.
Bandito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jakoavain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito looking to control.
Jakoavain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bandito pulls Jakoavain in close to prevent any damage.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Janne Jakoavain wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jakoavain moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Jakoavain blocks the low kick.
Bandito slips under a jab from Jakoavain.
Janne Jakoavain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Jakoavain.
Bandito slips a straight right by Jakoavain.
Bandito misses with a hook
and Jakoavain counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bandito works Jakoavain's body with a nice hook.
Bandito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandito showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain is trying to stand back up but Bandito is controlling him
Bandito lands with a punch from half guard.
Bandito wants to control but Jakoavain is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Bandito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jakoavain is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandito.
Bandito prevents Jakoavain from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jakoavain is holding on to half guard well.
Bandito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakoavain trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Jakoavain is defending the position.
Janne Jakoavain has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jakoavain slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bandito punishes Jakoavain's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandito scores with a head kick. Jakoavain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bandito misses with a straight left.
Jakoavain tries to clinch there but Bandito circles away.
Bandito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandito slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Bandito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jakoavain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jakoavain has Bandito up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jakoavain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Bandito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jakoavain blocks a jab.
Jakoavain feints a jab promting Bandito to slip. Jakoavain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bandito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Bandito blocks the leg kick.
Bandito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bandito throws a shot from downtown. Jakoavain moves away and avoids it.
Jakoavain throws a right hand that Bandito ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandito also avoids with ease.
Jakoavain moves in looking to clinch but Bandito pushes him off.
Bandito wants to clinch up but Jakoavain keeps it at a distance.
Jakoavain looks to land a left hand but Bandito moved out of range nicely.
Bandito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jakoavain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakoavain tries to clinch up.
Bandito fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito misses with a leg kick
and Jakoavain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Jakoavain misses
and Bandito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jakoavain stuffs the takedown.
Janne Jakoavain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chino Bandito.
Jakoavain lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandito off the cage and back into rage.
Jakoavain cracks a nice hook into Bandito's ribs.
Jakoavain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jakoavain throws a leg kick which misses Bandito's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandito tries to avoid it.
Bandito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jakoavain throws a right and a left that Bandito avoids nicely.
Bandito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandito tries for a takedown but Jakoavain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jakoavain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jakoavain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandito misses with a low kick.
Bandito moves out of range as Jakoavain strikes.
Bandito throws a head kick that misses.
Bandito thows a body shot but no joy.
Bandito moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain scores with a jab.
Bandito misses with a looping right.
Bandito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jakoavain is out of range.
Jakoavain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bandito. Bandito obviously looking to wear him down.
Jakoavain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandito keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bandito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakoavain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jakoavain stuffs the takedown.
Bandito is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jakoavain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jakoavain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bandito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Jakoavain does it's job there.
Bandito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jakoavain counters with a nice body shot.
Bandito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jakoavain to score with a decent uppercut.
Jakoavain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bandito wants to slow Jakoavain down by chopping away at his legs.
Bandito tried to score with a low kick but Jakoavain checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain with a jab.
Jakoavain scores with a hook.
Jakoavain throws the left hand but Bandito avoids the punch easily.
Bandito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakoavain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakoavain throws a shot to the body.
Bandito throws a low kick but Jakoavain moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jakoavain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jakoavain looks to throw the jab but Bandito is out of range.
Bandito thows a body shot but no joy.
Bandito misses with a wild body shot.
Bandito moves forwards but Jakoavain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jakoavain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jakoavain delivers a nice body kick.
Bandito misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch.
Jakoavain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jakoavain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandito.
Bandito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakoavain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandito.
Jakoavain misses with a straight left.
Jakoavain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandito closes the distance and clinches.
Bandito controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandito.
Jakoavain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandito is trying to stall.
Jakoavain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bandito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jakoavain fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandito.
Bandito lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Bandito to work.
