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PCL 89: Reaching Persepolis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Minutsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alessandro Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulf Minutsak!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minutsak tries a head kick but it misses.
Minutsak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minutsak throws a hook but Moretti avoids it easily.
Moretti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minutsak throws a nice looking combination but Moretti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moretti looking to score a takedown here. Minutsak is defending well but Moretti drives through and ends up in Minutsak's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minutsak keeping full guard, as Moretti tries to pass.
Minutsak has control of Moretti's left arm, preventing Moretti from doing any damage.
Minutsak keeping moving, preventing Moretti from controlling successfully.
Moretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Minutsak is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Minutsak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moretti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minutsak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minutsak closes the distance and clinches.
Minutsak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ulf Minutsak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minutsak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minutsak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moretti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minutsak defends it nicely.
Minutsak misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak moves into the clinch successfully.
Moretti tries to score a body lock takedown but Minutsak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moretti misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moretti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minutsak prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Moretti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti looking to throw knees to the head but Minutsak is blocking nicely.
Moretti tries a knee to the head but Minutsak blocks it.
Moretti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minutsak blocks it with crossed arms.
Moretti tries to land a knee to the head but Minutsak blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak trying to control the position but instead, Moretti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minutsak into the cage.
Moretti misses with a knee to the head.
Moretti leaning against his opponent.
Moretti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minutsak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moretti misses with a knee strike.
Moretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moretti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minutsak managing to block the knees to the body from Moretti.
Moretti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minutsak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moretti misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moretti walks into a left hand.
It looks like Alessandro Moretti has been cut.
Moretti avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Minutsak.
Moretti gets tackled into the cage by Minutsak. Minutsak maintains the clinch.
Minutsak manages to break the clinch.
Moretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moretti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minutsak misses with the combination.
Moretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ulf Minutsak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Moretti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moretti throws a low kick, looking for Minutsak's leg but Minutsak calmly moves out of range.
Minutsak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moretti is looking to slow Minutsak down with leg kicks.
Minutsak throws a body kick that misses.
Moretti is looking to land body kicks.
Moretti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minutsak defends it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moretti. That's going to slow Minutsak down.
Moretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minutsak throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti throws a leg kick
and Minutsak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moretti instigates a clinch.
Moretti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moretti with a knee to the head.
Moretti landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ulf Minutsak has been cut.
Moretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moretti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Minutsak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Minutsak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minutsak rushes Moretti and presses him up against the cage.
Moretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Moretti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minutsak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minutsak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moretti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ulf Minutsak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minutsak misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moretti circles away quickly and effectively.
Minutsak throws a head kick that misses.
Moretti closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moretti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moretti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minutsak blocks it with crossed arms.
Moretti scores with a knee to the head.
Alessandro Moretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moretti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moretti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moretti tries to land a knee to the head but Minutsak blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is struggling to control the position.
Moretti looking to throw knees to the head but Minutsak is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minutsak breaks the clinch.
Moretti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ulf Minutsak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minutsak misses with a straight right.
Minutsak throws a hook but Moretti blocks it.
Moretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minutsak throws out the jab.
Moretti gets a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minutsak wants to control but Moretti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Moretti dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moretti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minutsak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moretti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moretti.
Moretti throws a solid leg kick but Minutsak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moretti.
Moretti closes the distance and clinches up with Minutsak, looking for a takedown. Moretti pushes Minutsak against the cage but Minutsak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minutsak looks to land a left hand but Moretti moved out of range nicely.
Minutsak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moretti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minutsak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moretti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moretti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minutsak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Moretti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minutsak blocks it with crossed arms.
Moretti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moretti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minutsak is keeping busy.
Moretti misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moretti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minutsak's efforts to push away.
Moretti looking to throw knees to the head but Minutsak is blocking nicely.
Moretti looking to throw knees to the head but Minutsak is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minutsak breaks the clinch.
Minutsak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minutsak moves into the clinch successfully.
