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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Arelious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woody Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Arelious looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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212 cm
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335 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maximus Arelious! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woody Lightyear! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lightyear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arelious. Maximus Arelious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arelious looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Lightyear scores with a one two! Arelious had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A punch combination from Lightyear misses. Lightyear drops Arelious with a left right combo! Lightyear follows him down to the ground into side control.
Arelious is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lightyear staying calm. Oh Arelious is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Lightyear tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Lightyear working the ground and pound but Arelious is defending the strikes. Arelious seems to have got his legs back now. Arelious is being controlled here. Lightyear has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Lightyear knocks Arelious to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Arelious is rocked! Lightyear advances to full mount. Oh Arelious is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Arelious holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lightyear tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lightyear content just to control the position here. Arelious seems to have got his legs back now. Lightyear misses with a head shot. Lightyear looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lightyear unloads with some shots from mount but Arelious bucks and avoids them well.
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. Lightyear controlling from the full mount. Lightyear's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Lightyear throws some wild stikes that Arelious manages to avoid easily.
Lightyear controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Woody Lightyear was stalling too much, according to the referee. Lightyear fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lightyear buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arelious doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A jab-cross combination lands for Lightyear and sends Arelious crashing to the mat! Lightyear follows him down to the mat - Arelious regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lightyear content to control rather than advance. Lightyear looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lightyear trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Woody Lightyear wasn't active enough on the ground. Arelious takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lightyear drops Arelious with a nice combination! Lightyear dives into Arelious's guard, looking to finish!
Lightyear controls from within his opponent's guard. Lightyear gets to his feet. Arelious looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A head kick misses from Lightyear. Lightyear throws a nice looking combination but Arelious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lightyear punishes Arelious's body with a nice straight punch. Arelious seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lightyear shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Arelious is backing up but Lightyear catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Arelious covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lightyear Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Woody Lightyear!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Willaims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 cm
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260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Capone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Willaims! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Capone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willaims looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Capone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Willaims is trying to improve his position. Capone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Capone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willaims is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Capone is looking to take a break and control but Willaims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Willaims manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Capone seems to be working for a kimura but Willaims defends the submission attempt. Capone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Willaims is just riding it out for now. Capone eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. Capone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Capone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willaims keeps working. Capone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Capone is working for an americana but Willaims has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Capone was thinking about the submission. Capone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Willaims dives on top into guard. Capone looking for a guillotine here but Willaims defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Willaims wants to control from the top but Capone keeps moving. Capone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Willaims defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Willaims postures up and lands a big shot to Capone's brow. Willaims missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Capone keeping moving, preventing Willaims from controlling successfully. Willaims advances to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Willaims in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Capone is not content to let Willaims control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Al Capone will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capone with a poor takedown and Willaims counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Capone's guard now. Capone working for a triangle but Willaims defends it easily.
Willaims working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Willaims lands a couple of elbows. Willaims postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Capone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willaims is aware though and is defending well. Capone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Willaims doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Willaims manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Capone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Capone pushes a forearm under Willaims's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Willaims is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Capone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idk Idk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbie Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 cm
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192 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
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212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Idk Idk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbie Robson! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Idk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Idk striking off his back but it's not causing Robson any problems. Idk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robson is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Idk is looking for a triangle but Robson pushes his legs off easily.
Robson 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. Robson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Idk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Idk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Idk! Robson is trying to get back to half guard. Robson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Idk off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Robson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Idk is defending well though. Robson let's go of the attempt for now. Robson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Idk taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbie Robson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hrozny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrozny comes to the cage accompanied by 'Paint It Black' by The Rolling Stones. Jan Hrozny is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Hrozny! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Dick! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dick gets caught napping as Hrozny dives in and scores a takedown. Dick manages to retain guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Dick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hrozny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hrozny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dick has momentary wrist control but Hrozny slips an elbow through the middle. Hrozny landing with the ground and pound. Hrozny 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. Dick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hrozny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dick looking for a sweep. Not yet Dick, not yet. Dick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hrozny postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it. Dick working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dick looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hrozny trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom. Dick working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Dick looking for a sweep. Not yet Dick, not yet. Dick has an active guard here but Hrozny has managed to pass into half guard.
