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IP XXVI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Aresenault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aresenault has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Alekseev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Aresenault!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aresenault lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alekseev swats away the attempt to clinch by Aresenault.
Alekseev throws a body kick that misses.
Aresenault tries to clinch but Alekseev is having none of it.
Aresenault lands a head kick. Alekseev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alekseev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aresenault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alekseev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aresenault. Alekseev shrugs it off though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alekseev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alekseev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aresenault. That one must have hurt.
Aresenault doesn't manage to clinch there - Alekseev circles away.
Aresenault wants to clinch
and Alekseev counters with a one-two to the body.
Aresenault lands a high kick!
Alekseev keeps the fight on the outside.
Aresenault wants to clinch up but Alekseev keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aresenault looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Alekseev.
Aresenault is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aresenault is still on wobbly legs! Can Alekseev finish him?
Alekseev throws a push kick but Aresenault slaps the foot to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aresenault crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alekseev - the referee stops the clock and Aresenault gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alekseev. Aresenault manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aresenault seems to have recovered his senses.
Aresenault looks gassed!
Alekseev keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Aresenault blocks the leg kick.
Alekseev throws a body punch but Aresenault moves out of range.
Alekseev throws a nice looking combination but Aresenault bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aresenault tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Alekseev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Alekseev.
Aresenault tries to clinch there but Alekseev circles away.
Aresenault tries to clinch up but Alekseev circles away and keeps his distance.
Aresenault tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aresenault scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Alekseev.
Alekseev misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Alekseev misses.
Aresenault tries to clinch but Alekseev is having none of it.
Aresenault darts in and clinches Alekseev up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aresenault breaks from the clinch.
Aresenault pushes Alekseev away with a front kick.
Aresenault tries to clinch up.
Aresenault throws a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aresenault - that will leave a mark!
Aresenault wants to clinch.
Alekseev throws a jab but it's blocked by Aresenault.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aresenault. Alekseev shrugs it off though.
Aresenault tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alekseev counters with a good low kick that Aresenault was not able to check.
Alekseev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aresenault tries to clinch up but Alekseev circles away and keeps his distance.
Aresenault throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aresenault.
Alekseev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aresenault can pounce on him.
Aresenault lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aresenault clinches up with Alekseev and pushes him back against the ropes.
Aresenault wants to get back to striking at distance but Alekseev won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aresenault throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aresenault connects with a knee to the head.
Alekseev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alekseev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alekseev misses with a wild combination.
Aresenault lands with a kick to the temple. Alekseev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Aresenault looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aresenault throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aresenault is looking to clinch.
Aresenault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aresenault goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aresenault blocks a head kick by Alekseev.
Alekseev tries to work over Aresenault's front leg with a kick but Aresenault checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aresenault throws a nice head kick!
Alekseev is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Alekseev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aresenault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Aresenault throws an elbow but misses.
Aresenault is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alekseev is trying to force a seperation but Aresenault has the dominant position.
Aresenault lands a nice elbow.
Alekseev managing to block the knees to the body from Aresenault.
Aresenault breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aresenault tries to clinch there but Alekseev circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aresenault closes the distance and clinches.
Alekseev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aresenault walks away with a smile on his face. Alekseev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aresenault tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aresenault goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Aresenault dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aresenault uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alekseev.
Alekseev throws a series of punches but Aresenault moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Alekseev misses the target.
A combination from Alekseev does no damage.
Alekseev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aresenault throws a head kick that half lands.
Aresenault moves in looking to clinch but Alekseev pushes him off.
Aresenault gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Alekseev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aresenault escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aresenault tries a head kick but it misses.
Aresenault moves out of range of the strikes.
Aresenault moves into range and clinches up with Alekseev.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aresenault obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aresenault breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David Aresenault seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aresenault lands a head kick!
Alekseev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aresenault has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aresenault is trying to break the clinch but Alekseev is controlling him.
Aresenault breaks the clinch.
Alekseev misses with a head kick.
Aresenault throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aresenault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aresenault connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aresenault wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alekseev. That's going to slow Aresenault down.
Aresenault tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alekseev counters with a leg kick.
Aresenault tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aresenault. Alekseev shrugs it off though.
