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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Tiyrikan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricester's entrance music is War Vince DiCola. A fine choice. Mr Tiyrikan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Toni Ricester's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toni Ricester!
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, Mr Tiyrikan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiyrikan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tiyrikan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ricester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ricester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ricester 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.
Ricester pushing down on Tiyrikan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiyrikan tries to get to full guard but Ricester has control of the leg.
Ricester is working for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending it quite comfortably.
Ricester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tiyrikan tries to roll over but Ricester keeps him under control.
Ricester is looking for a kimura but Tiyrikan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricester to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricester seems to be working for a kimura but Tiyrikan defends the submission attempt.
Ricester is trying to work for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Tiyrikan is trying to control but can't.
Tiyrikan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiyrikan is trying to maintain the position but Ricester is very close to passing his half guard.
Tiyrikan is pressing down on Ricester's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ricester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiyrikan working a defensive guard here.
Ricester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tiyrikan looking for a guillotine here but Ricester defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ricester 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.
Tiyrikan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ricester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricester is pushing down on Tiyrikan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiyrikan is fighting to maintain full guard but Ricester has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricester 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.
Tiyrikan tries to roll over but Ricester keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyrikan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ricester drops back looking for a leg! Tiyrikan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyrikan manages to kick Ricester off! Ricester jumps back into Tiyrikan's guard.
Tiyrikan controls Ricester momentarily but Ricester frees himself.
Ricester drops back looking for a leg! Tiyrikan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyrikan manages to kick Ricester off! Ricester jumps back into Tiyrikan's guard.
Tiyrikan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricester defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricester stands and throws Tiyrikan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricester is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Ricester is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Tiyrikan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ricester's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tiyrikan wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricester is looking for a kimura but Tiyrikan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricester to get the leverage.
Tiyrikan looking for submissions off his back.
Tiyrikan looks gassed!
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!
Ricester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyrikan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toni Ricester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ricester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ricester wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiyrikan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiyrikan is just riding it out for now. Ricester eventually gives up the hold.
Ricester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ricester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyrikan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricester.
Ricester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiyrikan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricester is working for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiyrikan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ricester's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ricester's back!
Tiyrikan is looking for the choke from the back position but Ricester is controlling his hands well.
Ricester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiyrikan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ricester has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tiyrikan looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiyrikan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ricester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ricester for a finish.
Tiyrikan is breathing heavily.
Ricester is trying to get back to his feet but Tiyrikan has full control of the position and if anything, Ricester has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricester showing good submission defense here.
Ricester looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tiyrikan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ricester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tiyrikan has his opponent's back but Ricester is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Tiyrikan.
Ricester shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tiyrikan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ricester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiyrikan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ricester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiyrikan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ricester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ricester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tiyrikan tries to roll over but Ricester keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricester is working for a submission of some sort.
Tiyrikan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricester.
Ricester wants to pass the guard but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Tiyrikan works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiyrikan trying to control the position.
Tiyrikan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Tiyrikan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ricester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ricester is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiyrikan defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tiyrikan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ricester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyrikan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricester.
Tiyrikan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiyrikan.
Ricester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyrikan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiyrikan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiyrikan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ricester stands and throws Tiyrikan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ricester tries for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Ricester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ricester tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiyrikan's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyrikan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ricester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tiyrikan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ricester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiyrikan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyrikan regains half guard.
Ricester is working for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiyrikan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiyrikan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tiyrikan is trying to keep Ricester in close.
Tiyrikan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ricester postures up.
Tiyrikan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyrikan is looking for a triangle but Ricester pushes his legs off easily.
Ricester drops back looking for a leg! Tiyrikan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyrikan manages to kick Ricester off! Ricester jumps back into Tiyrikan's guard.
Ricester 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.
Ricester drops back looking for a leg! Tiyrikan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyrikan manages to kick Ricester off! Ricester jumps back into Tiyrikan's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Toni Ricester.
I think Ricester 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Ricester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vereschagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Senichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senichev has chosen Lady Gaga - Just Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vereschagin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Senichev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vereschagin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Senichev!
Senichev tries to lock up and control but Vereschagin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vereschagin content just to control the position here.
Vereschagin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Senichev is now in Vereschagin's guard. A big mistake from Vereschagin there, giving up the dominant position!
Vereschagin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Senichev wants to clinch but Vereschagin slips to the side
so Vereschagin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vereschagin is working Senichev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vereschagin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vereschagin is working to tighten is grip on Senichev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Senichev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vereschagin is really squeezing tight and eventually Senichev passes out! Vereschagin breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Vereschagin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Onotole Vasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Poszynk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poszynk has chosen Metallica- Iron Man Cover as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fedor Poszynk struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Onotole Vasserman!