Hrozny trying to control from half guard but Dick is working away. Hrozny working the head and body with strikes. Hrozny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hrozny not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hrozny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hrozny missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hrozny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hrozny tries to pass to full mount but Dick defends it. Hrozny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hrozny is working away from the top position though. Dick manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dick looking for a sweep. Not yet Dick, not yet. Dick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dick 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. Dick trying to control the position.
Hrozny scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hrozny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Hrozny stopping the sweep attempt from Dick. Dick working a defensive guard here.
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. Hrozny pushes down on Dick's leg and manages to get into half guard. Hrozny trying to control the action but Dick is working from the bottom. Hrozny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dick wants to get back to full guard. Hrozny passes the guard and advances to mount! Hrozny looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dick is bucking up trying to escape but Hrozny cracks him with another couple of good strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Hrozny dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hrozny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dick as he jumps to the side. Dick misses with a takedown so Hrozny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Hrozny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Hrozny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dick trying to control the position.
Hrozny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hrozny's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hrozny manages to get himself to full guard.
Dick wants to control from the top but Hrozny keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dick preventing the sweep. Hrozny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Dick has gone for a leg lock! Hrozny slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dick's guard. Dick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hrozny has passed into half guard!
Dick is breathing heavily. Hrozny content to control rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from Hrozny there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hrozny seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dick is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jan Hrozny!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Burcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daanish Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daanish Hussain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 cm
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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306 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burcev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daanish Hussain! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hussain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Daanish Hussain has been cut. Hussain avoids the body shot from Burcev.
Hussain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burcev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hussain scrambles back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hussain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burcev.
A swing and a miss from Burcev. Burcev misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussain throws a push kick but Burcev slaps the foot to one side. Burcev throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it. Burcev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hussain momentarily.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hussain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Daanish Hussain's cut even more. Burcev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burcev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burcev sizes up Hussain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hussain swings for the body but Burcev moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burcev. Hussain forces Burcev back against the cage and clinches. A shot in the inside from Burcev. Burcev is trying to break the clinch but Hussain is controlling him. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain. Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Burcev takes a shot to the head. Burcev cracks Hussain with a nice body shot. Burcev blocks the elbow strike.
Hussain leaning his opponent against the cage. Hussain lands with a right to the head. Hussain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Burcev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This has been an exciting period of action! Burcev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burcev misses with a hook from the clinch. Hussain lands a nice knee to the body. Burcev is breathing heavily. Hussain scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hussain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussain. Hussain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burcev backwards. Burcev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussain's elbow. Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head. Hussain connects with a knee to the head.
Hussain presses Burcev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burcev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Burcev has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut. Hussain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hussain lands a nice shot to the body. Hussain lands with a light punch inside. Nice elbow from Hussain. Hussain lands a nice shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain. Hussain is struggling to control the position. A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain lands an elbow inside that Burcev shrugs off. Hussain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hussain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burcev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Burcev throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Hussain. A right hand to the body from Hussain.
Hussain is leaning against Burcev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Hussain. Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Hussain. Hussain lands a body shot. A right hook to the body lands for Hussain.
Hussain lands a left hand.
Hussain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burcev or not. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hussain lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
Hussain scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hussain.
Nice body punch from Hussain. Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head. Hussain lands with a right to the head. Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hussain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burcev backwards. Hussain lands with a light punch inside. Hussain taking a breather. Hussain digs a right hand into Burcev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burcev's gas tank. Hussain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussain lands a good knee to the midsection. Burcev won't want to take too many of those. Hussain cracks Burcev with a nice body shot. Hussain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Burcev takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Hussain.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hussain scores with a knee to the head.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain. Hussain lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain. Burcev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain. Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hussain is working Burcev over against the cage. Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Hussain scores with a nice short uppercut. Hussain lands a shot to the body. Hussain pushes Burcev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hussain lands a body shot. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Burcev takes an elbow to the forehead. A short left from Hussain. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hussain landing knees to the body.
Burcev takes a shot to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hussain works on Burcev's body with a couple of short punches. A shot in the inside from Hussain. A short body shot lands from Hussain as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daanish Hussain's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burcev avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sergey Burcev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hussain takes one to the side of the head.
