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BRC 153 - Santana vs Gionathan PBP Commentary |
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 Ivan Kalishevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 8 - 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kalishevski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalishevski gets underhooks to prevent Struve's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Struve tries to circle away but Kalishevski has him pinned against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalishevski.
Kalishevski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Struve working aggressively here.
Struve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Struve misses with a kick to the body
and Kalishevski counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalishevski takes a shot to the head.
Kalishevski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Struve's efforts to push away.
Struve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalishevski just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kalishevski looking to slow down the pace here.
Struve takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalishevski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalishevski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Struve is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kalishevski is looking to control Struve's arms but Struve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalishevski has his back to the ropes.
Kalishevski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Struve tries to circle away but Kalishevski has him pinned against the ropes.
Struve is breathing heavily.
Struve misses with a knee strike.
Kalishevski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Struve is keeping busy.
Kalishevski lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalishevski tries to keep at a distance but Struve has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalishevski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalishevski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Struve lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalishevski taking a breather.
Kalishevski trying to land knees to the body.
Kalishevski missing with knees to the body.
Kalishevski trying to land knees to the body.
Kalishevski looking to throw knees to the head but Struve is blocking nicely.
Kalishevski with a knee to the head.
Kalishevski is trying to maintain a safe position but Struve gets an underhook and turns Kalishevski into the ropes.
Kalishevski is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Kalishevski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kalishevski looking to throw knees to the head but Struve is blocking nicely.
Kalishevski lands a nice knee to the body.
Kalishevski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Struve avoids it.
Struve avoiding damage as Kalishevski throws knees to the body.
Struve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalishevski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalishevski connects with a knee to the head.
Kalishevski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Struve tries to break free but Kalishevski pushes him back against the ropes.
Kalishevski missing with knees to the body.
Kalishevski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Struve.
Kalishevski trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Struve.
A short left from Struve.
Struve tries to circle away but Kalishevski has him pinned against the ropes.
Kalishevski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Struve misses with the head strike.
Struve with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalishevski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Struve tries to break free but Kalishevski pushes him back against the ropes.
Kalishevski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Struve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Struve throws a leg kick
and Kalishevski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kalishevski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Struve is keeping busy.
Struve wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalishevski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Struve in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalishevski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalishevski taking a breather.
Kalishevski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kalishevski with a knee to the head.
Struve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Struve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalishevski walks away with a smile on his face. Struve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebaastian Struve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalishevski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Struve cracks Kalishevski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ivan Kalishevski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struve tried to score with a low kick but Kalishevski checks it.
Kalishevski tries to clinch but Struve is having none of it.
Struve misses with a low kick.
Struve throws the left hand but Kalishevski avoids the punch easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalishevski enables Struve to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalishevski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Struve stops Kalishevski from standing up.
Struve stands up over Kalishevski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struve stops Kalishevski from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalishevski wants to stand but Struve is controlling the position.
Kalishevski keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
Struve prevents Kalishevski from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Struve advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struve throwing strikes but Kalishevski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kalishevski wants to stand but Struve has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kalishevski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Struve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalishevski throws a sloppy head kick and Struve moves out of range easily.
Struve throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalishevski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kalishevski.
Kalishevski missing with knees to the body.
Kalishevski tries to land knees in the clinch but Struve avoids the damage to the body.
Kalishevski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Struve is defending well for now.
Kalishevski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Struve.
Struve lands with a light punch inside.
Struve trying to land knees to the body.
Kalishevski missing with knees to the body.
Kalishevski crunches a lovely knee into Struve's ribcage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Struve as Kalishevski tries to tie him up.
Struve is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalishevski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivan Kalishevski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalishevski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Struve is defending well for now.
Struve lands a right hand.
Struve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalishevski missing with knees to the body.
Kalishevski is breathing heavily.
Struve pushes Kalishevski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Struve misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalishevski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Struve.
Kalishevski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Struve breaks from the clinch.
Struve is looking to chop away at Kalishevski's legs.
Struve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Struve feints and as Kalishevski raises his hands in defense, Struve changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Struve trying to control but Kalishevski is working from the bottom.
Struve is really struggling to control Kalishevski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Struve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalishevski is keeping the position for now.
Struve wants to control from the top but Kalishevski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve throwing strikes from guard but Kalishevski blocks nicely.
Struve 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.
Struve trying to control but Kalishevski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Sebaastian Struve wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Struve fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Struve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalishevski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Struve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalishevski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struve throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalishevski counters with a head kick that drops Struve to the mat! Struve scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Struve is rocked!
Sebaastian Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Struve.
Oh Struve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalishevski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Struve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Struve seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalishevski throws a sloppy head kick and Struve moves out of range easily.
Struve throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalishevski counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishevski lands a good knee to the midsection. Struve won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Kalishevski.
