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PCL 59: Thrace and Illyria PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris JorJovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris JorJovsky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fedor Dostoevsky's chin.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Dostoevsky!
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, Boris JorJovsky!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
JorJovsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
JorJovsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
JorJovsky tries to lock up and control but Dostoevsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
JorJovsky is trying to escape the mount.
Dostoevsky tries to control but JorJovsky wriggling away.
JorJovsky tries to hold on but Dostoevsky pushes him away.
JorJovsky tries to reverse the position but Dostoevsky maintains control.
JorJovsky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dostoevsky.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JorJovsky tries to lock up and control but Dostoevsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
JorJovsky gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JorJovsky tries to roll over but Dostoevsky keeps him under control.
JorJovsky looking for submissions off his back.
JorJovsky punching from the bottom.
Dostoevsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for JorJovsky on the ground.
Dostoevsky is looking to advance position but JorJovsky won't allow it.
JorJovsky wants to improve his position but Dostoevsky is controlling well.
JorJovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
JorJovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
JorJovsky wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Dostoevsky is going to stand back up.
JorJovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
JorJovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Dostoevsky sits in half guard.
JorJovsky moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dostoevsky defends it easily.
JorJovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
JorJovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dostoevsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JorJovsky working a defensive guard here.
JorJovsky wants to control but Dostoevsky passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky wants to control but Dostoevsky is keeping busy.
Dostoevsky seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
JorJovsky gets full guard.
JorJovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dostoevsky defends it easily.
Dostoevsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
JorJovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dostoevsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
JorJovsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris JorJovsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dostoevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
JorJovsky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
JorJovsky is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky looking to control but JorJovsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
JorJovsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dostoevsky throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for JorJovsky because Dostoevsky loaded up on that one.
JorJovsky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dostoevsky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
JorJovsky regains half guard.
JorJovsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky pushes a forearm under Dostoevsky's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dostoevsky is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris JorJovsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Mallorca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Ivarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallorca comes to the cage accompanied by I Can Talk. Miguel Mallorca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Mallorca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulf Ivarsson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivarsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ulf Ivarsson has been cut.
Ivarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Ivarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mallorca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mallorca manages to avoid it.
Mallorca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ivarsson misses with a shot to the body
and Mallorca counters with a crisp one two that drops Ivarsson! Mallorca thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ivarsson to his feet! Ivarsson is in big trouble!
Ivarsson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mallorca throws a lazy right hand but Ivarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mallorca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivarsson works the jab nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mallorca.
Mallorca slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivarsson misses the target.
Ivarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ulf Ivarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallorca punishes Ivarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Mallorca thuds his shin into the meat of Ivarsson's side.
Ivarsson looks gassed!
Mallorca thuds his shin into the meat of Ivarsson's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mallorca.
Mallorca misses the shot to the body.
Mallorca lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivarsson's head.
That has opened up Ulf Ivarsson's cut even more.
Mallorca thumps Ivarsson with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Mallorca.
Mallorca scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mallorca tries to clinch up.
Ivarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mallorca can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mallorca is looking to clinch.
Ivarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mallorca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Mallorca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mallorca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivarsson. That did some damage!
Ivarsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some wild striking there from Mallorca.
Ivarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ivarsson cracks Mallorca with a good jab.
Ivarsson throws a series of punches but Mallorca moves out of range.
Mallorca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ivarsson will feel that in the morning.
Mallorca wants to clinch.
Mallorca scores with a nice body kick.
Mallorca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mallorca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivarsson misses with a body shot.
Mallorca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mallorca looks to land a combination but Ivarsson avoids it well.
Ivarsson misses with a double jab
and Mallorca counters with a body kick.
Ivarsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mallorca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mallorca off the cage and back into rage.
Mallorca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivarsson's hands.
Ivarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mallorca.
Mallorca lands a front kick.
Ivarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mallorca counters with a solid body kick.
Mallorca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mallorca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ivarsson backs up against the cage.
Ivarsson throws a hook but Mallorca avoids it easily.
Ivarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mallorca to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivarsson misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mallorca. Those never looked like landing.
Ivarsson misses with a combination
and Mallorca counters with a body kick that stops Ivarsson in his tracks momentarily.
Ivarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mallorca counters with a one-two to the body.
The cut above Ulf Ivarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson lands a two punch combo.
Ivarsson throws a nice looking combination but Mallorca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivarsson throws a series of punches but Mallorca avoids them all with ease.
Mallorca slips a jab and a cross from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mallorca.
Sloppy strikes from Mallorca. Those never looked like landing.
Mallorca is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ivarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mallorca lands a nice shot that snaps Ivarsson's head back.
