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PCL Rise of the Pegasi 105 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wiley - Take That as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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195 lbs
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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
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey has a takedown stuffed.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Bailey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bailey letting Lee take a breather here.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bailey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bailey is controlling him.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bailey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bailey is controlling him.
Lee has Bailey pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bailey passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy.
Bailey is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bailey in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bailey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Bailey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailey shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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!
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bailey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bailey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee is trying to keep Bailey in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Lee was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bailey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bailey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bailey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Lee wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lee takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Bob Bailey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bailey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bailey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee with a nice cross.
Jason Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bailey up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bailey tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Lee.
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Bailey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee lands a nice hook to Bailey's body. Bailey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bailey showed some decent athleticism there.
Bailey trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bailey controls the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob Bailey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bailey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bailey off to one side.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown by Bailey or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Bailey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Bailey can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bailey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
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!
Lee just leaning against Bailey, taking a breather.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Bailey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Bailey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Bailey persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bailey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Bailey looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Bailey drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bailey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bob Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee looks to land a combination. Bailey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Lee.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
Bailey walks into a jab.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Bailey backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee throws a series of punches but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Bailey persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bailey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Bailey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee leaves Bailey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
Bailey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bailey walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bailey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Bailey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bailey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Bailey won't want to take too many of those.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!
Jason Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159++ Energy - $50 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Praxedis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero has chosen Masochist 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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165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
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, Praxedis Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guerrero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Praxedis Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuki moves away from the strike by Guerrero.
Tsuki tried to score with a low kick but Guerrero checks it.
Guerrero jabs at Tsuki's body.
Guerrero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero with a nice cross.
Guerrero throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guerrero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Guerrero - just one landing.
Guerrero connects with a body shot.
Tsuki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guerrero keeps Tsuki at a distance using the push kick.
Guerrero connects with a crisp jab.
Guerrero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guerrero fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuki in the body.
Tsuki tries for a takedown but Guerrero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kitsune Tsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuki is breathing heavily.
Tsuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerrero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuki blocks a head kick by Guerrero.
Tsuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guerrero to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guerrero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuki is rocked!
Guerrero walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tsuki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Guerrero swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tsuki's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Praxedis Guerrero!
Praxedis Guerrero decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Routalempi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Didion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Routalempi's hands.
Routalempi lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Zach Didion has been cut.
Didion leaves Routalempi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Routalempi digs a good body shot into Didion's ribs.
Routalempi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Didion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Didion takes the fight into the clinch.
Routalempi is looking to break free of the clinch but Didion has double underhooks.
Didion misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routalempi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Routalempi has had enough of the clinch but Didion keeps him there for the moment.
Routalempi blocks the elbow strike.
Didion has a couple of punches blocked by Routalempi.
Routalempi blocks an uppercut.
Routalempi working hard to break the clinch.
Routalempi tries to circle away but Didion has him pinned against the cage.
Routalempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Didion throws an elbow that misses.
Routalempi dodges an elbow strike from Didion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion lands a hook that snaps the head of Routalempi backwards.
Didion lands an elbow inside.
Routalempi working hard to break the clinch.
Didion missing with knees to the body.
Didion working aggressively here.
Didion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Didion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Routalempi.
A punch combination from Didion misses.
A nice combination there by Routalempi.
Routalempi rushes Didion with punches - Didion moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Didion goes down! Routalempi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Routalempi!
A less than humble Pekka Routalempi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uno Louner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syete Gabilog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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178 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uno Louner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Syete Gabilog!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Louner throws a right and a left that Gabilog avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Gabilog misses its intended target.
Gabilog scores with a decent looking hook.
Louner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gabilog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Louner scores with a jab.
Louner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gabilog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gabilog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Louner missing with a left hand there. Gabilog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gabilog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Louner. Those never looked like landing.
Louner connects with a body shot that sends Gabilog's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louner throws out a loose jab but Gabilog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gabilog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Louner.
Louner leaves Gabilog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gabilog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown by Gabilog or perhaps it was just good defense by Louner which made him look bad.
Uno Louner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syete Gabilog.
Gabilog moves out of range as Louner strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog walks into a left hand.
Gabilog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Louner tries to avoid it but Gabilog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Louner to the ground. Louner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Louner misses with a double jab.
Louner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabilog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gabilog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Louner throws out the jab.
Gabilog staying out of range there.
Gabilog closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabilog lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gabilog trying to control the position from guard on top but Louner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louner controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog trying to control but Louner is working from the bottom.
