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ICON Round 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregoric Chekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Roger Schwarzeneg enters the cage!
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190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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181 cm
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190 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregoric Chekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schwarzeneg fails to land the takedown.
Schwarzeneg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekov.
Schwarzeneg avoids the head kick by Chekov.
Schwarzeneg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch but Chekov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.
Schwarzeneg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chekov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chekov looks to throw the jab but Schwarzeneg is out of range.
Chekov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Schwarzeneg slips a jab and a cross from Chekov.
Chekov stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
Chekov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chekov throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzeneg moves out of range easily.
Schwarzeneg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekov defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schwarzeneg is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Schwarzeneg.
Chekov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schwarzeneg landing strikes.
Chekov is pushing Schwarzeneg's head away, looking to escape. Schwarzeneg manages to hold on to the position though.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Chekov is keeping him busy.
Schwarzeneg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chekov bucks up and tries to throw Schwarzeneg off but instead Schwarzeneg has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekov avoids the strikes from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg missing with punches from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Schwarzeneg throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Schwarzeneg scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chekov is looking for a way out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chekov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Chekov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chekov stands up and waves to Schwarzeneg to follow him.
Some bone on bone action there as Schwarzeneg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schwarzeneg avoids the head kick by Chekov.
Chekov slips a jab and a cross from Schwarzeneg.
Chekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chekov scores with a leg kick.
Chekov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Gregoric Chekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Chekov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem phased though.
Chekov slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chekov throws a series of strikes that have Schwarzeneg backpedaling.
Chekov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Chekov.
Schwarzeneg looks gassed!
Chekov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chekov!
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch but Chekov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzeneg walks into a left hand.
Schwarzeneg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chekov swivels and escapes.
A cross from Chekov lands.
Chekov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekov scores with a hook to the body. Schwarzeneg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarzeneg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Chekov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chekov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schwarzeneg takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregoric Chekov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chekov scores with a three punch combo!
Chekov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chekov lands a lovely overhand right.
Gregoric Chekov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzeneg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chekov. That one must have hurt.
Chekov gets caught flat footed, as Schwarzeneg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chekov wants to stand but Schwarzeneg is controlling the position.
Schwarzeneg wants to get up but he can't break Chekov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schwarzeneg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chekov is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzeneg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chekov is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chekov pushes Schwarzeneg off and gets back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Chekov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Chekov.
Chekov connects with a right hand. Schwarzeneg shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Chekov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekov lands a lovely overhand right.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown but Chekov sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Chekov as he connects with a hook.
Chekov throws a right and a left that Schwarzeneg avoids nicely.
Chekov with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schwarzeneg.
Chekov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schwarzeneg has time to react.
Chekov cracks Schwarzeneg with a good jab.
Gregoric Chekov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chekov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Chekov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem phased though.
Schwarzeneg clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekov is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gregoric Chekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chekov has him pressed against the cage.
Schwarzeneg decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekov stands up and waves to Schwarzeneg to follow him.
A combination from Schwarzeneg does no damage.
Schwarzeneg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gregoric Chekov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chekov tests Schwarzeneg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chekov stuffs the takedown.
Chekov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schwarzeneg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Chekov.
Chekov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chekov fails to land with a series of punches.
Chekov lands the left hand.
Schwarzeneg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schwarzeneg throws a sloppy body shot
and Chekov counters with a left to the body.
Chekov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chekov duly obliges.
A shot to de liver by Chekov. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekov thuds his shin into the meat of Schwarzeneg's side.
Chekov tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chekov scores with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schwarzeneg walks into a stiff left hand from Chekov.
Chekov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chekov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chekov scores with a jab.
Chekov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chekov looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Chekov lands with a kick to the temple. Schwarzeneg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schwarzeneg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregoric Chekov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chekov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schwarzeneg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chekov keeps working.
Schwarzeneg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schwarzeneg in side control, throwing shots but Chekov defends.
Schwarzeneg prevents Chekov from escaping the position.
Schwarzeneg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Chekov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schwarzeneg lands some shots froms side control.
