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RMF 22 - Rotterdam vs Beckring PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toten Kopf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motörhead - Iron Fist. Adonis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ether. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toten Kopf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julius Adonis!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopf throws a solid leg kick but Adonis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kopf.
Kopf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adonis wants to slow Kopf down by chopping away at his legs.
Adonis throws a left that rocks Kopf and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Adonis dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kopf regain composure!
It looks like Toten Kopf has been cut.
Adonis trying to control the action but Kopf is working from the bottom.
Kopf is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Adonis stands up and beckons Kopf to his feet.
Adonis wants to clinch.
Adonis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kopf is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Adonis.
Adonis has managed to clinch.
Kopf pushes off an throws an elbow but Adonis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Adonis fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonis misses with an elbow over the top.
Kopf taking a breather.
Adonis lands a body punch.
Kopf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adonis works on Kopf's body with a couple of short punches.
Adonis misses with an elbow over the top.
Adonis misses with an elbow strike.
Adonis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kopf backwards.
Adonis manages to break the clinch.
Adonis shoots for a double leg takedown but Kopf sprawls well. He's pushed Adonis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adonis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adonis tries to work over Kopf's front leg with a kick but Kopf checks it.
Adonis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adonis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kopf to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kopf. No joy for Adonis on that attempt.
Adonis with a nice cross.
Kopf is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adonis lands a nice hook to Kopf's body. Kopf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Kopf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adonis grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kopf takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Adonis cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julius Adonis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hagendoorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riviera comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty hous' - Rohff. Hagendoorn has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Richard Hagendoorn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Riviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Hagendoorn!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagendoorn is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Riviera as Hagendoorn shoots in.
Hagendoorn shoots for a double leg takedown but Riviera sprawls well. He's pushed Hagendoorn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hagendoorn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riviera struggling a bit here.
Hagendoorn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riviera, who protects the arm well.
Riviera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Riviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Hagendoorn is trying for a kimura here. Riviera looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hagendoorn wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Hagendoorn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Schiknsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schiknsi has chosen Po Russki as his entrance music. Igor Schiknsi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Lennox's chin.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Schiknsi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiknsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennox moves in looking to clinch but Schiknsi pushes him off.
Schiknsi throws a right and a left that Lennox avoids nicely.
Schiknsi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schiknsi jabs at Lennox's body.
Lennox misses with a double jab
and Schiknsi counters with a nice uppercut.
Schiknsi moves into the clinch successfully.
Schiknsi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lennox smiles and moves away.
Lennox wants to clinch but Schiknsi slips to the side
and Schiknsi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lennox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schiknsi pulls his head out easily.
Lennox is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schiknsi stalling away here and it's allowed Lennox to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Schiknsi stands up and waves to Lennox to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox tries for a takedown but Schiknsi circles away easily
and Schiknsi counters with a straight right hand.
Schiknsi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schiknsi misses with a few strikes there.
Lennox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schiknsi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lennox won't be happy with that.
Schiknsi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schiknsi working the ground and pound.
Schiknsi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Schiknsi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lennox tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Schiknsi easily slips into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi wants to control the pace but Lennox is squirming around nicely.
Lennox is desperately trying to improve his position but Schiknsi has a good base and remains in mount.
Lennox taking shots to the head.
Schiknsi works his way to his opponent's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schiknsi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Schiknsi working for the choke.
Lennox trying to control the position but Schiknsi manages to sink in the hooks.
Lennox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schiknsi's arms.
Schiknsi struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is really stuck here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schiknsi is trying to stick to Lennox's back but Lennox is turning into Schiknsi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schiknsi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lennox.
Schiknsi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lennox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lennox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schiknsi looks gassed!
Lennox tries to free his leg and advance position but Schiknsi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennox advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lennox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schiknsi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lennox.
Schiknsi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lennox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schiknsi moves into full guard.
Schiknsi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Schiknsi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schiknsi tries for a takedown but Lennox circles away easily
and Lennox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lennox.
Schiknsi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lennox is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schiknsi to the mat. Schiknsi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schiknsi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lennox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lennox throwing strikes from guard but Schiknsi blocks nicely.
Schiknsi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lennox manages to get himself to full guard.
