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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suka Blitzkilf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Rasulmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rasulmagomedov's choice of entrance music: Kanye West-Stronger. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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209 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suka Blitzkilf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdul Rasulmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasulmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Blitzkilf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rasulmagomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Rasulmagomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Blitzkilf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rasulmagomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blitzkilf throws a poor cross that misses
and Blitzkilf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasulmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Blitzkilf throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasulmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Rasulmagomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkilf misses with a left hand
and Rasulmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blitzkilf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rasulmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Blitzkilf throwing shots but Rasulmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Rasulmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasulmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blitzkilf trying to mount his opponent but Rasulmagomedov defends it.
Blitzkilf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkilf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blitzkilf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasulmagomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rasulmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blitzkilf.
Blitzkilf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rasulmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Blitzkilf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blitzkilf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rasulmagomedov is just riding it out for now. Blitzkilf eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkilf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blitzkilf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blitzkilf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rasulmagomedov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blitzkilf connects with a nice short shot to Rasulmagomedov's temple.
Blitzkilf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasulmagomedov defending well though.
Nice strikes from Blitzkilf there.
Blitzkilf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blitzkilf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blitzkilf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasulmagomedov defending well though.
Rasulmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Blitzkilf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suka Blitzkilf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blitzkilf misses with a left hand
letting Rasulmagomedov counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Rasulmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasulmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Blitzkilf blocks a head kick by Rasulmagomedov.
Abdul Rasulmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitzkilf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rasulmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blitzkilf misses with an uppercut
and Rasulmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasulmagomedov lands a head kick. Blitzkilf smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkilf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasulmagomedov lands a high kick!
Blitzkilf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rasulmagomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rasulmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Blitzkilf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkilf trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasulmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blitzkilf forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Blitzkilf there.
Blitzkilf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blitzkilf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suka Blitzkilf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blitzkilf is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rasulmagomedov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rasulmagomedov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rasulmagomedov wants to stand but Blitzkilf has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkilf regains half guard.
Blitzkilf is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasulmagomedov wants to stand up but Blitzkilf has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blitzkilf moves into full guard.
Blitzkilf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blitzkilf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rasulmagomedov passes into side control.
Blitzkilf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suka Blitzkilf dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasulmagomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blitzkilf throws a sloppy body shot
and Rasulmagomedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Blitzkilf avoids the head kick by Rasulmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Rasulmagomedov misses.
Rasulmagomedov feints a jab promting Blitzkilf to slip. Rasulmagomedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blitzkilf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkilf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rasulmagomedov counters with a two punch combo.
Rasulmagomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rasulmagomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blitzkilf on the side of the head.
Blitzkilf blocks a head kick by Rasulmagomedov.
Abdul Rasulmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitzkilf tries to move into range but Rasulmagomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blitzkilf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blitzkilf is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rasulmagomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rasulmagomedov taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkilf landing punches.
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!
Blitzkilf raining down shots from the mount!
Rasulmagomedov wants to hold on but Blitzkilf pushes him away.
Blitzkilf lands with some strikes.
Blitzkilf landing strikes from the mount and Rasulmagomedov is in trouble!
Rasulmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasulmagomedov is bucking up trying to escape but Blitzkilf cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkilf connects with a bit shot that sees Rasulmagomedov covering up! More strikes from Blitzkilf and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Blitzkilf is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suka Blitzkilf!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hilkuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushin Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hilkuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yushin Okami!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami misses with a double jab
and Hilkuri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Okami gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okami lands with a good body shot.
Okami misses with a right hand
and Hilkuri counters with a nice body kick.
Okami throws a shot from downtown. Hilkuri moves away and avoids it.
Okami misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Okami.
Okami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilkuri counters with a straight right hand.
Okami misses with a left hand
and Hilkuri counters with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Hilkuri both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilkuri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okami, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Hilkuri.
Okami wants to get back to striking at distance but Hilkuri won't allow it.
Hilkuri keeps control of Okami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okami up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hilkuri for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami misses with a punch on the inside.
Hilkuri misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okami tries to circle away but Hilkuri has him pinned against the cage.