Chekov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chekov is pushing Schwarzeneg's head away, looking to escape. Schwarzeneg manages to hold on to the position though.
Schwarzeneg lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chekov to his feet.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a double leg but Chekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chekov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chekov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chekov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chekov counters with a three punch combo that has Schwarzeneg backing up. Schwarzeneg nods at Chekov to acknowledge the strikes.
Chekov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schwarzeneg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg prevents Chekov from standing back up.
Roger Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but Chekov is defending well.
Chekov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg is stalling here. Chekov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schwarzeneg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chekov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Schwarzeneg tries to bench press Chekov off him but Chekov keeps the position.
Chekov decides to stand back up. Chekov steps back and let's Schwarzeneg get back to his feet.
Chekov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregoric Chekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Chekov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schwarzeneg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chekov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schwarzeneg on the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up
enabling Chekov to counter with a crisp jab.
Schwarzeneg dives in and grabs Chekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chekov pushes down on Schwarzeneg's head and hops out.
Schwarzeneg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekov throws a shot to the body.
Chekov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chekov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekov, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Chekov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schwarzeneg's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregoric Chekov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chekov, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregoric Chekov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piak Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shogun Daley (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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165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piak Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, shogun Daley!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Daley circles away.
Daley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Daley throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Daley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake moves out of range as Daley strikes.
Daley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake tries to clinch but Daley is having none of it.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
shogun Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake tries to clinch there but Daley circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daley throws out the jab.
Drake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drake clinches up against the cage.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Drake.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Daley's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drake leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drake.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Drake landing knees to the body.
Drake scores a nice knee to the body.
Daley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drake obliges.
Daley tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Drake is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Daley wants to break free but Drake has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a good knee to the midsection. Daley won't want to take too many of those.
Daley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daley is defending well for now.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Daley misses with a punch to the body.
Daley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Drake stops a takedown attempt from Daley.
Drake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daley wants a takedown but no success here.
Drake with a knee to the head.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Daley tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daley tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daley's face.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Drake blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daley tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake lands a knee to the body.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daley managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Drake working Daley over with knees to the body.
Daley tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Daley misses with some punches.
Drake lands an elbow that stopped Daley in his tracks for a moment.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Daley's ribcage.
Daley avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
Daley is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Daley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daley is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drake.
Daley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake connects with a knee to the head.
Drake lands a damaging elbow.
Daley managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Daley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Daley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drake keeps control of Daley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daley is defending well for now.
Daley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Daley tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake lands a damaging elbow.
Drake lands a nice knee to the body.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Daley's ribcage.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daley is defending well for now.
Daley has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Daley can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drake.
Daley is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piak Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left lands for Daley.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Drake tries to clinch but Daley moves out of range.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Daley misses with a double jab.
Drake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Drake tries to clinch but Daley is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake wants to clinch.
Daley misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to clinch but Daley is having none of it.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake moves in looking to clinch but Daley pushes him off.
Drake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drake.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Daley circles away.
Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Drake.
Drake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drake scores a nice knee to the body.
Drake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daley avoids it.
Daley tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Daley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Daley avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
Daley working hard to break the clinch.
Daley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake lands a good knee to the midsection. Daley won't want to take too many of those.
Drake prevents Daley from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Daley manages to break the clinch.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daley.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake moves in looking to clinch but Daley pushes him off.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Drake.
Piak Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daley moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daley can do to turn this around?
Drake tries to clinch up but Daley circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daley tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
Piak Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of shogun Daley.
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.
Drake lands a good knee to the midsection. Daley won't want to take too many of those.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drake obliges.
Drake lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drake.
Daley is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Piak Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drake lands a knee to the body.
Daley working hard to break the clinch.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daley.
Daley jumps guard but Drake stands there with Daley around his waist. Daley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daley.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Daley tries to score a body lock takedown but Drake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daley takes an elbow to the temple.
Daley managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drake.
Daley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piak Drake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Daley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Daley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake takes the fight into the clinch.
Drake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drake landing knees to the body.
Drake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Drake is pressed up against the cage. Daley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drake down to the mat. Drake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drake.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Daley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake moves into the clinch.
Daley avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Drake.