Bandito decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Janne Jakoavain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bandito drops his hands momentarily and Jakoavain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bandito misses with a jab to the body
and Jakoavain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jakoavain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bandito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakoavain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bandito pushes Jakoavain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jakoavain tries to throw a body punch but Bandito avoids it by throwing Jakoavain back against the cage.
Jakoavain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jakoavain presses Bandito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bandito blocking some punches.
Jakoavain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandito misses with a low kick.
Bandito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jakoavain will feel that in the morning.
Jakoavain walks into a jab.
Jakoavain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bandito tries to clinch
and Jakoavain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandito shoots in and drives through. Jakoavain sprawls well.
Bandito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bandito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jakoavain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bandito closes the distance and clinches up with Jakoavain, looking for a takedown. Bandito pushes Jakoavain against the cage but Jakoavain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jakoavain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandito manages to avoid it.
Bandito misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Jakoavain lands.
Bandito throws a hook but Jakoavain avoids it easily.
Jakoavain lands a lovely overhand right.
Jakoavain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandito lands a jab to the nose.
Jakoavain misses with the combination.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but Jakoavain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Janne Jakoavain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chino Bandito.
Bandito misses with a low kick.
Bandito throws an off balance right hand
and Jakoavain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bandito thinking.
Bandito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bandito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandito showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain gets full guard.
Jakoavain pushes Bandito off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jakoavain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jakoavain checks a leg kick.
Jakoavain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jakoavain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jakoavain scores with a decent looking hook.
Jakoavain throws a jab when Bandito was well out of range.
Bandito throws a low kick but Jakoavain avoids it.
Bandito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jakoavain did well to prevent Bandito getting side control.
Jakoavain pushes Bandito off looking to stand but Bandito dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Jakoavain is defending the position.
Bandito is keen to just control but Jakoavain is a slippery customer.
Bandito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Jakoavain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jakoavain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bandito trying to control but Jakoavain is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Jakoavain is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jakoavain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandito.
Jakoavain is looking to stand up but Bandito isn't so interested in that idea.
Bandito content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chino Bandito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jakoavain throws a front kick aimed at Bandito's knee but Bandito avoids it well.
Jakoavain scores with a nice head shot.
Jakoavain swings for the body but Bandito moves out of range.
Jakoavain tries to keep at a distance but Bandito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jakoavain can't find room to land a body shot as Bandito controls the action.
Jakoavain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jakoavain prevents a body shot from Bandito.
Bandito prevents a body shot from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain is leaning against Bandito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jakoavain lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Jakoavain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jakoavain 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janne Jakoavain!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Damato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen's entrance music is Prodigy - Omen. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ossi Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Damato!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damato slips a jab from Jokinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jokinen. Damato shrugs it off though.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Damato moves his leg out of the way.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Damato jumps back.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damato throws a leg kick
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Damato is able to avoid easily.
Damato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jokinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Damato checks it well.
Jokinen tries to clinch
and Damato counters with a good, hard body kick but Jokinen shrugs it off.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Damato counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jokinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Jokinen.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Damato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen scores with a head kick. Damato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick
and Damato counters with a good low kick that Jokinen was not able to check.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Damato counters with a solid body kick.
Damato thows a body kick. Jokinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen tries to clinch
and Damato counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Damato throws out the jab.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Damato.
Jokinen throws a jab when Damato was well out of range.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Damato lands a head kick!
Jokinen darts in trying to clinch
and Damato counters with a left to the body.
Damato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damato misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Damato throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Damato thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Damato counters with a nice body shot.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Damato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Damato is predictable there
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Damato there.
Damato circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Damato misses.
Damato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Damato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Damato counters with a nice body kick.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damato manages to avoid it.
Damato looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damato throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Damato scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a lazy body kick
and Damato counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pete Damato will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen misses with the body kick
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Damato with a series of wild strikes but Damato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damato keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Damato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Damato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Damato throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Damato jabs Jokinen right on the nose. Jokinen blinks but takes it well.
