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PCL Rise of the Pegasi 64 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floppy McPoppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumijalka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: compella & the twister - put ur weed up. Kalevi Kumijalka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floppy McPoppins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumijalka tries to clinch but McPoppins moves away
and McPoppins counters with a straight right hand.
Kumijalka lands with a slapping head kick.
McPoppins circles away from the clinch attempt
and McPoppins counters with a straight right hand.
Kumijalka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kumijalka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumijalka misses with a wild body shot.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch but McPoppins is avoiding it.
McPoppins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumijalka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McPoppins fails with the takedown
and Kumijalka counters with a nice kick to the body.
McPoppins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McPoppins throws out a loose jab but Kumijalka uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPoppins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kumijalka can pounce on him.
Kumijalka looks to clinch
and McPoppins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kumijalka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McPoppins defends it nicely.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McPoppins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumijalka throws a head kick but McPoppins moves out of range.
McPoppins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kumijalka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kumijalka - that will leave a mark!
Kumijalka tries to sprawl but McPoppins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McPoppins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kumijalka's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPoppins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kumijalka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McPoppins.
McPoppins wants to control from the top but Kumijalka keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Floppy McPoppins just wasn't active enough.
McPoppins fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floppy McPoppins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPoppins shoots in but Kumijalka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kumijalka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kumijalka showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka decides to return to a standing position.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but McPoppins moves away
and McPoppins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kumijalka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses.
Kumijalka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kumijalka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPoppins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kumijalka prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumijalka manages to break the clinch.
Kumijalka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumijalka wants it to stay on the feet.
McPoppins tries for a takedown but Kumijalka circles away easily
and Kumijalka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McPoppins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kumijalka wants to clinch up but McPoppins keeps it at a distance.
McPoppins thuds a left hand into Kumijalka's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumijalka forces McPoppins back against the cage and clinches.
McPoppins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumijalka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalevi Kumijalka will probably get the nod.
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.
McPoppins shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumijalka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McPoppins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kumijalka wants to land a leg kick but McPoppins is out of range.
McPoppins checks a leg kick.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but McPoppins is having none of it.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses
and McPoppins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McPoppins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPoppins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPoppins prevents Kumijalka from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Floppy McPoppins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No joy there for McPoppins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McPoppins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kumijalka pushes McPoppins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kumijalka looking to throw knees to the head but McPoppins is blocking nicely.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
McPoppins has Kumijalka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumijalka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floppy McPoppins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumijalka misses with a head kick.
Kumijalka has McPoppins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kumijalka looking to slow down the pace here.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumijalka throws a front kick aimed at McPoppins's knee but McPoppins avoids it well.
Kumijalka lands a head kick. McPoppins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kumijalka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumijalka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumijalka looks for the body kick but McPoppins saw that one coming.
McPoppins lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kumijalka - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPoppins dives in and grabs Kumijalka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumijalka pushes down on McPoppins's head and hops out.
McPoppins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumijalka circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McPoppins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPoppins tries for a takedown but Kumijalka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka throws a sloppy head kick and McPoppins moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka throws a head kick but McPoppins moves out of range.
Kumijalka connects with an inside leg kick.
Kumijalka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown but Kumijalka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McPoppins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumijalka's waist but Kumijalka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McPoppins off to one side.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but McPoppins moves out of range.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumijalka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McPoppins's head.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McPoppins tries for a takedown but Kumijalka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McPoppins shoots for a double leg takedown but Kumijalka sprawls well. He's pushed McPoppins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kumijalka clinches up with McPoppins and pushes him back against the cage.
Kumijalka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McPoppins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kumijalka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kumijalka misses with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumijalka looking to throw knees to the head but McPoppins is blocking nicely.
McPoppins tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumijalka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Kumijalka 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. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by McPoppins or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumijalka which made him look bad.
Kumijalka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPoppins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kumijalka thows a body kick. McPoppins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch but McPoppins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McPoppins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McPoppins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kumijalka is fending him off so far but McPoppins persists. Nope, Kumijalka circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Kumijalka.
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kumijalka as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floppy McPoppins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumijalka tries to clinch up.
McPoppins swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumijalka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumijalka throws a chopping leg kick but McPoppins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McPoppins swinging wildly here.