Mallorca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivarsson tests Mallorca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mallorca counters with a three punch combo that has Ivarsson backing up. Ivarsson nods at Mallorca to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivarsson throws the left hand but Mallorca avoids the punch easily.
Ivarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mallorca scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Mallorca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulf Ivarsson's cut.
That's time! Mallorca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ivarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mallorca throws a hook to the side of Ivarsson's head but Ivarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mallorca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ivarsson tests Mallorca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivarsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Ivarsson does it's job there.
Mallorca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivarsson can do to turn this around?
Mallorca needs to keep his hands up - Ivarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Ivarsson tests Mallorca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivarsson throws a right and a left that Mallorca avoids nicely.
Ivarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Mallorca does no damage.
Miguel Mallorca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mallorca thuds a left hand into Ivarsson's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallorca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ivarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mallorca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ivarsson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ivarsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mallorca has got the better of the exchanges.
Mallorca slips a jab from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson swinging wildly here.
Ivarsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivarsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mallorca to counter with a crisp jab.
Ulf Ivarsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mallorca gets a clinch.
Ivarsson is trying to break free.
Mallorca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mallorca has Ivarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Ivarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mallorca has double underhooks.
Ivarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mallorca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mallorca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivarsson is keeping busy.
Ivarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivarsson cracks Mallorca with a nice body shot.
Mallorca tries to work over Ivarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ivarsson fails to land.
Ivarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivarsson lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Ivarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mallorca has Ivarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Ivarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivarsson misses with the head strike.
Ivarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mallorca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mallorcas head.
Ivarsson lands a left hand.
Ivarsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mallorca has double underhooks.
Mallorca struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivarsson controls his hands.
Ivarsson tries to break the clinch but Mallorca is controlling the position.
Ivarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Mallorca taking a breather.
Mallorca blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ivarsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mallorca struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivarsson controls his hands.
Ivarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ivarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Mallorca.
Mallorca leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Mallorca.
Mallorca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Mallorca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivarsson throws a combination that misses
and Mallorca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ivarsson misses with a body punch
and Mallorca counters with a series of strikes. Ivarsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ivarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ivarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miguel Mallorca is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mallorca counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mallorca takes a swing at Ivarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ivarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Mallorca counters with a left to the body.
Ivarsson misses with a hook
and Mallorca counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ulf Ivarsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miguel Mallorca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo AtlaSon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman throws a series of punches but AtlaSon moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goldman.
AtlaSon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
AtlaSon lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldman misses the target.
Goldman stuns AtlaSon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AtlaSon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldman was well out of range. Poor timing from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses.
AtlaSon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick
and Goldman counters with a straight right hand.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldman throws an off balance right hand
and AtlaSon counters with a good low kick that Goldman was not able to check.
Goldman tries to work over AtlaSon's front leg with a kick but AtlaSon checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman misses with a hook.
Goldman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by AtlaSon.
A shot to the body from Goldman misses
and Goldman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AtlaSon blocks the body kick.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick but Goldman checks it.
AtlaSon tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Goldman.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick
and Goldman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. AtlaSon really felt that one!
Decent striking displayed by AtlaSon there.
AtlaSon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a body shot.
AtlaSon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon motions for Goldman to come forward. AtlaSon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Goldman
and AtlaSon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
AtlaSon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
AtlaSon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps AtlaSon's head backwards.
Goldman connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AtlaSon.
Goldman lands a jab to the head.
AtlaSon lands a two punch combo.
AtlaSon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldman. That did some damage!
AtlaSon blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Goldman. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goldman.
AtlaSon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goldman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches AtlaSon on the side of the head.
Goldman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AtlaSon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and AtlaSon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldman misses with a leg kick
and AtlaSon counters with a left to the body.
Goldman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
AtlaSon just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goldman's jab looks to have found its range, popping AtlaSon under the eye.
AtlaSon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Goldman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
AtlaSon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goldman rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
AtlaSon throws a jab when Goldman was well out of range.
Goldman thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon scores with a jab to the jaw.
AtlaSon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
AtlaSon throws a low kick, looking for Goldman's leg but Goldman calmly moves out of range.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Goldman scores with a one two! AtlaSon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goldman thuds a left hand into AtlaSon's body.
Goldman lands a nice leg kick that just misses AtlaSon's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but AtlaSon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
AtlaSon throws a sloppy head kick
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Goldman connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theo AtlaSon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A leg kick checked by Goldman.
AtlaSon misses with an uppercut
and Goldman counters with a nice body kick.
AtlaSon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from AtlaSon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goldman looks for the body kick but AtlaSon saw that one coming.
