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PCL 92: Death of Darius III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Hutchinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foti Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highway to Hell (AC/DC). Freddy Hutchinson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Foti Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasa lands a head kick that stumbles Hutchinson and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Freddy Hutchinson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutchinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hutchinson trying to keep a closed guard but Vasa is proving a slippery customer.
Hutchinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasa preventing the sweep.
Vasa throwing strikes from guard but Hutchinson blocks nicely.
Hutchinson is trying to control the position but Vasa postures up.
Vasa throws a strike but Hutchinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hutchinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hutchinson trying to control but Vasa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasa, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutchinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hutchinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hutchinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hutchinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Hutchinson wants to control from the top but Vasa keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Freddy Hutchinson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vasa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hutchinson misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutchinson is just out of range.
Vasa forces Hutchinson back against the ropes and clinches.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hutchinson is defending well.
Vasa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hutchinson tries to roll over but Vasa keeps him under control.
Hutchinson is pressing down on Vasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutchinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasa preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hutchinson is on top in guard.
Vasa controls Hutchinson momentarily but Hutchinson frees himself.
Hutchinson throwing strikes from guard but Vasa blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hutchinson passes into side control.
Hutchinson takes a little break here. Vasa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vasa is looking for a sweep.
Vasa is trying to escape the position but Hutchinson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson trying to control the position but Vasa is working away.
Vasa wants to control but Hutchinson postures up.
Hutchinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasa keeps working.
Hutchinson tries to stand but Vasa is controlling his head.
Hutchinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hutchinson throwing strikes but Vasa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasa is working Hutchinson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foti Vasa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Hutchinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vasa tries for a takedown but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasa rushes Hutchinson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vasa as Hutchinson tries to tie him up.
Hutchinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasa is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hutchinson slowing the pace effectively.
Hutchinson misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hutchinson is defending well.
Freddy Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Foti Vasa.
Vasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasa showed some decent athleticism there.
Vasa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasa thows a huge punch but Hutchinson dodges it nicely.
Vasa throwing shots but Hutchinson is blocking nicely.
Hutchinson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Foti Vasa has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vasa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasa throwing shots but Hutchinson is blocking nicely.
Hutchinson tries to roll over but Vasa keeps him under control.
Vasa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hutchinson's head.
Hutchinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vasa.
Hutchinson taking some punishment here, with Vasa in his half guard.
Vasa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa with the ground and pound but Hutchinson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vasa throwing strikes from guard but Hutchinson blocks nicely.
Vasa is in close to Hutchinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vasa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hutchinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasa throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasa throwing strikes from guard but Hutchinson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasa stopping the sweep attempt from Hutchinson.
Vasa throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Vasa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vasa throwing strikes from guard but Hutchinson blocks nicely.
Vasa with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasa throws a big right hand that misses.
Hutchinson is trying to control the position but Vasa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foti Vasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddy Hutchinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hutchinson connects with a crisp jab.
Vasa misses with a double jab.
Vasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasa clinches up with Hutchinson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hutchinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but Vasa blocks with his arms.
Vasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freddy Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Foti Vasa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson throws the left hand but Vasa avoids the punch easily.
Hutchinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasa slips under a jab from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson stuffs the takedown.
Vasa swinging wildly here.
Freddy Hutchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson has Vasa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hutchinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasa jumps guard but Hutchinson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hutchinson prevents Vasa from breaking the clinch.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Vasa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hutchinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vasa fails to pull guard.
Hutchinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa has Hutchinson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Vasa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hutchinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vasa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Foti Vasa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Vasa breaks from the clinch.
Vasa dives in and grabs Hutchinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hutchinson pushes down on Vasa's head and hops out.
Hutchinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foti Vasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa shoots in and bounces Hutchinson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Hutchinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasa.
Vasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hutchinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hutchinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutchinson pulls Vasa in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Foti Vasa.
I've got Vasa 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foti Vasa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is "Catgroove" by Parov Stelar . A fine choice. Stanley Stuus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ren Gracie's chin.
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130 lbs
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ren Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley Stuus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stuus as he avoids it easily.