Gabilog looking to sit in guard and control but Louner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Louner looking to sit in guard and control but Gabilog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gabilog throwing strikes from guard but Louner blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog trying to control but Louner is working from the bottom.
Louner wants to stand up but Gabilog is controlling him.
Gabilog chips away with some ground and pound.
Gabilog trying to control the position from guard on top but Louner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabilog stops Louner from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uno Louner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Gabilog.
Gabilog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Louner throws out the jab.
Louner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Louner finds it's target.
Louner lunges at Gabilog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gabilog's hand.
Louner gets the takedown into side control.
Louner trying to control the position but Gabilog is working away.
Louner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gabilog works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Louner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabilog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louner moves nicely into side control.
Louner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gabilog to see if he's OK.
Louner is trying to ground and pound but Gabilog uses the momentary lack of control by Louner to regain half guard.
Louner prevents Gabilog from standing back up.
Louner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gabilog has managed to free his arm - good work.
Louner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louner is just content to waste time from the top position. Gabilog takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Louner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gabilog's guard.
Louner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Uno Louner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Louner throwing shots but Gabilog is blocking nicely.
Gabilog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Louner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louner trying to control from half guard but Gabilog is working away.
Gabilog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Louner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gabilog wants to control but Louner is keeping busy.
Louner trying to work for an americana but Gabilog has managed to regain full guard.
Louner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Louner postures up in Gabilog's guard and throws a big left but Gabilog blocks it.
Louner postures up in Gabilog's guard and throws a big left but Gabilog blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louner postures up and lands a big shot to Gabilog's brow.
Gabilog wants to get back to his feet but Louner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Louner postures up in Gabilog's guard and throws a big left but Gabilog blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabilog is on top in guard.
Louner 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.
Gabilog 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Louner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uno Louner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Louner throws out a powerful jab.
Louner punishes Gabilog's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Louner misses.
No joy there for Louner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gabilog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gabilog is looking to stand up but Louner isn't so interested in that idea.
Louner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabilog is retaining full guard.
Louner throws an elbow that misses. Gabilog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Louner's guard. Nice move by Gabilog!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabilog is looking to work some ground and pound but Louner has wrist control.
Louner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabilog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabilog trying to stand up but can't free himself from Louner's guard.
Louner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gabilog trying to control but Louner is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog throws an elbow that misses. Louner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabilog's guard. Nice move by Louner!
Gabilog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Louner is controlling him.
Louner trying to control but Gabilog is working from the bottom.
Louner works over Gabilog with some ground and pound from guard.
Gabilog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Louner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabilog is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louner postures up.
Gabilog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Louner throws a strike but Gabilog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gabilog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louner is keeping the position for now.
Louner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabilog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Louner keeping full guard, as Gabilog tries to pass.
Louner wriggles free and stands up.
Syete Gabilog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabilog shoots for a double leg takedown but Louner sprawls well. He's pushed Gabilog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uno Louner 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.
Louner lands a nice shot that snaps Gabilog's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uno Louner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Louner 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uno Louner!
Uno Louner very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Basaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lentävä Kalakukko. Shamil Basaev told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
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201 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Basaev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basaev throws a nice looking combination but Suhonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Basaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suhonen throws a hook to the side of Basaev's head but Basaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Basaev blocks a head kick by Suhonen.
Suhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basaev tries to bum rush Suhonen with a series of wild strikes but Suhonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Basaev misses with a combination
and Suhonen counters with a low kick, right behind Basaev 's knee.
Suhonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Basaev misses with a combination
and Suhonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suhonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basaev counters with a left and a right that stings Suhonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Basaev throws a leg kick but Suhonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Basaev throws a looping overhand right but Suhonen ducks down to avoid it.
Suhonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suhonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suhonen connects with a crisp jab.
Suhonen connects with a single shot there.
Basaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Suhonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Basaev does no damage.
Suhonen connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suhonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basaev scores with a jab to the head.
Basaev throws out a loose jab but Suhonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suhonen counters with a big head kick but Basaev shrugs it off.
Suhonen lands a big head kick that sends Basaev tumbling to the mat! Suhonen takes a step backwards and waves Basaev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Basaev is rocked!
Basaev misses with a body shot
and Suhonen counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Basaev out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Suhonen is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Severi Suhonen!
