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PCL 65: Death of Memnon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov comes to the cage accompanied by Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian. Matt Stevens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Kourdakov moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Sergei Kourdakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourdakov lands a jab to the nose.
Kourdakov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kourdakov.
Kourdakov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kourdakov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kourdakov cracks Stevens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stevens is rocked!
Kourdakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Kourdakov finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kourdakov cracks the inside of Stevens's front leg.
Kourdakov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Stevens up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kourdakov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Stevens's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Kourdakov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Og Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alli has chosen De la Souls, by POS as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Og Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alli moves in looking to clinch but Kush pushes him off.
Kush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alli's hands.
Good exchange - Kush coming out on top.
Kush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.
Kush wants to clinch.
Kush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
Alli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kush pinned against the cage. Kush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kush fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alli being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kush.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but Kush shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Og Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
Kush is trying to maintain a safe position but Alli gets an underhook and turns Kush into the cage.
Kush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Kush on the inside.
Alli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alli moves away from the strike by Kush.
Kush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kush lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush tries to bum rush Alli with a series of wild strikes but Alli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
A lazy left from Kush finds it's target.
Kush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alli.
Kush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kush throws a right hand that Alli ducks under and follows up with a left that Alli also avoids with ease.
Alli shoots for a takedown but Kush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alli moves away.
Alli gets a clinch.
Alli wants a takedown.
Kush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alli backwards.
Alli tries a knee to the head but Kush blocks it.
Kush scores with a shot to the side of Alli's head.
Alli wants a takedown but no success here.
Alli is working for takedown but Kush is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush lands with a left to the head.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but Kush shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alli looks gassed!
Kush presses Alli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alli as Kush tries to tie him up.
Kush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alli takes a shot to the head.
Kush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kush breaks the clinch.
Kush tries to clinch up.
Kush closes the distance and clinches.
Alli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush avoiding damage as Alli throws knees to the body.
Kush avoiding damage as Alli throws knees to the body.
Alli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kush lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alli takes a shot to the head.
Alli is trying to drag Kush to the mat but Kush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kush stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alli prevents a body shot from Kush.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Og Kush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alli is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kush is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alli.
Alli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alli throws a sloppy head kick and Kush moves out of range easily.
Og Kush is winning the standup battle so far.
Kush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kush slaps away a takedown attempt from Alli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kush avoids the head kick by Alli.
Kush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Kush scores with a jab.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alli.
Kush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kush. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alli doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Alli.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alli.
Alli fails with the takedown
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alli shoots in and drives through. Kush sprawls well.
Og Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
Alli is breathing heavily.
Alli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kush defending well though.
Alli throwing shots but Kush is blocking nicely.
Alli is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kush defending well though.
Alli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.
Alli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kush tries to get out of the position.
Alli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alli is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alli on the ground.
Alli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kush has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alli.
Alli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alli uses his free foot to push down on Kush's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kush.
Alli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Alli landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alli thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alli lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kush tries to hold on but Alli postures up.
BOOM! Alli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Alli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alli.
Alli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kush circles away.
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kush misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alli.
Og Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
Alli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kush takes the fight into the clinch.
Alli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kush fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli slips a jab from Kush.
Alli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alli slips under a jab.
Alli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kush is looking to clinch but Alli is avoiding it.
Alli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alli is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alli tries to free his leg and advance position but Kush is retaining full guard.
Kush trying to control the position.
Alli wants to pass the guard but Kush is keeping the position.
Alli postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Og Kush just wasn't active enough.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush scores with a shot to the body.
Alli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alli tries to clinch but Kush moves out of range.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
Alli gets a takedown into half guard.
Alli throwing shots but Kush is blocking nicely.
Alli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush wants to improve his position but Alli is controlling well.
Alli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alli throwing shots but Kush is blocking nicely.
Alli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alli seems to be working for a kimura but Kush defends the submission attempt.
Alli trying to work for an americana but Kush has managed to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhamad Alli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhamad Alli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zed Zelonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Zed Zelonka enters the cage!
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222 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zed Zelonka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelonka slips a jab and a cross from Hartman.
Hartman works over Zelonka's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Zed Zelonka has been cut.
Hartman misses with a body shot.
Hartman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zelonka.
Nice shot lands for Zelonka.
Zelonka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hartman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartman keeps working.
Zelonka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zelonka landing a few strikes.
Zelonka working away.
Hartman tries to escape but Zelonka is in control.
Zelonka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zelonka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hartman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zelonka uses his free foot to push down on Hartman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hartman.
Zelonka breaks from Hartman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hartman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zelonka.