Minutsak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moretti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moretti throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Minutsak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moretti missing with knees to the body.
Moretti tries a knee to the head but Minutsak blocks it.
Moretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moretti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Minutsak.
Minutsak gets underhooks to prevent Moretti's takedown attempt.
Minutsak stops a takedown attempt from Moretti.
Minutsak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minutsak is trying to push Moretti away but Moretti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moretti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minutsak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Minutsak manages to break the clinch.
Minutsak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moretti.
Minutsak misses with the combination.
Moretti thows a leg kick but Minutsak checks it
enabling Minutsak to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti slips under a jab from Minutsak.
Minutsak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minutsak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minutsak throws a shot from downtown. Moretti moves away and avoids it.
Moretti throws a sloppy head kick and Minutsak moves out of range easily.
Moretti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Minutsak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moretti has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulf Minutsak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minutsak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Bienvenueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bienvenueve comes to the cage accompanied by Bahama Mama. Boney M. DeSouza has chosen freedom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bienvenueve has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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184 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
17 - 13 - 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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doug DeSouza!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bienvenueve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSouza.
DeSouza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bienvenueve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeSouza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeSouza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bienvenueve throws a lazy uppercut
and DeSouza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bienvenueve is breathing heavily.
DeSouza fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSouza, as that shot connected.
Bienvenueve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by DeSouza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from DeSouza.
DeSouza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSouza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bienvenueve has time to react.
DeSouza lands a slapping body shot.
DeSouza misses with a wild body shot.
Bienvenueve avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from DeSouza misses.
Pierre Bienvenueve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bienvenueve throws an overhand right that lands on DeSouza's shoulder, as DeSouza tries to avoid the shot.
DeSouza jabs Bienvenueve right on the nose. Bienvenueve blinks but takes it well.
DeSouza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bienvenueve doesn't seem bothered though.
Bienvenueve throws a right and a left that DeSouza avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bienvenueve.
A jab-cross combination lands for DeSouza and sends Bienvenueve crashing to the mat! DeSouza follows him down to the mat - Bienvenueve regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Bienvenueve is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSouza passes to full mount!
Oh Bienvenueve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeSouza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeSouza working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bienvenueve turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips DeSouza off and cradles Bienvenueve's limp body as DeSouza celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Doug DeSouza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cal Worsham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumijalka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by compella & the twister - put ur weed up. Kalevi Kumijalka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cal Worsham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kumijalka.
Worsham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kumijalka sprawls well. Kumijalka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Worsham gets slowly back to his feet.
Worsham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worsham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Worsham passes to full mount!
Worsham lands a big elbow.
Worsham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Kumijalka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsham throws a strike there. Kumijalka manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Worsham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worsham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worsham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kumijalka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worsham.
Kumijalka is refusing to be controlled, as Worsham sits in half guard.
Worsham working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kumijalka's thigh. Kumijalka counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Worsham tries to free his leg and advance position but Kumijalka is retaining full guard.
Kumijalka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Worsham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumijalka throws a nice head kick!
Worsham tries to keep at a distance but Kumijalka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Worsham is looking for a takedown.
Kumijalka prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Worsham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kumijalka.
It looks like Cal Worsham has been cut.
Kumijalka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Worsham's face.
Kumijalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumijalka tries to clinch up but Worsham circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, jab by Kumijalka - just one landing.
Kumijalka moves into the clinch.
Kumijalka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Worsham can't get the takedown.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumijalka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Worsham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kumijalka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch but Worsham is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kumijalka.
Worsham gets tackled into the cage by Kumijalka. Kumijalka maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumijalka breaks the clinch.
Kumijalka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kumijalka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kumijalka closes the distance and pushes Worsham back into the cage.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumijalka lands with a nice body kick.
Kumijalka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Worsham is breathing heavily.
Worsham with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kumijalka to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Kumijalka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Worsham's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka takes the fight into the clinch.
Kumijalka scores with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumijalka forces Worsham back against the cage and clinches.