Drake lands a knee to the body.
Drake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake lands a good knee to the midsection. Daley won't want to take too many of those.
Daley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake prevents Daley from breaking the clinch.
Drake lands a good knee to the midsection. Daley won't want to take too many of those.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Daley'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.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drake.
A frustrated look appears on Daley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daley avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drake lands a knee to the body.
Daley avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
Daley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daley has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daley tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake landing knees to the body.
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.
Daley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drake avoids the elbow strike from Daley, against the cage.
Daley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake prevents Daley from breaking the clinch.
Daley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drake scores a nice knee to the body.
Daley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake with a knee to the head.
Daley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daley's efforts to push away.
Daley has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Daley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drake unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drake lands a knee to the body.
Drake lands a nice knee to the body.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Daley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from Daley.
Daley working hard to break the clinch.
Daley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Daley is blocking nicely.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daley's efforts to push away.
Drake lands a good knee to the midsection. Daley won't want to take too many of those.
Drake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Daley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daley wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Daley is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drake lands a nice knee to the body.
Daley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daley tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake landing knees to the body.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daley has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drake scores with a knee to the head.
Drake with a knee to the head.
Daley tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
Piak Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of shogun Daley.
Daley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piak Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daley.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drake.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Daley's ribcage.
Drake has Daley pressed against the cage, preventing Daley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Daley avoids the damage to the body.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
shogun Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daley tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Daley's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piak Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piak Drake!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremey Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Scrap. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremey Toney!
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, Alexandre Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira fails to land the takedown.
Toney misses with a double jab.
Nogueira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toney.
It looks like Alexandre Nogueira has been cut.
Toney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toney tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toney. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toney lands with a nice combination. Nogueira backs away looking to recover.
Nogueira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nogueira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Toney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeremey Toney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Nogueira.
Toney cracks a nice hook into Nogueira's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nogueira.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Toney dips to his left and cracks Nogueira with an uppercut!
Toney drops Nogueira with a left right combo! Toney follows him down to the ground into side control.
Nogueira is rocked!
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.
Toney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Toney stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney lands with a nice combination. Nogueira backs away looking to recover.
Toney knocks Nogueira to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
That has opened up Alexandre Nogueira's cut even more.
Toney in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nogueira is still in real trouble! Can Toney finish him?
Toney throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nogueira seems to have recovered his senses.
Toney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nogueira needs to keep his hands up - Toney had a free shot at his head there.
Toney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toney is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toney drops Nogueira with a right and a left! Toney comes rushing in but Nogueira regains his composure and manages to keep Toney in guard.
The cut above Alexandre Nogueira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Toney slips nicely into half guard.
Toney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nogueira defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nogueira!
Toney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Toney working Nogueira over with strikes here.
Nogueira taking shots to the head.
Alexandre Nogueira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexandre Nogueira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremey Toney!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Fajardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Stone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Fajardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Stone!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fajardo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stone is trying to improve his position.
Fajardo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stone is trying to escape and Fajardo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stone is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fajardo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Fajardo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Niekonieczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janusz Niekonieczny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Preston!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niekonieczny takes a swing at Preston's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Preston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niekonieczny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Niekonieczny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Preston's half guard.
Niekonieczny wants to take a breather but Preston is having none of it.
Niekonieczny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Preston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Preston wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niekonieczny 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Preston tries to get to full guard but Niekonieczny has control of the leg.
Preston kicks off Niekonieczny and gets to his feet.
Preston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niekonieczny closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Preston regains half guard.
Niekonieczny works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niekonieczny looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Niekonieczny wants to finish this one by submission but Preston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny tries to control but Preston wriggling away.
Preston is working to get back to half guard.
Preston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny wants to control but Preston is keeping him busy.
Preston wants to improve his position but Niekonieczny is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Niekonieczny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Preston sees it coming and defends easily.
Niekonieczny wants to work for an arm triangle but Preston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Niekonieczny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Preston is just riding it out for now. Niekonieczny eventually gives up the hold.
Niekonieczny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Preston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niekonieczny is working for a kimura but Preston is defending it quite comfortably.