Aresenault scores with a head kick. Alekseev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alekseev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aresenault.
Vasily Alekseev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aresenault. That's going to slow Alekseev down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aresenault scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aresenault is looking to clinch.
Aresenault moves into the clinch.
Aresenault tries to circle away but Alekseev has him pinned against the ropes.
Aresenault breaks the clinch.
Aresenault throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alekseev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alekseev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alekseev 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.
Alekseev misses with a double jab.
Alekseev misses with the combination.
A low kick from Alekseev is predictable there
and Aresenault counters with an inside leg kick.
Aresenault on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alekseev. Alekseev obviously looking to wear him down.
Alekseev looks to land a combination but Aresenault avoids it well.
Aresenault tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alekseev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aresenault tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aresenault is looking to clinch but Alekseev is avoiding it.
Alekseev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aresenault moves in looking to clinch but Alekseev pushes him off.
Aresenault tries to clinch there but Alekseev circles away.
Aresenault lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aresenault tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alekseev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aresenault lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alekseev swats away the attempt to clinch by Aresenault.
Aresenault throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alekseev's head.
Aresenault tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Alekseev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aresenault throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Alekseev misses the target.
Aresenault tries to clinch up.
Aresenault fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alekseev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aresenault circles away quickly and effectively.
Alekseev throws a sloppy head kick and Aresenault moves out of range easily.
Aresenault ducks under a wild hook from Alekseev.
Aresenault connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aresenault.
Aresenault tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alekseev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alekseev throws a series of punches but Aresenault moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alekseev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aresenault pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aresenault thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alekseev if he has to take too many more of those.
Aresenault has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aresenault throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev gets tackled into the ropes by Aresenault. Aresenault maintains the clinch.
Alekseev breaks the clinch.
Alekseev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alekseev keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Alekseev catches Aresenault right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aresenault looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aresenault lands a high kick!
Aresenault has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Aresenault showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Alekseev tries to keep at a distance but Aresenault has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aresenault's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alekseev swinging wildly here.
Aresenault lands a head kick. Alekseev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aresenault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aresenault tries a head kick but it misses.
Aresenault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aresenault tries a head kick but it misses.
Alekseev throws a big shot that misses.
Aresenault lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aresenault uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alekseev.
Alekseev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aresenault moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alekseev throws a solid leg kick but Aresenault takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alekseev.
Alekseev is looking to slow Aresenault down with leg kicks.
Aresenault takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alekseev misses with a series of wild punches.
Alekseev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aresenault is out of range and Alekseev settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aresenault throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aresenault forces Alekseev back against the ropes and clinches.
Aresenault lands an elbow inside that Alekseev shrugs off.
Aresenault pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aresenault wants to clinch.
Alekseev misses with an uppercut.
Alekseev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aresenault tries to clinch up.
Aresenault lands a head kick. Alekseev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aresenault wants to clinch up but Alekseev keeps it at a distance.
Aresenault moves in looking to clinch but Alekseev pushes him off.
Aresenault tries to clinch but Alekseev moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev throws a series of punches but Aresenault moves out of range.
Alekseev keeps the fight on the outside.
Aresenault defending well as Alekseev loads up on a big left hand.
Aresenault is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Aresenault.
Alekseev misses with a wild combination.
Aresenault lands with a kick to the temple. Alekseev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aresenault lands with a slapping head kick.
Aresenault lands a nice looking body kick.
Alekseev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aresenault lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Alekseev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alekseev scores with a leg kick.
Aresenault throws a front kick that sends Alekseev stumbling back into the ropes.
Aresenault is looking to clinch but Alekseev is avoiding it.
Aresenault clinches.
Alekseev seems to have got his legs back now.
Aresenault breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aresenault keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alekseev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aresenault tries to clinch but Alekseev moves out of range.
Alekseev scores with a leg kick.
Aresenault closes the distance and clinches.
Alekseev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alekseev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aresenault's elbow.
Aresenault breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aresenault moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alekseev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aresenault clinches up with Alekseev and pushes him back against the ropes.
Aresenault landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aresenault's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aresenault throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aresenault throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alekseev's head.
Alekseev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alekseev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alekseev misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aresenault moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alekseev blocks a head kick by Aresenault.