Struve tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalishevski smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebaastian Struve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalishevski misses with a head kick.
A big left from Struve misses.
Struve throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kalishevski counters with a head kick. That will keep Struve thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Struve scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalishevski defending against the ground and pound.
Struve in side control, throwing shots but Kalishevski defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kalishevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kalishevski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Struve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalishevski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struve motions for Kalishevski to come forward. Struve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Struve stalks Kalishevski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalishevski's face. Kalishevski staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalishevski clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Struve.
Kalishevski has Struve pressed against the ropes, preventing Struve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from Kalishevski.
Kalishevski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kalishevski lands a good knee to the midsection. Struve won't want to take too many of those.
Struve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalishevski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Struve letting Kalishevski take a breather here.
Struve trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Struve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalishevski blocking some punches.
Kalishevski stalling in the clinch but Struve improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve tries to land a knee to the head but Kalishevski blocks with his arms.
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from Kalishevski.
Kalishevski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Struve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalishevski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kalishevski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Struve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Struve drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalishevski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebaastian Struve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struve takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kalishevski missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Struve wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalishevski lands a knee to the head.
Struve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from Kalishevski.
Kalishevski lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kalishevski working Struve over with knees to the body.
Kalishevski lands a knee to the head.
Kalishevski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Struve lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve tries to break the clinch but Kalishevski is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kalishevski obliges.
Struve tries to circle away but Kalishevski has him pinned against the ropes.
Kalishevski landing knees to the body.
Kalishevski trying to land knees to the body.
Kalishevski avoiding damage as Struve throws knees to the body.
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from Kalishevski.
Kalishevski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Struve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Struve - that landed with a thud.
Struve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalishevski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Struve pulls guard successfully.
Kalishevski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Struve's guard.
Sebaastian Struve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struve trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kalishevski escapes and throws Struve's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ivan Kalishevski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalishevski tries to stand but Struve is controlling his head.
Struve tries to bench press Kalishevski off him but Kalishevski keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalishevski tries to stand but Struve is controlling his head.
Struve regains half guard.
Struve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Struve trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kalishevski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalishevski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kalishevski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman comes to the ring accompanied by La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. Sam Nut told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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197 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Nut!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusman tests Nut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nut ducks under a wild hook from Gusman.
Gusman throws out a loose jab but Nut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusman throws a leg kick but Nut checks it.
Nut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut has Gusman up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Nut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusman looking for a takedown.
Nut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nut gets underhooks to prevent Gusman's takedown attempt.
Nut landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gusman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gusman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gusman.
Nut moves out of range as Gusman strikes.
Gusman fails to land the takedown.
Gusman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nut checks a low kick from Gusman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nut throws a leg kick
and Gusman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gusman throws a body punch but Nut moves out of range.
Gusman swings widly with a right hand
and Nut counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nut. No joy for Gusman on that attempt.
Gusman checks a leg kick.
Gusman throws a leg kick but Nut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gusman tried to score with a low kick but Nut checks it.
Gusman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nut is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nut throws an overhand right that lands on Gusman's shoulder, as Gusman tries to avoid the shot.
Nut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gusman counters with a single leg into guard. Nut didn't expect that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nut controlling the position.
Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gusman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nut is keeping the position for now.
Nut keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo Gusman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gusman misses with a hook to the body
and Nut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gusman throws a lazy uppercut
and Nut counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nut throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gusman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gusman dives in and scores a takedown into Nut's guard.
Gusman wants to control from the top but Nut keeps moving.
Gusman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusman wants to control from the top but Nut keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Nut dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusman.
Gusman takes a swing at Nut's ribcage but misses.
Nut pushes Gusman up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nut.
Gusman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gusman prevents Nut from improving his position.
Gusman trying to pass the guard but Nut defending well.
Gusman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nut keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodolfo Gusman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nut throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nut throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gusman blocks a jab.
Gusman has Nut up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nut gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gusman.
Gusman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nut regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusman passes Nut's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gusman works his way into full mount!
Gusman trying to control but Nut is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut is desperately trying to improve his position but Gusman has a good base and remains in mount.
Gusman looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nut wants to hold on but Gusman pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nut is trying to escape the mount.
Gusman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Gusman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gusman misses the shot to the body.
Gusman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gusman is keen to just control but Nut is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusman wants to free his trapped foot but Nut is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nut keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nut trying to hold on to Gusman's head to control him but Gusman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut is in trouble now - Gusman has advanced to mount!
Gusman wants to control the pace but Nut is squirming around nicely.
Gusman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nut tries to lock up and control but Gusman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodolfo Gusman just wasn't active enough.
Nut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nut checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gusman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nut prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nut.
Nut lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusman is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Nut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gusman wants a takedown.
Nut gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gusman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nut.
It looks like Rodolfo Gusman has been cut.
