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AFC 24 "Versus" PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavle Bukilic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavle Bukilic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukilic wants to clinch.
Bukilic looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bukilic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boyka counters with a good low kick that Bukilic was not able to check.
Bukilic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyka pushes Bukilic up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukilic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Bukilic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukilic.
Boyka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bukilic is defending well.
Bukilic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukilic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukilic avoids the damage to the body.
Bukilic effectively controlling the action here.
Boyka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukilic darts in trying to clinch
and Boyka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bukilic's guard.
Boyka stops Bukilic from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bukilic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyka.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukilic wants to get back to his feet but Boyka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boyka 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.
Bukilic is looking to stand up but Boyka isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukilic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka trying to control but Bukilic is working from the bottom.
Boyka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Great Boyka just wasn't active enough.
Bukilic tries to clinch
and Boyka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bukilic tries to clinch but Boyka moves away
enabling Boyka to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukilic looks to clinch
and Boyka counters by clinching up.
Boyka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukilic tries to clinch but Boyka moves out of range.
Bukilic tries to clinch up
and Boyka counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukilic tries to clinch up.
Pavle Bukilic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukilic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boyka counters with a leg kick.
Bukilic dodges the punch combination from Boyka.
Boyka throws a head kick that Bukilic semi-blocks.
Boyka lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyka instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukilic lands a shoulder strike.
Bukilic stops a takedown attempt from Boyka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Boyka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bukilic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyka.
Bukilic tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bukilic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukilic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukilic tries to clinch up
and Boyka counters with a head kick. That will keep Bukilic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bukilic wants to clinch
and Boyka moves into the clinch.
Bukilic tries to work over Boyka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bukilic throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukilic working aggressively here.
Bukilic misses with a body punch.
Bukilic managing to block the knees to the body from Boyka.
Bukilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukilic misses with a body punch.
Bukilic managing to block the knees to the body from Boyka.
Nice body punch from Bukilic.
Bukilic pushes Boyka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukilic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bukilic lands with a left to the head.
Bukilic is stalling here.
Boyka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bukilic.
Boyka is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukilic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukilic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukilic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyka is rocked!
Boyka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Bukilic as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyka.
Come on Bukilic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bukilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bukilic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyka.
Bukilic swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukilic throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyka.
Boyka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyka taking a breather.
Bukilic scores with a hook to the body.
Boyka blocking some punches.
Bukilic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukilic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bukilic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bukilic throws a head punch that misses.
Boyka blocking some punches.
Bukilic has a couple of punches blocked by Boyka.
Bukilic throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyka.
Pavle Bukilic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bukilic misses with the head strike.
Bukilic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bukilic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukilic.
Bukilic throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukilic.
Bukilic working aggressively here.
Bukilic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bukilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bukilic fails to land.
Boyka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukilic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukilic is struggling to control the position.
Bukilic throws a head punch that misses.
Bukilic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boyka blocks an uppercut.
Bukilic throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyka.
Bukilic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bukilic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boyka seems to have got his legs back now.
Bukilic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukilic tries to throw a body punch but Boyka avoids it by throwing Bukilic back against the cage.
Boyka blocks a body shot from Bukilic.
Bukilic digs a right hand into Boyka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyka's gas tank.
Boyka tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukilic avoids the damage to the body.
Boyka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bukilic is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavle Bukilic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bukilic wants to clinch but Boyka slips to the side
and Boyka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukilic moves to clinch but Boyka breaks away
and Boyka counters with a nice body shot.
Bukilic wants to clinch
and Boyka counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukilic.
Bukilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boyka or not.
Bukilic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Bukilic fails to land.
Bukilic managing to block the knees to the body from Boyka.
Boyka blocks an uppercut.
Boyka is trying to break free.
Bukilic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bukilic fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boyka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyka tries to pull guard but Bukilic holds him up against the cage and eventually Boyka drops back down to his feet.
Boyka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukilic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boyka counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukilic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boyka.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bukilic avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka swats away the attempt to clinch by Bukilic.
Bukilic moves to clinch but Boyka breaks away
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
Bukilic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bukilic trying to control the position but instead, Boyka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bukilic into the cage.
Bukilic pushes Boyka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boyka scores a nice knee to the body.
Bukilic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bukilic avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the cage.
Good body shot from Bukilic.
A short uppercut from Bukilic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukilic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukilic tries to throw a body punch but Boyka avoids it by throwing Bukilic back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavle Bukilic.
I think Bukilic 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavle Bukilic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Rudov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Rudov trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Rudov has wrist control.