AtlaSon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldman lands a body shot.
Goldman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goldman throws a sloppy body shot
and AtlaSon counters with a nice leg kick.
Goldman misses with a left hand
and AtlaSon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goldman really felt that one!
Goldman throws a right hand that misses
and AtlaSon counters with a stiff right hand.
AtlaSon tries to clinch
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
AtlaSon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Goldman misses
and AtlaSon counters with a two punch combo.
Goldman misses the body punch
and AtlaSon counters with a low kick, right behind Goldman 's knee.
Goldman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goldman slips under a jab.
Goldman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and AtlaSon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
AtlaSon wants to clinch but Goldman slips to the side
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldman throws a low kick, looking for AtlaSon's leg but AtlaSon calmly moves out of range.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
AtlaSon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on AtlaSon. That did some damage!
Goldman thuds a left hand into AtlaSon's body.
Decent striking displayed by Goldman there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps AtlaSon thinking.
Goldman is looking to score with low kicks.
AtlaSon misses with a head kick.
Goldman misses the jab.
Goldman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as AtlaSon throws out the jab.
Goldman swings widly with a right hand
and AtlaSon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
AtlaSon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldman is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldman scores with a jab. AtlaSon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Goldman.
Goldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AtlaSon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
AtlaSon lands with a shot to the body.
AtlaSon tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
Goldman thuds his right hand into AtlaSon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
AtlaSon tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman throws a low kick but it's checked well by AtlaSon.
Some bone on bone action there as Goldman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goldman connects with a body shot.
AtlaSon is looking to chop away at Goldman's legs.
Goldman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman connects with a right hand. AtlaSon shakes it off.
That kick from Goldman tenderised AtlaSon's leg. AtlaSon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldman lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by AtlaSon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldman misses with a wild combination.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.
AtlaSon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Goldman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldman feints and then cracks AtlaSon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow AtlaSon down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abe Goldman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldman's sensitive parts.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.
Goldman looks to throw the jab but AtlaSon is out of range.
AtlaSon wants to clinch but Goldman slips to the side
and Goldman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goldman throws the left hand but AtlaSon avoids the punch easily.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick
and Goldman counters with a thumping low kick.
Goldman misses with a right hand
and AtlaSon counters with a thumping low kick.
Goldman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
AtlaSon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goldman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldman throws a hook but AtlaSon avoids it easily.
Goldman throws a combination. AtlaSon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Goldman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goldman.
AtlaSon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
AtlaSon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldman swings widly with a right hand
and AtlaSon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
AtlaSon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No joy there for AtlaSon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldman throws an overhand right that lands on AtlaSon's shoulder, as AtlaSon tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and AtlaSon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AtlaSon looks to land a right hand but Goldman moved out of range.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from AtlaSon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman scores with a jab to the body.
AtlaSon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goldman will feel that in the morning.
AtlaSon tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
AtlaSon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Goldman takes a step back to recover.
AtlaSon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
AtlaSon throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
AtlaSon slips under a jab from Goldman.
AtlaSon throws a right hand that misses
and Goldman counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for AtlaSon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman cracks AtlaSon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldman throws a wild body kick that AtlaSon sees coming a mile off.
AtlaSon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
AtlaSon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldman.
Goldman works the jab nicely.
Goldman throws a body kick the misses
and AtlaSon counters with a nice leg kick.
AtlaSon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goldman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but AtlaSon circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldman tries to land a body kick
and AtlaSon counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldman scores with a punch to the head.
Goldman throws a sloppy body shot
and AtlaSon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldman checks it well.
AtlaSon wants to clinch.
AtlaSon checks a low kick from Goldman.
Goldman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and AtlaSon counters with a thumping low kick.
AtlaSon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goldman misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AtlaSon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AtlaSon manages to avoid it.
Goldman falls off balance throwing a combination
and AtlaSon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo AtlaSon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AtlaSon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo AtlaSon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reid's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Save Us From The Flames. Emelianenko has chosen Казачья - Ой т& as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mad Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Reid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reid to the mat! Reid manages to get full 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.
Reid looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Emelianenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Emelianenko moves into full mount! Reid won't be happy about that!
Reid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Reid to control.
Reid is bucking up trying to escape but Emelianenko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid is in all sorts of trouble here.
Emelianenko lands with some strikes.
Emelianenko prevents Reid from getting the reversal.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Reid is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Emelianenko punching from mount but Reid doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Reid to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reid is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emelianenko lands with some strikes.
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Emelianenko throwing strikes here but Reid is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Reid is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Reid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reid misses with a jab to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Reid backing up. Reid nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Emelianenko shoots in and bounces Reid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Reid is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reid is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
Mad Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reid leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mad Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reid wants it to stay on the feet.