Hilkuri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okami looks gassed!
Hilkuri lands a left hand.
Hilkuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hilkuri scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hilkuri has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri works on Okami's body with a couple of short punches.
Hilkuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
A short right from Hilkuri on the inside.
Okami blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri has Okami pressed against the cage, preventing Okami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hilkuri keeps control of Okami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hilkuri misses with a knee strike.
Hilkuri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Hilkuri.
Okami tries to break free but Hilkuri pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Hilkuri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilkuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilkuri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hilkuri lands with a left to the head.
Hilkuri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hilkuri lands with a right to the head.
Hilkuri lands a shot to the body.
Hilkuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Okami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hilkuri lands a left hand.
Hilkuri manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri moves into the clinch.
Okami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hilkuri lands with a short shot to the head.
Hilkuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okami.
Hilkuri digs a right hand underneath Okami's ribcage. Okami let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hilkuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilkuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hilkuri stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pentti Hilkuri.
Okami throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hilkuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hilkuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okami on the side of the head.
Okami drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hilkuri scores with a head kick.
Okami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilkuri moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Okami.
Okami takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yushin Okami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Hilkuri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okami has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hilkuri finds it's way round the side to connect with Okami's head.
Hilkuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okami circles away quickly and effectively.
Hilkuri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okami lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hilkuri circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Hilkuri misses.
Okami misses with a combination
and Hilkuri moves into the clinch.
Hilkuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilkuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilkuri taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okami.
Hilkuri stalling.
Hilkuri gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hilkuri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okami throws an off balance right hand
and Hilkuri counters with a thumping low kick.
Okami throws a lazy uppercut
and Hilkuri counters with a body kick that stops Okami in his tracks momentarily.
Okami misses with a combination
and Hilkuri counters with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Hilkuri does no damage.
Hilkuri lands with a right hand.
Okami throws a lazy uppercut
and Hilkuri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okami lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Okami.
Hilkuri feints and then cracks Okami's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okami down.
Okami tries to keep at a distance but Hilkuri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hilkuri breaks the clinch.
Okami misses with a right hand
letting Hilkuri counter with a right hand.
Hilkuri scores with a head kick. Okami tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hilkuri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hilkuri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Okami has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hilkuri.
Nice uppercut there from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okami is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hilkuri.
Hilkuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hilkuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pentti Hilkuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilkuri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hilkuri. Beautiful body shot.
Hilkuri scores with a jab. Okami acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hilkuri scores with a hook.
Hilkuri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okami, pushing him back against the cage.
Hilkuri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okami up against the cage.
Hilkuri scores with a shot to the side of Okami's head.
Hilkuri misses with the head strike.
Hilkuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okami can do to turn this around?
Hilkuri tries to throw a body punch but Okami avoids it by throwing Hilkuri back against the cage.
Okami blocking some punches.
Hilkuri lands a shoulder strike.
Hilkuri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okami wants to get back to striking at distance but Hilkuri won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami letting Hilkuri take a breather here.
Okami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hilkuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilkuri stalling against the cage.
Okami blocks an uppercut.
Hilkuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hilkuri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hilkuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okami is trying to break the clinch but Hilkuri is controlling him.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hilkuri has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okami avoids it.
Hilkuri stalling.
Okami blocks an elbow strike from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilkuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hilkuri fails to land.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hilkuri has him pressed against the cage.
Okami is trying to break free.
Okami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hilkuri taking a breather.
Okami dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okami wants to break the clinch but can't.
Okami managing to block the knees to the body from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hilkuri tries to land a knee to the head but Okami blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hilkuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri taking a breather.
Okami blocks a body shot from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri controlling the action here for a moment.
Hilkuri seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pentti Hilkuri.
Okami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hilkuri.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hilkuri.
Hilkuri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yushin Okami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hilkuri.
Hilkuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okami misses with a combination
and Okami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okami throws a series of punches but Hilkuri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hilkuri dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Okami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hilkuri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hilkuri scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hilkuri.
Both fighters circling a little - Hilkuri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okami rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hilkuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilkuri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okami's knee momentarily.