Zelonka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hartman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hartman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zelonka is proving hard to escape from.
Zelonka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hartman doesn't defend quickly enough and Zelonka has managed to lock this one up! Can Hartman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zelonka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zed Zelonka!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriana Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima has chosen Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nik Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adriana Lima!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Volkov takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
Volkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nik Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Lima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lima showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Volkov pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Volkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Nik Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lima blocks the leg kick.
Lima shoots and misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Lima blocks the low kick.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lima blocks a head kick by Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Lima 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!
Lima checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
Lima tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima looks gassed!
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov stuns Lima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Volkov lands.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Volkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Adriana Lima has been cut.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Volkov throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Lima shoots and misses
and Volkov counters with a big head kick but Lima shrugs it off.
Lima checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Lima saw that one coming.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Lima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Volkov's waist but Volkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Lima blocks the leg kick.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Lima should have avoided that one.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Lima tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Lima sees coming a mile off.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Volkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adriana Lima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Volkov lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Volkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima checks a leg kick nicely.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nik Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Lima moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lima prevents Volkov from standing back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov kicks Lima off and gets back to his feet.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings Lima.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lima is able to avoid easily.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov counters with a thumping low kick.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Lima blocks the low kick.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lima has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Lima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Lima avoids nicely.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Lima misses with a takedown
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adriana Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lima eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
Volkov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lima. Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lima is out of range.
Volkov 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.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Lima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lima has Volkov in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Lima's head back.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volkov, as that shot connected.
Nik Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Volkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adriana Lima's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lima tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Lima blocks the low kick.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nik Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Volkov both land. Nice combination.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Volkov.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Volkov lands a two punch combo.
Lima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lima is in Volkov's guard.
Lima is looking to advance position but Volkov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Volkov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Lima walks into a jab.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adriana Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov throws a right and a left that Lima avoids nicely.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Lima's defenses.
Lima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkov.
Volkov stuns Lima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov looks to land a combination. Lima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Lima.
Lima shoots and misses
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lima shoots and misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Nik Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volkov, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Volkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KING KING KING kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andreas Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammad Lowal!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reinhardt throws a series of punches but Lowal moves out of range.
Reinhardt cracks Lowal with an open hand slap.
Lowal lands a glancing blow to the side of Reinhardt's head.
Reinhardt takes one to the side of the head.
Lowal throws a lazy right hand but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Reinhardt.
Lowal tries for a takedown but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowal tries to sprawl but Reinhardt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reinhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lowal's head.
Lowal has hold of Reinhardt's hands but Reinhardt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lowal manages to get to full guard.
Reinhardt won't allow Lowal to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lowal is trying to control. Reinhardt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowal is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lowal wants to work for an arm triangle but Reinhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reinhardt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lowal.
Reinhardt wants to improve his position but Lowal is controlling well.
Lowal stalling away here and it's allowed Reinhardt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt managing to control the position.
Lowal passes Reinhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinhardt is trying to stand up here but Lowal is controlling him well.
Reinhardt is holding on to half guard well.
Lowal is thwarting Reinhardt's attempts to control the position.
Lowal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reinhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lowal.
Lowal seems to be looking for submissions.
Lowal thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reinhardt to regain full guard.
Lowal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lowal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lowal controlling from the top position.
Reinhardt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reinhardt tries to get out of the position.
Reinhardt is pulling down on Lowal's head. It's preventing any offense from Lowal, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt keeping moving, preventing Lowal from controlling successfully.
Reinhardt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lowal trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reinhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinhardt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Lowal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reinhardt stuns Lowal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowal slaps away a takedown attempt from Reinhardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lowal blocks a jab.
Lowal shoots in and gets a takedown into Reinhardt's guard.
Lowal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lowal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lowal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Reinhardt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lowal is looking to take a break and control but Reinhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal tries for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending well.
A control attempt from Reinhardt but he's now mounted!
Lowal has hold of Reinhardt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reinhardt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reinhardt working to try and regain half guard.
Lowal has control of Reinhardt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reinhardt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is squirming around, avoiding Lowal's attempts to control the action.
Lowal content just to control the position here.
Lowal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reinhardt is now in Lowal's guard. A big mistake from Lowal there, giving up the dominant position!
Mohammad Lowal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Lowal keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal is pulling down on Reinhardt's head to control his posture.
Lowal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lowal keeping moving, preventing Reinhardt from controlling successfully.
Reinhardt looking to sit in guard and control but Lowal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reinhardt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinhardt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lowal advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reinhardt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lowal off and has taken his back!