Emelianenko shoots and misses
and Reid counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Reid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown
and Reid counters with a crisp one two that drops Emelianenko ! Reid thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Emelianenko to his feet! Emelianenko is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Reid dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reid swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reid looking for a sweep. Not yet Reid, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reid is on top in guard.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing Reid from standing up.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko working for submissions but it's allowed Reid to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reid seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Reid stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Emelianenko to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reid. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a jab to the body
so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid working a defensive guard but Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reid is controlling Emelianenko 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Reid is trying is best to control the position here.
Reid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Emelianenko wants to take a breather but Reid is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fedor Emelianenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko .
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumijalka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is compella & the twister - put ur weed up. Neck has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kumijalka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Neck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumijalka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neck is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kumijalka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neck is pushing Kumijalka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Neck decides to pull guard.
Neck wants to hit a switch here but Kumijalka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neck there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kumijalka stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kumijalka tries to land a knee to the head but Neck blocks with his arms.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kumijalka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Neck jumps guard.
Neck wants to improve his position but instead Kumijalka has moved into half guard.
Neck is looking for a sweep. Kumijalka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka prevents Neck from standing back up.
Neck tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kumijalka manages to move to mount!
Neck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neck tries to hold on but Kumijalka pushes him away.
Kumijalka is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kumijalka fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck closes the distance but Kumijalka moves to the side
and Kumijalka counters with a single leg into guard. Neck didn't expect that.
Neck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kumijalka is one step ahead there.
Neck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kumijalka is aware though and is defending well.
Neck wants to stand but Kumijalka is controlling the position.
Neck is trying to keep Kumijalka in close.
Neck trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck looking for a sweep. Not yet Neck, not yet.
Neck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kumijalka!
Kumijalka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Kumijalka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kumijalka is bucking up trying to escape but Neck cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neck working for a guillotine from mount but Kumijalka is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kumijalka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumijalka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumijalka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumijalka throws a sloppy head kick and Neck moves out of range easily.
Kumijalka tries to clinch up.
Kumijalka clinches up with Neck and pushes him back against the cage.
Neck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kumijalka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neck has Kumijalka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumijalka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalevi Kumijalka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
Kumijalka prevents the takedown attempt.
Neck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumijalka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kumijalka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neck.
Kumijalka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Neck blocks it.
Kumijalka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Neck decides to pull guard.
Neck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka gets to his feet. Neck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kumijalka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kumijalka wants to get back to striking at distance but Neck won't allow it.
Kumijalka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Neck obliges.
Kumijalka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kumijalka tries to land a knee to the head but Neck blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neck works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Neck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumijalka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neck stands up and waves to Kumijalka to follow him.
Neck looks for a takedown but Kumijalka sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but Neck moves out of range.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses
and Neck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kumijalka manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neck!
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neck is defended easily by Kumijalka.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neck wants to get back to striking at distance but Kumijalka won't allow it.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kumijalka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neck wants a takedown.
Neck wants to get back to striking at distance but Kumijalka won't allow it.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumijalka closes the distance but Neck moves to the side
letting Neck counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka throws a head kick but Neck moves out of range.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch but Neck is avoiding it.
Kumijalka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neck shoots and misses
and Kumijalka counters with an inside leg kick.
Neck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Neck shoots in for a double leg but Kumijalka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kumijalka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neck instigates a clinch.
Kumijalka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Neck's face.
Kumijalka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Neck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neck is trying to maintain a safe position but Kumijalka gets an underhook and turns Neck into the cage.
Kumijalka'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.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Neck blocks it.
Kumijalka working hard to break the clinch.
Kumijalka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neck has him pressed against the cage.
Neck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck tries to land knees in the clinch but Kumijalka avoids the damage to the body.
Neck tries to pull guard but Kumijalka holds him up against the cage and eventually Neck drops back down to his feet.
Neck tries to break free but Kumijalka pushes him back against the cage.
Neck is trying to break the clinch but Kumijalka is controlling him.
Kumijalka managing to block the knees to the body from Neck.
Kumijalka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kumijalka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kumijalka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neck jumps guard but Kumijalka stands there with Neck around his waist. Neck gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neck.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Neck blocks it.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Neck or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumijalka which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumijalka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kumijalka moves in looking to clinch but Neck pushes him off.
A head kick from Kumijalka lands but Neck takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kumijalka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pencil Neck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumijalka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kumijalka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neck actively working from the bottom here.
Neck wants to get back to his feet.
Neck manages to get to full guard.
Neck is trying to hold Kumijalka in close to prevent damage but Kumijalka has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck tries to get to full guard but Kumijalka has control of the leg.