Burcev throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hussain looks to land a combination but Burcev avoids it well. Burcev misses with a straight left. Hussain clobbers Burcev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Burcev throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot. Burcev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab. Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Burcev is just out of range. Hussain moves away from the strike by Burcev. A swing and a miss from Burcev. Burcev throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burcev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hussain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. 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! Burcev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burcev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Burcev throws out a powerful jab. Burcev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hussain. Hussain tries to clinch up. Hussain throws out a loose jab but Burcev uses good head movement to avoid it. Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Burcev - just one landing. Burcev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Good shot there by Hussain. Sergey Burcev is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burcev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hussain missing with a left hand there. Burcev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice body punch from Hussain. Hussain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussain throws a hook but Burcev avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hussain throws a big shot that misses. Hussain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Burcev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hussain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burcev. Burcev misses with a shot to the body and Hussain counters with a head kick that drops Burcev to the mat! Burcev scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Hussain looks to land a combination but Burcev avoids it well. The fighters circling - Burcev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hussain looks to land a body kick but Burcev moved away. Burcev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hussain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The cut above Daanish Hussain's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Burcev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hussain on the side of the head. Hussain slips under a jab from Burcev. Burcev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussain counters with a two punch combo. Burcev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Burcev misses with a combination
and Burcev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Burcev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
Hussain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Burcev misses with a hook
and Hussain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burcev thuds a left hand into Hussain's body. Hussain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hussain tries to stall but Burcev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hussain lands an elbow just above Burcev 's eye. Hussain tries a knee to the head but Burcev blocks it.
Daanish Hussain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Burcev has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
Hussain avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burcev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burcev misses with a hook from the clinch. Hussain pushes Burcev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hussain presses Burcev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hussain lands a hook that snaps the head of Burcev backwards. Hussain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burcevs head. Hussain has a couple of punches blocked by Burcev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burcev. Burcev throws a head punch that misses. Hussain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burcev's efforts to push away. Burcev can't break the clinch.
Burcev misses with a short punch on the inside. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Burcev tries to break the clinch but Hussain is controlling the position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussain. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burcev is trying to force a seperation but Hussain has the dominant position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Burcev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Burcev fails to land. Hussain slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Hussain - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Daanish Hussain's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hussain thows a body shot but no joy. Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burcev. Burcev lands with a straight right. Hussain didn't see that one coming. Burcev throws a combination that misses and Hussain counters with a head kick that drops Burcev to the mat! Burcev scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Burcev thows a left - swing and a miss! Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burcev. Burcev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain.
Hussain digs a good body shot into Burcev's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hussain throws a body punch but Burcev moves out of range. Burcev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hussain misses with a looping right. Burcev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Burcev swings widly with a right hand
and Hussain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hussain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burcev on the side of the head. Burcev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burcev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burcev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hussain lands a left and a right that send Burcev crashing to the mat, dazed. Hussain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Hussain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burcev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hussain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussain lands a slapping body shot.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burcev. Burcev looks to land a combination but Hussain avoids it well. Burcev misses with a left hand and Hussain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burcev's knee momentarily. Hussain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Burcev scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burcev keeps the fight on the outside. Burcev moves out of range as Hussain strikes. Hussain misses with a few strikes there.
Burcev jabbing away but nothing is landing. Burcev throws a hook to the side of Hussain's head but Hussain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burcev misses with a left hand and Hussain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hussain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Burcev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hussain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hussain connects with a looping right hand.
Burcev scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A telegraphed right hand from Burcev misses the target. Burcev connects with a looping right hand.
Hussain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burcev.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Burcev. Burcev jabbing away but nothing is landing. Daanish Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A jab from Burcev misses. Burcev misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burcev misses with a hook
and Hussain counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Burcev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Burcev throws an off balance right hand
and Hussain counters with an inside leg kick. Burcev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burcev misses with a combination
and Hussain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Burcev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hussain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Burcev misses with a shot to the body and Hussain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Burcev throws a lazy uppercut
and Hussain counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hussain with a jab. Burcev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussain counters by clinching up. Burcev is trying to break the clinch but Hussain is controlling him. A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
Hussain scores with a knee to the head.
Burcev misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Burcev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hussain is working Burcev over against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain. Burcev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sergey Burcev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hussain lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burcev. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hussain taking a breather. Burcev misses with the head strike.
Hussain lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Daanish Hussain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hussain 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daanish Hussain!
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