Lowal looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Lowal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reinhardt wants to control the pace but Lowal is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinhardt punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowal avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reinhardt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohammad Lowal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reinhardt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lowal wants to control but Reinhardt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lowal wants to get back to his feet.
Lowal is trying to maintain the position but Reinhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Lowal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reinhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lowal is looking to stand up but Reinhardt isn't so interested in that idea.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Lowal keeps moving.
Lowal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt preventing the sweep.
Reinhardt pushes down on Lowal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reinhardt is nestled in close to Lowal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reinhardt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lowal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinhardt.
Lowal is trying to stand up here but Reinhardt is controlling him well.
Lowal is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reinhardt lands a nice short elbow.
Lowal is refusing to be controlled, as Reinhardt sits in half guard.
Lowal tries to kick Reinhardt off but Reinhardt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lowal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Reinhardt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lowal!
Lowal has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Mohammad Lowal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice elbow there by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lowal tries to reverse the position but Reinhardt maintains control.
Reinhardt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lowal can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lowal is rocked!
Reinhardt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reinhardt lands with some strikes.
Lowal is still in real trouble! Can Reinhardt finish him?
Reinhardt is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lowal goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Reinhardt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andreas Reinhardt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naja Shankara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankara comes to the cage accompanied by Pow!. The key to victory for Naja Shankara has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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202 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Naja Shankara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blood Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankara.
Shankara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wizard was well out of range. Poor timing from Shankara.
Shankara lands a jab to Wizard's midsection.
Wizard keeps the fight on the outside.
Shankara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wizard.
Shankara fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Shankara.
Wizard throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Shankara misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shankara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankara throws a right hand that misses
and Wizard counters with a straight right hand.
Shankara misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Shankara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shankara connects with a body shot that sends Wizard's belly button to the back.
Shankara lands a nice shot that snaps Wizard's head back.
Shankara is looking to wear down Wizard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wizard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shankara connects with the punch.
Wizard walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankara darts in trying to clinch
enabling Wizard to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankara clinches with his opponent.
Wizard takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shankara.
Shankara misses with a body punch.
Wizard trying to stall but Shankara improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankara struggles to land a body shot inside as Wizard controls his hands.
Wizard takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shankara.
Come on Wizard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wizard receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankara has Wizard pressed against the cage.
Shankara gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shankara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Naja Shankara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Shankara.
Wizard throws a leg kick but Shankara checks it.
Shankara throws a low kick but Wizard avoids it.
Shankara misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shankara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shankara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shankara slips under a jab from Wizard.
Naja Shankara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shankara.
Wizard is rocked!
Shankara throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankara works Wizard's body with a nice hook.
Wizard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shankara to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shankara.
Shankara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shankara scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankara tries to clinch but Wizard moves out of range.
Wizard missing with a left hand there. Shankara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shankara lands a big head kick that sends Wizard tumbling to the mat! Shankara takes a step backwards and waves Wizard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Shankara finish him?
Shankara is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard slips under a jab.
Wizard seems to have recovered his senses.
Shankara cracks Wizard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wizard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Shankara finish him?
Wizard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shankara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wizard can do to turn this around?
Wizard walks straight into a right hand from Shankara - that's dropped him! Shankara jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wizard from any more punishment! Wizard complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Naja Shankara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atj Lucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucko has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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World class 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atj Lucko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Night will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucko, right into the meat.
Lucko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Night.
Night swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Night misses the shot to the body.
Night lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucko's head.
Lucko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Night on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucko.
Night takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Night looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucko is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucko.
Lucko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lucko feints and then cracks Night's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Night down.
Night lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lucko.
Night darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Night fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucko is out of range.
Lucko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Night misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko digs a good body shot into Night's ribs.
Lucko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucko scores with a leg kick.
Lucko connects with a right hand. Night shakes it off.
Lucko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Night.
Lucko fakes the leg kick and cracks Night in the body.
Night is breathing heavily.
Lucko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucko's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Night is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucko.
Night misses with a looping right.
Lucko jabs Night to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Lucko.
Lucko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Lucko finds it's way through Night's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Lucko slams his shin into Night's torso.
Lucko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucko.
Lucko connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucko lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lucko.
Good leg kick by Lucko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Night shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lucko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Night. That did some damage!
Lucko thumps Night with a low kick.
A cross from Lucko lands.
Lucko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Night had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Lucko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lucko, as that shot connected.
Night on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucko. Lucko obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lucko is looking to slow Night down with leg kicks.