Worsham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kumijalka scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Worsham's face.
Worsham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kumijalka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Worsham is trying to drag Kumijalka to the mat but Kumijalka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumijalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka lands with an uppercut that bounces Worsham off the cage and back into range.
Worsham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kumijalka. Kumijalka obviously looking to wear him down.
Worsham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kumijalka. Kumijalka obviously looking to wear him down.
Worsham with a poor takedown
and Kumijalka counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Worsham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumijalka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Worsham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kumijalka has closed the distance and engaged Worsham in a clinch.
Kumijalka landing knees to the head.
Kumijalka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kumijalka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kumijalka scores with a nice body kick.
Kumijalka has closed the distance and engaged Worsham in a clinch.
Kumijalka manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumijalka darts in and clinches Worsham up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kumijalka.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumijalka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kumijalka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kumijalka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Worsham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kumijalka with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kumijalka obliges.
Kumijalka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
Kumijalka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Worsham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka lands a really nice looking cross but Worsham seems unphased.
Kumijalka tries to clinch up.
Worsham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kumijalka counters with a head kick.
Kumijalka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kumijalka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kumijalka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Worsham has time to react.
Worsham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kumijalka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumijalka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumijalka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kumijalka closes the distance and pushes Worsham back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kumijalka darts in and clinches Worsham up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
Worsham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalevi Kumijalka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumijalka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Worsham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Worsham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumijalka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - Worsham circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worsham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kumijalka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
The cut man is working on Cal Worsham's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kumijalka tries to clinch there but Worsham circles away.
Worsham misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumijalka counters with an outside leg kick.
Kumijalka cracks the inside of Worsham's front leg.
Worsham has his takedown stuffed
and Kumijalka counters with a nice leg kick.
Kumijalka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kumijalka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kumijalka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kumijalka manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kumijalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumijalka instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumijalka moves in looking to clinch but Worsham pushes him off.
Worsham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kumijalka cracks Worsham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kumijalka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kumijalka.
Kumijalka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kumijalka jabs Worsham right on the nose. Worsham blinks but takes it well.
Kumijalka clinches with his opponent.
Worsham can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Worsham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worsham is looking for a takedown.
Kumijalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsham misses with a takedown
and Kumijalka counters with a big head kick but Worsham shrugs it off.
Worsham tries for a takedown but Kumijalka circles away easily
and Kumijalka moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumijalka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Worsham tries to move into range but Kumijalka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kumijalka scores with a spinning back kick!
Kumijalka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kumijalka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kumijalka.
Kumijalka forces Worsham back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka manages to break the clinch.
Worsham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Worsham has his takedown stuffed
and Kumijalka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Worsham's knee momentarily.
Kumijalka drives through and clinches with Worsham against the cage.
Kumijalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumijalka scores with a leg kick.
Kumijalka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kumijalka cracks Worsham with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kumijalka. That's going to slow Worsham down.
Kumijalka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Worsham's head.
Kumijalka has closed the distance and engaged Worsham in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
Worsham has his takedown stuffed
and Kumijalka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worsham tries to keep at a distance but Kumijalka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kumijalka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
Worsham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kumijalka can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumijalka clinches with his opponent.
Cal Worsham 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.
A knee to the head by Kumijalka.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalevi Kumijalka!
Our winner, Kalevi Kumijalka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zartan Zatarain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zatarain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nine Inch Nails - Hurt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Askren!
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, Zartan Zatarain!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Zatarain.
Askren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zatarain. That one must have hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Zatarain on that attempt.
Askren misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Zatarain misses.
Zatarain shoots in looking for a takedown. Askren tries to sprawl out of it but Zatarain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Askren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zatarain as he jumps to the side.
Zartan Zatarain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zatarain is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Zatarain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Askren. Askren obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
Askren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zatarain is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Askren in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zatarain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zatarain keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Zatarain keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Askren just wasn't active enough.