Lennox tries to strike from the bottom.
Schiknsi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schiknsi defends well.
Schiknsi has gone for a leg lock! Lennox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schiknsi's guard.
Schiknsi 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.
Lennox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schiknsi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Schiknsi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schiknsi is working for a submission of some sort.
Lennox moves into full guard.
Schiknsi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lennox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schiknsi has Lennox in his guard.
Lennox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schiknsi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox throws and elbow that misses. Schiknsi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lennox's guard. Nice move by Schiknsi!
Lennox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schiknsi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lennox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lennox has escaped and now he's on top!
Schiknsi is looking for a triangle here but Lennox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schiknsi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lennox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lennox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schiknsi is staying active underneath Lennox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lennox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Lennox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schiknsi lands a jab to the nose.
Schiknsi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lennox tries to clinch
and Schiknsi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schiknsi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lennox defending well though.
Schiknsi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lennox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lennox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schiknsi pulls his head out easily.
Schiknsi is trying to work for a kimura but Lennox is defending well.
Schiknsi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schiknsi pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lennox won't allow Schiknsi to pass to mount.
Schiknsi wants to work for an arm triangle but Lennox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schiknsi throws a series of punches but Lennox avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lennox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lennox closes the distance but Schiknsi moves to the side
and Schiknsi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lennox's guard now.
Schiknsi looking to pass the guard.
Schiknsi postures up.
Lennox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schiknsi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lennox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schiknsi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schiknsi pushes down on Lennox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schiknsi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schiknsi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schiknsi uses his free foot to push down on Lennox's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lennox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schiknsi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schiknsi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lennox turns into him and now he's in Schiknsi's guard.
Schiknsi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schiknsi pulls Lennox in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Schiknsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schiknsi 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Schiknsi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Laffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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265 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Laffer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laffer wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laffer is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laffer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laffer not doing much here.
Laffer seems to be looking for submissions.
Emelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Laffer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laffer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Laffer eventually gives up the hold.
Laffer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laffer.
Laffer slows the pace down in half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to control Laffer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
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.
Laffer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Laffer is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Laffer moves out of range.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laffer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laffer.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laffer pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laffer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laffer is working for a submission of some sort.
Laffer looks gassed!
Emelianenko moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laffer trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko has his foot on Laffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laffer works his way back into a safe position though.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laffer is one step ahead there.
Laffer wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Laffer drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Laffer off! Laffer jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Laffer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emelianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emelianenko has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laffer controlling Emelianenko's posture.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Laffer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laffer is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laffer is trying to stand.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Laffer is working from the bottom.
Laffer is looking to escape.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Laffer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Laffer wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Laffer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laffer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to control. Laffer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laffer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Emelianenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Laffer pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laffer trying to control the position here.
Laffer 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.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laffer pushes Emelianenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Laffer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laffer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laffer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laffer.
Laffer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laffer is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laffer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laffer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laffer wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laffer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
Laffer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laffer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laffer passes into half guard.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Laffer is controlling well.
Laffer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Emelianenko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Larry Laffer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palle Vitrikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Geraths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geraths comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Know your Enemy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Palle Vitrikainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Geraths's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Palle Vitrikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Geraths!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geraths misses with a takedown attempt - Vitrikainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vitrikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vitrikainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Geraths sprawls well. Geraths wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vitrikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitrikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitrikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geraths has his takedown stuffed
and Vitrikainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Geraths!
Vitrikainen lands with some strikes.
Vitrikainen landing strikes from the mount and Geraths is in trouble!
Geraths is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitrikainen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Geraths! More shots from Vitrikainen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Palle Vitrikainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols as his entrance music. Jeeves Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeeves Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a leg kick but Collins moved away.
Collins blocks a low kick nicely.
Collins takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Collins tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collins throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Collins moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Collins scores with a four punch combination!
Smith tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Collins.
Collins cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Collins misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Collins looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Smith slips a jab from Collins.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by Collins.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Collins scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Collins - just one landing.
Smith looks for the body kick but Collins saw that one coming.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith walks into a jab.
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Collins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Collins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Collins trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Collins avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Collins stalling in the clinch.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins throws a body kick that misses.
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Collins counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Collins misses.