Preston won't allow Niekonieczny to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niekonieczny keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niekonieczny has closed the distance and engaged Preston in a clinch.
Preston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Preston lands a nice looking body shot.
Niekonieczny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Preston looks to clinch
and Niekonieczny moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Preston.
Preston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niekonieczny moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Niekonieczny dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Preston connects with a high kick.
It looks like Janusz Niekonieczny has been cut.
Preston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny misses with a jab to the body
and Preston counters with a head kick.
Niekonieczny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Preston sprawls well. Preston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Niekonieczny gets slowly back to his feet.
Niekonieczny shoots in but no luck this time.
Niekonieczny throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Preston throws a body kick that misses.
Niekonieczny shoots in for a double leg but Preston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Niekonieczny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Niekonieczny with that takedown attempt.
Niekonieczny swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
Niekonieczny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Preston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niekonieczny. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Preston throws a head kick but Niekonieczny moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Preston.
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.
A shot to the body from Niekonieczny misses
and Preston counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it.
Niekonieczny pushes Preston up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston can't break the clinch.
Niekonieczny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Preston's efforts to push away.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston tries to break the clinch but Niekonieczny is controlling the position.
Niekonieczny keeps control of Preston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Niekonieczny goes for a takedown attempt but Preston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niekonieczny instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Preston's efforts to push away.
Niekonieczny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niekonieczny is struggling to control the position.
Preston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niekonieczny slowing the pace effectively.
Niekonieczny can't get the takedown.
Niekonieczny tries for a takedown but Preston manages to get underhooks.
Niekonieczny trying to control the position but instead, Preston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niekonieczny into the cage.
Preston can't break the clinch.
Preston breaks from the clinch.
Niekonieczny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Preston throws Niekonieczny to one side and escapes!
Niekonieczny feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Niekonieczny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niekonieczny trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston wants to stand up but Niekonieczny is controlling him.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Niekonieczny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Preston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niekonieczny is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Preston wants to clinch
and Niekonieczny counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janusz Niekonieczny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Niekonieczny misses with a body shot.
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niekonieczny.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Niekonieczny just misses with a punch to the body.
Niekonieczny drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Niekonieczny stays in close to Preston's body and controls the position.
Niekonieczny 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.
Niekonieczny wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niekonieczny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Preston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niekonieczny stopping the sweep attempt from Preston.
Niekonieczny wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
Preston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niekonieczny is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Niekonieczny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Preston's half guard.
Niekonieczny is looking to take a break and control but Preston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niekonieczny is working for a kimura but Preston is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny trying to control from half guard but Preston is working away.
Niekonieczny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Niekonieczny is keen to just control but Preston is a slippery customer.
Preston is defending against the submission attempts here by Niekonieczny.
Preston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niekonieczny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niekonieczny's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston has the hooks in. Niekonieczny is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Niekonieczny turns into Preston and is now in his guard.
Niekonieczny looking to pass the guard.
Niekonieczny wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
Preston pulls Niekonieczny in close to prevent any damage.
Niekonieczny tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
Preston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Preston misses with a kick to the body.
Preston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niekonieczny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Preston clinches but Niekonieczny breaks the clinch
and Niekonieczny counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Preston pushes Niekonieczny off looking to stand but Niekonieczny dives back in and keeps control.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Preston has one foot on Niekonieczny's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Niekonieczny shoots in and drives through. Preston sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Niekonieczny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niekonieczny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Preston counters with a big head kick but Niekonieczny shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Niekonieczny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niekonieczny has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janusz Niekonieczny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, How we do. Sam Stout could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ismo Laitela's chin.
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21
143 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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24
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout pushes Laitela up against the cage in a clinch.
Stout pushes Laitela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laitela tries for a takedown but Stout manages to get underhooks.
Stout trying to land knees to the body.
Stout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stout has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laitela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stout pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laitela wants a takedown but no success here.
Sam Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismo Laitela.
Stout decides to pull guard.
Laitela wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitela postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stout is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Laitela, into his guard.
Stout's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stout has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stout really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stout got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stout has managed to get both his arms back between Laitela's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stout looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laitela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stout is aware though and is defending well.