Alekseev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aresenault throws a sloppy head kick and Alekseev moves out of range easily.
Alekseev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aresenault tries to clinch there but Alekseev circles away.
Alekseev connects with a leg kick. Aresenault looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aresenault tries to clinch but Alekseev moves out of range.
A big right from Alekseev misses.
Aresenault takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alekseev circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Alekseev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aresenault throws a head kick that half lands.
Vasily Alekseev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Aresenault is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alekseev circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Aresenault comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aresenault 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for David Aresenault!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for David Aresenault!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for David Aresenault!
David Aresenault wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking David Aresenault 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Feucht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miki Peric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feucht comes to the ring accompanied by Wherever I May Roam. Miki Peric has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Feucht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miki Peric!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peric tries to close the distance and clinch but Feucht swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peric shoots in but no luck this time.
Feucht closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Feucht working away.
Feucht passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Peric!
Peric trying desperately to get to his feet.
Peric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Feucht pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Feucht landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feucht sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feucht tries to control but Peric wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peric is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Peric wants to control but Feucht is having none of it.
Feucht takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feucht trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Feucht takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Feucht postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Peric in real trouble here! The ref calls for Peric to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Feucht!
A very excited looking Alexander Feucht made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Florin Chernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Florin Chernat!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volkov throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Florin Chernat has been cut.
Chernat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chernat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Chernat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chernat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernat has managed to get both his arms back between Volkov's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chernat looking to pass the guard.
Volkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volkov wants to stand but Chernat is controlling the position.
Volkov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chernat doesn't defend quickly enough and Volkov has managed to lock this one up! Can Chernat escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Volkov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Volkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Parkachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Parkachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parkachev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Levesque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Levesque fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parkachev to the ground. Levesque is now in Parkachev's guard.
Parkachev is trying to control the position but Levesque postures up.
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Levesque trying to control but Parkachev is working from the bottom.
Parkachev keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Levesque distracts Parkachev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Levesque throws a big right hand that misses.
Parkachev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Parkachev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Levesque's guard. Nice move by Parkachev!
Levesque wants to get back to his feet but Parkachev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Parkachev from controlling successfully.
Levesque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parkachev is one step ahead there.
Parkachev throws a big elbow that misses.
Levesque keeping full guard, as Parkachev tries to pass.
Parkachev trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Levesque scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parkachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levesque moves away.
Levesque closes the distance and clinches.
Levesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parkachev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levesque has taken the fight to the clinch.
Levesque lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Levesque.
Parkachev has Levesque pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Levesque manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Levesque.
Levesque lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parkachev backwards.
A short body shot lands from Levesque as the two fighters clinch.
Levesque lands with a short shot to the head.
Levesque lands a body shot.
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Levesque's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Levesque duly obliges.
Levesque has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Levesque looking to stall.
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Parkachev leaves Levesque with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Levesque cracks Parkachev with a good jab.
Parkachev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Levesque avoids it really well and circles away.
Levesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parkachev tries to avoid it but Levesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parkachev to the ground. Parkachev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parkachev throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Parkachev misses.
Parkachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levesque.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Parkachev quickly recovers to half guard.
Levesque throws a strike but Parkachev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Parkachev is breathing heavily.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Parkachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Parkachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parkachev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Levesque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parkachev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levesque stopping the sweep attempt from Parkachev.
Parkachev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Levesque dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Levesque scores with a punch to the head.
Parkachev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parkachev wants it to stay on the feet.
Levesque fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Levesque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parkachev on the side of the head.
Jacques Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Parkachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Levesque pushes Parkachev up against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Levesque.
Levesque breaks the clinch.
Parkachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levesque moves away.
Levesque has managed to clinch.
Levesque prevents the takedown attempt.
Levesque lands a hook that snaps the head of Parkachev backwards.
Levesque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parkachev or not.
Parkachev takes a shot to the head.
Levesque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levesque shoots for a double leg takedown but Parkachev sprawls well. He's pushed Levesque's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladimir Parkachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Levesque.
Parkachev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Levesque circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parkachev back to the ropes. Levesque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levesque lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Levesque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parkachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Vladimir Parkachev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levesque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parkachev.