Gusman blocks an elbow strike.
Gusman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nut lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusman has Nut pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nut manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nut.
Nut connects with a knee to the head.
Nut lands a good knee to the midsection. Gusman won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nut scores with a knee to the head.
Nut lands an elbow inside.
Nut lands an elbow inside that Gusman shrugs off.
Nut scores a nice knee to the body.
Gusman blocks an elbow strike.
Gusman avoids the elbow strike from Nut, against the ropes.
Sam Nut seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nut blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gusman's defenses.
Gusman avoids a wild elbow strike from Nut.
Gusman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nut throws a good cross that connects.
Gusman takes one on the button.
Gusman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nut stalks Gusman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gusman's face. Gusman staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nut misses with a hook. Gusman ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Nut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Nut!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Gyver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaj Orlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Gyver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyver thumps Orlow with a low kick.
Gyver scores with a kick to the body.
Orlow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gyver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orlow misses with a hook. Gyver ducked under it nicely.
Gyver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gyver wants to slow Orlow down by chopping away at his legs.
Gyver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gyver cracks Orlow with an open hand slap.
Gyver keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gyver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gyver throws a chopping leg kick but Orlow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses
and Gyver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orlow throws a lazy uppercut
and Gyver counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gyver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlow misses with a left hand
and Gyver counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow 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.
Gyver lands a high kick!
Gyver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gyver misses the body punch
and Orlow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orlow throws a hook to the side of Gyver's head but Gyver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gyver.
Orlow misses with a hook.
Gyver is looking to land body kicks.
Gyver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gyver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gyver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gyver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gyver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orlow. Orlow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlow walks into a stiff left hand from Gyver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gyver counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gyver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlow throws a right hand that misses
and Gyver counters with a leg kick.
Gyver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gyver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlow.
A head kick by Orlow misses
and Gyver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlow throws an off balance right hand
and Gyver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Gyver counters with an outside leg kick.
Gyver throws a solid leg kick but Orlow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gyver.
Gyver throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlow wants to slow Gyver down by chopping away at his legs.
Gyver is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses
and Gyver counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyver moves out of range as Orlow strikes.
Orlow tries to land a body kick
and Gyver counters with a leg kick.
Orlow looks gassed!
Orlow misses with a jab to the body
and Gyver counters with a straight right hand.
Gyver throws a head kick that half lands.
Gyver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gyver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gyver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlow blocks a jab.
Gyver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlow throws a body punch but Gyver moves out of range.
Nikolaj Orlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlow swings widly with a right hand
and Gyver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Gyver.
Orlow misses with a right hand
and Gyver counters with a head kick. That will keep Orlow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gyver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlow misses with a hook
and Gyver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gyver connects with a high kick.
Orlow throws a poor cross that misses
and Gyver counters with a good low kick that Orlow was not able to check.
Orlow throws an off balance right hand
and Gyver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlow thinking.
Gyver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gyver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Orlow takes a step back to recover.
Gyver pushes Orlow up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow tries to break the clinch but Gyver is controlling the position.
Gyver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gyver looking to throw knees to the head but Orlow is blocking nicely.
Gyver is working Orlow over against the ropes.
Gyver stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orlow tries to move into range but Gyver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gyver throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gyver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orlow can do to turn this around?
Gyver lands with an uppercut that bounces Orlow off the ropes and back into rage.
Gyver moves away from the strike by Orlow.
Orlow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gyver.
Gyver tries to clinch but Orlow moves out of range.
Gyver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gyver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gyver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlow throws a right hand that misses
and Gyver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orlow is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Gyver lands but Orlow takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Gyver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyver is looking to chop away at Orlow's legs.
That kick from Gyver tenderised Orlow's leg. Orlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gyver scores with a sloppy right hand. Orlow should have avoided that one.
Orlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gyver counters with a leg kick.
Gyver scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gyver.
Orlow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orlow walks into a jab.
Gyver moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gyver lands an overhand right.
Orlow throws a sloppy body shot
and Gyver counters with an outside leg kick.
Gyver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orlow.
Orlow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gyver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gyver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gyver pushes Orlow up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gyver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Gyver.
A short right from Gyver.
Orlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orlow in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gyver lands a body shot.
Gyver lands a body shot.
Gyver lands with a short shot to the head.
Gyver digs a right hand underneath Orlow's ribcage. Orlow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Gyver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gyver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gyver lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Gyver stalling in the clinch but Orlow improves position.
Gyver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gyver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Gyver.
Gyver lands with a right to the head.
Orlow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gyver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyver is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlow gets an underhook and turns Gyver into the ropes.
Gyver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gyver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orlow's face.
A short right from Gyver on the inside.
Gyver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gyver pushes Orlow back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gyver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Gyver.
Gyver struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlow controls his hands.
Orlow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlow is trying to break free.
Gyver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gyver is trying to stall.
Orlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlow throws an off balance right hand
letting Gyver counter with a right hand.
Gyver scores with a jab to the body.
Orlow swings widly with a right hand
and Gyver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orlow swings widly with a right hand
and Gyver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gyver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Orlow misses.
A punch lands to the side of Orlow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlow walks into a jab.
Gyver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlow. That did some damage!
Orlow throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mac Gyver is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gyver.
Gyver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gyver lands a head kick. Orlow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orlow staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyver throws out a loose jab but Orlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlow misses with the body kick
and Gyver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orlow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gyver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Orlow throws a wild body kick that Gyver sees coming a mile off.
Orlow swings widly with a right hand
and Gyver counters with a thumping low kick.
Gyver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlow cracks Gyver with an open hand slap.
Orlow swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gyver connects with a solid leg kick.
Gyver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orlow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orlow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlow throws the kick towards the body but Gyver avoids it.
Gyver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gyver.
Orlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gyver.
Orlow misses with a left hand
and Gyver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gyver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orlow up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyver tries a knee to the head but Orlow blocks it.
Orlow breaks from the clinch.
Orlow checks the leg kick.
Orlow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gyver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlow.
Orlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gyver. Gyver obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gyver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gyver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlow throws out the jab.
Orlow tries to work over Gyver's front leg with a kick but Gyver checks it.
Orlow misses with a wild body shot.
Gyver has closed the distance and engaged Orlow in a clinch.
Gyver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orlow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver looking to stall.
Gyver scores with a hook to the body.
Gyver has Orlow pressed against the ropes, preventing Orlow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gyver lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gyver has him pressed against the ropes.
Gyver connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Gyver.
Gyver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orlow's face.
Orlow tries to break free but Gyver pushes him back against the ropes.
Gyver presses Orlow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orlow is trying to break the clinch but Gyver has him pressed against the ropes.
Gyver misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlow as Gyver tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Gyver.
Gyver lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Orlow - that landed with a thud.
Gyver presses Orlow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orlow is trying to break the clinch but Gyver is controlling him.
Gyver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlow is trying to break free.
Orlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlow swings widly with a right hand
and Gyver counters with a head kick. That will keep Orlow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyver moves in looking to clinch but Orlow pushes him off.
Orlow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gyver throws a front kick that sends Orlow stumbling back into the ropes.
Orlow swings for the body but Gyver moves out of range.
Orlow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gyver's head.
Orlow takes a swing at Gyver's ribcage but misses.
Gyver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlow cracks Gyver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gyver cracks the inside of Orlow's front leg.
Orlow throws a right hand that misses
and Gyver counters with a straight right hand.
Gyver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gyver throws a low kick but Orlow avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyver is looking to clinch.
Orlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gyver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Gyver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gyver.
Gyver is looking to slow Orlow down with leg kicks.
Gyver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gyver moves out of range of the body kick.
Gyver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlow's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Orlow misses
and Gyver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gyver.
A frustrated look appears on Orlow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gyver prevents a body shot from Orlow.
Nikolaj Orlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gyver working Orlow over with knees to the body.
Gyver lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Gyver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gyver 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Gyver!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darth Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Opas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Opas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darth Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Opas!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opas.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Opas to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Opas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Opas counters with a left to the body.
Opas throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Opas tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Opas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Opas connects with a single shot there.
Opas tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Opas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Opas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Opas counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Opas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Opas is keeping the position for now.
Opas 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.
Opas is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Opas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Opas passes into side control.
Opas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcia is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is not content to let Opas control the position.
Opas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garcia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Opas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Opas pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Opas pushes past his half guard into mount!
Opas controlling the pace for now.
Opas wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Opas landing strikes from the mount and Garcia is in trouble!
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Opas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Opas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Opas.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Opas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Some wild striking there from Opas.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Opas throws a good cross that connects.
Opas scoring well with a low kick there.
Opas lands a head kick!
Garcia shoots and misses
and Opas counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opas scores with a jab to the head.
Don Opas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Opas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Opas.
An inside leg kick lands from Opas.
No joy there for Opas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Opas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Opas cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Opas.
Opas misses with a head kick.
Opas throws a head kick that misses.
Don Opas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Opas throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Opas dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Opas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Opas.
Opas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Opas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Opas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Opas counters with an outside leg kick.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Opas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Opas lands a jab.
Opas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Opas counters with a straight right hand.
Opas lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opas scores with a punch to the head.
Opas throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Opas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Opas thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Opas throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Opas lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Opas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Opas.
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Opas was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Opas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard.
Opas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Opas trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia seems a little lost for a moment, as Opas dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia is not content to let Opas control the position.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - Opas scoring with strikes.
Opas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Garcia is not content to let Opas control the position.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Don Opas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Opas throws a shot to the body.
Opas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Opas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Opas. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Opas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Opas counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice shot by Opas.