Stuus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stuus scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanley Stuus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stuus cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stuus tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stuus to the ground. Stuus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stuus!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Stuus counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stuus scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Stuus.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stuus's waist but Stuus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Stuus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuus landing some decent shots from guard.
Stuus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Stuus pushes his legs off easily.
Stuus trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stuus is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stuus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stuus defends it easily.
Stuus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stuus is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stuus chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stuus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stuus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stuus wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Stuus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stuus advances to half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stuus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stuus. Oh but Gracie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stuus goes limp - he's gone! Gracie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ren Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ren Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zartan Zatarain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Kurmotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zartan Zatarain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taisto Kurmotus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurmotus throws a series of punches but Zatarain moves out of range.
Zatarain gets a double leg takedown into Kurmotus's guard.
Zatarain throwing strikes but missing.
Zatarain throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurmotus pulls Zatarain in close to prevent any damage.
Kurmotus working a defensive guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Taisto Kurmotus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurmotus.
Kurmotus avoids the head kick by Zatarain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zatarain moves in looking to clinch but Kurmotus pushes him off.
Kurmotus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurmotus misses the shot to the body.
Kurmotus thows a body shot but no joy.
Zatarain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kurmotus was covering up waiting for the punch and Zatarain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Kurmotus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurmotus controlling the position.
Zatarain postures up in Kurmotus's guard and throws a big left but Kurmotus blocks it.
Zatarain working some strikes from top position.
Kurmotus keeping full guard, as Zatarain tries to pass.
Zatarain postures up in Kurmotus's guard and throws a big left but Kurmotus blocks it.
Zatarain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurmotus wants to stand but Zatarain is controlling the position.
Zatarain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurmotus keeping moving, preventing Zatarain from controlling successfully.
Kurmotus is trying to hold Zatarain in close to prevent damage but Zatarain has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Zatarain there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain prevents Kurmotus from improving his position.
Kurmotus is trying to maintain the position but Zatarain is very close to passing his half guard.
Zatarain throwing shots but Kurmotus is blocking nicely.
Kurmotus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurmotus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zatarain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurmotus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zatarain distracts Kurmotus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zatarain won't allow Kurmotus to sweep him here.
Zatarain lands a couple of elbows.
Zatarain throwing strikes but missing.
Zatarain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurmotus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zatarain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurmotus looking to control.
Zatarain throws a strike but Kurmotus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurmotus wants to stand but Zatarain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kurmotus wants to stand and escape but instead Zatarain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zatarain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zatarain tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurmotus is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurmotus looking to control.
Zatarain tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurmotus is retaining full guard.
Kurmotus wants to stand and escape but Zatarain is having none of it.
Zatarain throwing strikes but missing.
Zatarain is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurmotus has wrist control.
Kurmotus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zatarain is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurmotus has wrist control.
Zatarain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurmotus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Taisto Kurmotus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zatarain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurmotus manages to avoid it.
Zatarain looks to land a combination but Kurmotus avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zatarain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kurmotus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zatarain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taisto Kurmotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurmotus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taisto Kurmotus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurmotus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zatarain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zartan Zatarain dominated that round.
That's time! Zatarain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurmotus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looks like Taisto Kurmotus has been cut.
Kurmotus lands a head kick. Zatarain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kurmotus looks to land a left hand but Zatarain moved out of range nicely.
Zatarain moves away from the strike by Kurmotus.
Zatarain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kurmotus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurmotus keeps Zatarain under control for a moment.
Kurmotus wants to control but Zatarain postures up.
Zatarain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Zatarain is trying to ground and pound but Kurmotus uses the momentary lack of control by Zatarain to regain half guard.
Zatarain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurmotus is trying to control but can't.
Zatarain wants to pass the guard but Kurmotus is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zatarain there.
Kurmotus is trying to maintain the position but Zatarain is very close to passing his half guard.
Zatarain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurmotus defending well though.
Zatarain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurmotus won't allow Zatarain to pass to mount.
Zatarain is thwarting Kurmotus's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zatarain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurmotus is looking for a sweep. Zatarain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zatarain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zatarain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kurmotus's head.