Levesque throws a right hand that Parkachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Parkachev also avoids with ease.
Levesque jabs Parkachev right on the nose. Parkachev blinks but takes it well.
Levesque tries to clinch but Parkachev moves out of range.
Levesque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parkachev takes one to the side of the head.
Parkachev throws a body punch but Levesque moves out of range.
Parkachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levesque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parkachev throws a nice looking combination but Levesque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacques Levesque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parkachev lands with a good body shot.
Levesque throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parkachev's waist but Parkachev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Levesque off to one side.
Parkachev stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Levesque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is looking to clinch but Parkachev is avoiding it.
Levesque moves away from the strike by Parkachev.
Parkachev looks to land a combination but Levesque avoids it well.
Levesque shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Levesque doesn't manage to clinch there - Parkachev circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parkachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Levesque.
Levesque walks into a straight right hand from Parkachev.
Levesque darts in and clinches Parkachev up against the ropes.
Levesque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parkachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Levesque shoots in but Parkachev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parkachev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levesque circles away quickly and effectively.
Levesque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parkachev keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkachev throws a good cross that connects.
Levesque throws a nice looking combination but Parkachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Levesque forces Parkachev back against the ropes and clinches.
Levesque breaks the clinch.
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parkachev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parkachev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levesque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parkachev is fending him off so far but Levesque persists. Nope, Parkachev circles away and we're back to standing.
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parkachev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Parkachev.
Parkachev lands the left hand.
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch but Parkachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Levesque throws a looping overhand right but Parkachev ducks down to avoid it.
Levesque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Levesque there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parkachev throws a right hand that Levesque ducks under and follows up with a left that Levesque also avoids with ease.
Levesque listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkachev misses the shot to the body.
Levesque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parkachev but Parkachev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parkachev feints a jab promting Levesque to slip. Parkachev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Levesque slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levesque tries to clinch there but Parkachev circles away.
Parkachev tries to move into range but Levesque moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch but Parkachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Levesque is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parkachev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Levesque moves into the clinch.
Levesque lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parkachev backwards.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levesque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parkachev fails to pull guard.
Levesque lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parkachev backwards.
Parkachev tries to score a body lock takedown but Levesque shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Levesque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Parkachev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parkachev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Levesque tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Parkachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parkachev lands a body shot.
Levesque looks to land a combination but Parkachev avoids it well.
Parkachev lands a jab-cross combination.
Levesque gets a clinch.
Levesque gets through Parkachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parkachev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Levesque after a bit of a struggle.
Levesque has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parkachev is trying to keep an underhook but Levesque manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Parkachev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levesque scores with a couple of nice shots.
Levesque throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levesque is keen to just control but Parkachev is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parkachev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Levesque seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkachev gets back to full guard.
Levesque controlling from the top position.
Parkachev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levesque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levesque chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levesque trying to control but Parkachev is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levesque scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levesque working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parkachev's head.
Levesque is looking to work some ground and pound but Parkachev has wrist control.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Parkachev keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levesque throwing strikes but missing.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Parkachev is retaining full guard.
Levesque throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkachev controlling Levesque's posture.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Parkachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parkachev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Parkachev keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vladimir Parkachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parkachev working for submissions but it's allowed Levesque to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is trying to control. Parkachev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parkachev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levesque.
Levesque working over Parkachev with some ground and pound. Parkachev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levesque misses with a head shot. Parkachev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Parkachev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Levesque doesn't defend quickly enough and Parkachev has managed to lock this one up! Can Levesque escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Parkachev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vladimir Parkachev!
Vladimir Parkachev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menoza Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Golota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Menoza Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Golota!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Golota throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Golota does no damage.
Golota defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Golota misses with a wild combination.
Golota fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
Golota lands a nice hook to Torres's body. Torres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Golota does no damage.
Golota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golota looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Torres catches Golota with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golota smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Golota.
Golota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres connects with a body shot.
Golota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golota swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Golota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golota looks gassed!
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golota walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Golota.
Golota misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Golota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Torres.
Golota swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres lands with a nice body punch.
Golota swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Torres and Golota goes tumbling to the canvas! Torres follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Golota is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golota does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torres tries to stand and escape but Golota is controlling the position.