Zatarain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Zatarain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Askren misses with a straight right.
Zatarain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Askren is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zatarain throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
Zatarain has knee on belly momentarily but Askren bucks him off and regains half guard.
Zatarain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Askren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatarain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Askren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zatarain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Zatarain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zatarain throws a strike but Askren avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zatarain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zatarain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Askren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zatarain!
Askren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zatarain tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Askren looking to control but Zatarain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zatarain hang on?
Zatarain tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Zatarain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Askren looking to finish Zatarain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zatarain!
Askren controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
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 John Askren 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.
Askren lands an overhand right.
Askren moves away from the strike by Zatarain.
Askren with a nice cross.
Zatarain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zatarain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Askren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zatarain was covering up waiting for the punch and Askren finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zatarain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zatarain keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren wants to stand but Zatarain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Askren trying to control but Zatarain is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Askren wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zatarain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askren backs up against the cage.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zatarain swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain doesn't manage to clinch there - Askren circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Askren as Zatarain shoots in.
Askren swats away the attempt to clinch by Zatarain.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Zatarain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zatarain.
Zatarain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zatarain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zatarain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zatarain swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Zatarain wants to land a leg kick but Askren is out of range.
Zatarain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Askren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain fails with the takedown.
Askren misses with a series of wild punches.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zatarain.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Zatarain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zatarain is defended easily by Askren.
Zatarain slips a jab from Askren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatarain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Askren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Askren has his hands clasped together around Zatarain's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Askren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
John Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zatarain chips away with some ground and pound.
Zatarain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren kicks Zatarain off and gets to his feet.
Askren scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zatarain moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
John Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Zatarain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zatarain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zartan Zatarain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zatarain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Zatarain with that takedown attempt.
Zatarain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Askren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zatarain shoots in for a takedown but Askren shows good takedown defense.
John Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zartan Zatarain.
Askren dives in and scores a takedown into Zatarain's guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Zatarain keeps moving.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Askren trying to control but Zatarain is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Askren.
Askren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zatarain as he avoids it easily.
Askren connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Zatarain - just one landing.
Zatarain tries to clinch up
and Askren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Zatarain does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Zatarain colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Askren as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Zatarain is left battered and dazed whilst Askren and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Askren!
Our winner, John Askren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Driggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Throw the Heat - Mortician as his entrance music. Jakob Tyler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julio Driggs's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Driggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Driggs.
Driggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyler avoids the head kick by Driggs.
Driggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Driggs. That's going to slow Tyler down.
Driggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Driggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyler wants a takedown but no success here.
Driggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyler or not.
Driggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Driggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Driggs manages to get underhooks.
Julio Driggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Tyler.
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!
Driggs just leaning against Tyler, taking a breather.
Tyler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Driggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driggs misses with a body punch.
Driggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyler struggles to land a body shot inside as Driggs controls his hands.
Tyler is working for takedown but Driggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Driggs stops a takedown attempt from Tyler.
Tyler looks gassed!
Driggs pushes Tyler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Driggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Driggs scores with a hook to the body.
Driggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driggs is pushing Tyler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Driggs keeps control of Tyler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driggs keeps control of Tyler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyler wants to take the fight to the mat but Driggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Driggs scores with a shot to the side of Tyler's head.
Tyler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Driggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Driggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driggs digs a right hand underneath Tyler's ribcage. Tyler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Driggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyler is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Driggs.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Driggs finish him?
Driggs has Tyler pushed against the cage.
Driggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
Driggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jakob Tyler has been cut.
Driggs presses Tyler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Driggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Driggs lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tyler to his knees! Driggs keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Driggs!
After winning the bout, Julio Driggs 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Voskresensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czesio Niemen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Voskresensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Czesio Niemen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Niemen coming out on top.
Voskresensky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niemen.
Voskresensky fails with a takedown attempt.