Zatarain slips a nice elbow through Kurmotus's hands, connecting with Kurmotus's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zatarain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurmotus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zatarain.
Kurmotus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurmotus trying to keep a closed guard but Zatarain is proving a slippery customer.
Zatarain preventing the sweep.
Zatarain stands and throws Kurmotus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kurmotus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zatarain.
Zatarain taking a break here but Kurmotus is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kurmotus is trying to control but can't.
Kurmotus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurmotus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zatarain thows a huge punch but Kurmotus dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurmotus is looking for a sweep. Zatarain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zatarain lands strikes from half guard.
Kurmotus is looking to control Zatarain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurmotus avoid being mounted?
Zatarain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zatarain prevents Kurmotus from improving his position.
Zatarain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurmotus defending well though.
Zatarain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zatarain working the head and body with strikes.
Kurmotus wants to control but Zatarain is keeping busy.
Zatarain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurmotus trying to control from the bottom.
Zatarain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurmotus tries to get to full guard but Zatarain has control of the leg.
Kurmotus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zatarain.
Kurmotus manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatarain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zatarain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zatarain works over Kurmotus with some ground and pound from guard.
Zatarain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kurmotus is trying to keep Zatarain in close.
Zatarain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurmotus is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zatarain goes for a takedown attempt but Kurmotus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zatarain has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zartan Zatarain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Kurmotus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zatarain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zatarain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurmotus connects with a high kick.
Zatarain looks to throw the jab but Kurmotus is out of range.
Zatarain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zatarain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurmotus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatarain tries to clinch up but Kurmotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurmotus misses with a two punch combination.
Kurmotus lands a jab.
Zatarain blocks the body kick.
Kurmotus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurmotus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zatarain throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zatarain tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Kurmotus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurmotus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zatarain lands a few punches from side control.
Zatarain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kurmotus is trying to control Zatarain's posture but Zatarain avoids it.
Kurmotus regains half guard.
Zatarain working over Kurmotus with some ground and pound. Kurmotus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatarain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurmotus is staying active underneath Zatarain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zatarain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurmotus taking some punishment here, with Zatarain in his half guard.
Kurmotus is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurmotus is looking to control Zatarain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurmotus avoid being mounted?
Kurmotus is still in real trouble! Can Zatarain finish him?
Zatarain working Kurmotus over with strikes.
Zatarain lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kurmotus! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zatarain jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zartan Zatarain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mera comes to the ring accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. Rodhrehson has chosen Fight to dance as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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153 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Mera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodhrehson looks to land a right hand but Mera moved out of range.
Rodhrehson misses with a straight right.
Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Rodhrehson crashes against the mat.
Rodhrehson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mera is trying to improve his position.
Rodhrehson advances to mount.
Mera is bucking up trying to escape but Rodhrehson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodhrehson has isolated one of Mera's arms. Mera looking to fight him off but Rodhrehson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nad Rodhrehson!
Nad Rodhrehson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Klichko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Vitaliy Klichko looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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217 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukassa Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Klichko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klichko's hands.
Klichko connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Klichko ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Klichko. Those never looked like landing.
Klichko looks gassed!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klichko lands a slapping body shot.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klichko.
Jones forces Klichko back against the ropes and clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Klichko staying out of range there.
Jones throws a body punch but Klichko moves out of range.
Klichko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vitaliy Klichko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klichko moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jones misses.
Klichko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Klichko throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones works over Klichko's head and body with a nice combination.
Klichko looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws a right hand that Klichko ducks under and follows up with a left that Klichko also avoids with ease.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones clinches.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones gets through Klichko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Klichko up, before dumping him to the ground. Klichko manages to land in guard.
Jones stops Klichko from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Klichko from standing up.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klichko kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klichko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Klichko.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Klichko is just out of range.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Klichko's shoulder, as Klichko tries to avoid the shot.
Klichko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Klichko.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Klichko back into the ropes.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Klichko takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Klichko misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Klichko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones has Klichko pressed against the ropes, preventing Klichko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones gets control of Klichko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Klichko stands up from Jones's guard - Klichko perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukassa Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Klichko lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klichko.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones pulls guard.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klichko is aware though and is defending well.