Don Opas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Opas finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Opas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Opas throws a head kick that half lands.
Opas throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Opas cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Garcia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Opas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Opas.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Opas counters with a leg kick.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Darth Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Opas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Opas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Opas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Opas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Svetnela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svetnela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Angel of Death by Slayer. Tito Henry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Svetnela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Henry!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry fails with the takedown
and Svetnela counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henry tries for a takedown but Svetnela circles away easily
and Svetnela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svetnela counters with a good low kick that Henry was not able to check.
Igor Svetnela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Henry.
Svetnela clinches up with Henry and pushes him back against the ropes.
Svetnela looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svetnela stalling.
Svetnela seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Henry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svetnela walks away with a smile on his face. Henry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henry has his takedown stuffed
and Svetnela counters with a good low kick that Henry was not able to check.
Svetnela tries to clinch there but Henry circles away.
Henry has his takedown stuffed
and Svetnela counters with a thumping low kick.
Henry looks gassed!
Svetnela connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt
and Svetnela counters with a big head kick but Henry shrugs it off.
Svetnela is looking to clinch.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt
and Svetnela counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Svetnela.
Good shot there by Svetnela.
Svetnela instigates a clinch.
Henry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svetnela smiles and moves away.
Svetnela gets caught napping as Henry dives in and scores a takedown. Svetnela manages to retain guard.
Svetnela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Svetnela holds on and takes a little breather.
Svetnela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svetnela is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Henry thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Svetnela blocks nicely.
Svetnela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svetnela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svetnela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henry on the ground.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry drops back looking for a leg! Svetnela is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Svetnela manages to kick Henry off! Henry jumps back into Svetnela's guard.
Henry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Svetnela is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henry, into his guard.
Henry wants to sweep here but Svetnela controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henry looking to control.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Svetnela dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henry has his takedown stuffed
and Svetnela counters with a good low kick that Henry was not able to check.
Svetnela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henry shoots in for a double leg but Svetnela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by Svetnela.
Igor Svetnela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Henry.
Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svetnela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry misses with a takedown
and Svetnela counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henry's knee momentarily.
Svetnela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henry, pushing him back against the ropes.
Henry is working for takedown but Svetnela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svetnela.
Svetnela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Henry tries to pull guard but Svetnela won't allow it.
Svetnela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svetnela is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svetnela using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetnela lands a right hand.
Svetnela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henry as Svetnela tries to tie him up.
Svetnela lands an elbow that stopped Henry in his tracks for a moment.
Svetnela holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Svetnela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svetnela prevents it.
Nice elbow from Svetnela.
Henry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svetnela walks away with a smile on his face. Henry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Igor Svetnela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svetnela has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Henry tries to pull guard but Svetnela won't allow it.
Henry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svetnela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svetnela lands a right hand.
Henry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Svetnela.
Svetnela stops a takedown attempt from Henry.
A short right from Svetnela on the inside.
Svetnela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela lands an elbow just above Henry 's eye.
Svetnela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svetnela just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Svetnela creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henry's defenses.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Svetnela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Svetnela is struggling to control the position.
Svetnela lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Svetnela to work.
Svetnela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Henry fails to pull guard.
Svetnela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svetnela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svetnela presses Henry against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svetnela is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svetnela cracks Henry with a nice body shot.
Svetnela crunches a lovely knee into Henry's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svetnela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svetnela lands an elbow that stopped Henry in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside that Henry shrugs off.
Svetnela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svetnela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Svetnela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henrys head.
Svetnela stalling in the clinch but Henry improves position.
Svetnela can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Henry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Svetnela.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry is trying to drag Svetnela to the mat but Svetnela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Svetnela lands a damaging elbow.
Henry can't get the takedown.
Svetnela looking to slow down the pace here.
Svetnela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Svetnela works on Henry's body with a couple of short punches.
Svetnela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela lands a damaging elbow.
Svetnela lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svetnela lands a nice elbow.
Svetnela lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svetnela lands a damaging elbow.
Svetnela lands an elbow that stopped Henry in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Svetnela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henry fails to pull guard.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
Svetnela trying to stall but Henry improves his position.
Igor Svetnela has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Svetnela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Svetnela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Svetnela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Svetnela lands with a right to the head.
Svetnela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henry is trying to drag Svetnela to the mat but Svetnela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Svetnela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry has Svetnela pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Svetnela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Svetnela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Svetnela crunches a lovely knee into Henry's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Svetnela dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Svetnela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svetnela counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svetnela.
Svetnela darts in and clinches Henry up against the ropes.
Svetnela stops a takedown attempt from Henry.
A hook to the body from Svetnela.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svetnela.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside that Henry shrugs off.
Svetnela lands a nice elbow.
Svetnela lands an elbow just above Henry 's eye.
Svetnela tries a knee to the head but Henry blocks it.
Svetnela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Svetnela.