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, Fedor Poszynk!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasserman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poszynk finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasserman's head.
Vasserman misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasserman.
Poszynk looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasserman is just out of range.
Fedor Poszynk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasserman dodges the punch combination from Poszynk.
Poszynk looks gassed!
Poszynk has a takedown stuffed.
Poszynk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasserman tests Poszynk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poszynk seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Vasserman shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Poszynk is backing up but Vasserman catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Poszynk covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Vasserman Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onotole Vasserman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medved Volohander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vovochka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Medved Volohander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vovochka!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovochka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Volohander is trying to defend but Vovochka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vovochka lands a nice short elbow.
Vovochka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vovochka 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.
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!
Vovochka thows a huge punch but Volohander dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovochka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volohander sees it coming and defends easily.
Volohander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vovochka on the ground.
Vovochka is trying for a kimura here. Volohander looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vovochka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Vovochka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Zaykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaykin comes to the ring accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead . Boykin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Пересмотри kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dimentiy Boykin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Zaykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaykin cracks Boykin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaykin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Zaykin.
Boykin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaykin.
Boykin throws a jab when Zaykin was well out of range.
Zaykin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zaykin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boykin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boykin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boykin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaykin manages to get himself to full guard.
Boykin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaykin regains half guard.
Boykin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zaykin controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaykin wants to improve his position but Boykin is controlling well.
Zaykin controlling the position well.
Zaykin trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaykin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nice strikes from Boykin there.
Zaykin trying to control from the bottom.
Boykin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin tries to get to full guard but Boykin has control of the leg.
Boykin tries to pass to full mount but Zaykin defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boykin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boykin thows a huge punch but Zaykin dodges it nicely.
Boykin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zaykin has recovered full guard.
Zaykin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura but Boykin is defending well.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaykin pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boykin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zaykin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boykin tries to roll over but Zaykin keeps him under control.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura but Boykin is defending well.
Zaykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boykin is just riding it out for now. Zaykin eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boykin defends it well.
Zaykin is working for an americana but Boykin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Zaykin was thinking about the submission.
Boykin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaykin tries to stand but Boykin is controlling from the bottom.
Boykin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaykin is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimentiy Boykin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boykin drives through and clinches with Zaykin against the ropes.
Boykin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaykin avoids the body shot from Boykin.
Zaykin wants to slow Boykin down by chopping away at his legs.
Boykin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaykin.
Zaykin lunges at Boykin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boykin's hand.
Boykin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boykin wants it to stay on the feet.
Valeriy Zaykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaykin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boykin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaykin was well out of range. Poor timing from Boykin.
Zaykin cracks Boykin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Boykin misses with a wild combination.
Zaykin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boykin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaykin somewhat.
Zaykin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boykin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Zaykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaykin scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Boykin.
Zaykin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zaykin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boykin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zaykin has Boykin in his guard.
Boykin stopping the sweep attempt from Zaykin.
Boykin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin won't allow Zaykin to sweep him here.
Boykin throws a strike but Zaykin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boykin looking to control.
Zaykin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaykin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boykin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaykin stacks Boykin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zaykin!
Boykin struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykin manages to get back to half guard.
Zaykin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boykin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zaykin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaykin is looking for a kimura but Boykin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaykin to get the leverage.
Zaykin passes to side control.
Boykin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Boykin defending against the ground and pound.
Zaykin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaykin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boykin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boykin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaykin is looking for a sweep. Boykin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaykin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaykin has Boykin pulled in close to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boykin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boykin pushes down on Zaykin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaykin wants to get back to full guard.
Boykin tries to stand and escape but Zaykin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Zaykin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boykin stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaykin. Zaykin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaykin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boykin avoids it really well and circles away.
Boykin tries to sprawl but Zaykin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boykin tries to get to full guard but Zaykin has control of the leg.
Zaykin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaykin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boykin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zaykin.
Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura but Boykin is defending well.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Valeriy Zaykin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boykin manages to get to full guard.
Zaykin stands and throws Boykin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaykin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zaykin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boykin trying to control here.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boykin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boykin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaykin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zaykin is looking for a kimura but Boykin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaykin to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boykin defending well though.
Boykin is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaykin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zaykin is pressing down on Boykin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boykin is holding on for now.
Boykin tries to roll over but Zaykin keeps him under control.
Zaykin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zaykin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin seems to be working for a kimura but Boykin defends the submission attempt.
Zaykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boykin is just riding it out for now. Zaykin eventually gives up the hold.