Rudov wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rudov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Rudov's legs - danger averted.
Rudov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rudov has tightened it up now! Steel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Timur Rudov!
After the big win, Timur Rudov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Kolisnyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kaikkonen's choice of entrance music: Duran Duran - WIld Boys. This should be fireworks!
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209 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
12 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergiy Kolisnyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolisnyk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaikkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolisnyk shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Kaikkonen.
Kolisnyk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaikkonen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kolisnyk is in Kaikkonen's guard.
Kaikkonen wants to stand up but Kolisnyk is controlling him.
Kolisnyk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaikkonen has momentary wrist control but Kolisnyk slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaikkonen wants to stand up but Kolisnyk is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolisnyk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolisnyk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolisnyk is working hard here to advance position.
Kaikkonen is looking to stand up but Kolisnyk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolisnyk passes Kaikkonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolisnyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kolisnyk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kolisnyk tries to pass to full mount but Kaikkonen defends it.
Kolisnyk looks to land a strike but Kaikkonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen wants to stand up but Kolisnyk is controlling him.
Kaikkonen keeping moving, preventing Kolisnyk from controlling successfully.
Kolisnyk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolisnyk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaikkonen wants to stand but Kolisnyk is controlling the position.
Kaikkonen looks gassed!
Kaikkonen keeping moving, preventing Kolisnyk from controlling successfully.
Sergiy Kolisnyk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kaikkonen misses with a body kick.
Kaikkonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolisnyk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Kolisnyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaikkonen tries to sprawl out of it but Kolisnyk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaikkonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaikkonen scores with a jab to the head.
No luck for Kolisnyk with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolisnyk.
Kaikkonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kolisnyk.
Kaikkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolisnyk avoids the head kick by Kaikkonen.
Kolisnyk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaikkonen swivels and escapes.
Kaikkonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolisnyk.
Kaikkonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolisnyk sprawls well initially but Kaikkonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kolisnyk to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaikkonen looks to land a combination but Kolisnyk avoids it well.
Kaikkonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolisnyk.
Kaikkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kolisnyk is looking to clinch.
Kaikkonen thuds his right hand into Kolisnyk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaikkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Kolisnyk with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaikkonen misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Otto Kaikkonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kolisnyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaikkonen tries to avoid it but Kolisnyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaikkonen to the ground. Kaikkonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolisnyk shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaikkonen tries to sprawl out of it but Kolisnyk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaikkonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaikkonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaikkonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaikkonen connects with a high kick.
Kaikkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolisnyk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Kolisnyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolisnyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolisnyk shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaikkonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolisnyk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaikkonen scores with a head kick. Kolisnyk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kaikkonen.
Otto Kaikkonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaikkonen wants to clinch.
Kaikkonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolisnyk.
Kaikkonen feints and then cracks Kolisnyk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kolisnyk down.
Kaikkonen lands a leg kick that knocks Kolisnyk off balance momentarily.
Kaikkonen lands a high kick!
Kaikkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Kaikkonen tries to circle away but Kolisnyk has him pinned against the cage.
Kaikkonen lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaikkonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolisnyk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolisnyk shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaikkonen tries to sprawl out of it but Kolisnyk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaikkonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaikkonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaikkonen with a jab.
Kaikkonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaikkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaikkonen stuffs the takedown.
Kaikkonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolisnyk sprawls well. Kolisnyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaikkonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk moves into the clinch.
Kaikkonen tries to break free but Kolisnyk pushes him back against the cage.
Kaikkonen keeps control of Kolisnyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kolisnyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaikkonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kolisnyk tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaikkonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kolisnyk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaikkonen is defending well.
Kaikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaikkonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kolisnyk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kolisnyk has Kaikkonen pressed against the cage, preventing Kaikkonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Kaikkonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaikkonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaikkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Kolisnyk controls the action.
Kolisnyk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaikkonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaikkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kolisnyk shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaikkonen sprawls well. He's pushed Kolisnyk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaikkonen scores with a one two! Kolisnyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kolisnyk shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from Kaikkonen lands but Kolisnyk takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolisnyk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kaikkonen pushes Kolisnyk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Kaikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kaikkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolisnyk fails to land the takedown.
Kaikkonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaikkonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolisnyk.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolisnyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolisnyk shoots for a takedown but Kaikkonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Kolisnyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaikkonen lands a front kick.
Kaikkonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kaikkonen stuns Kolisnyk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaikkonen wants to clinch up but Kolisnyk keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaikkonen cracks a nice hook into Kolisnyk's ribs.
Sergiy Kolisnyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaikkonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kolisnyk as Kaikkonen tries to tie him up.