Golota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torres moves into full mount! Golota won't be happy about that!
Torres 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.
Torres 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.
Torres misses with a head shot.
Golota wants to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Torres working Golota over with strikes here.
Golota holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Torres tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Golota turns into him and now he's in Torres's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torres wants to stand and escape but Golota is having none of it.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Golota from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Golota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menoza Torres dominated that round.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Golota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Golota throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres lands a glancing blow to the side of Golota's head.
Torres drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Golota right on the button. Golota goes down! Torres follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Torres gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menoza Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marta Szarafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szarafin comes to the ring accompanied by Kavkaz sila. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marta Szarafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Villar!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Villar.
Villar is looking to take a break and control but Szarafin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Szarafin is trying to improve his position.
Villar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Villar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Villar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szarafin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Villar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Villar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Villar tries to advance to mount but Szarafin denies him.
Szarafin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Szarafin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar is looking to take a break and control but Szarafin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szarafin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Villar trying to mount his opponent but Szarafin defends it.
Szarafin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Villar seems to be working for a kimura but Szarafin defends the submission attempt.
Szarafin actively working from the bottom here.
Villar wants to control but Szarafin is keeping him busy.
Villar moves nicely into side control.
Villar controls the position.
Szarafin is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar slows the pace down.
Villar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Szarafin tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szarafin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Villar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Szarafin sees it coming and defends easily.
Szarafin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Villar seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Villar wants to control but Szarafin is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szarafin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Villar.
Szarafin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szarafin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Villar seems to be looking for submissions.
Villar seems to be working for a kimura but Szarafin defends the submission attempt.
Villar is looking to take a break and control but Szarafin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Szarafin won't allow Villar to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Szarafin!
Villar takes Szarafin's back.
Szarafin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Villar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villar has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Szarafin is defending well but eventually Villar manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Szarafin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leon Villar!
Leon Villar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakko Parantainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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 St Petersburg, Jan Blachowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachowicz darts in trying to clinch
and Parantainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parantainen.
Parantainen managing to block the knees to the body from Blachowicz.
Blachowicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parantainen.
Blachowicz has had enough of the clinch but Parantainen keeps him there for the moment.
Blachowicz looking to stall.
Blachowicz is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parantainen.
Parantainen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Blachowicz is looking to break free of the clinch but Parantainen has double underhooks.
Parantainen working aggressively here.
Parantainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Blachowicz.
Nice body punch from Parantainen - that landed with a thud.
Parantainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Parantainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen is trying to stall.
Blachowicz is working for takedown but Parantainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parantainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Parantainen.
Parantainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Blachowicz controls his hands.
Parantainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parantainen misses with some punches.
Parantainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blachowicz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Blachowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parantainen works on Blachowicz's body with a couple of short punches.
Parantainen is pressed up against the ropes. Blachowicz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parantainen down to the mat. Parantainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parantainen misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parantainen connects with a nice looking jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Parantainen has eaten all the pies!
Blachowicz gets a clinch.
Parantainen lands a left hand.
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!
Blachowicz breaks the clinch.
Blachowicz throws a series of punches but Parantainen avoids them all with ease.
Blachowicz tries to clinch up but Parantainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Parantainen lands a jab to the nose.
Blachowicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Parantainen holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parantainen.
Parantainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parantainen.
Parantainen stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Parantainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blachowicz has had enough of the clinch but Parantainen keeps him there for the moment.
Parantainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parantainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Parantainen blocks a body shot from Blachowicz.
Parantainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parantainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blachowicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parantainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen stalling against the ropes.
Blachowicz is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Parantainen can't fight it off and eventually Blachowicz manages to take the fight to the floor. Parantainen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parantainen keeping moving, preventing Blachowicz from controlling successfully.
Blachowicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blachowicz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parantainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parantainen has his hands on Blachowicz's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Parantainen.
Blachowicz tries to keep at a distance but Parantainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parantainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parantainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Parantainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blachowicz backwards.
Parantainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parantainen is stalling here.
A short right from Parantainen.
Parantainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parantainen lands a shoulder strike.
Parantainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blachowiczs head.
Parantainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Blachowicz gets an underhook and turns Parantainen into the ropes.