Voskresensky misses with a takedown attempt - Niemen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Voskresensky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Niemen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voskresensky under the eye.
It looks like Felix Voskresensky has been cut.
Niemen slips under a jab from Voskresensky.
A left lands for Niemen.
Voskresensky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niemen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voskresensky somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Voskresensky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Voskresensky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niemen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voskresensky fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemen stuffs the takedown.
Voskresensky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niemen moves away.
A jab from Niemen does it's job there.
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.
Nice defenses there by Niemen.
Niemen connects with a high kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Voskresensky. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voskresensky shoots in for a takedown but Niemen shows good takedown defense.
Voskresensky is breathing heavily.
Niemen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Niemen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Voskresensky doesn't seem phased though.
Niemen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Voskresensky.
Niemen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voskresensky in his tracks.
Felix Voskresensky's cut is getting worse.
Niemen connects with a right hand. Voskresensky shakes it off.
Voskresensky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Niemen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Voskresensky is rocked!
Niemen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Voskresensky switches off momentarily and Niemen cracks him with a monster right hand! Voskresensky topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Niemen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Niemen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Czesio Niemen!
During a confident post fight interview, Czesio Niemen 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 The Great Gama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hosnia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gama's entrance music is Skrillex / Equinox. A fine choice. Richard Hosnia has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Great Gama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Hosnia!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gama misses the shot to the body.
Gama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Gama.
Gama scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gama.
It looks like Richard Hosnia has been cut.
A hook to the body from Gama.
Gama lands a hook that snaps the head of Hosnia backwards.
Gama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hosnia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hosnia is trying to pull guard but Gama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hosnia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gama lands a shoulder strike.
Gama scores with a shoulder strike.
Hosnia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gama lands a nice shot to the body.
Hosnia tries to circle away but Gama has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gama throws a punch but it's blocked by Hosnia.
Gama cracks Hosnia with a nice body shot.
Gama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Gama.
Gama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gama.
Hosnia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gama prevents Hosnia from breaking the clinch.
Gama lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Gama.
Gama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Great Gama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hosnia dodges the punch combination from Gama.
Gama throws out a powerful jab.
Hosnia takes one on the button.
Gama throws a shot to the body.
Gama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hosnia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Gama.
Hosnia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Gama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hosnia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hosnia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hosnia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hosnia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gama moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Gama.
Gama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hosnia.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hosnia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gama's brow.
Gama breaks the clinch.
Hosnia throws a sloppy head kick and Gama moves out of range easily.
Gama is looking to wear down Hosnia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hosnia was well out of range. Poor timing from Gama.
Nice shot lands for Gama.
Gama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gama misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hosnia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gama.
Gama lands a really nice looking cross but Hosnia seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gama takes a swing at Hosnia's ribcage but misses.
Gama looks to land a combination but Hosnia avoids it well.
Gama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hosnia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hosnia ducks under a wild hook from Gama.
Hosnia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hosnia in his tracks.
Gama throws a series of strikes that have Hosnia backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hosnia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hosnia, pushing him back against the cage.
Gama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Great Gama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Hosnia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gama tests Hosnia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hosnia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gama.
Gama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hosnia at a distance.
Gama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hosnia.
Gama misses the shot to the body.
Gama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hosnia.
Hosnia misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gama avoids the head kick by Hosnia.
Hosnia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hosnia moves out of range as Gama strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hosnia's hands.
A slow jab from Gama misses its intended target.
Gama misses with a hook.
The Great Gama is winning the standup battle so far.
Hosnia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gama throws a lazy uppercut
and Hosnia counters with an inside leg kick.
Hosnia throws a leg kick but Gama checks it.
Hosnia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gama looks to score with a jab to the body but Hosnia is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Hosnia.
Jab by Gama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gama throws a shot from downtown. Hosnia moves away and avoids it.
Gama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hosnia can do to turn this around?
Hosnia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gama.
Hosnia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gama lands a jab-cross combination.
Hosnia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gama connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gama dips to his left and cracks Hosnia with an uppercut!