Kumijalka stops Neck from getting back to his feet.
Neck trying to control but Kumijalka postures up.
Pencil Neck has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two 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.
Kumijalka tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neck wants to control but Kumijalka is keeping busy.
Pencil Neck has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kumijalka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kumijalka tries to clinch
and Neck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kumijalka's guard.
Neck controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka keeping moving, preventing Neck from controlling successfully.
Kumijalka kicks Neck off and gets to his feet.
Kumijalka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Neck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Neck.
Neck wants to control from the top but Kumijalka keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kumijalka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kumijalka lands with a slapping head kick.
Neck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kumijalka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neck shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumijalka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalevi Kumijalka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kumijalka scores with a head kick. Neck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Neck misses with a body kick.
Neck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kumijalka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalevi Kumijalka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
Kumijalka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pencil Neck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pencil Neck!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Throw the Heat - Mortician as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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27
165 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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24
182 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler thows a body shot but no joy.
Frost tries to work over Tyler's front leg with a kick but Tyler checks it.
Tyler punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyler thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frost misses with a body kick.
Frost throws a head kick that misses
so Tyler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyler with a nice head shot there.
Tyleris looking to pass into half guard but Frost pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frost is in guard.
Tyler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tyler punching from mount but Frost doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tyler trying to control but Frost is having none of it.
Frost holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Tyler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Frost wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tyler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Frost wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tyler.
Tyler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Darren Frost's cut is getting worse.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost is in a horrible position here. Tyler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Darren Frost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darren Frost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jakob Tyler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Epoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Majja's choice of entrance music: Afroman - Because I Got High. Guru Majja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammad Epoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Majja!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majja misses with the body kick
and Epoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Epoto thuds his shin into the meat of Majja's side.
Epoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Majja checks a low kick from Epoto.
Majja throws a head kick that misses
and Epoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Majja misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epoto tries to land a leg kick but Majja saw it coming and moves away.
Majja checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Epoto.
Epoto misses with a kick to the body
and Majja counters with a nice body shot.
Epoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Epoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Majja throws a lazy body kick
and Epoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epoto thows a body kick. Majja tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Majja works Epoto's body with a nice hook.
Majja moves out of range of the leg kick from Epoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Majja throws a leg kick
and Epoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Majja's knee momentarily.
Majja throws a head kick that misses
and Epoto counters with a low kick, right behind Majja 's knee.
Epoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Majja throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Epoto is predictable there
and Majja counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Majja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Epoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Epoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Majja misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majja.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majja avoids it.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Majja blocks it.
Epoto missing with knees to the body.
Epoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epoto blocks an uppercut.
Epoto trying to land knees to the body.
Epoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Majja won't want to take too many of those.
Majja working aggressively here.
Majja misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Majja struggles to land a body shot inside as Epoto controls his hands.
Epoto looking to throw knees to the head but Majja is blocking nicely.
Epoto stalling in the clinch but Majja improves position.
Majja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Epoto backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Majja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Epoto stalling.
Epoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Majja won't want to take too many of those.
Majja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Majja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epoto clinches.
Majja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epoto.
Majja presses Epoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Majja.
Majja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Majja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Epoto misses
letting Majja counter with a right hand.
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!
Majja throws a head kick that misses
and Epoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epoto has Majja up against the cage in a clinch.
Majja can't find room to land a body shot as Epoto controls the action.
Epoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Majja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Majja avoids the damage to the body.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Majja blocks with his arms.
Majja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Majja manages to break the clinch.
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.
Majja thows a leg kick but Epoto checks it
and Epoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Epoto misses with a head kick.
Epoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Majja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Majja misses
letting Epoto counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guru Majja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Epoto is looking to land body kicks.
Majja bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epoto thumps Majja with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Majja.
Majja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Majja is predictable there
and Epoto counters with a low kick, right behind Majja 's knee.
Majja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epoto.
Epoto rushes Majja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majja avoids it.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Majja blocks it.
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.
Epoto blocks a body shot from Majja.
A right handed body shot lands from Majja.
Epoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Majja misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Majja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epoto's elbow.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majja avoids it.
Majja can't find room to land a body shot as Epoto controls the action.
Majja has a couple of punches blocked by Epoto.
Epoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Majja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Epoto prevents a body shot from Majja.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epoto taking a breather.
Epoto stalling.
Majja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Epoto lands an elbow inside that Majja shrugs off.
Majja lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Majja looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
Epoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Majja up against the cage.
Epoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Majja in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Majja managing to block the knees to the body from Epoto.
Majja struggles to land a body shot inside as Epoto controls his hands.