Klichko wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones prevents Klichko from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klichko is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to stand but Klichko is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Klichko to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Klichko blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Klichko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones won't allow Klichko to get back to his feet.
Jones stands up and waves to Klichko to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klichko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klichko throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Klichko looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Klichko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones has Klichko up against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Klichko regains guard immediately.
Klichko is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Klichko keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Klichko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to control but Klichko is working from the bottom.
Mukassa Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab from Jones misses.
Klichko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klichko manages to avoid it.
Vitaliy Klichko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Klichko both land. Nice combination.
Klichko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klichko.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Klichko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klichko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukassa Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Klichko lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Klichko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Klichko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klichko moves away from the strike by Jones.
Klichko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Klichko scores with a decent looking hook.
Klichko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones lands with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones takes a swing at Klichko's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klichko.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones tries to pull guard but Klichko won't allow it.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klichko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klichko misses with a hook.
Klichko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klichko.
Jones avoids the body shot from Klichko.
Klichko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klichko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Klichko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones looks to land a combination but Klichko avoids it well.
Jones tries for a takedown but Klichko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mukassa Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klichko.
Klichko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones wants to clinch up but Klichko keeps it at a distance.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Klichko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klichko stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Klichko does it's job there.
Klichko scores with a shot to the body.
Klichko misses with a wild body shot.
Klichko misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Klichko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones swings for the body but Klichko moves out of range.
Klichko just misses with a punch to the body.
Klichko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Klichko pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch but Klichko is having none of it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klichko stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Klichko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones clinches up against the ropes.
Klichko tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a leg kick but Klichko checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Klichko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vitaliy Klichko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mukassa Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mukassa Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hosnia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Hosnia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Hosnia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potkukelkka lands with a nice body kick.
Potkukelkka blocks a leg kick.
Hosnia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hosnia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potkukelkka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hosnia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hosnia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potkukelkka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potkukelkka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Potkukelkka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hosnia avoids a kick to the body.
James Potkukelkka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potkukelkka looks to throw the jab but Hosnia is out of range.
Hosnia throws a head kick that misses.
Potkukelkka throws a head kick but Hosnia moves out of range.
Potkukelkka has his takedown stuffed
and Hosnia counters with a body kick that stops Potkukelkka in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hosnia checks a leg kick.
Hosnia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potkukelkka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hosnia throws a sloppy head kick and Potkukelkka moves out of range easily.
Potkukelkka looks to score with a jab to the body but Hosnia is just out of range.
Potkukelkka throws a low kick but Hosnia avoids it.
Potkukelkka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hosnia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka misses the body punch
and Hosnia counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hosnia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hosnia throws out a leg kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range and Hosnia only half commits.
Hosnia feints and then cracks Potkukelkka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Potkukelkka down.
Potkukelkka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hosnia avoids it really well and circles away.
Richard Hosnia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potkukelkka looks for the body kick but Hosnia saw that one coming.
Richard Hosnia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potkukelkka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hosnia throws a low kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range easily.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick but Hosnia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Potkukelkka as he checks the leg kick.
Potkukelkka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potkukelkka throws a body kick that misses.
Hosnia motions for Potkukelkka to come forward. Hosnia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potkukelkka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hosnia throws a leg kick but Potkukelkka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hosnia throws a wild body kick that Potkukelkka sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Potkukelkka misses
and Hosnia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Potkukelkka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Potkukelkka throws a wild body kick that Hosnia sees coming a mile off.
Potkukelkka throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick from Hosnia.
Potkukelkka checks a leg kick.
Potkukelkka is looking to land body kicks.
Hosnia checks a leg kick.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick but Hosnia moved away.
Potkukelkka shoots in for a double leg but Hosnia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hosnia tried to score with a low kick but Potkukelkka checks it.
Hosnia tries to land a body kick
and Potkukelkka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potkukelkka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hosnia circles away.
An inside leg kick from Hosnia misses.
Potkukelkka misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Potkukelkka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Potkukelkka throws the kick towards the body but Hosnia avoids it.