Zaykin is working for a kimura but Boykin is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valeriy Zaykin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaykin 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valeriy Zaykin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Gurakovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilij Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gurakovskiy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hollywood Undead - Levitate . Aleksandr Gurakovskiy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasilij Petrov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Gurakovskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilij Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gurakovskiy drops his shoulder and cracks Petrov with a huge uppercut! Petrov goes down! Can Gurakovskiy finish him?
It looks like Vasilij Petrov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gurakovskiy wants to get up but he can't break Petrov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is pulling down on Gurakovskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Gurakovskiy, at least for the moment.
Petrov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing Gurakovskiy from standing up.
Petrov is trying to keep Gurakovskiy in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov wants to reverse the position here. Gurakovskiy has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Petrov is forced to tap! Petrov looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Aleksandr Gurakovskiy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randon Rett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niles Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by White Zombie - More Human Than Human. Niles Martell looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randon Rett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niles Martell!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rett misses with a few strikes there.
Rett fails with a takedown attempt.
Martell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martell tries to clinch but Rett moves away
and Rett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martell's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rett stays in close to Martell's body and controls the position.
Rett advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rett 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.
Rett throwing shots but Martell is blocking nicely.
Rett works his way into full mount!
Rett has control of Martell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martell looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rett looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
Rett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Martell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Martell taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Rett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Martell blocking the ground and pound.
Rett lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rett controlling from the full mount.
Martell is in a horrible position here. Rett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rett looking for a guillotine from mount but Martell is having none of it.
Rett looking to ground and pound but Martell is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randon Rett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martell tries to sprawl but Rett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rett 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.
Rett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rett punching from mount but Martell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rett thowing shots but they're missing.
Martell trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rett lands a nice shot to the head.
Rett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martell can do to turn this around?
Rett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rett lands a nice shot to the head.
Rett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rett controlling from the full mount.
Rett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rett controlling from the full mount.
Rett landing shots from mount.
Rett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Martell hang on?
Rett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rett dominating with strikes here.
Rett swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randon Rett!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spike Law!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikolaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Law counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law moves away
and Law counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Law rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikolaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
Nikolaev moves into the clinch.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Nikolaev, against the ropes.
Law avoiding damage as Nikolaev throws knees to the body.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law missing with a left hand there. Nikolaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaev wants to clinch.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt
and Law counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law breaks the clinch.
Nikolaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nikolaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikolaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikolaev moves into range and clinches up with Law.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Nikolaev is controlling him.
Nikolaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nikolaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Law tries to circle away but Nikolaev has him pinned against the ropes.
Nikolaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Nikolaev lands a good knee to the midsection. Law won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikolaev won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nikolaev throws an elbow but misses.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law prevents a body shot from Nikolaev.
A short uppercut from Law.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Nikolaev is controlling him.
Law breaks the clinch.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
Anton Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law lands with a good body shot.
Law throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolaev's shoulder, as Nikolaev tries to avoid the shot.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law connects with a single shot there.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nikolaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Law, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nikolaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Law leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nikolaev throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Law.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Nikolaev tries to work over Law's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikolaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikolaev has him pressed against the ropes.
Nikolaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nikolaev tries to land knees in the clinch but Law avoids the damage to the body.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikolaev has double underhooks.
Nikolaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Nikolaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolaev missing with knees to the body.
Nikolaev lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolaev misses with a knee strike.
Law lands a shoulder strike.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikolaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Law wants to break the clinch but can't.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Nikolaev has the dominant position.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Law. Those never looked like landing.
Law bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nikolaev's head backwards.
Law connects with a single shot there.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Law misses.
Nikolaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikolaev has him pressed against the ropes.
Nikolaev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Law is trying to break free.
Nikolaev missing with knees to the body.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikolaev missing with knees to the body.
Nikolaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
Nikolaev takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Nikolaev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Law lands a slapping body shot.
Nikolaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Nikolaev pushes Law up against the ropes in a clinch.
Law lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaev in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Anton Nikolaev has been cut.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nikolaev can't find room to land a body shot as Law controls the action.
Nikolaev missing with knees to the body.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nikolaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Law's brow.
Nikolaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Anton Nikolaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Nikolaev has him pressed against the ropes.
Nikolaev tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Law throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Nikolaev.
Law looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nikolaev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nikolaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Law.
Nikolaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nikolaev tries to land knees in the clinch but Law avoids the damage to the body.
Nikolaev misses with an elbow strike.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikolaev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Law's face.
Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Nikolaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolaev tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law moves away
and Law counters with a one-two to the body.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Law.
Nikolaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law moves into the clinch.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolaev working Law over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nikolaev keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nikolaev working Law over with knees to the body.
Law is breathing heavily.
Law tries to work over Nikolaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Nikolaev keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the head but Law blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Law to work.
Nikolaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Law avoiding damage as Nikolaev throws knees to the body.
Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law moves into the clinch.