Kolisnyk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaikkonen to keep the fight standing.
Kaikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolisnyk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolisnyk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaikkonen somewhat.
A right-left combo lands from Kaikkonen.
Kolisnyk misses with a takedown attempt - Kaikkonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body kick from Kaikkonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaikkonen as he avoids it easily.
Kolisnyk looks for a takedown but Kaikkonen sprawls well.
Kaikkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolisnyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolisnyk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaikkonen as he jumps to the side.
Kolisnyk closes the distance and clinches up with Kaikkonen, looking for a takedown. Kolisnyk pushes Kaikkonen against the cage but Kaikkonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaikkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kolisnyk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaikkonen sprawls well. Kaikkonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolisnyk gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolisnyk fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaikkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolisnyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolisnyk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kaikkonen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kolisnyk manages to pass to side control.
Kaikkonen wants to get back to his feet.
Kolisnyk slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaikkonen pushes Kolisnyk off looking to stand but Kolisnyk dives back in and keeps control.
Otto Kaikkonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk seems to be working for a kimura but Kaikkonen defends the submission attempt.
Kolisnyk prevents Kaikkonen from standing back up.
Kolisnyk is looking to advance position but Kaikkonen won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolisnyk is trying to work for a kimura but Kaikkonen is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Kaikkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaikkonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Kaikkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Kuzniecow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shawn Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fiodor Kuzniecow!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kuzniecow or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.
Kuzniecow wants to clinch
and Henderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuzniecow's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzniecow is keeping the position for now.
Henderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuzniecow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henderson has Kuzniecow in his guard.
Kuzniecow passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuzniecow is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuzniecow pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kuzniecow controlling his opponent.
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzniecow tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuzniecow has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuzniecow controlling his opponent.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Kuzniecow looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Kuzniecow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuzniecow controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Kuzniecow 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Kuzniecow controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzniecow trying to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Kuzniecow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Henderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson looking to score a takedown here. Kuzniecow is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in Kuzniecow's guard.
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuzniecow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuzniecow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuzniecow!
Kuzniecow wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson is trying to improve his position.
Henderson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kuzniecow is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kuzniecow controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzniecow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuzniecow tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
Henderson regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzniecow is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fiodor Kuzniecow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kuzniecow shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuzniecow dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Kuzniecow's head and hops out.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzniecow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Kuzniecow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Kuzniecow is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Henderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzniecow has his hands clasped together around Henderson's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Henderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuzniecow dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Kuzniecow's head and hops out.
Kuzniecow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuzniecow shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shawn Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Kuzniecow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzniecow gets a takedown into half guard.
Henderson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuzniecow pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Kuzniecow's attempts to control the action.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuzniecow has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuzniecow controlling his opponent.
Henderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Kuzniecow's attempts to control the action.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shawn Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Kuzniecow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.
Fiodor Kuzniecow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuzniecow defends it easily.
Kuzniecow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzniecow wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Kuzniecow advances to half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuzniecow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fiodor Kuzniecow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Kuzniecow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fiodor Kuzniecow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzniecow has managed to clinch.
Kuzniecow is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuzniecow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kuzniecow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuzniecow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henderson has Kuzniecow in his guard.
Shawn Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiodor Kuzniecow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shawn Henderson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Brook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prince Brook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brook moves out of range as Gaffney strikes.
Gaffney misses with a leg kick
and Brook counters by moving into the clinch.
Gaffney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brook checks a leg kick nicely.
Brook misses with an uppercut. Gaffney saw that one coming.
Brook closes the distance and clinches.
Gaffney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brook fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brook jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gaffney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Gaffney there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brook.
Gaffney stalks Brook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brook's face. Brook staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Prince Brook has been cut.
Gaffney lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Gaffney.
Gaffney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaffney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brook.
Gaffney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaffney tries to clinch but Brook moves away
and Brook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brook.
Gaffney lands a right hand.
Brook tries to pull guard but Gaffney holds him up against the cage and eventually Brook drops back down to his feet.
Brook avoiding damage as Gaffney throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney wants to break free but Brook has control.
Gaffney breaks the clinch.
Brook misses with a wild body shot.
Jamie Gaffney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brook misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaffney. Gaffney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gaffney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaffney wants to clinch.
Brook misses with a hook to the body
and Gaffney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaffney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook prevents Gaffney from breaking the clinch.
Brook tries to pull guard but Gaffney holds him up against the cage and eventually Brook drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Brook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaffney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brook misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaffney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brook looks to land a right hand but Gaffney moved out of range.
Gaffney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Prince Brook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaffney fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaffney avoids the body shot from Brook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brook walks into a stiff left hand from Gaffney.