McPoppins circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumijalka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McPoppins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McPoppins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch.
Kumijalka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka rushes McPoppins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kumijalka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kumijalka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka throws a head kick but McPoppins moves out of range.
A low kick from Kumijalka is predictable there
and McPoppins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumijalka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McPoppins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kumijalka tries to sprawl out of it but McPoppins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kumijalka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McPoppins cracks Kumijalka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka moves into range and clinches up with McPoppins.
Kumijalka is pressed up against the cage. McPoppins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumijalka down to the mat. Kumijalka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that McPoppins semi-blocks.
Floppy McPoppins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPoppins shoots in for a double leg but Kumijalka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumijalka wants to clinch up but McPoppins keeps it at a distance.
Kumijalka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but McPoppins is having none of it.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - McPoppins circles away.
Kumijalka moves to clinch but McPoppins breaks away
and McPoppins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka is looking to stand up but McPoppins isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McPoppins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kumijalka throws McPoppins to one side and escapes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPoppins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumijalka circles away.
Floppy McPoppins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalevi Kumijalka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kumijalka scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalevi Kumijalka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kumijalka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalevi Kumijalka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ze Spario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Adamek's choice of entrance music: I Am The Sword - Motorhead . Mario Ze Spario could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomasz Adamek's chin.
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221 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Ze Spario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ze Spario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ze Spario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adamek counters with a takedown into side control.
Adamek wants to control but Ze Spario is keeping him busy.
Adamek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ze Spario, who protects the arm well.
Adamek tries to advance position but instead Ze Spario slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ze Spario is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Spario is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adamek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adamek's back!
Adamek's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Ze Spario's hands.
Adamek trying to control the hands but Ze Spario won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamek showing good submission defense here.
Adamek trying to control but not successfully.
Adamek holding both Ze Spario 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek is taking damage to the body and head.
Ze Spario seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Adamek's chin but Adamek turns very nicely into Ze Spario's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Adamek.
Adamek wants to control from the top but Ze Spario keeps moving.
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!
Adamek looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario looking for a guillotine here but Adamek defends easily.
Adamek stands and throws Ze Spario's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ze Spario wants to control but Adamek postures up.
Adamek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ze Spario keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario wants to get back to his feet.
Adamek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ze Spario can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Adamek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ze Spario is defended easily by Adamek.
Adamek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ze Spario defends it nicely.
Adamek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ze Spario. That did some damage!
Adamek tries for a takedown but Ze Spario circles away easily
and Ze Spario counters with a shoot takedown. Adamek fights it but they end up in guard.
Ze Spario stopping the sweep attempt from Adamek.
Ze Spario looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Spario passes into half guard.
Adamek is looking for a sweep. Ze Spario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adamek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ze Spario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ze Spario's back!
Adamek struggling to keep hold of the position.
Adamek throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ze Spario prevents Adamek from getting a body triangle.
Adamek scores with punches and elbows.
Ze Spario tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek lands with some strikes.
Adamek landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamek controlling the position easily from mount.
Adamek goes for an armbar but Ze Spario turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ze Spario.
Ze Spario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ze Spario drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ze Spario jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adamek pulls Ze Spario in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamek looking to control.
Ze Spario trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ze Spario scoring with some ground and pound.
Ze Spario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ze Spario preventing the sweep.
Adamek is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ze Spario rolls with it to try and escape but Adamek cranks on the arm and Ze Spario is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomasz Adamek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Bienvenueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bienvenueve's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bahama Mama. Boney M. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Bienvenueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bienvenueve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Bienvenueve slips the punch.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva takes a swing at Bienvenueve's ribcage but misses.
Silva thuds a left hand into Bienvenueve's body.
Silva scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Bienvenueve's head but Bienvenueve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bienvenueve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Bienvenueve misses the target.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
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!
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Bienvenueve closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Bienvenueve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Bienvenueve moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bienvenueve manages to avoid it.
Bienvenueve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Bienvenueve scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bienvenueve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva throws the left hand but Bienvenueve avoids the punch easily.
Silva looks gassed!
Bienvenueve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva is rocked!
Silva looks to throw the jab but Bienvenueve is out of range.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Bienvenueve finish him?