Law blocks an elbow strike from Nikolaev.
Law breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Law misses.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch.
Nikolaev wants to clinch.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikolaev has managed to clinch.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law thows a left - swing and a miss!
Law scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Law misses with the combination.
Nikolaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Law throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikolaev on the side of the head.
Nikolaev blocks a jab.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Law lands with a nice body punch.
Law jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up
and Nikolaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Law misses with a hook.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikolaev needs to keep his hands up - Law had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Law.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikolaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Nikolaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Nikolaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law circles away from the clinch attempt
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolaev looks to clinch
and Law counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up.
Nikolaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikolaev darts in trying to clinch
and Law counters with a series of strikes. Nikolaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law misses with a straight left.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law jabs Nikolaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Law rushes Nikolaev and presses him up against the ropes.
Nikolaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Law avoids a wild elbow strike from Nikolaev.
Law breaks from the clinch.
Law connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikolaev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law moves away
and Law connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Law lands with an uppercut that bounces Nikolaev off the ropes and back into rage.
Spike Law seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Law clinches up with Nikolaev and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Law.
Nikolaev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikolaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Law wants to break free but Nikolaev has control.
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Law.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolaev tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Nikolaev wants to clinch but Law slips to the side
and Law counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikolaev thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Law as he connects with a hook.
Nikolaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaev moves to clinch but Law breaks away
and Law holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Law lands a shot to the body.
Nikolaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikolaev has double underhooks.
Nikolaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Law can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev misses with a knee to the head.
Nikolaev misses with a knee to the head.
Nikolaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Law.
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law moves away
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Law.
Law shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nikolaev eats them both and turns towards Law to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nikolaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Law misses with an elbow over the top.
Law avoids a wild elbow strike from Nikolaev.
Law is trying to break free.
Nikolaev looking to throw knees to the head but Law is blocking nicely.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nikolaev backs up against the ropes.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up
and Law counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to clinch
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikolaev closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolaev misses with a knee strike.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nikolaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nikolaev throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev tries a knee to the head but Law blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nikolaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Law's brow.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolaev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Law counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Spike Law just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Anton Nikolaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law throws out a loose jab but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nikolaev.
Law fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikolaev momentarily.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Law. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Law.
Law throws a shot to the body.
Nikolaev closes the distance but Law moves to the side
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolaev.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries to clinch
and Law counters with a nice body shot.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolaev tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law lands with a right hand.
Nikolaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Law throws out the jab.
Nikolaev has Law up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nikolaev looking to throw knees to the head but Law is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Nikolaev walks into a straight right hand from Law.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Nikolaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Law counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikolaev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikolaev tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law digs a good hook to Nikolaev's body.
Nikolaev staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law clinches.
Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikolaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up
and Law counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Law lands a lovely overhand right.
Nikolaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nikolaev looks to clinch
and Law counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Law cracks Nikolaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Law lands a nice hook to Nikolaev's body. Nikolaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Nikolaev darts in trying to clinch
letting Law counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Law avoiding damage as Nikolaev throws knees to the body.
Nikolaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikolaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law breaks from the clinch.
Nikolaev closes the distance but Law moves to the side
and Law counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Law.
Nikolaev wants to clinch but Law slips to the side
and Law counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Law misses with a looping left.
Nikolaev tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Law dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anton Nikolaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nikolaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikolaev staying out of range there.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev wants to clinch but Law slips to the side
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Law counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolaev moves to clinch but Law breaks away
and Law counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nikolaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Nikolaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolaev landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Law lands a left hand.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolaev.
Law gets a clinch.
Nikolaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Law avoids a wild elbow strike from Nikolaev.
Law lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up.
Nikolaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikolaev rushes Law and presses him up against the ropes.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Law scores with a body shot.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Nikolaev's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law pushes Nikolaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Law.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nikolaev obliges.
Law is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikolaev has double underhooks.
Nikolaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Nikolaev missing with knees to the body.
Nikolaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nikolaev tries to land knees in the clinch but Law avoids the damage to the body.
Law breaks the clinch.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law jabs at Nikolaev's body.
Nikolaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to clinch but Law slips to the side
and Law counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikolaev's head.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up.
Law tries to bum rush Nikolaev with a series of wild strikes but Nikolaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikolaev clinches.
Nikolaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Nikolaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Law on the inside.
Nikolaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev moves to clinch but Law breaks away
and Law connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nikolaev slips a jab from Law.
Nikolaev tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Law has managed to clinch.
Nikolaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Law blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev trying to land knees to the body.
Nikolaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikolaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Law blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Law.
Nikolaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Nikolaev.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Nikolaev has the dominant position.
Law dodges an elbow strike from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Nikolaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikolaev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Nikolaev!
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