Damato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jokinen takes a step back to recover.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with the body kick
and Damato counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pete Damato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damato throws a good cross that connects.
Damato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Damato throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damato.
Damato lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Damato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damato slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Damato scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Damato. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damato swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Damato under the eye.
Damato misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
Damato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Damato scores with a punch to the head.
Damato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Damato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Damato to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Damato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.
Damato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Damato throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Damato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Damato scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Jokinen
and Damato counters with a body kick that stops Jokinen in his tracks momentarily.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Damato moves out of range.
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Damato checks it
and Damato counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Damato.
Jokinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Damato counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Damato counters with a nice uppercut.
Damato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Damato works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Damato counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damato thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Damato is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Damato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Damato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Damato to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damato.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Damato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Damato counters with a body kick.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Damato.
An inside leg kick lands from Damato.
Nice shot by Damato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damato tries to land a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Damato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Damato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Damato tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Damato throws a leg kick that misses.
Damato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Damato counters with a nice leg kick.
Damato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damato can pounce on him.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damato counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damato looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Damato throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Damato.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Damato counters with a left to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Damato - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Damato. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Damato lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body
enabling Damato to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Damato lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Damato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damato connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Damato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Damato throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damato thows a body shot but no joy.
Damato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Damato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Damato.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jokinen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Damato lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Damato.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Damato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damato connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Damato really dominated that round.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Damato throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen misses with the body kick
and Damato counters with a stiff right hand.
Damato misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Damato counters with an inside leg kick.
Damato lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Damato lands an overhand right.
Damato throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Damato circles away.
Damato throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Damato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Damato.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Damato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Damato.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Damato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Damato.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Damato counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damato.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
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!
Jokinen misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Damato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Damato.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Damato tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Damato scores with a jab.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Damato thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Damato slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Damato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Damato misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Damato's knee momentarily.
Damato misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Damato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Damato!
Jokinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Damato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Jokinen
and Damato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen walks into a stiff left hand from Damato.
Damato tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Damato moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
A head kick by Jokinen misses
and Damato counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Damato does it's job there.
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!
Jokinen moves to clinch but Damato breaks away
and Damato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Damato counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Damato dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Damato counters with a left to the body.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Damato moves away
and Damato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damato misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Damato counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Jokinen misses
and Damato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Damato throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Damato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Damato moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Damato.
Damato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
Jokinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Damato.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Damato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Damato counters with a nice body shot.
Damato's corner calls for a 1-2. Damato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Damato throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Damato is out of range.
Ossi Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Damato.
Damato looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Damato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Jokinen misses
and Damato counters with a low kick, right behind Jokinen 's knee.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Damato.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
letting Damato counter with a right hand.
Damato misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Damato as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Damato slips the punch.
Damato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Damato counters with a good low kick that Jokinen was not able to check.
Jokinen rushes Damato and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damato blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Damato.
Damato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Damato's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Damato.
Damato misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a solid body kick.
Jokinen throws a lazy body kick
and Damato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Damato there.
Jokinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Damato throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damato connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Damato with a nice cross.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Damato counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Damato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Damato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Damato!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juelz Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumopainija Hokanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Juelz Santana - Murda Murda. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juelz Santana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sumopainija Hokanen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hokanen.
The fighters circling - Hokanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hokanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hokanen sizes up Santana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santana keeps the fight on the outside.
Hokanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Santana lands but Hokanen takes it in his stride.
Santana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hokanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hokanen's knee momentarily.
Hokanen misses with a wild body shot.
Hokanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hokanen checks a low kick from Santana.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Hokanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santana scores with a punch to the head.
Hokanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hokanen looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hokanen.
It looks like Sumopainija Hokanen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Santana tenderised Hokanen's leg. Hokanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juelz Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hokanen under the eye.
Santana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santana is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hokanen gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juelz Santana!
Juelz Santana retains his super heavyweight title!
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