Bienvenueve drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Silva right on the button. Silva goes down! Bienvenueve follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bienvenueve gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Bienvenueve!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czesio Niemen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Czesio Niemen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodhidharma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niemen's sensitive parts.
Bodhidharma throws a sloppy head kick and Niemen moves out of range easily.
Bodhidharma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niemen cracks Bodhidharma with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bodhidharma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niemen stuns Bodhidharma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niemen lands a nice looking body shot.
Bodhidharma is breathing heavily.
Niemen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niemen throws a shot to the body.
Niemen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Niemen.
Niemen's corner calls for a 1-2. Niemen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niemen drops Bodhidharma with a huge uppercut! Bodhidharma drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Niemen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Czesio Niemen!
A relieved looking Czesio Niemen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rotterdam Minx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolya Kozakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolya Kozakov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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24
278 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rotterdam Minx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolya Kozakov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozakov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kozakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Kozakov does no damage.
Minx tries to clinch up
enabling Kozakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Minx throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minx shoots in for a takedown but Kozakov shows good takedown defense.
Minx wants to clinch but Kozakov slips to the side
and Kozakov counters with a good low kick that Minx was not able to check.
Kozakov feints a jab promting Minx to slip. Kozakov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Minx slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Rotterdam Minx has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Minx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozakov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozakov throws a nice head kick!
Kozakov lands a big head kick that sends Minx tumbling to the mat! Kozakov takes a step backwards and waves Minx back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minx finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kozakov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Minx falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolya Kozakov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Kytta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kytta comes to the cage accompanied by The Odorants - This Night. 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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234 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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249 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Kytta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanko Velilkov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Velilkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velilkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velilkov showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Velilkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velilkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Velilkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kytta won't allow Velilkov to pass to mount.
Velilkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stanko Velilkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Velilkov moves in looking to clinch but Kytta pushes him off.
Kytta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mikko Kytta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velilkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kytta throws a body punch but Velilkov moves out of range.
Kytta lands a high kick!
Velilkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kytta misses with an uppercut
and Velilkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Velilkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kytta sprawls well. He's pushed Velilkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Velilkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kytta.
Kytta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velilkov.
Kytta throws a lazy uppercut
and Velilkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kytta dodges the ground and pound from Velilkov.
Velilkov controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kytta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kytta wants to control but Velilkov is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stanko Velilkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Velilkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kytta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velilkov somewhat.
Mikko Kytta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanko Velilkov.
Velilkov misses with a takedown attempt - Kytta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kytta throws a head kick that misses.
Velilkov fails with the takedown.
Kytta tries to clinch up.
Kytta misses with a wild body shot.
Velilkov blocks a head kick by Kytta.
Kytta thuds a left hand into Velilkov's body.
Velilkov blocks a jab.
Kytta throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kytta swivels and escapes.
Velilkov ducks under a wild hook from Kytta.
Velilkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kytta tries a head kick but it misses.
Velilkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velilkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kytta to the ground. Velilkov is now in Kytta's guard.
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!
Velilkov trying to control but Kytta is working from the bottom.
Velilkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velilkov looking to sit in guard and control but Kytta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanko Velilkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Velilkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velilkov closes the distance and pushes Kytta back into the cage.
Kytta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velilkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Velilkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kytta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kytta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kytta wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikko Kytta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanko Velilkov.
Nice shot lands for Kytta.
Kytta lands a glancing blow to the side of Velilkov's head.
Velilkov drops his hands momentarily and Kytta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kytta tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikko Kytta is winning the standup battle so far.
Velilkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velilkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kytta was well out of range. Poor timing from Velilkov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velilkov is defended easily by Kytta.
Kytta lands with an uppercut that bounces Velilkov off the cage and back into range.
Velilkov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kytta feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Velilkov crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikko Kytta!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikko Kytta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman has chosen Taki maly taki duzy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damian Newman!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Neil blocks a head kick by Newman.
O Neil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Newman misses with a head kick.
O Neil throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Neil leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Neil throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Newman dodges the punch combination from O Neil.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Neil.
O Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
O Neil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newman backs up against the cage.
Newman dodges the punch combination from O Neil.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Neil lands a body shot.
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newman throws a wild body kick that O Neil sees coming a mile off.