Lucko tests Night's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Night stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucko connects with a single shot there.
Lucko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Night.
Lucko scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lucko.
Night is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucko.
Lucko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Night.
Lucko connects with a leg kick. Night looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Night takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Night takes a step back to recover.
Night walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Night shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lucko is looking to slow Night down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Night shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lucko throws a leg kick which misses Night's front leg but catches the back leg as Night tries to avoid it.
Night walks into a jab.
Lucko lands a leg kick that knocks Night off balance momentarily.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Night shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Night is rocked!
Night fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucko manages to avoid it.
Oh Night is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Night misses with a body shot.
Night seems to have got his legs back now.
Night on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucko. Lucko obviously looking to wear him down.
Lucko scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucko.
Night takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lucko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Night momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucko scores with a jab. Night acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lucko scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucko.
Lucko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Atj Lucko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lucko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Night might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lucko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Night stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Night on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucko. Lucko obviously looking to wear him down.
Night tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucko connects with a leg kick. Night looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Night on the side of the head.
Lucko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Night if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucko scores with a jab to the body.
Lucko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lucko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lucko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atj Lucko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lucko.
Lucko connects with a solid leg kick.
Night is looking to wear down Lucko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Night will feel that in the morning.
Lucko connects with a leg kick. Night looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucko scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Night has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Lucko finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Lucko as he connects with a hook.
Lucko is looking to slow Night down with leg kicks.
Lucko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lucko!
Lucko connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucko connects with a leg kick. Night looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucko.
Lucko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lucko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Night shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lucko scores with a leg kick.
Lucko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lucko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucko scores with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Lucko finds it's target.
Lucko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Night's sensitive parts.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Night shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lucko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lucko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Night doesn't seem bothered though.
Lucko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Night's sensitive parts.
Night sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Night chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucko can pounce on him.
Night looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Night's calf.
Lucko lands with a nice body kick.
Lucko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Night's head.
Lucko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucko scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucko throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucko connects with a leg kick. Night looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Night on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lucko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucko connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucko thuds his shin into the meat of Night's side.
Lucko connects with a leg kick. Night looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucko.
Night takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lucko lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucko lands a head kick. Night smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lucko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lucko.
Lucko scores with a leg kick.
Lucko throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucko scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Night misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucko.
Night takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lucko scores with a body shot.
Lucko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucko throws a leg kick which misses Night's front leg but catches the back leg as Night tries to avoid it.
Lucko is looking to slow Night down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Lucko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lucko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Night if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Night.
Night walks into a stiff left hand from Lucko.
Lucko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Night takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Atj Lucko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lucko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Night.
Night walks into a jab.
Lucko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Night throws a low kick but Lucko avoids it.
Night walks into a straight right hand from Lucko.
Night looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucko is just out of range.
Night listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucko lands a head kick. Night smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Night throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucko.
Lucko scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Night crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lucko - the referee stops the clock and Night gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lucko. Night manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lucko scores with a leg kick.
Lucko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucko scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Night has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lucko.
Night takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucko lands a head kick. Night smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lucko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Night throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucko.
Lucko with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lucko - that will leave a mark!
Lucko throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lucko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Night's calf.
Lucko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Night's sensitive parts.
Night takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucko.
Travis Night has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Night will feel that in the morning.
Lucko scores with a head kick.
Lucko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucko.
Lucko throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lucko.
Night throws a hook but Lucko blocks it.
Night is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucko.
Lucko pushes Night away with a front kick.
Lucko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Night.
Good leg kick by Lucko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucko connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lucko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lucko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucko ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Lucko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucko scoring well with a low kick there.
Night throws a hook but Lucko avoids it easily.
Night misses with a wild body shot.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Night shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lucko moves out of range as Night strikes.
Night works Lucko's body with a nice hook.
Lucko thumps Night with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucko.
Night will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lucko scores with a nice body kick.
Night has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lucko.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lucko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Lucko.
Lucko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Night's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Night.
A good leg kick by Lucko.
Night has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lucko finds it's way round the side to connect with Night's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Night crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lucko - the referee stops the clock and Night gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lucko. Night manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lucko cracks the inside of Night's front leg.
Night misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Lucko slams his shin into Night's torso.
Lucko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Night clobbers Lucko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Night throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucko lands with a nice body kick.
Lucko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atj Lucko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucko 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atj Lucko!
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