Hilkuri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Okami takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hilkuri lands a leg kick that knocks Okami off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Hilkuri.
A jab lands there for Hilkuri.
Hilkuri feints and then cracks Okami's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okami down.
Okami tries to keep at a distance but Hilkuri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hilkuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hilkuri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilkuri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Hilkuri lands.
Okami swings widly with a right hand
and Hilkuri counters with a solid body kick.
Okami throws a combination that misses
and Hilkuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Okami's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hilkuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okami drops his hands momentarily and Hilkuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okami misses with a combination
and Hilkuri counters with a thumping low kick.
Okami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hilkuri counters with a low kick, right behind Okami 's knee.
Hilkuri scores with a body shot.
Hilkuri lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Hilkuri lands but Okami takes it in his stride.
Hilkuri lands a head kick. Okami smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hilkuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okami takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hilkuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilkuri counters with a low kick, right behind Okami 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilkuri works over Okami's head and body with a nice combination.
Hilkuri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okami throws a lazy uppercut
and Hilkuri counters with a one-two to the body.
Hilkuri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hilkuri lands a nice shot that snaps Okami's head back.
Hilkuri connects with the punch.
Hilkuri throws a front kick that sends Okami stumbling back into the cage.
Okami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hilkuri. Hilkuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Hilkuri connects with a high kick.
Hilkuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okami. Okami circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hilkuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hilkuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hilkuri pushes Okami up against the cage in a clinch.
Okami has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hilkuri effectively controlling the action here.
Hilkuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilkuri controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami has had enough of the clinch but Hilkuri keeps him there for the moment.
Hilkuri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilkuri.
Okami tries to break free but Hilkuri pushes him back against the cage.
Hilkuri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hilkuri lands a body punch.
Hilkuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilkuri lands with a light punch inside.
Hilkuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okami is looking to break free of the clinch but Hilkuri has double underhooks.
Hilkuri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hilkuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hilkuri.
Yushin Okami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilkuri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hilkuri misses with some punches.
Hilkuri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okami has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hilkuri has a couple of punches blocked by Okami.
Hilkuri has a couple of punches blocked by Okami.
Okami being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hilkuri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hilkuri misses with some punches.
Hilkuri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Okami takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Hilkuri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hilkuri 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Hilkuri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randon Rett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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25
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steffen Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randon Rett!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hansen's half guard.
Rett passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hansen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hansen is trying to stand.
Rett throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hansen has his hands clasped together but Rett breaks the hold and Hansen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randon Rett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian McIanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlychiy Bobryk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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136 lbs
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian McIanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlychiy Bobryk!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobryk misses with a takedown
and McIanson counters by clinching up.
Bobryk jumps guard but McIanson stands there with Bobryk around his waist. Bobryk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McIanson has picked Bobryk up - he's going for a ride! McIanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McIanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bobryk trying to hold on to McIanson's head to control him but McIanson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobryk looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobryk regains full guard. Nicely done.
McIanson forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bobryk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McIanson pulls his head out easily.
Bobryk looking for a kimura from the bottom but McIanson passes into side control!
Bobryk can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIanson misses with the ground and pound.
Bobryk tries to control but McIanson manages to take his back.
McIanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bobryk on the ground.
Bobryk turns into McIanson and is now in his guard.
McIanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bobryk drops back looking for a leg! McIanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McIanson manages to kick Bobryk off! Bobryk jumps back into McIanson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bobryk has gone for a leg lock! McIanson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bobryk's guard.
Bobryk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McIanson looking to sit in guard and control but Bobryk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McIanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bobryk with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIanson counters with a takedown into side control.
McIanson trying to control the position but Bobryk is working away.
McIanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ian McIanson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bobryk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bobryk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McIanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bobryk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bobryk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McIanson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bobryk but great work by McIanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobryk is trying to get back to half guard.
Bobryk is trying to control McIanson's posture but McIanson avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIanson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bobryk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bobryk is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McIanson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McIanson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobryk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bobryk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so McIanson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobryk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McIanson is aware though and is defending well.
Bobryk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McIanson 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. This is the final round!