O Neil scores with a decent looking hook.
Newman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Neil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil throws a series of punches but Newman moves out of range.
O Neil scores with a hook to the body. Newman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Neil blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from O Neil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from O Neil.
Mickey O Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Neil misses with the combination.
O Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Newman.
O Neil throws a right hand that Newman ducks under and follows up with a left that Newman also avoids with ease.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - O Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman throws a head kick but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil moves out of range of the leg kick from Newman.
O Neil looks to land a combination. Newman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Neil.
O Neil stalks Newman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Newman's face. Newman staggers backwards, shaken.
O Neil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newman backs up against the cage.
O Neil avoids the head kick by Newman.
O Neil misses with a wild body shot.
O Neil throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for O Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Neil is breathing heavily.
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Newman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Newman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, O Neil has worked his arm free - good work by O Neil!
Newman controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Neil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Neil, who protects the arm well.
Newman is looking to take a break and control but O Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as Newman stalls from top position.
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 Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Neil throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Mickey O Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
O Neil lands with a hook. Newman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Neil misses with a few strikes there.
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
O Neil checks a low kick from Newman.
O Neil swinging wildly here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newman.
Newman is trying to get an arm triangle but O Neil is defending well.
Newman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Neil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman is trying to get an arm triangle but O Neil is defending well.
Newman tries to move into full mount but can't pass O Neil's legs.
Newman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Newman has hold of O Neil's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and O Neil manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
O Neil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Neil tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but O Neil manages to avoid the submission attempt.
O Neil is not content to let Newman control the position.
Newman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. O Neil looks calm but he's in trouble here. Newman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. O Neil is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Newman lets go of the hold and O Neil can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Newman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Voskresensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalenko comes to the cage accompanied by Небо славян!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
260 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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281 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Voskresensky!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko scores with a jab. Voskresensky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Felix Voskresensky has been cut.
Kovalenko dips to his left and cracks Voskresensky with an uppercut!
Voskresensky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Voskresensky dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Voskresensky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Voskresensky blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voskresensky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Voskresensky thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Voskresensky.
Kovalenko lands with a nice combination. Voskresensky backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voskresensky's hands.
Voskresensky misses with a left hand
and Kovalenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Voskresensky misses with the combination.
Jab from Kovalenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voskresensky looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovalenko as he connects with a hook.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovalenko as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Felix Voskresensky's cut even more.
Kovalenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Voskresensky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voskresensky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovalenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Voskresensky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko works Voskresensky's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The cut above Felix Voskresensky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kovalenko gets in close and tags Voskresensky with a short punch that almost sends Voskresensky to the mat! Oh Voskresensky is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kovalenko, trying to create some distance but Kovalenko rushes him, striking wildly and Voskresensky goes down! The referee tackles Kovalenko into the cage to end the fight! Kovalenko is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen I Am Perfection by Cage 9 as his entrance music. Igor Slobovic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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275 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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255 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee rushes Slobovic and presses him up against the cage.
Slobovic tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Slobovic drops back down to his feet.
Slobovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slobovic tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slobovic.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Slobovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slobovic thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Slobovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slobovic is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee lands a nice hook to Slobovic's body. Slobovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slobovic.
Lee lands a big uppercut and Slobovic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Slobovic looks OK. Lee waves Slobovic back to his feet!
Slobovic is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee sends Slobovic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lee is motioning to the referee to let Slobovic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Slobovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee throws an uppercut from hell that sends Slobovic clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lee stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Lee!
Ricky Lee made sure to mention his sponsor, Seven Sins™ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sagara Sanosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fistful of steel - Rage against the machine. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sagara Sanosuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakob Ultra!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ultra takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ultra throws a low kick but Sanosuke avoids it.
Sanosuke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ultra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ultra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ultra scores with a kick to the body.
Ultra throws a jab when Sanosuke was well out of range.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick
and Sanosuke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ultra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ultra cracks Sanosuke with a good jab.
Sagara Sanosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ultra moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanosuke loads up on a big right hand but Ultra slips the punch.
Sanosuke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanosuke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ultra misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ultra avoids the head kick by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke avoids the head kick by Ultra.
Jab from Ultra.
Sanosuke tries to land a leg kick but Ultra saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Ultra misses.