Hosnia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Potkukelkka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potkukelkka misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Potkukelkka
and Hosnia counters with a nice body kick.
Potkukelkka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hosnia throws a front kick aimed at Potkukelkka's knee but Potkukelkka avoids it well.
Potkukelkka blocks a low kick nicely.
Potkukelkka checks a leg kick.
Potkukelkka tries to land a front kick but Hosnia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick from Hosnia.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hosnia.
Potkukelkka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hosnia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hosnia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potkukelkka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potkukelkka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hosnia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Potkukelkka is out of range.
Hosnia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Potkukelkka tried to score with a low kick but Hosnia checks it.
Potkukelkka throws a lazy body kick
and Hosnia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Potkukelkka's knee momentarily.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick but Hosnia moved away.
Hosnia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hosnia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Potkukelkka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Potkukelkka.
Hosnia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hosnia throws a low kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range easily.
Hosnia lands with a kick to the temple. Potkukelkka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hosnia throws a leg kick that misses.
Potkukelkka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hosnia sprawls well. Hosnia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potkukelkka gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard Hosnia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Potkukelkka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hosnia tried to score with a low kick but Potkukelkka checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia checks a low kick from Potkukelkka.
Richard Hosnia is winning the standup battle so far.
Potkukelkka misses with a low kick.
Potkukelkka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hosnia.
Potkukelkka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hosnia tries a low kick but Potkukelkka avoids it.
Potkukelkka takes a swing at Hosnia's ribcage but misses.
Hosnia misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potkukelkka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hosnia avoids a kick to the body.
Hosnia wants to land a leg kick but Potkukelkka is out of range.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick from Hosnia.
Potkukelkka shoots in looking for a takedown but Hosnia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Potkukelkka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Hosnia.
Hosnia throws a leg kick but Potkukelkka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Potkukelkka throws a low kick, looking for Hosnia's leg but Hosnia calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hosnia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Potkukelkka throws a front kick that sends Hosnia stumbling back into the ropes.
Potkukelkka moves out of range of the body kick from Hosnia.
Potkukelkka connects with an inside leg kick.
Hosnia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Potkukelkka is able to avoid easily.
Hosnia looks to land a body kick but Potkukelkka moved away.
Potkukelkka blocks a low kick nicely.
Potkukelkka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Potkukelkka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hosnia has his hands clasped together around Potkukelkka's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosnia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potkukelkka.
Ground and pound from Potkukelkka.
Hosnia is refusing to be controlled, as Potkukelkka sits in half guard.
Potkukelkka is looking to advance position but Hosnia won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia pushes Potkukelkka off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Potkukelkka or perhaps it was just good defense by Hosnia which made him look bad.
Potkukelkka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Potkukelkka fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard Hosnia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka is looking to score with low kicks.
Potkukelkka misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hosnia slams his shin into Potkukelkka's torso.
Potkukelkka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Potkukelkka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice sprawl there from Hosnia as Potkukelkka shoots in.
Potkukelkka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potkukelkka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potkukelkka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hosnia as he jumps to the side.
Hosnia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hosnia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia tries to score with a low kick but Potkukelkka moves his leg out of the way.
Potkukelkka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hosnia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potkukelkka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hosnia is trying to defend but Potkukelkka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potkukelkka lands strikes from half guard.
Potkukelkka is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka throwing shots but Hosnia is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Potkukelkka.
I think Potkukelkka 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Potkukelkka!
James Potkukelkka very nearly forgot to thank Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Valentinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentinov has chosen Krasnodar as his entrance music. Arthur Rexum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valentinov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rexum, pushing him back against the ropes.
Valentinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Valentinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rexum wants to take the fight to the mat but Valentinov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Rexum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rexum.
Valentinov lands a nice uppercut.
Valentinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rexum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinov pushes Rexum back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rexum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valentinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valentinov has a couple of punches blocked by Rexum.
Valentinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rexum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rexum gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valentinov regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rexum trying to control but Valentinov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Rexum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rexum moves nicely into side control.