Collins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Collins misses.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Collins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Collins throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Collins wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Collins checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Collins.
Smith thows a leg kick but Collins checks it
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Collins checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Collins with a hook.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A left and a right from Collins both land. Nice combination.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith avoids the body shot from Collins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Collins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Collins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeeves Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Collins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Collins defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Collins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Smith is looking to chop away at Collins's legs.
Collins tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Collins avoids the head kick by Smith.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
A lazy left from Collins finds it's target.
Collins checks a low kick from Smith.
Collins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Smith checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jeeves Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Collins counters with a left to the body.
Collins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith thows a leg kick but Collins checks it
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Collins misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws and low kick but Collins moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Collins is predictable there
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Collins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Collins forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Collins taking a breather.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Collins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Collins avoiding damage.
Collins lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Collins is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins misses with a body punch.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Collins gets a clinch.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Collins into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Collins is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Collins is defending well for now.
Smith tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Collins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Collins.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Collins into the cage.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Collins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Collins scores with a jab to the head.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Collins blocks a low kick nicely.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Steve Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins connects with a jab.
Collins blocks a leg kick.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Smith down.
Collins throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Collins lands a jab to the head.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Collins throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Collins finds it's target.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Collins.
Collins lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Collins presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collins.
A right handed body shot lands from Collins.
A short right from Collins.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Collins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Collins thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Collins.
Collins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Collins scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Smith down.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabilondo Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moishe Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabilondo Soler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moishe Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soler closes the distance and pushes Kaplan back into the cage.
Soler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaplan prevents it.
Kaplan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kaplan misses its intended target.
Kaplan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaplan misses the jab.
Kaplan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaplan drops Soler with a beautiful combination! Soler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kaplan is looking for the KO!
A punch combination from Kaplan misses.
Soler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaplan throws out the jab.
Soler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaplan tries to avoid it but Soler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaplan to the ground. Kaplan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabilondo Soler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaplan misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Kaplan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaplan.
Kaplan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaplan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaplan is looking to regain half guard here but Soler keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaplan is trying to buck Soler off.
Soler tries for a kimura but Kaplan is defending well.
Soler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Soler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Soler advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaplan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaplan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Soler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soler controlling from mount.
Kaplan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaplan is bucking up trying to escape but Soler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kaplan has given up his back here. Will Soler look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kaplan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Soler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kaplan just trying to survive but Soler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kaplan holding both Soler 's hands and preventing any damage.
Soler lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Soler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaplan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soler.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soler wants to take a breather but Kaplan is having none of it.
Soler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kaplan!
Kaplan can't escape the position.
Soler working for a submission but Kaplan is keeping him at bay.
Soler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaplan working to try and regain half guard.
Kaplan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Soler working for a guillotine from mount but Kaplan is in no mood to give up.
Soler looking to control but Kaplan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaplan is trying to escape the mount but Soler keeps good control and instead manages to take Kaplan's back.
Soler working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I really don't envy Kaplan right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaplan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Soler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabilondo Soler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaplan but Kaplan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaplan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaplan has wrist control.
Kaplan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soler.
Kaplan wants to stand but Soler is controlling the position.
Soler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaplan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kaplan trying to keep a closed guard but Soler is proving a slippery customer.
Soler won't allow Kaplan to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan striking off his back but it's not causing Soler any problems.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Soler with that takedown attempt.
Soler fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabilondo Soler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soler tries to clinch up but Kaplan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaplan throws a jab when Soler was well out of range.
Moishe Kaplan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaplan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soler wants to clinch.
Soler defending well as Kaplan loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Soler showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaplan is staying active underneath Soler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soler is looking for a kimura here.
Gabilondo Soler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soler thows a huge punch but Kaplan dodges it nicely.
Soler uses his free foot to push down on Kaplan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kaplan.
Soler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kaplan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaplan wants to control but Soler is having none of it.
Soler tries to control but Kaplan wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler looking for a guillotine from mount but Kaplan is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Soler landing punches.
Kaplan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaplan is looking to escape.
Soler looking for a guillotine from mount but Kaplan is having none of it.
Kaplan tries to reverse the position but Soler maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaplan really wants to buck Soler off and get back to his feet.