Gama takes the fight into the clinch.
Hosnia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gama has him pressed against the cage.
Hosnia has had enough of the clinch but Gama keeps him there for the moment.
Gama lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gama.
Gama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hosnia backwards.
Hosnia is looking to control Gama's arms but Gama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hosnia has his back to the cage.
Gama manages to break the clinch.
Gama throws an overhand right that lands on Hosnia's shoulder, as Hosnia tries to avoid the shot.
Hosnia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hosnia is rocked!
Gama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hosnia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gama takes a swing at Hosnia's ribcage but misses.
Gama looks to land a right hand but Hosnia moved out of range.
Gama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hosnia circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gama misses the shot to the body.
Gama avoids the head kick by Hosnia.
Hosnia slips a straight right by Gama.
Gama misses with a body shot.
Gama clinches up with Hosnia and pushes him back against the cage.
Hosnia breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gama thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gama scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gama misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Great Gama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Hosnia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hosnia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hosnia tries to break free but Gama pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gama.
Gama misses with some punches.
Gama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hosnia has him pressed against the cage.
Gama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hosnia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gama avoids the head kick by Hosnia.
Hosnia lands a head kick!
Gama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gama misses the shot to the body.
Gama lands with an uppercut that bounces Hosnia off the cage and back into range.
Gama throws a hook but Hosnia blocks it.
Gama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Gama.
Hosnia takes a shot to the head.
Gama lands with a left to the head.
Gama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gama connects with a jab.
Hosnia is still on wobbly legs! Can Gama finish him?
Gama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hosnia moves away.
Hosnia seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gama. Hosnia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Hosnia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gama misses with a looping left.
Hosnia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hosnia ducks under a wild hook from Gama.
A telegraphed right hand from Gama misses the target.
Hosnia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Gama finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gama scores with a shot to the body.
Hosnia lands with a slapping head kick.
Hosnia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hosnia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gama.
Gama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gama looks to land a left hand but Hosnia moved out of range nicely.
Gama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Gama misses.
Hosnia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hosnia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gama lands with a shot to the body.
Hosnia moves out of range as Gama strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gama throws an overhand right that lands on Hosnia's shoulder, as Hosnia tries to avoid the shot.
Hosnia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gama.
Gama avoids the head kick by Hosnia.
Gama just misses with a punch to the body.
Gama blocks a low kick nicely.
Gama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hosnia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hosnia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gama.
Hosnia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hosnia staying out of range there.
Gama missing with a left hand there. Hosnia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Great Gama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Hosnia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hosnia circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Gama misses.
Gama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gama connects with a crisp jab.
Hosnia throws a sloppy head kick and Gama moves out of range easily.
Gama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hosnia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Gama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hosnia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hosnia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hosnia moves away.
Hosnia throws a head kick that misses.
Gama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hosnia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gama.
Gama misses with a looping right.
Hosnia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hosnia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gama stuns Hosnia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gama pushes Hosnia up against the cage in a clinch.
Gama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hosnia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gama clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Gama on the inside.
Hosnia blocks an uppercut.
Gama lands a shoulder strike.
Gama avoids the elbow strike from Hosnia, against the cage.
Hosnia wants to break free but Gama has control.
Gama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gama lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hosnia blocks a body shot from Gama.
Gama digs a right hand underneath Hosnia's ribcage. Hosnia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gama.
Gama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hosnia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hosnia is trying to break the clinch but Gama has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gama.
A short uppercut from Gama.
Hosnia is trying to push Gama away but Gama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gama lands with a left to the head.
Hosnia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gama stuns Hosnia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hosnia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Hosnia.
Hosnia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gama lands with a good body shot.
Hosnia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gama takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gama digs a good hook to Hosnia's body.
Hosnia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hosnia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hosnia's hands.
Gama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gama.
Some wild striking there from Gama.
Gama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hosnia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Great Gama had his way with Richard Hosnia in that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Hosnia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gama is looking to clinch but Hosnia is avoiding it.