Bobryk misses with a takedown attempt
and McIanson counters with a big head kick but Bobryk shrugs it off.
Bobryk misses with a takedown attempt
and McIanson counters with a shoot takedown. Bobryk fights it but they end up in guard.
McIanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bobryk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McIanson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bobryk.
McIanson wants to control but Bobryk is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIanson controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobryk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ian McIanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McIanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ian McIanson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bobryk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McIanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ian McIanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlychiy Bobryk.
Bobryk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McIanson smiles and moves away.
McIanson shoots in and gets a takedown into Bobryk's guard.
Bobryk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McIanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobryk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McIanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McIanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bobryk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McIanson defends it easily.
Bobryk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian McIanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McIanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McIanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Vanchugov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hammerfall - One Of A Kind . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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26
188 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kazushi Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valery Vanchugov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanchugov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vanchugov!
Nakamura tries to control but Vanchugov wriggling away.
Vanchugov is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vanchugov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vanchugov and Nakamura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nakamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nakamura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vanchugov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nakamura's guard! Nice work there by Vanchugov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanchugov cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanchugov is one step ahead there.
Vanchugov cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Vanchugov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura working for a triangle but Vanchugov defends it easily.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Vanchugov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanchugov is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanchugov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanchugov has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Nakamura has momentary wrist control but Vanchugov slips an elbow through the middle.
Vanchugov pushes down on Nakamura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanchugov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nakamura is in a horrible position here. Vanchugov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vanchugov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nakamura's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanchugov lands a big elbow.
Vanchugov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakamura is rocked!
Vanchugov cracks Nakamura with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valery Vanchugov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Anelka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. On his way into the cage it seems that Roscoe Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roscoe Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roscoe Jones!
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, Jacob Anelka!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anelka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anelka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anelka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anelka looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Jacob Anelka has been cut.
Anelka fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anelka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Anelka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Anelka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Anelka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roscoe Jones!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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230 lbs
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Kjnuimpez thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Josh Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kjnuimpez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kjnuimpez shows good takedown defense.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kjnuimpez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjnuimpez cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Kjnuimpez throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kjnuimpez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kjnuimpez counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Kjnuimpez. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kjnuimpez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Kjnuimpez slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Kjnuimpez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kjnuimpez wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kjnuimpez sprawls well. Kjnuimpez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Kjnuimpez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kjnuimpez misses with a head kick.
Kjnuimpez throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kjnuimpez.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kjnuimpez sprawls well. Kjnuimpez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots and misses
and Kjnuimpez counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Kjnuimpez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Kjnuimpez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kjnuimpez shows good takedown defense.
Kjnuimpez scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kjnuimpez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Kjnuimpez which made him look bad.
Kjnuimpez connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries to clinch up but Kjnuimpez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kjnuimpez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Kjnuimpez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kjnuimpez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kjnuimpez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kjnuimpez.
Jab from Kjnuimpez.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Kjnuimpez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kjnuimpez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Kjnuimpez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kjnuimpez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kjnuimpez sprawls well.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Kjnuimpez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kjnuimpez.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kjnuimpez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kjnuimpez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Kjnuimpez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kjnuimpez.
Kjnuimpez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kjnuimpez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Josh Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Kjnuimpez tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kjnuimpez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Kjnuimpez jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjnuimpez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kjnuimpez counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Kjnuimpez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kjnuimpez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Josh Jones has been cut.
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kjnuimpez scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjnuimpez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjnuimpez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Kjnuimpez scores with a head kick.
Kjnuimpez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kjnuimpez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Kjnuimpez scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Kjnuimpez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kjnuimpez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones tries to clinch up but Kjnuimpez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Kjnuimpez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Kjnuimpez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjnuimpez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kjnuimpez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kjnuimpez keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Kjnuimpez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones won't allow Kjnuimpez to get back to his feet.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kjnuimpez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kjnuimpez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kjnuimpez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Kjnuimpez has passed into mount! Damn!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kjnuimpez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kjnuimpez is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Kjnuimpez preventing the sweep.
Kjnuimpez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kjnuimpez is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kjnuimpez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kjnuimpez has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Jones!
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