Henry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside.
Svetnela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Svetnela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry is trying to push Svetnela away but Svetnela has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Svetnela scores with a hook to the body.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside that Henry shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svetnela stalling in the clinch.
Svetnela lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svetnela prevents it.
Svetnela is working Henry over against the ropes.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svetnela is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Igor Svetnela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Henry.
Svetnela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Svetnela lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Svetnela.
Henry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svetnela manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svetnela just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Henry tries to pull guard but Svetnela holds him up against the ropes and eventually Henry drops back down to his feet.
Henry tries to break free but Svetnela pushes him back against the ropes.
Svetnela prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Svetnela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svetnela walks away with a smile on his face. Henry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Svetnela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Danga de danga de dang - Svetnela scores with a four punch combination!
Svetnela tries to clinch up.
Svetnela tries to clinch there but Henry circles away.
Svetnela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svetnela.
Henry is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svetnela.
Svetnela throws a shot to the body.
Svetnela drives through and clinches with Henry against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svetnela lands a nice uppercut.
Svetnela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Svetnela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svetnela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Svetnela.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svetnela obliges.
Svetnela taking a breather.
Svetnela landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svetnela.
Svetnela is stalling here.
Svetnela lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svetnela.
Svetnela stalling in the clinch but Henry improves position.
Henry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Svetnela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svetnela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Henry wants a takedown.
Svetnela creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henry's defenses.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside.
Svetnela is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Svetnela lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svetnela creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henry's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela lands an uppercut.
Svetnela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svetnela content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Svetnela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svetnela has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Henry tightens his grip and picks Svetnela up, before dumping him to the ground. Svetnela manages to land in guard.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svetnela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henry throwing strikes but missing.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Svetnela blocks nicely.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Svetnela blocks nicely.
Svetnela on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Svetnela tries to get out of the position.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Svetnela clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henry has a takedown stuffed.
Henry looks for a takedown but Svetnela sprawls well.
Henry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svetnela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Igor Svetnela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Henry.
Svetnela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svetnela throws a front kick that sends Henry stumbling back into the ropes.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
Svetnela looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Igor Svetnela is winning the standup battle so far.
Henry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Svetnela on his heels. He'll look to pass Svetnela's guard now, I'm sure.
Henry thows a big elbow that misses.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svetnela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry postures up in Svetnela's guard and throws a big left but Svetnela blocks it.
Henry thows a big elbow that misses.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svetnela is keeping the position for now.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Svetnela's brow.
Henry advances to half guard.
Henry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svetnela defending well though.
Nice strikes from Henry there.
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.
Henry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henry is landing with some decent strikes but Svetnela is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Henry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henry looking to finish with strikes here!
Henry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Henry with good strikes from the mount here!
Henry throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Svetnela taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry scoring with strikes but Svetnela is staying in there.
Henry with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Henry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Svetnela takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Henry landing shots from mount.
Henry scoring with strikes but Svetnela is staying in there.
Svetnela blocking the ground and pound.
Henry working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Henry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Svetnela can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Henry scoring with strikes but Svetnela is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry throwing strikes here but Svetnela is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Henry with a couple of short strikes.
Henry throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Henry thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svetnela looks a forlorn figure.
Henry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Henry dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Henry shoots and misses
and Svetnela counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Svetnela tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Svetnela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svetnela counters with a body kick that stops Henry in his tracks momentarily.
Igor Svetnela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Henry.
Svetnela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svetnela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henry. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Svetnela.
Henry thows a body shot but no joy.
Henry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svetnela counters with a leg kick.
Henry is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Henry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Svetnela.
A head kick from Svetnela lands but Henry takes it in his stride.
Henry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Svetnela connects with a body shot that sends Henry's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetnela's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Svetnela duly obliges.
Svetnela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Svetnela clinches with his opponent.
Svetnela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside.
Svetnela looking to slow down the pace here.
Henry avoids the elbow strike from Svetnela, against the ropes.
Svetnela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svetnela obliges.
Henry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svetnela prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Svetnela.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside.
Svetnela gets through Henry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svetnela lands an uppercut.
Svetnela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela working Henry over with knees to the body.
Svetnela creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henry's defenses.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
Svetnela gets through Henry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svetnela is stalling here.
Henry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svetnela walks away with a smile on his face. Henry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tito Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svetnela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svetnela.
Svetnela connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henry's hands.
Henry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Svetnela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Svetnela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svetnela lands a leg kick that knocks Henry off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Svetnela.
Tito Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svetnela throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry with a poor takedown
and Svetnela counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henry is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela clinches with his opponent.
Svetnela dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Svetnela prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svetnela connects with a knee to the head.
Svetnela digs a right hand into Henry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henry's gas tank.
Svetnela displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henry up against the ropes.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside that Henry shrugs off.