Nice defenses there by Gaffney.
Brook misses the shot to the body.
Gaffney cracks Brook with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brook throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaffney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaffney swivels and escapes.
Brook misses with a wild combination.
Brook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gaffney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brook throws a hook to the side of Gaffney's head but Gaffney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaffney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brook moves away.
Gaffney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prince Brook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prince Brook's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gaffney throws a poor cross that misses
and Brook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brook walks into a stiff left hand from Gaffney.
Gaffney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brook throws out the jab.
Brook throws a right hand that misses
and Gaffney counters with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaffney.
Brook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaffney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaffney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brook swings widly with a right hand
and Gaffney counters with a left and a right that stings Brook.
Gaffney misses with a series of wild punches.
Brook looks to throw the jab but Gaffney is out of range.
Prince Brook is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaffney lands a nice shot that snaps Brook's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaffney connects with a body shot.
Gaffney gets caught napping as Brook dives in and scores a takedown. Gaffney manages to retain guard.
Brook drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaffney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaffney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaffney!
Gaffney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brook to his feet.
Gaffney tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaffney ducks under a wild hook from Brook.
Brook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Gaffney misses its intended target.
Brook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brook slips under a jab from Gaffney.
Brook lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaffney moves away.
Brook misses with a hook
and Gaffney counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaffney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaffney drops his hands momentarily and Brook takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brook looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaffney is fending him off so far but Brook persists. Nope, Gaffney circles away and we're back to standing.
Brook misses with an uppercut.
Brook throws the left hand but Gaffney avoids the punch easily.
Gaffney throws a leg kick but Brook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gaffney. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gaffney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaffney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brook.
Gaffney throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brook moves forwards but Gaffney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brook moves away from the strike by Gaffney.
Brook misses with a straight right.
Brook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaffney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaffneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Brook misses the target.
Brook throws a hook to the side of Gaffney's head but Gaffney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaffney.
A slow jab from Brook misses its intended target.
Brook's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brook duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Gaffney.
Brook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Brook.
Gaffney throws a jab when Brook was well out of range.
Brook slips a jab and a cross from Gaffney.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaffney forces Brook back against the cage and clinches.
Brook jumps guard but Gaffney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Brook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brook jumps guard but Gaffney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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 Prince Brook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prince Brook'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!
Brook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaffney.
Gaffney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jamie Gaffney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaffney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gaffney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaffney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gaffney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brook prevents Gaffney from breaking the clinch.
Gaffney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brook misses with a straight left.
Gaffney throws a lazy uppercut
and Brook counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brook.
Brook has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gaffney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brook jumps guard but Gaffney stands there with Brook around his waist. Brook gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gaffney to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Brook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brook jumps guard but Gaffney stands there with Brook around his waist. Brook gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brook tries to pull guard but Gaffney holds him up against the cage and eventually Brook drops back down to his feet.
Gaffney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brook backwards.
Brook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaffney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gaffney misses with a punch to the body.
Brook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gaffney to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook is trying to pull guard but Gaffney has him pressed against the cage.
Brook tries to break the clinch but Gaffney is controlling the position.
Gaffney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaffney throws a head punch that misses.
Brook blocks an elbow strike from Gaffney.
Brook manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaffney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gaffney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jamie Gaffney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brook misses with an uppercut
and Gaffney counters with a straight right hand.
Gaffney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brook. Gaffney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaffney lands with a straight right. Brook didn't see that one coming.
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!
Gaffney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gaffney scrambles back to his feet.
Gaffney throws a series of punches but Brook avoids them all with ease.
Brook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaffney circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaffney lands a jab.
Gaffney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prince Brook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaffney throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Gaffney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Brook!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padrone Shinobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, drop the world. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Padrone Shinobi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shinobi is trying to defend but Rua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rua scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shinobi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rua.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rua looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shinobi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rua is trying to control. Shinobi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinobi is in trouble now - Rua has advanced to mount!
Shinobi is looking to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rua looking to finish Shinobi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shinobi!
Rua with a couple of short strikes.
Shinobi is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinobi is trying desperately to improve position.
Shinobi regains half guard.
Rua is looking for a kimura but Shinobi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rua to get the leverage.
Shinobi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shinobi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shinobi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Shinobi has hold of Rua's hands but Rua slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rua lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shinobi has hold of Rua's hands but Rua slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shinobi actively working from the bottom here.
Rua not doing much here.
Rua has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Shinobi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rua working the head and body with strikes.
Shinobi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shinobi looking for submissions off his back.
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rua seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shinobi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rickson Rua!
Rickson Rua retains his middleweight title!
Rickson Rua managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25), into his post fight interview.
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