Rexum trying to control the position but Valentinov is working away.
Rexum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rexum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rexum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rexum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valentinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rexum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rexum is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Valentinov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rexum gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Valentinov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rexum lets go of the hold and Valentinov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Rexum!
Arthur Rexum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Smokeleaf has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanko Velilkov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velilkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velilkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Velilkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smokeleaf is looking to clinch but Velilkov is avoiding it.
Velilkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Velilkov.
Smokeleaf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smokeleaf is not content to let Velilkov control the position.
Smokeleaf is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Velilkov is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov controlling the position from side mount.
Smokeleaf is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Velilkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smokeleaf trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Velilkov taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Velilkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Velilkov prevents Smokeleaf from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Velilkov trying to control the position but Smokeleaf is working away.
Velilkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Velilkov is controlling him well.
Velilkov is staying tight to Smokeleaf's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smokeleaf is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Velilkov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Velilkov controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is trying to get back to his feet.
Velilkov trying to control the position but Smokeleaf is working away.
Velilkov staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stanko Velilkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Velilkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velilkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smokeleaf gets caught napping as Velilkov dives in and scores a takedown. Smokeleaf manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Velilkov from controlling successfully.
Velilkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanko Velilkov 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.
Velilkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smokeleaf is fending him off so far but Velilkov persists. Nope, Smokeleaf circles away and we're back to standing.
Velilkov throws a hook but Smokeleaf blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velilkov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smokeleaf moves to clinch but Velilkov breaks away
and Velilkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smokeleaf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smokeleaf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Velilkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smokeleaf prevents the takedown attempt.
Smokeleaf manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smokeleaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch up but Velilkov keeps it at a distance.
Velilkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Smokeleaf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smokeleaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch up but Velilkov keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velilkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smokeleaf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch but Velilkov moves out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smokeleaf darts in trying to clinch
and Velilkov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smokeleaf has managed to clinch.
Velilkov is trying to drag Smokeleaf to the mat but Smokeleaf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Jesus Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanko Velilkov.
Velilkov has Smokeleaf pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Smokeleaf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Velilkov wants the takedown. Smokeleaf is fighting it off but Velilkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smokeleaf's guard against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velilkov wants to control from the top but Smokeleaf keeps moving.
Velilkov stops Smokeleaf from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking to stand back up but Velilkov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smokeleaf.
Velilkov wants to take a breather but Smokeleaf is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Velilkov prevents Smokeleaf from standing back up.
Velilkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Smokeleaf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smokeleaf looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stanko Velilkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smokeleaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velilkov throws a lazy right hand but Smokeleaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smokeleaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up but Velilkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch but Velilkov is having none of it.
Smokeleaf rushes Velilkov and presses him up against the ropes.
Velilkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Velilkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smokeleaf is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Velilkov avoiding damage as Smokeleaf throws knees to the body.
Smokeleaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velilkov is defending well for now.
Smokeleaf can't find room to land a body shot as Velilkov controls the action.
Smokeleaf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Velilkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smokeleaf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smokeleaf.
Nice body punch from Smokeleaf.
Velilkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smokeleaf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Velilkov is breathing heavily.
Smokeleaf lands a damaging elbow.
Velilkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov wants a takedown.
Smokeleaf is pressed up against the ropes. Velilkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smokeleaf down to the mat. Smokeleaf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velilkov misses with an uppercut
and Smokeleaf counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smokeleaf.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smokeleaf obliges.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.
It looks like Stanko Velilkov has been cut.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the body.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside that Velilkov shrugs off.
Velilkov is rocked!
Smokeleaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velilkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Smokeleaf finish him?
Smokeleaf seems to be stalking Velilkov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Velilkov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Smokeleaf!
Jesus Smokeleaf spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aegaeon Hecatonchires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Mallorca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecatonchires's entrance music is Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. A fine choice. Mallorca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Can Talk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
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199 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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aegaeon Hecatonchires!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Mallorca!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallorca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Miguel Mallorca has been cut.
Hecatonchires throws a head kick that misses
and Mallorca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Mallorca does it's job there.
Mallorca takes a swing at Hecatonchires's ribcage but misses.