Svetnela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside that Henry shrugs off.
Henry looking for a takedown.
Svetnela holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Svetnela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Svetnela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Svetnela scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Svetnela pushes Henry back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svetnela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henry tries to pull guard but Svetnela won't allow it.
Svetnela has Henry pushed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Svetnela.
Svetnela landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svetnela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Svetnela stalling against the ropes.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Svetnela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Svetnela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Igor Svetnela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svetnela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry.
Svetnela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svetnela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry.
Svetnela lands a nice knee to the body.
Svetnela lands an elbow that stopped Henry in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Svetnela.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Svetnela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svetnela 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:44
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:44
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Svetnela!
Igor Svetnela retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vick Rub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull has chosen do it as his entrance music. 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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152 lbs
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157 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vick Rub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Bull!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rub misses with a takedown
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rub tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
Rub tries to clinch
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
Rub has his takedown stuffed
and Bull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull's corner calls for a 1-2. Bull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bull misses with a hook.
Rub gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rub fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Rub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Bull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rub up against the ropes.
Bull misses with the head strike.
Rub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rub is keeping busy.
Rub blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rub's elbow.
Rub jumps guard but Bull stands there with Rub around his waist. Rub gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Bull pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bull 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.
Rub would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rub preventing the sweep.
Rub wanted to stand there but Bull had control of the position.
Bull trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bull has a closed guard, preventing Rub from standing up.
Bull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rub defends it easily.
Bull controls Rub momentarily but Rub frees himself.
Rub trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bull's guard.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
Bull looking for a guillotine here but Rub defends easily.
Rub preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull is trying to keep Rub in close.
Bull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rub wants to stand but Bull has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rub defends it easily.
Rub wants to stand but Bull has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rub manages to get himself to full guard.
Rub kicks Bull off and gets to his feet.
Rub misses with a takedown
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bull decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rub's guard.
Bull stops Rub from standing up.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rub wants to stand and escape but Bull is having none of it.
Bull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rub is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rub is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bull dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rub with a poor takedown
and Bull counters with a nice body shot.
Rub darts in trying to clinch
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rub with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bull to score with a decent uppercut.
Rub fails with the takedown
and Bull counters with a two punch combo.
Rub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bull counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rub!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Rub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rub is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull with a couple of short strikes.
Rub taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Rub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bull fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rub can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull working Rub over with strikes here.
Bull has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rub's face.
Bull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rub wants to get back to his feet.
Bull punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rub is rocked!
Rub in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Rub is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rub is trying to stand.
Rub takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Rub that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bull lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bull scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rub?
Rub is trying to stand.
Rub taking shots to the head.
Roy Bull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rub is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bull lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rub is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull landing strikes from the mount.
Rub is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bull raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rub wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rub seems to have got his legs back now.
Rub takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rub is squirming around, avoiding Bull's attempts to control the action.
Rub wants to get back to his feet.
Bull unloading with bombs!
Rub trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bull dominating with strikes here.
Bull landing shots from mount.
Bull landing shots from mount.
Rub wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Bull landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rub looks a forlorn figure.
Bull lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bull lands a heavy elbow.
Rub's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bull swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Bull!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Kusimuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusimuki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is National Anthem Of Japan. 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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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusimuki throws a right hand that McDermot ducks under and follows up with a left that McDermot also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDermot 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 Kusimuki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kusimuki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDermot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McDermot thuds a left hand into Kusimuki's body.
McDermot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kusimuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kusimuki dodges the punch combination from McDermot.
McDermot misses with a lunging right hand
and Kusimuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kusimuki throws a body punch but McDermot moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusimuki misses with a shot to the body
and McDermot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from McDermot. Those never looked like landing.
Kusimuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDermot is looking to land body kicks.
McDermot misses with a lunging right hand
and Kusimuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kusimuki moves away from the strike by McDermot.
McDermot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki tries to bum rush McDermot with a series of wild strikes but McDermot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermot misses with a hook
enabling Kusimuki to counter with a crisp jab.
McDermot thuds his right hand into Kusimuki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kusimuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kusimuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermot.
McDermot misses with an uppercut. Kusimuki saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermot manages to avoid it.
McDermot throws a combination that misses
and Kusimuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kusimuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDermot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kusimuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDermot keeps the fight on the outside.
McDermot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermot misses with a right hand
and Kusimuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDermot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kusimuki counters with a two punch combo.
Kusimuki misses with a right hand
and McDermot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kusimuki shoots in and drives through. McDermot sprawls well.
McDermot misses with an uppercut
and Kusimuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kusimuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kusimuki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kusimuki has closed the distance and engaged McDermot in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kusimuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDermot.
Kusimuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kusimuki missing with knees to the body.
Kusimuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDermot is defending well for now.
McDermot working hard to break the clinch.
Kusimuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermot's efforts to push away.
Kusimuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermot's elbow.
Kusimuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDermot or not.
McDermot is looking to break free of the clinch but Kusimuki has double underhooks.
McDermot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Kusimuki.
McDermot is breathing heavily.
Kusimuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDermot.
Kusimuki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusimuki lands a body shot.
Kusimuki stalls.
Kusimuki crunches a lovely knee into McDermot's ribcage.
Kusimuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Kusimuki misses with a punch to the body.
Kusimuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kusimuki stalling against the ropes.
McDermot is trying to push Kusimuki away but Kusimuki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kusimuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDermot is defending well for now.
Kusimuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kusimuki crunches a lovely knee into McDermot's ribcage.
Kusimuki trying to control the position but instead, McDermot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kusimuki into the ropes.
A short right from Kusimuki.
Nice body punch from Kusimuki - that landed with a thud.
Kusimuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kusimuki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
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!
Kusimuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kusimuki.
A left hand lands to the body for Kusimuki.
Kusimuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kusimuki keeps control of McDermot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands a body punch.
Kusimuki throws an elbow that misses.
Kusimuki pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kusimuki lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kusimuki.
McDermot blocking some punches.
Kusimuki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kusimuki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDermot's defenses.
Kusimuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kusimuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kusimuki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Pat McDermot has been cut.
Kusimuki lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Takeshi Kusimuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDermot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kusimuki struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermot controls his hands.
Kusimuki cracks McDermot with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kusimuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kusimuki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kusimuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermot.
Kusimuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kusimuki misses with an elbow strike.
Kusimuki lands a body shot.
Kusimuki tries to stall but McDermot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kusimuki keeps control of McDermot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kusimuki is working McDermot over against the ropes.
Kusimuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Kusimuki lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Kusimuki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDermot blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot just leaning against Kusimuki, taking a breather.
Kusimuki lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kusimuki on the inside.
Kusimuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kusimuki is working McDermot over against the ropes.
Kusimuki lands a shoulder strike.
Kusimuki lands a knee to the body.
Kusimuki slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Kusimuki on the inside.
Kusimuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDermot avoiding damage as Kusimuki throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands with a right to the head.
Kusimuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kusimuki is leaning against McDermot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kusimuki lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Kusimuki fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kusimuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kusimuki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat McDermot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McDermot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kusimuki rushes McDermot and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kusimuki has a couple of punches blocked by McDermot.
McDermot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kusimuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kusimuki keeps control of McDermot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDermot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Kusimuki.
McDermot stalling in the clinch but Kusimuki improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusimuki lands a left hand.
McDermot breaks from the clinch.
McDermot misses with a left hand
and Kusimuki counters with a nice body shot.
McDermot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeshi Kusimuki is winning the standup battle so far.
McDermot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusimuki tries to close the distance and clinch but McDermot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kusimuki tries to close the distance and clinch but McDermot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kusimuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermot can do to turn this around?
Kusimuki throws a shot to the body.
McDermot leaves Kusimuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kusimuki digs a good body shot into McDermot's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot throws a combination that misses
and McDermot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kusimuki lands a jab to the head.
Kusimuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. McDermot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pat McDermot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusimuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDermot swivels and escapes.
McDermot scores with a jab. Kusimuki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot swinging wildly here.
Kusimuki misses with the combination.
Good work by Kusimuki as he checks the leg kick.
Kusimuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot misses with a low kick as Kusimuki jumps back.
Kusimuki throws a body punch but McDermot moves out of range.
McDermot scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from McDermot.
Kusimuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kusimuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kusimuki 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Kusimuki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juelz Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Gionathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Juelz Santana - Murda Murda. Gionathan has chosen Swedish House Mafia Vs Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 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
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Gionathan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gionathan ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Juelz Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gionathan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gionathan.
It looks like Juelz Santana has been cut.
A left and a right from Gionathan both land. Nice combination.
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!
Gionathan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santana throws an off balance right hand
and Gionathan counters with a nice right hand that sends Santana toppling to the canvas! Santana scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gionathan finish him?!
Santana is rocked!
Santana lands with a kick to the temple. Gionathan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gionathan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Santana misses the shot to the body.
Santana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gionathan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santana. That did some damage!
Gionathan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gionathan tries to bum rush Santana with a series of wild strikes but Santana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gionathan connects with a body shot that sends Santana's belly button to the back.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Gionathan lands with a good body shot.
Gionathan cracks Santana with an open hand slap.
Santana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gionathan scores with a push kick.
Gionathan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santana at a distance.
Gionathan jabs Santana right on the nose. Santana blinks but takes it well.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Santana got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gionathan presses forward with punches and knees until Santana stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Santana closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Gionathan!
Lorenzo Gionathan is the new super heavyweight champion!
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