Parantainen lands a nice uppercut.
Parantainen slowing the pace effectively.
Blachowicz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blachowicz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parantainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Parantainen.
Blachowicz being controlled against the ropes.
Parantainen keeps control of Blachowicz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Parantainen on the inside.
Parantainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blachowicz is keeping busy.
Blachowicz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parantainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Blachowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parantainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blachowicz is trying to trip Parantainen. He has hold of a leg but Parantainen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blachowicz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parantainen controlling Blachowicz's posture.
Blachowicz is looking to advance position but Parantainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blachowicz working to try and regain half guard.
Parantainen content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jaakko Parantainen.
Blachowicz wants to clinch.
Parantainen tries to clinch but Blachowicz moves out of range.
Blachowicz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parantainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Blachowicz.
Jan Blachowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blachowicz misses with the combination.
Blachowicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Parantainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick and Blachowicz moves out of range easily.
Jan Blachowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blachowicz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Parantainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Blachowicz. Blachowicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Parantainen with a hook.
Blachowicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parantainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Parantainen scores with a nice right hand.
Parantainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blachowicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Parantainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parantainen has Blachowicz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Parantainen throws a head punch that misses.
Parantainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parantainen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Blachowicz.
Parantainen lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Parantainen.
Parantainen trying to stall but Blachowicz improves his position.
Blachowicz blocks an uppercut.
Blachowicz working hard to break the clinch.
Jaakko Parantainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blachowicz wants to get back to striking at distance but Parantainen won't allow it.
Blachowicz prevents a body shot from Parantainen.
Blachowicz is trying to drag Parantainen to the mat but Parantainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Blachowicz manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parantainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parantainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blachowicz blocks a head kick by Parantainen.
Parantainen scores with a nice right hand.
Parantainen clinches with his opponent.
Parantainen wants to stall.
Parantainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blachowicz's efforts to push away.
Parantainen leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parantainen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Parantainen is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Blachowicz wants to stand but Parantainen is controlling his arm.
Parantainen struggling a bit here.
Blachowicz trying to control the action but Parantainen is working from the bottom.
Parantainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blachowicz trying to control from half guard but Parantainen is working away.
Parantainen trying to hold on to Blachowicz's head to control him but Blachowicz postures up.
Jan Blachowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen wants to improve his position but Blachowicz is controlling well.
Blachowicz trying to mount his opponent but Parantainen defends it.
Parantainen is staying active underneath Blachowicz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Jan Blachowicz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Parantainen moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blachowicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parantainen is defending well for now.
Parantainen digs a right hand into Blachowicz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blachowicz's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parantainen stalling in the clinch but Blachowicz improves position.
Blachowicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parantainen is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Parantainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parantainen 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Jaakko Parantainen wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jaakko Parantainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim comes into the arena with Any blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slim Jim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe misses with a hook. Jim ducked under it nicely.
Edward Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharpe. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet.
Sharpe fails to land the takedown.
Sharpe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sharpe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jim.
Jim throws a sloppy head kick and Sharpe moves out of range easily.
Sharpe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jim lands a big head kick that sends Sharpe tumbling to the mat! Jim takes a step backwards and waves Sharpe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sharpe is rocked!
It looks like Edward Sharpe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jim counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Sharpe out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Jim is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Slim Jim!
Slim Jim retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rurik Kokovtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rurik Kokovtsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rurik Kokovtsov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pekka Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokovtsov throws a nice looking combination but Puukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokovtsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Puukko is just out of range.
Kokovtsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puukko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kokovtsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokovtsov misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Puukko.
Puukko dodges the punch combination from Kokovtsov.
Puukko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Puukko.
Good leg kick by Puukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Puukko throws a solid leg kick but Kokovtsov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Puukko.
Puukko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Puukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokovtsov swinging wildly here.
Puukko misses with a head kick.
Kokovtsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puukko lands a jab to the nose.
Kokovtsov avoids the head kick by Puukko.
A combination from Kokovtsov does no damage.
Kokovtsov ducks right into an uppercut from Puukko.
Puukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puukko lands a high kick!
Puukko lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puukko.
Kokovtsov blocks a leg kick.
Kokovtsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puukko cracks the inside of Kokovtsov's front leg.
Kokovtsov takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kokovtsov checks a leg kick.
Puukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokovtsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kokovtsov misses with a body punch
and Puukko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Puukko lands the left hand.
Kokovtsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokovtsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puukko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Puukko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kokovtsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokovtsov.
Puukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puukko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Puukko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Puukko connects with a high kick.
Kokovtsov misses with a few strikes there.
Puukko sizes up Kokovtsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kokovtsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puukko counters with a stiff right hand.
Puukko throws a leg kick but Kokovtsov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puukko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kokovtsov has time to react.
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!
Puukko dodges the punch combination from Kokovtsov.
Puukko cracks a nice hook into Kokovtsov's ribs.
Puukko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov digs a good body shot into Puukko's ribs.
Kokovtsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokovtsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kokovtsov throws a body punch but Puukko moves out of range.
Puukko throws a series of punches but Kokovtsov moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Puukko.
Puukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokovtsov's sensitive parts.
Kokovtsov is looking to wear down Puukko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A right-left combo lands from Puukko.
Puukko is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puukko lands with a good body shot.
Puukko blocks a leg kick.
Puukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokovtsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Puukko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Puukko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kokovtsov takes one to the side of the head.
Kokovtsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puukko moves away.
Puukko checks a leg kick.
Puukko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kokovtsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kokovtsov misses with a double jab.
Puukko scores with a decent looking hook.
Kokovtsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kokovtsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puukko moves out of range as Kokovtsov strikes.
Kokovtsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekka Puukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puukko throws out a leg kick but Kokovtsov moves out of range and Puukko only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puukko.
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!
Kokovtsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko throws a series of punches but Kokovtsov moves out of range.
Kokovtsov misses with a low kick.
Kokovtsov slips a jab and a cross from Puukko.
Puukko swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Puukko.
Puukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Puukko misses with a head kick.
Kokovtsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puukko. Puukko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kokovtsov moves out of range of the body kick from Puukko.
Kokovtsov swings for the body but Puukko moves out of range.
Kokovtsov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Puukko.
Kokovtsov misses with a straight left.
Kokovtsov misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokovtsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kokovtsov throws a right and a left that Puukko avoids nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kokovtsov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Puukko misses with a two punch combination.
Puukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kokovtsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Puukko throws a low kick, looking for Kokovtsov's leg but Kokovtsov calmly moves out of range.
Kokovtsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puukko.
Kokovtsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Puukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Puukko works over Kokovtsov's head and body with a nice combination.
Puukko throws a series of punches but Kokovtsov moves out of range.
Puukko is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov tries a low kick but Puukko avoids it.
Pekka Puukko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puukko misses with a hook. Kokovtsov ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puukko.
Rurik Kokovtsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kokovtsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puukko.
Kokovtsov throws a head kick but Puukko moves out of range.
Puukko ducks under a wild hook from Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kokovtsov misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Puukko, right into the meat.
Kokovtsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Puukko.
Puukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokovtsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko motions for Kokovtsov to come forward. Puukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokovtsov lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Kokovtsov misses its intended target.
Puukko misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kokovtsov lands with a straight right. Puukko didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokovtsov throws a leg kick but Puukko checks it.
Kokovtsov 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.
Puukko looks to land a combination. Kokovtsov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Puukko throws a sloppy head kick and Kokovtsov moves out of range easily.
Puukko takes a swing at Kokovtsov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kokovtsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kokovtsov lands the left hand.
Kokovtsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kokovtsov throws a right hand that misses
and Puukko counters with a low kick, right behind Kokovtsov 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pekka Puukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kokovtsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puukko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Puukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kokovtsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kokovtsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puukko.
Kokovtsov misses the shot to the body.
Kokovtsov throws a leg kick but Puukko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puukko misses with a wild combination.
Kokovtsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puukko throws a low kick but Kokovtsov avoids it.
Puukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kokovtsov lands a left and a right that send Puukko crashing to the mat, dazed. Kokovtsov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Puukko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Puukko as he checks the leg kick.
Puukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokovtsov finish him?
A low kick from Kokovtsov misses
and Puukko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puukko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kokovtsov takes a step back to recover.
Puukko get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Puukko stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Kokovtsov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rurik Kokovtsov!
Rurik Kokovtsov is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Rurik Kokovtsov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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