Ultra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ultra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanosuke moves away.
Sanosuke looks to throw the jab but Ultra is out of range.
A big left from Ultra misses.
Ultra misses with a hook.
Sanosuke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ultra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ultra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanosuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ultra, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ultra misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke dodges an elbow strike from Ultra.
Ultra blocks an uppercut.
Sanosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ultra lands a left hand.
Ultra can't find room to land a body shot as Sanosuke controls the action.
Ultra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanosuke backwards.
Ultra misses with the head strike.
Sanosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Ultra trying to land knees to the body.
Ultra tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanosuke avoids the damage to the body.
Ultra can't find room to land a body shot as Sanosuke controls the action.
Sanosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ultra fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanosuke misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ultra fails to land.
Ultra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanosuke or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ultra.
Sanosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Ultra throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanosuke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanosuke.
Ultra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanosuke backwards.
Sanosuke managing to block the knees to the body from Ultra.
Nice elbow from Ultra.
Sanosuke is leaning against Ultra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ultra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanosuke or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanosuke avoids a wild elbow strike from Ultra.
Ultra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanosuke's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ultra tries to work over Sanosuke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanosuke.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ultra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanosuke's brow.
Sanosuke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ultras head.
Sanosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Ultra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ultra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ultra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ultra tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanosuke avoids the damage to the body.
Ultra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ultra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanosuke misses with some punches.
Sanosuke tries a body shot but Ultra blocks it.
Ultra misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanosuke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Ultra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ultra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanosuke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanosuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanosuke misses with a punch to the body.
Ultra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanosuke misses with a punch to the body.
Ultra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanosuke's elbow.
Ultra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanosukes head.
Sanosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Ultra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ultra lands a nice knee to the body.
Ultra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ultra as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanosuke lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke working aggressively here.
Sanosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ultra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ultra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanosuke.
Ultra lands a right hand.
Sanosuke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ultra's elbow.
Ultra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanosuke backwards.
Sanosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ultra backwards.
Ultra misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanosuke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ultra lands a nice uppercut.
Ultra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ultra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanosuke misses with a punch to the body.
Ultra scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Sanosuke fails to land.
Ultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanosuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanosuke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanosuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ultra fails to land.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ultra misses with a body punch.
Sanosuke can't find room to land a body shot as Ultra controls the action.
Sanosuke misses with the head strike.
Ultra prevents a body shot from Sanosuke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ultra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Ultra.
A frustrated look appears on Sanosuke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanosuke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanosuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanosuke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanosuke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanosuke thumps Ultra with a low kick.
Ultra blocks a jab.
Ultra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanosuke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanosuke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jakob Ultra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanosuke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ultra throws a leg kick but Sanosuke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ultra throws an overhand right that lands on Sanosuke's shoulder, as Sanosuke tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke tries to work over Ultra's front leg with a kick but Ultra checks it.
Sanosuke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Sanosuke ducks under a wild hook from Ultra.
Ultra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanosuke throws a wild body kick that Ultra sees coming a mile off.
Ultra tries to score with a low kick but Sanosuke moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Ultra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanosuke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ultra is able to avoid easily.
Sanosuke darts in and clinches Ultra up against the cage.
Sanosuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanosuke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ultra lands a lovely overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ultra. Sanosuke shrugs it off though.
Ultra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanosuke throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jakob Ultra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ultra throws a jab when Sanosuke was well out of range.
Sanosuke is looking to chop away at Ultra's legs.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick
and Ultra counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanosuke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ultra blocks a low kick nicely.
Ultra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanosuke tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanosuke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ultra misses with a left hand
and Sanosuke counters with a head kick. That will keep Ultra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sanosuke misses with a right hand
and Ultra counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanosuke tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanosuke tries to move into range but Ultra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ultra cracks a nice hook into Sanosuke's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Ultra slips under a jab.
Sanosuke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ultra is out of range and Sanosuke settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultra with a hook.
Sanosuke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanosuke dodges the punch combination from Ultra.
Sloppy strikes from Ultra. Those never looked like landing.
Ultra throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Sanosuke stumbling backwards into the cage! Sanosuke bounces back off the cage towards Ultra, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ultra lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ultra celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jakob Ultra!
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