Gama scores with a sloppy right hand. Hosnia should have avoided that one.
Gama moves into range and clinches up with Hosnia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hosnia.
Gama throws a punch but it's blocked by Hosnia.
Gama lands a body shot.
Hosnia is trying to pull guard but Gama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gama breaks the clinch.
Gama checks a leg kick.
A big left from Gama misses.
A slow jab from Gama misses its intended target.
Hosnia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hosnia.
Hosnia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hosnia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hosnia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gama avoids a kick to the body.
Gama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gama with a jab.
Hosnia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gama counters with a straight right hand.
Richard Hosnia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gama throws a hook to the side of Hosnia's head but Hosnia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gama throws a series of punches but Hosnia avoids them all with ease.
Gama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hosnia keeps the fight on the outside.
Hosnia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gama lands with a right hand.
Hosnia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hosnia misses with a head kick.
Gama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gama thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hosnia misses with a low kick.
Hosnia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gama lands with a cross.
Hosnia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hosnia takes one to the chin there.
Gama misses with a combination
and Hosnia counters with a low kick, right behind Gama 's knee.
The Great Gama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hosnia slips a straight right by Gama.
Hosnia lands with a kick to the temple. Gama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia walks into a straight right hand from Gama.
Gama lands with a nice body punch.
Gama throws a body punch but Hosnia moves out of range.
Gama misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hosnia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gama duly obliges.
Hosnia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gama finds it's way round the side to connect with Hosnia's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gama misses the jab.
Gama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hosnia slips under a jab from Gama.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Great Gama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Great Gama!
The Great Gama is the new lightweight champion!
The Great Gama took some time post fight to say the following; 'Let's have some CURRY!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atj Lucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucko has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atj Lucko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucko lands with a hook. AtlaSon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
AtlaSon lands with a shot to the body.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Lucko moves out of range.
Lucko throws a sloppy head kick and AtlaSon moves out of range easily.
AtlaSon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucko throws out the jab.
AtlaSon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucko walks into a stiff left hand from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucko.
AtlaSon feints and then cracks Lucko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucko down.
Lucko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
AtlaSon thuds a left hand into Lucko's body.
Lucko throws a leg kick but AtlaSon checks it.
AtlaSon defending well as Lucko loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by AtlaSon.
Some bone on bone action there as AtlaSon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucko takes a swing at AtlaSon's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a right hook to the body.
Lucko digs a good body shot into AtlaSon's ribs.
Lucko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
AtlaSon misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucko misses with a leg kick
and AtlaSon counters with a thumping low kick.
Lucko avoids the head kick by AtlaSon.
A punch lands to the side of Lucko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucko avoids the head kick by AtlaSon.
Lucko misses with a leg kick
and AtlaSon counters with a straight right hand.
AtlaSon misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from AtlaSon. Lucko does a little dance to reset his feet.
AtlaSon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
AtlaSon tried to score with a low kick but Lucko checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucko. AtlaSon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucko cracks AtlaSon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lucko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract AtlaSon.
Lucko thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from AtlaSon.
Lucko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Lucko moves out of range.
Lucko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucko moves out of range of the strikes.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucko walks into a stiff left hand from AtlaSon.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but AtlaSon moves away.
Lucko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon misses with a low kick.
Lucko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from AtlaSon misses.
A lazy body kick from Lucko
letting AtlaSon counter with a right hand.
Lucko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
AtlaSon lands with a nice body punch.
AtlaSon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lucko blocks a head kick by AtlaSon.
Lucko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract AtlaSon.
Lucko just misses with a punch to the body.
AtlaSon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lucko looks to throw the jab but AtlaSon is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lucko.
AtlaSon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses.
AtlaSon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Lucko misses.
A good leg kick by AtlaSon.
Lucko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lucko swings for the body but AtlaSon moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from AtlaSon. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucko loads up on a big right hand but AtlaSon slips the punch.