Majja scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Majja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Majja swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Epoto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Majja is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Majja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Majja throws a low kick, looking for Epoto's leg but Epoto calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Epoto
and Majja counters with a good low kick that Epoto was not able to check.
Majja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Epoto counters with a good low kick that Majja was not able to check.
Majja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guru Majja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Majja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guru Majja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Loner. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
175 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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28
179 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by McGrufus misses
and Stringer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stringer blocks a head kick by McGrufus.
McGrufus throws a poor cross that misses
and Stringer counters with an outside leg kick.
McGrufus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stringer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stringer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGrufus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Stringer coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer throws a big shot that misses.
McGrufus throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Stringer to counter with a crisp jab.
McGrufus moves forwards but Stringer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGrufus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGrufus misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stringer to counter with a crisp jab.
Rufus McGrufus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stringer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGrufus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stringer counters with a nice uppercut.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
McGrufus lands with an overhand left.
Stringer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus misses with a hook to the body
and Stringer counters with an inside leg kick.
McGrufus throws an off balance right hand
and Stringer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGrufus scores with a decent looking hook.
McGrufus throws a hook but Stringer avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stringer counters with a series of strikes. McGrufus will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGrufus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses.
Stringer moves out of range as McGrufus throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrufus takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGrufus misses with a left hand
and Stringer counters with a one-two to the body.
Stringer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGrufus on the side of the head.
McGrufus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stringer.
McGrufus scores with a hook to the body. Stringer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses
and Stringer counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Stringer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stringer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGrufus throws an off balance right hand
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from McGrufus is predictable there
and Stringer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus kicks off Stringer and gets to his feet.
Stringer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGrufus throws out a loose jab but Stringer uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGrufus throws a lazy uppercut
and Stringer counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stringer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer loads up on a big right hand but McGrufus slips the punch.
McGrufus misses with a right hand
and Stringer counters with a one-two to the body.
McGrufus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stringer works McGrufus's body with a nice hook.
McGrufus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stringer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stringer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGrufus's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Stringer lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGrufus doesn't seem phased though.
McGrufus misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stringer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGrufus misses with a lunging right hand
and Stringer counters with a left and a right that stings McGrufus.
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!
McGrufus lands a jab to Stringer's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Stringer lands a really nice looking cross but McGrufus seems unphased.
Stringer avoids the body shot from McGrufus.
Stringer lands a leg kick that knocks McGrufus off balance momentarily.
McGrufus misses with a looping right.
McGrufus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrufus throws a lazy uppercut
and Stringer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGrufus throws a leg kick that misses.
Avon Stringer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stringer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stringer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rufus McGrufus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrufus misses with a hook
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGrufus wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Stringer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stringer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stringer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGrufus down.
McGrufus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGrufus tries to get out of the position.
Stringer throws an elbow but McGrufus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stringer with the ground and pound but McGrufus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Well, if Stringer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer works his way into full mount!
Stringer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stringer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stringer with good strikes from the mount here!
McGrufus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGrufus because Stringer loaded up on that one.
Stringer looking to ground and pound but McGrufus is blocking nicely.
Stringer landing punches.
McGrufus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stringer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stringer landing punches.
Stringer misses with a head shot.
Stringer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stringer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGrufus?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGrufus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stringer misses with an uppercut.
McGrufus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGrufus there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGrufus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stringer tests McGrufus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer scores with a jab to the head.
McGrufus throws an off balance right hand
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stringer misses with a low kick.
Stringer misses with a left hand
and McGrufus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGrufus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrufus. Stringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrufus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGrufus motions for Stringer to come forward. McGrufus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throws a right hand that misses
and McGrufus counters with a head kick. That will keep Stringer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stringer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGrufus swings widly with a right hand
and Stringer counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGrufus throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stringer avoids the body shot from McGrufus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stringer moves away.
McGrufus throws a right hand that misses
and Stringer counters with a stiff right hand.
Stringer misses with a leg kick.
Stringer cracks the inside of McGrufus's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Avon Stringer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stringer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGrufus backs up against the cage.
McGrufus throws an off balance right hand
letting Stringer counter with a right hand.
Stringer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGrufus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stringer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrufus misses with a right hand
and Stringer counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrufus scores with a nice right hand.
McGrufus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Avon Stringer has been cut.
McGrufus swings widly with a right hand
and Stringer counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGrufus's knee momentarily.
Stringer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGrufus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stringer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stringer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGrufus throws a lazy uppercut
and Stringer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGrufus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stringer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer tries to clinch up.
McGrufus swings widly with a right hand
and Stringer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses
and McGrufus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGrufus misses with a hook to the body
and Stringer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrufus manages to avoid it.