Soler wants to control the pace but Kaplan is squirming around nicely.
Soler working for a guillotine from mount but Kaplan is in no mood to give up.
Kaplan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kaplan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaplan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Soler. What's that going to do exactly?
Soler landing shots from mount.
Soler pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Soler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabilondo Soler dominated that second round.
That's time! Soler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Kaplan throws a looping overhand right but Soler ducks down to avoid it.
Kaplan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaplan tries to avoid it but Soler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaplan to the ground. Kaplan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaplan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaplan.
Soler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaplan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaplan was covering up waiting for the punch and Soler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaplan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soler advances position into side control!
Soler is staying tight to Kaplan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kaplan is looking for a sweep.
Soler is looking to take a break and control but Kaplan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gabilondo Soler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaplan is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Kaplan misses.
Soler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaplan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kaplan is looking for a sweep.
Kaplan pushes Soler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Soler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kaplan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Soler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaplan for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kaplan wants to control but Soler is having none of it.
Soler controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaplan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Soler content just to control the position here.
Kaplan tries to reverse the position but Soler maintains control.
Soler blocks Kaplan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Soler controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaplan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Soler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gabilondo Soler just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Soler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaplan did well to prevent Soler getting side control.
Kaplan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moishe Kaplan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soler in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabilondo Soler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabilondo Soler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Krystov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
160 lbs
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163 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Krystov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Devil stuffs the takedown attempt from Krystov. Krystov gets slowly back to his feet.
Krystov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devil in his tracks.
Krystov blocks a jab.
Krystov ducks under a wild hook from Devil.
A nice combination there by Krystov.
Devil drops Krystov with a beautiful combination! Krystov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Devil is looking for the KO!
Krystov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Devil misses with a double jab
and Krystov counters with a single leg into guard. Devil didn't expect that.
Krystov works over Devil with some ground and pound from guard.
Krystov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Devil looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Devil looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Devil!
Devil working away.
Krystov sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krystov strikes from the bottom but Devil uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Krystov manages to get back to half guard.
Devil wants to pass to mount but Krystov is defending the position.
Krystov tries to get to full guard but Devil has control of the leg.
Krystov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krystov is staying active underneath Devil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krystov trying to control from the bottom.
Devil moves into full mount! Krystov won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krystov tries to reverse the position but Devil maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krystov wants to hold on but Devil pushes him away.
Krystov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krystov is looking to improve his position but Devil isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krystov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krystov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystov is looking to get to half guard.
Devil with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krystov is trying to escape the mount.
Devil looking for a guillotine from mount but Krystov is having none of it.
Krystov regains half guard.
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.
Devil wants to get back to his feet.
Devil is trying to control. Krystov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Devil prevents Krystov from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krystov throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Devil manages to pass to side control.
Krystov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Krystov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Devil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krystov shoots in for a takedown but Devil shows good takedown defense.
Devil tries to work over Krystov's front leg with a kick but Krystov checks it.
Good exchange - Devil coming out on top.
Devil misses with a body shot.
Devil scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Devil does no damage.
A left and a right from Devil both land. Nice combination.
Devil keeps the fight on the outside.
Devil misses the body punch
and Krystov counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devil wants to get back to his feet.
Devil tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Devil manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Krystov - just one landing.
Krystov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krystov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Devil.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krystov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Devil misses with a double jab
and Krystov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taz Devil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devil misses with a body punch
and Krystov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Devil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krystov fails to pull guard.
Taz Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Krystov.
Devil is looking to break free of the clinch but Krystov has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to break free but Krystov pushes him back against the cage.
Devil is trying to force a seperation but Krystov has the dominant position.
Devil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krystov has Devil pressed against the cage, preventing Devil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krystov fails to pull guard.
Devil is looking to break free of the clinch but Krystov has double underhooks.
Krystov keeps control of Devil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Devil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krystov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krystov shoots in for a takedown but Devil shows good takedown defense.
Devil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taz Devil is winning the standup battle so far.
Devil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taz Devil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil misses with a shot to the body
and Krystov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krystov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krystov trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krystov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krystov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Krystov lands a few punches from side control.
Krystov wants to take a breather but Devil manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Krystov.