Lucko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucko tried to score with a low kick but AtlaSon checks it.
Lucko misses with a low kick as AtlaSon jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Lucko moves out of range.
Lucko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AtlaSon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucko.
Lucko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lucko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucko throws a looping overhand right but AtlaSon ducks down to avoid it.
Atj Lucko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucko throws a sloppy head kick and AtlaSon moves out of range easily.
Lucko tried to score with a low kick but AtlaSon checks it.
A head kick misses from AtlaSon.
Lucko thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon digs a good body shot into Lucko's ribs.
Lucko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a head kick but Lucko moves out of range.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
AtlaSon lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by AtlaSon. That's going to slow Lucko down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko throws a leg kick but AtlaSon checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from AtlaSon. Lucko does a little dance to reset his feet.
AtlaSon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucko manages to avoid it.
AtlaSon defending well as Lucko loads up on a big left hand.
AtlaSon throws out a powerful jab.
Lucko misses with a hook. AtlaSon ducked under it nicely.
AtlaSon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lucko checks a leg kick.
AtlaSon moves out of range of the body kick from Lucko.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucko.
Lucko throws a chopping leg kick but AtlaSon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
AtlaSon has managed to clinch.
Lucko missing with knees to the body.
Lucko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lucko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but AtlaSon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon has a couple of punches blocked by Lucko.
AtlaSon landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucko prevents a body shot from AtlaSon.
Lucko misses with some punches.
AtlaSon has a couple of punches blocked by Lucko.
AtlaSon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucko misses with an elbow over the top.
Lucko avoiding damage.
AtlaSon has a couple of punches blocked by Lucko.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Lucko is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
AtlaSon pushes Lucko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
AtlaSon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucko can't find room to land a body shot as AtlaSon controls the action.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
AtlaSon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down AtlaSon.
Lucko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucko misses with a hook to the ribs.
AtlaSon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lucko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
AtlaSon lands a right hand.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon blocks an elbow strike.
AtlaSon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucko's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by AtlaSon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AtlaSon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lucko is breathing heavily.
AtlaSon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucko backwards.
Lucko blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting AtlaSon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lucko struggles to land a body shot inside as AtlaSon controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucko can't break the clinch.
AtlaSon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Theo AtlaSon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
AtlaSon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
AtlaSon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucko.
Lucko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but AtlaSon is out of range.
AtlaSon thumps Lucko with a low kick.
AtlaSon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
AtlaSon throws out a powerful jab.
Lucko just misses with a punch to the body.
AtlaSon thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a sloppy head kick and Lucko moves out of range easily.
AtlaSon thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucko punishes AtlaSon's body with a nice straight punch.
AtlaSon jabs Lucko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
AtlaSon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Theo AtlaSon is winning the standup battle so far.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick that knocks Lucko off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from AtlaSon.
Lucko misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucko is just out of range.
AtlaSon stalks Lucko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lucko's face. Lucko staggers backwards, shaken.
AtlaSon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucko can do to turn this around?
Lucko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AtlaSon moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucko.
AtlaSon blocks a head kick by Lucko.
Lucko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucko throws a predictable looking body shot
and AtlaSon counters with a leg kick.
Lucko thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon digs a good hook to Lucko's body.
AtlaSon with a jab.
Lucko misses with a lunging right hand
and AtlaSon counters with a good low kick that Lucko was not able to check.
AtlaSon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucko in his tracks.
Lucko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lucko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and AtlaSon is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucko takes one to the side of the head.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucko lands a leg kick that knocks AtlaSon off balance momentarily.
Lucko connects with a jab.
AtlaSon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucko manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AtlaSon, as that shot connected.
Lucko is rocked!
AtlaSon lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lucko falls backwards - clearly groggy! AtlaSon dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo AtlaSon!
Theo AtlaSon retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Theo AtlaSon 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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