Hecatonchires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mallorca.
Hecatonchires cracks Mallorca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mallorca avoids the head kick by Hecatonchires.
Mallorca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mallorca misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecatonchires misses with a body kick.
Hecatonchires scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mallorca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hecatonchires closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hecatonchires throws a leg kick which misses Mallorca's front leg but catches the back leg as Mallorca tries to avoid it.
Mallorca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mallorca is rocked!
Hecatonchires connects with a superb combination that knocks Mallorca out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Hecatonchires before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Mallorca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aegaeon Hecatonchires!
Aegaeon Hecatonchires retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go. Cassius Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cassius Payne!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne gets a double leg takedown into Cain's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payne is aware though and is defending well.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cain throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Payne escapes and throws Cain's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cain is looking to regain half guard here but Payne keeps moving and retains side control.
Cain is working hard here to advance position.
Payne is trying to get an arm triangle but Cain is defending well.
Payne throws a strike aimed at the side of Cain's head but Cain avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is not content to let Payne control the position.
Payne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cain tries to buck Payne off but Payne is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payne trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
Payne throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Payne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cain tries to bench press Payne off him but Payne keeps the position.
Cain manages to get back to half guard.
Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
Cain wants to control but Payne is keeping busy.
Cain is looking to improve his position.
Cain is trying to control but can't.
Payne is pressing down on Cain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cain is holding on for now.
Payne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cain defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Cain has wrist control.
Payne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payne has managed to get both his arms back between Cain's legs - danger averted.
Cain looking to control.
Cain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payne defends well.
Payne wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Payne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
Payne is refusing to be controlled, as Cain sits in half guard.
Cain trying to mount his opponent but Payne defends it.
Cain wants to take a breather but Payne is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Scott Cain.
Cain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Cain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Payne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cain is fending him off so far but Payne persists. Nope, Cain circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain throws a head kick that misses
and Payne counters with a shoot takedown. Cain fights it but they end up in guard.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Cain is retaining full guard.
Payne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payne stopping the sweep attempt from Cain.
Payne landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payne manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Cain advances to half guard.
Cain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cain is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.
Cain passes to side control.
Cain scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Payne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Cain advances to half guard.
Cain moves nicely into side control.
Cain trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne wants to control but Cain postures up.
Payne being controlled for a moment.
Cain passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Payne!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is looking to get to half guard.
Cain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Payne is in real trouble.
Cain is riding his opponent, not letting Payne buck him off.
Cain wants to control but Payne is keeping busy.
Cain somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Payne is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cain off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Payne tries to escape but Cain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Scott Cain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payne turns into Cain and is now in his guard.
Payne passes into half guard.
Cain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payne is working away from the top position though.
Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne content to control rather than advance.
Payne is keen to just control but Cain is a slippery customer.
Cain tries to get to full guard but Payne has control of the leg.
Cain manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain working a defensive guard but Payne passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cain sees it coming and defends easily.
Payne thows a huge punch but Cain dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Cain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cain.
Cain throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Payne tries to clinch up.
Payne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payne shoots for a takedown but Cain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payne tries to keep at a distance but Cain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cain wants the takedown. Payne is fighting it off but Cain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Payne's guard against the ropes.
Payne looking to control.
Cain stands and throws Payne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Payne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain advances to full mount.
Payne can't escape the position.
Cain tries to control but Payne wriggling away.
Payne can't escape the position.
Cain tries to control but Payne wriggling away.
Payne is trying to escape the mount but Cain keeps good control and instead manages to take Payne's back.
Payne is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
Cain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Payne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Payne turns into Cain and is now in his guard.
Payne is pushing down on Cain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cain is fighting to maintain full guard but Payne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne trying to advance position but Cain counters by regaining guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Cassius Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cain is trying to control the position but Payne postures up.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payne manages to get himself to full guard.
Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Payne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cain off and has taken his back!
Cain turns into Payne and is now in his guard.
Cain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Cain defends easily.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain postures up and lands a big shot to Payne's brow.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cain 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Cain!
A very excited looking Scott Cain 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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