Krystov trying to control but Devil is working from the bottom.
Devil wants to sweep here but Krystov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krystov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krystov trying to control but Devil is working from the bottom.
Krystov won't allow Devil to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Devil throws a looping overhand right but Krystov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krystov is defended easily by Devil.
Krystov slips a straight right by Devil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Krystov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Devil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Devil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Devil misses with a series of wild punches.
Devil throws a combination that misses
and Krystov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Devil!
Krystov looking to secure an arm triangle but Devil defends it well.
Krystov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Devil takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Devil can't escape the position.
Krystov landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krystov looking to control but Devil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Devil is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devil is squirming around, avoiding Krystov's attempts to control the action.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krystov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Krystov prevents Devil from getting the reversal.
Devil is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krystov looking to secure an arm triangle but Devil defends it well.
Krystov avoids the attempt from Devil to control.
Krystov punching from mount but Devil doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Krystov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Krystov unloading with bombs!
Devil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Krystov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krystov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krystov is thwarting Devil's attempts to control the position.
Krystov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Devil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krystov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krystov prevents Devil from standing back up.
Alexander Krystov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Devil is refusing to be controlled, as Krystov sits in half guard.
Devil is trying to stand up here but Krystov is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krystov misses with a few strikes there.
Devil throws a leg kick
and Krystov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taz Devil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krystov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devil throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Krystov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krystov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Krystov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yourn Rotterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beckring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rotterdam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to deftones-change. Beckring has chosen Where Is My Mind as his entrance music. The key to victory for Yourn Rotterdam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
245 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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24
224 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Beckring!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckring scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Beckring there.
Beckring tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rotterdam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rotterdam is looking for a sweep. Beckring is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rotterdam missing with punches from the bottom.
Rotterdam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckring pulls his head out easily.
Rotterdam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckring content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beckring thows a huge punch but Rotterdam dodges it nicely.
Rotterdam gets back to full guard.
Rotterdam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beckring defends well.
Beckring throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckring wants to control from the top but Rotterdam keeps moving.
Beckring looking to sit in guard and control but Rotterdam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckring tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rotterdam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rotterdam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotterdam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beckring is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rotterdam, into his guard.
Rotterdam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beckring defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beckring is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beckring postures up and lands a big shot to Rotterdam's brow.
Rotterdam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rotterdam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotterdam looking for a guillotine here but Beckring defends easily.
Beckring scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beckring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beckring scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beckring postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beckring content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rotterdam looking for a sweep. Not yet Rotterdam, not yet.
Beckring avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotterdam is breathing heavily.
Beckring cracks Rotterdam with a solid left hand.
Rotterdam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beckring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rotterdam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotterdam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rotterdam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beckring cracks Rotterdam with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beckring trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotterdam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotterdam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beckring is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rotterdam.
Beckring working the ground and pound from side control.
Beckring trying to control the action but Rotterdam is working from the bottom.
Rotterdam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rotterdam gets back to half guard.
Rotterdam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckring pulls his head out easily.
Beckring landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckring dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beckring pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rotterdam is out of range and Beckring settles back down.
Rotterdam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beckring.
Beckring throws a shot from downtown. Rotterdam moves away and avoids it.
Rotterdam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckring looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jim Beckring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckring throws a jab when Rotterdam was well out of range.
Rotterdam moves away from the strike by Beckring.
Beckring gets a takedown into half guard.
Beckring lands with a punch from half guard.
Beckring is trying to control the action in half guard but Rotterdam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rotterdam tries to get to full guard but Beckring has control of the leg.
Beckring working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckring lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beckring connects with a nice short shot to Rotterdam's temple.
Rotterdam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rotterdam is rocked!
Rotterdam is trying to get back to full guard.
Beckring is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rotterdam is trying to get back to full guard.
Rotterdam looking for submissions off his back.
Rotterdam looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Beckring pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rotterdam takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rotterdam is in trouble now - Beckring has advanced to mount!
Beckring with good strikes from the mount here!
Beckring pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Rotterdam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckring looking to finish Rotterdam with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rotterdam!
Beckring drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rotterdam! More shots from Beckring and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beckring!
Jim Beckring is the new heavyweight champion!
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