Laitela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stout defends well.
Laitela looks gassed!
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.
Laitela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitela looking for subs off his back but Stout has passed one foot through into half guard.
Laitela gets full guard.
Stout keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laitela's head.
Stout stands and steps away. Laitela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laitela's defenses.
Laitela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laitela takes an elbow to the temple.
Stout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stout tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laitela takes one to the side of the head.
Stout bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stout wants to stand but Laitela is controlling his arm.
Stout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laitela on the ground.
Laitela is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stout is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Laitela is working to get back to half guard.
Stout looking to control but Laitela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitela is working to get back to half guard.
Stout content just to control the position here.
Stout prevents Laitela from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Stout dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laitela tries to pull guard but Stout won't allow it.
Stout is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stout lands a nice elbow.
Laitela looking for a takedown.
Laitela wants a takedown but no success here.
Sam Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismo Laitela.
Laitela fails to pull guard.
Laitela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stout walks away with a smile on his face. Laitela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laitela shoots in but Stout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stout is looking to clinch but Laitela is avoiding it.
Stout clinches up against the cage.
Laitela takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stout is trying to maintain a safe position but Laitela gets an underhook and turns Stout into the cage.
Stout gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laitela.
Stout pulls guard.
Stout pushes Laitela off and scrambles back to his feet.
Laitela is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laitela has Stout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laitela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stout as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout closes the distance and pushes Laitela back into the cage.
Stout trying to stall but Laitela improves his position.
Laitela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stout breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stout.
Stout has managed to clinch.
Stout makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laitela takes an elbow to the temple.
Laitela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout lands a knee to the body.
Laitela takes an elbow to the temple.
Laitela gets underhooks to prevent Stout's takedown attempt.
Stout looking to stall.
Stout lands an elbow just above Laitela 's eye.
Stout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laitela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout has Laitela up against the cage in a clinch.
Stout jumps into guard, dragging Laitela to the mat.
Stout can't keep his opponent in guard - Laitela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela 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.
Laitela is working for a kimura but Stout is defending it quite comfortably.
Laitela trying to control from Stout's half guard. Stout has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout trying to control the position.
Laitela wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Stout looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Laitela from controlling successfully.
Laitela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laitela shoots in but Stout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laitela has his takedown stuffed
and Stout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laitela tries for a takedown but Stout circles away easily
and Stout moves into the clinch.
Stout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stout moves into the clinch successfully.
Laitela fails to pull guard.
Stout breaks the clinch.
Laitela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stout clinches up against the cage.
Stout lands an elbow just above Laitela 's eye.
Stout stops a takedown attempt from Laitela.
Laitela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Stout dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stout wants to clinch up but Laitela keeps it at a distance.
Ismo Laitela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout closes the distance and pushes Laitela back into the cage.
Laitela takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stout landing knees to the body.
Stout pushes Laitela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stout lands a nice elbow.
Stout lands a knee to the body.
Stout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stout fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laitela, pushing him back against the cage.
Stout gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stout just leaning against Laitela, taking a breather.
Laitela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laitela is trying to drag Stout to the mat but Stout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stout comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stout lands a damaging elbow.
Stout lands an elbow just above Laitela 's eye.
Stout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam Stout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laitela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stout sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismo Laitela.
Laitela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stout.
Stout lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laitela closes the distance and clinches up with Stout, looking for a takedown. Laitela pushes Stout against the cage but Stout circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stout lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laitela takes a step back to recover.
Stout feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitela is looking for a triangle but Stout pushes his legs off easily.
Laitela looking for subs off his back but Stout has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stout trying to control the action but Laitela is working from the bottom.
Laitela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Laitela is trying to control the position but Stout postures up.
Laitela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stout defends well.
Laitela looking to control.
Laitela working for a triangle but Stout defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitela looking for a guillotine here but Stout defends easily.
Laitela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sam Stout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laitela is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laitela trying to control from half guard but Stout is working away.
Stout lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Laitela perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Stout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stout 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Stout!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abulurd Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkonnen has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Solid 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abulurd Harkonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harkonnen working hard to break the clinch.
Harkonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harkonnen tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee pushes Harkonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harkonnen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harkonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee digs a right hand into Harkonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harkonnen's gas tank.
Harkonnen is breathing heavily.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harkonnen can't break the clinch.
Harkonnen is trying to break free.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Harkonnen blocks it.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harkonnens head.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Lee gets through Harkonnen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harkonnen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Harkonnen to get to his feet.
Lee clinches.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Harkonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harkonnen.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pushes Harkonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee is working Harkonnen over against the cage.
Lee gets through Harkonnen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Harkonnen's ribcage. Harkonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harkonnens head.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Harkonnen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Lee.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harkonnen gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee is leaning against Harkonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Harkonnen's ribcage. Harkonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee tries for a takedown but Harkonnen manages to get underhooks.
Abulurd Harkonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Harkonnen.
Lee pushes Harkonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Harkonnen working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Lee.
Lee prevents Harkonnen from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Lee.
Harkonnen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harkonnen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee pushes Harkonnen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Harkonnen.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Harkonnen is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Harkonnen.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harkonnen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Harkonnen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harkonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harkonnen wants to break free but Lee has control.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Harkonnen is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee working aggressively here.
Harkonnen tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Harkonnen.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee lands a right hand.
Harkonnen gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harkonnens head.
Harkonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Harkonnen blocks it.
Harkonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Harkonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harkonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harkonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Harkonnen's face as he tries 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.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Harkonnen working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
A short right from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harkonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee has Harkonnen pressed against the cage, preventing Harkonnen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
A frustrated look appears on Harkonnen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harkonnens head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Harkonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harkonnen tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Harkonnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harkonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Lee cracks the inside of Harkonnen's front leg.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Harkonnen gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harkonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harkonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harkonnen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tommy Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harkonnen tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Harkonnen's head.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harkonnen can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee is leaning against Harkonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harkonnens head.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harkonnen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abulurd Harkonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lee.
Harkonnen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Harkonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harkonnen's efforts to push away.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen blocks an uppercut.
Lee prevents Harkonnen from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee prevents Harkonnen from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Harkonnen has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee keeps control of Harkonnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee is trying to drag Harkonnen to the mat but Harkonnen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Harkonnen tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Harkonnen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harkonnen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harkonnen is trying to break free.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harkonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Lee.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee keeps control of Harkonnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harkonnen is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Harkonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee pushes Harkonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harkonnen has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Harkonnen's head.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee is trying to drag Harkonnen to the mat but Harkonnen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harkonnen tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
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.
Lee keeps control of Harkonnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harkonnen is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Lee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee prevents Harkonnen from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Harkonnen blocks with his arms.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Harkonnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harkonnen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Harkonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harkonnen is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Harkonnen working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Harkonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Harkonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harkonnen tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Harkonnen is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harkonnen is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harkonnen actively working from the bottom here.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harkonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Harkonnen to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harkonnen scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harkonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abulurd Harkonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee wants to clinch up but Harkonnen keeps it at a distance.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Harkonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harkonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into rage.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Harkonnen.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Harkonnen is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Harkonnen tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Harkonnen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Abulurd Harkonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lee.
Harkonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee prevents Harkonnen from breaking the clinch.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Harkonnen is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee tries for a takedown but Harkonnen manages to get underhooks.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harkonnen's efforts to push away.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Harkonnen's head.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Harkonnen.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harkonnen's efforts to push away.
Harkonnen is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Harkonnen breaks from the clinch.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Harkonnen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A combination from Harkonnen does no damage.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harkonnen tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks Harkonnen with a nice body shot.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harkonnen is trying to break free.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee tightens his grip and picks Harkonnen up, before dumping him to the ground. Harkonnen manages to land in guard.
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harkonnen, up you get!
Lee tries to clinch there but Harkonnen circles away.
Harkonnen takes one to the chin there.
Harkonnen works the jab nicely.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Harkonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harkonnen throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Harkonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Harkonnen throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee works on Harkonnen's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harkonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harkonnen backwards.