McGrufus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stringer's head backwards.
Stringer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rufus McGrufus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrufus throws a leg kick
and Stringer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Stringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stringer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 44:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Stringer! Avon Stringer retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asser Toropainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bouncy Boink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toropainen comes to the cage accompanied by Paleface-Syntynyt rellestää. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asser Toropainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bouncy Boink!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toropainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Boink counters with a stiff right hand.
Toropainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asser Toropainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toropainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boink on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toropainen. Toropainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Toropainen moves away from the strike by Boink.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toropainen.
Toropainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boink counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toropainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boink counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toropainen.
Boink misses the shot to the body.
Toropainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Toropainen misses the target.
Toropainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Boink counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Toropainen down! Boink is looking to finish but Toropainen is intelligently defending himself.
Toropainen is rocked!
Toropainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh Toropainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toropainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Boink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toropainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boink wants to stand and escape but instead Toropainen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Toropainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toropainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boink keeping full guard, as Toropainen tries to pass.
Boink scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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.
Boink uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toropainen.
Toropainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toropainen misses with a right hand
and Boink makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toropainen throws a body punch but Boink moves out of range.
Toropainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Boink manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toropainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toropainen throws a right hand that misses
and Boink counters with a series of strikes that sends Toropainen to the canvas! Boink follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Toropainen has an active guard here but Boink has managed to pass into half guard.
Toropainen actively working from the bottom here.
Toropainen is breathing heavily.
Toropainen trying to get back to full guard but Boink takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boink tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toropainen is looking to get to half guard.
Boink controlling his opponent.
Boink avoids the attempt from Toropainen to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toropainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toropainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boink postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Toropainen to stand up.
Bouncy Boink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toropainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bouncy Boink dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toropainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toropainen tries a low kick but Boink avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Boink.
Toropainen ducks under a wild hook from Boink.
Toropainen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boink's guard.
Boink keeping full guard, as Toropainen tries to pass.
Toropainen prevents Boink from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toropainen postures up and lands a big shot to Boink's brow.
Toropainen has gone for a leg lock! Boink slips out almost immediately though and dives into Toropainen's guard.
Toropainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toropainen working for a triangle but Boink defends it easily.
Boink stopping the sweep attempt from Toropainen.
Boink is sitting in close to Toropainen's body. Toropainen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boink is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boink is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Toropainen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Asser Toropainen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Castroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria has chosen Kronos - Bloodtower as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Fidel Castroy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fidel Castroy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fidel Castroy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castroy throws a leg kick
and Maria counters with an inside leg kick.
Maria throws a leg kick
and Castroy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Castroy misses with a left hand
and Maria counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Castroy misses with a body punch
and Maria counters with a head kick.
Castroy misses with an uppercut
and Maria counters with a thumping low kick.
Castroy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maria at a distance.
Castroy misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castroy blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castroy checks a leg kick nicely.
Maria needs to keep his hands up - Castroy had a free shot at his head there.
Castroy fails to land the takedown.
Castroy throws a lazy uppercut
and Maria counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castroy's knee momentarily.
Maria lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maria.
Castroy throws a poor cross that misses
and Maria makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maria looks to throw a body kick
and Castroy counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a lazy uppercut
and Castroy counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maria keeps the fight on the outside.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castroy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maria tries to score with a low kick but Castroy moves his leg out of the way.
Castroy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maria looks for the body kick but Castroy saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maria.
Maria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castroy.
A low kick from Maria misses
and Castroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maria fakes the leg kick and cracks Castroy in the body.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castroy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maria tries to work over Castroy's front leg with a kick but Castroy checks it.
Castroy closes the distance but Maria moves to the side
and Maria counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castroy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maria throws a head kick that misses
and Castroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maria scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maria scores with a leg kick.
Castroy misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Castroy moves out of range as Maria throws a body kick.
Maria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castroy looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
Castroy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maria connects with a solid leg kick.
Castroy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castroy misses with a combination
and Maria counters with a body kick that stops Castroy in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castroy tries to clinch but Maria is having none of it.
Maria misses with a looping left.
Castroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maria counters with an inside leg kick.
Maria throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maria lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castroy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castroy.
That kick from Maria tenderised Castroy's leg. Castroy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maria lands with a kick to the temple. Castroy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Fidel Castroy has been cut.
Joaquim Maria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castroy throws a lazy uppercut
and Maria counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castroy's knee momentarily.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Castroy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maria counters with a thumping low kick.
Maria lands a nice hook to Castroy's body. Castroy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maria connects with a leg kick. Castroy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maria feints and then cracks Castroy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castroy down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maria scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castroy checks the leg kick.
Castroy misses the body punch
and Maria counters with an outside leg kick.
Maria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maria throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maria connects with a solid leg kick.
Maria thumps Castroy with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria lands with a hook. Castroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castroy throws a poor cross that misses
and Maria counters with a body kick that stops Castroy in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Castroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Castroy moves out of range easily.
Maria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Castroy - just one landing.
Castroy dives in and grabs Maria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maria pushes down on Castroy's head and hops out.
Maria throws a leg kick but Castroy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castroy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maria.
Maria listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castroy throws a poor cross that misses
and Maria counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castroy throws an overhand right that lands on Maria's shoulder, as Maria tries to avoid the shot.
Maria throws a low kick but Castroy moves out of range easily.
Maria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Maria.
Maria fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Castroy is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Castroy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Castroy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maria counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Castroy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Castroy lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Castroy throws a combination that misses
and Maria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castroy throws a sloppy body shot
and Maria counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maria bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Castroy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the liver by Maria. Beautiful body shot.
Maria throws a wild body kick that Castroy sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castroy moves out of range of the body kick.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
Maria thumps Castroy with a low kick.
Maria is looking to slow Castroy down with leg kicks.
Maria throws a leg kick
and Castroy counters with a nice uppercut.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Castroy misses with a hook
and Maria counters with a head kick.
Castroy throws an off balance right hand
and Maria counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castroy throws a lazy uppercut
and Maria counters with a solid body kick.
Maria is looking to chop away at Castroy's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Castroy. That snapped Maria's head back.
Castroy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maria counters with a low kick, right behind Castroy 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Maria tenderised Castroy's leg. Castroy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maria finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Castroy misses with a shot to the body
and Maria counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Castroy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maria fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castroy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castroy swings for the body but Maria moves out of range.
Maria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castroy is able to avoid easily.
Maria keeps Castroy at a distance using the push kick.
Maria is looking to score with low kicks.
Castroy misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castroy misses with a body shot
and Maria counters with a body kick.
Castroy wants to clinch but Maria slips to the side
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castroy checks a leg kick.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maria connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Maria.
Castroy throws a looping overhand right but Maria ducks down to avoid it.
Castroy misses with an uppercut
and Maria counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maria feints and then cracks Castroy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castroy down.
Castroy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maria fakes the leg kick and cracks Castroy in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Castroy checks a leg kick.
Maria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maria throws a leg kick but Castroy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castroy wants to clinch
and Maria counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria lands a head kick!
Castroy closes the distance and pushes Maria back into the cage.
Maria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castroy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castroy tries to throw a body punch but Maria avoids it by throwing Castroy back against the cage.
Castroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
Maria blocking some punches.
Castroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Maria uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castroy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castroy.
Castroy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maria's efforts to push away.
Castroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
Maria is looking to break free of the clinch but Castroy has double underhooks.
Maria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castroy is leaning against Maria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castroy has Maria pressed against the cage, preventing Maria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castroy can't find room to land a body shot as Maria controls the action.
Maria wants to break free but Castroy has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castroy just leaning against Maria, taking a breather.
Maria blocking some punches.
Castroy misses with a punch on the inside.
Castroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Castroy's cut.
That's time! Castroy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maria delivers a nice body kick.
Castroy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maria counters with a low kick, right behind Castroy 's knee.
A jab from Castroy misses.
Castroy scores with a sloppy right hand. Maria should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maria, right into the meat.
Castroy throws an off balance right hand
and Maria counters with a leg kick.
Maria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castroy misses with a jab to the body
and Maria counters with an outside leg kick.
Castroy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maria counters with a good low kick that Castroy was not able to check.
Castroy misses with a hook
and Maria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Castroy really felt that one!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Castroy moves out of range as Maria throws a body kick.
Castroy wants to clinch but Maria slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Castroy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maria.
Maria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castroy manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Castroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maria throws a hook but Castroy blocks it.
Maria attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castroy is looking to clinch.
Castroy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria blocks a jab.
Castroy misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria counters with a head kick. That will keep Castroy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Castroy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castroy throws a lazy uppercut
and Maria counters with a low kick, right behind Castroy 's knee.
Castroy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maria counters with a solid body kick.
Castroy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joaquim Maria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castroy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maria counters with a leg kick.
Fidel Castroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castroy misses with a left hand
and Maria counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maria throws a low kick, looking for Castroy's leg but Castroy calmly moves out of range.
Castroy closes the distance but Maria moves to the side
and Maria counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castroy checks the leg kick.
Maria connects with a leg kick. Castroy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Maria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maria winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 43:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 43:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Maria! Joaquim Maria retains his heavyweight title!
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