Harkonnen working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee keeps control of Harkonnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harkonnen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Harkonnen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harkonnen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee has Harkonnen pressed against the cage, preventing Harkonnen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harkonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harkonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Abulurd Harkonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee working aggressively here.
Harkonnen is working Lee over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morko comes to the cage accompanied by Arch Enemy - Nemesis. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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25
188 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Morko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sung Kim!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morko tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Morko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Morko duly obliges.
It looks like Sung Kim has been cut.
Morko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morko wants it to stay on the feet.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Morko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Morko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esko Morko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morko is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Morko tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Morko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Morko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Morko getting side control.
Morko is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morko is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
Kim tries to kick Morko off in order to stand up. Morko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morko is working for a submission of some sort.
Morko prevents Kim from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morko pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morko tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morko.
Kim is looking to chop away at Morko's legs.
Morko throws a body kick that misses.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Morko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morko tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Morko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kim!
Morko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Morko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Morko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sung Kim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morko misses with a combination
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim misses with a takedown
and Morko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morko.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morko looks to clinch
and Kim counters with a good, hard body kick but Morko shrugs it off.
Morko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kim counters with a left and a right that stings Morko.
A good leg kick by Morko.
Morko tries to clinch but Kim moves away
and Kim counters with a big head kick but Morko shrugs it off.
Morko darts in and clinches Kim up against the cage.
Morko scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morko breaks the clinch.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morko's knee momentarily.
Morko wants to clinch
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Morko counters by clinching up.
Morko gets control of Kim's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morko is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Morko looking for a sweep. Not yet Morko, not yet.
Morko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morko is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kim is controlling him.
Morko has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position.
Morko keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Morko managing to control the position.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Morko is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Kim wants to stand but Morko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morko has an active guard here but Kim has managed to pass into half guard.
Morko is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morko avoid being mounted?
Kim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Esko Morko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sung Kim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kim wants to try and get back to his feet.
Morko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kim has worked his arm free - good work by Kim!
Kim is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morko is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko cracks Kim with a big elbow.
Morko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kim, who protects the arm well.
Morko working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Horrible takedown by Morko or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim which made him look bad.
Kim lands a jab-cross combination.
Esko Morko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morko wants to clinch.
A low kick from Kim misses
and Morko counters with a takedown into side control.
Morko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morko swivels and escapes.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morko tries to clinch up.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Morko moves away and avoids it.
Kim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morko moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Kim fails to land the takedown.
Esko Morko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morko scores with a takedown into Kim's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sung Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morko defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Morko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Morko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klason comes to the cage accompanied by (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
216 lbs
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19
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Klason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlow, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klason.
Klason pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orlow has had enough of the clinch but Klason keeps him there for the moment.
Orlow blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Orlow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orlow avoids the elbow strike from Klason, against the cage.
Orlow blocks an elbow strike.
Klason creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klason throws an elbow that misses.
Orlow wants to get back to striking at distance but Klason won't allow it.
Klason looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klason.
Klason keeps control of Orlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orlow has had enough of the clinch but Klason keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlow avoids the head kick by Klason.
Orlow lands a really nice looking cross but Klason seems unphased.
Orlow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlow digs a good hook to Klason's body.
Donk. Klason catches Orlow right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow connects with a jab.
Klason throws a hook but Orlow blocks it.
Klason walks into a stiff left hand from Orlow.
Klason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlow.
Klason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow misses with a straight right.
Klason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klason is breathing heavily.
Klason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 head kick misses from Klason.
Orlow scores with a punch to the head.
Klason throws a head kick that misses.
Orlow digs a good body shot into Klason's ribs.
Orlow stuns Klason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klason's hands.
Orlow 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.
A lazy left from Orlow finds it's target.
Klason is rocked!
Klason drops his hands momentarily. Orlow doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Klason staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Klason doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolaj Orlow!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Borris Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
140 lbs
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20
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Beefcake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Beefcake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Beefcake throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Beefcake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beefcake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beefcake lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Beefcake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunter is rocked!
Beefcake cracks Hunter with a hook to the temple - Hunter is on wobbly legs here! Beefcake swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hunter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Beefcake wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Borris Beefcake!
Borris Beefcake is the new bantamweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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