Severi Suhonen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaka Mababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes into the arena with Diskoteka avaria-Nebo blaring out of the sound system. Mababa has chosen Street Fighting Man as his entrance music. Chaka Mababa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chaka Mababa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mababa's corner calls for a 1-2. Mababa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Roman Kvasov has been cut.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Mababa moves out of range easily.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mababa moves in looking to clinch but Kvasov pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Mababa - just one landing.
Kvasov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kvasov scores with a jab to the body.
Mababa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Kvasov connects with a leg kick. Mababa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mababa! Kvasov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaka Mababa!
Chaka Mababa made sure to mention his sponsor, Murder Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvid Nordemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arvid Nordemar struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Arvid Nordemar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Little's chin.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arvid Nordemar!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little gets the takedown into side control.
Little trying to control the action but Nordemar is working from the bottom.
Nordemar is trying to control Little's posture but Little avoids it.
Nordemar sneaks back into half guard.
Little is keen to just control but Nordemar is a slippery customer.
Nordemar is looking to improve his position.
Nordemar is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nordemar can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordemar tries to get to full guard but Little has control of the leg.
Little wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordemar keeps working.
Nordemar is defending against the submission attempts here by Little.
Little is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nordemar wants to get back to full guard.
Nordemar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Little is working away from the top position though.
Nordemar wants to get back to full guard.
Little is looking to take a break and control but Nordemar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nordemar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nordemar tries to roll over but Little keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Little lands with a punch from half guard.
Nordemar is trying to get back to full guard.
Little tries to pass to full mount but Nordemar defends it.
Nordemar is defending against the submission attempts here by Little.
Little is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Little is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Little in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordemar is trying to maintain the position but Little is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Little dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Little shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nordemar is adopting a defensive guard.
Nordemar keeping full guard, as Little tries to pass.
Little wants to control from the top but Nordemar keeps moving.
Nordemar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Little pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordemar is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little is looking to work some ground and pound but Nordemar has wrist control.
Little slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nordemar tries to buck Little off but Little is having none of it.
Little working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Little landing strikes.
Little trying to control the action but Nordemar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little advances nicely into full mount.
Little with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Little lands a heavy elbow.
Little takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordemar tries to reverse the position but Little maintains control.
Little looking for a guillotine from mount but Nordemar is having none of it.
Little throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nordemar because Little loaded up on that one.
Little thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Little seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nordemar is holding on tight.
Little looking to isolate an arm here. Nordemar doesn't see it coming and as Little extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Little!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Little!
A very excited looking Richard Little rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner comes to the cage accompanied by Puff The Magic Dragon. Kharitonov has chosen BLUNT - Raggae All Day as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov is looking to slow Hefner down with leg kicks.
Hefner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Hefner gets a double leg takedown into Kharitonov's guard.
Hefner trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Hefner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.
Hefner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kharitonov pulls Hefner in close to prevent any damage.
Hefner throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kharitonov is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hefner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kharitonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner kicks Kharitonov off and gets to his feet.
Hefner avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a high kick!
Hefner blocks a leg kick.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kharitonov misses.
Hefner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov thows a leg kick but Hefner checks it
so Hefner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hefner postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it.
Kharitonov wants to stand up but Hefner is controlling him.
Hefner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kharitonov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kharitonov has escaped and now he's on top!
Kharitonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner working for a triangle but Kharitonov defends it easily.
Hefner 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.
Kharitonov trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Hefner pulls Kharitonov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kharitonov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kharitonov won't allow Hefner to sweep him here.
Kharitonov postures up in Hefner's guard and throws a big left but Hefner blocks it.
Hefner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharitonov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov postures up.
Kharitonov won't allow Hefner to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Hugh Hefner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kharitonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kharitonov throws a series of punches but Hefner avoids them all with ease.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hefner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hefner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
Kharitonov works Hefner's body with a nice hook.
Hefner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hefner tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharitonov pushes Hefner away with a front kick.
Hefner is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov lands a really nice looking cross but Hefner seems unphased.
Kharitonov dodges the punch combination from Hefner.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hefner is defended easily by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kharitonov lands with a kick to the temple. Hefner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hefner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kharitonov enables Hefner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kharitonov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hefner throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov wants to stand up but Hefner is controlling him.
Hefner throws a strike but Kharitonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hefner looking for a sweep. Not yet Hefner, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Kharitonov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense.
Hefner tries to clinch
enabling Kharitonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hefner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hefner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hefner's calf.
Kharitonov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hefner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kharitonov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Kharitonov.
Hefner fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt
and Kharitonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hefner's knee momentarily.
Kharitonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hefner tries for a takedown but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that Hefner semi-blocks.
Kharitonov lunges at Hefner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hefner's hand.
Kharitonov lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Hefner with that takedown attempt.
Hefner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharitonov with a hook.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Hefner looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick which misses Hefner's front leg but catches the back leg as Hefner tries to avoid it.
Kharitonov lands a nice hook to Hefner's body. Hefner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hefner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharitonov punishes Hefner's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kharitonov as Hefner shoots in.
A left and a right from Kharitonov both land. Nice combination.
Kharitonov scores with a leg kick.
Hefner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hefner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kharitonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kharitonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hefner on the side of the head.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kharitonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hefner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kharitonov defends it nicely.
Hefner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hefner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kharitonov swivels and escapes.
Kharitonov scores with a hook to the body. Hefner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hefner's calf.
Kharitonov pushes Hefner away with a front kick.
Kharitonov throws out a leg kick but Hefner moves out of range and Kharitonov only half commits.
Hefner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hefner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hefner on the side of the head.
Hefner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kharitonov defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hefner is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Oh Hefner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Kharitonov slams his shin into Hefner's torso.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hefner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hefner seems to have got his legs back now.
A left lands for Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hefner shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hefner's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kharitonov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hefner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kharitonov.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Hefner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hefner's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hefner is defended easily by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov throws a shot from downtown. Hefner moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Hefner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kharitonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hefner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kharitonov throws a push kick but Hefner slaps the foot to one side.
Kharitonov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Hefner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov lands with an overhand left.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Hefner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hefner looks for a takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kharitonov duly obliges.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt
and Kharitonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hugh Hefner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kharitonov cracks the inside of Hefner's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov tries to land a front kick but Hefner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Kharitonov. No joy for Hefner on that attempt.
Kharitonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hefner blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Hefner scores with a nice strike.
Hefner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kharitonov pinned against the cage. Kharitonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hefner is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a nice strike.
Kharitonov moves out of range as Hefner throws a body kick.
Hefner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharitonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Hefner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good shot there by Kharitonov.
Hefner misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hefner under the eye.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kharitonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kharitonov connects with a jab.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hefner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kharitonov - the referee stops the clock and Hefner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kharitonov. Hefner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kharitonov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hefner off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov scores with a jab. Hefner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kharitonov with a jab.
Hefner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vladimir Kharitonov 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.
Hefner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov thows a body kick. Hefner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kharitonov lands a right hook to the body.
Hefner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hefner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kharitonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
Kharitonov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a kick to the temple. Hefner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hefner looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharitonov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
After the big win, Vladimir Kharitonov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius has chosen Requiem For A Dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Aurelius. Beautiful body shot.
Aurelius misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aurelius checks it well.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Aurelius on that attempt.
Aurelius misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Aurelius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aurelius with a nice cross.
It looks like Dan Steele has been cut.
Steele blocks a jab.
Aurelius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steele ducks right into an uppercut from Aurelius.
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!
Aurelius misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele takes one to the side of the head.
Steele leaves Aurelius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dan Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelius.
Horrible takedown by Aurelius or perhaps it was just good defense by Steele which made him look bad.
Aurelius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of Aurelius's head.
Aurelius misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Aurelius counters with a left to the body.
Aurelius avoids the body shot from Steele.
Aurelius throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
Aurelius takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but 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!
Steele digs a good hook to Aurelius's body.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Dan Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Aurelius throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Aurelius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aurelius throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aurelius looks gassed!
Steele lands with a straight right. Aurelius didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Marcus Aurelius has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Steele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aurelius doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looks to land a combination. Aurelius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aurelius misses the jab.
Aurelius moves out of range of the body kick from Steele.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
Marcus Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Aurelius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.
Steele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Steele throws a head kick that half lands.
Aurelius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurelius scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele slips under a jab.
Aurelius loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aurelius moves away from the strike by Steele.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
Steele slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Steele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aurelius misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelius scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Steele.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurelius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Aurelius's ribs.
Dan Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele throws a series of strikes that have Aurelius backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele leaves Aurelius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aurelius throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurelius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aurelius might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Steele has got the better of the exchanges.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
Aurelius is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Aurelius shoots in.
Aurelius shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Aurelius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with the combination.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aurelius is trying desperately to land a takedown but Steele is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aurelius.
Steele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele blocks a jab.
Steele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steele connects with a jab.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Aurelius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aurelius moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
Aurelius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
Steele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurelius misses with a double jab
and Steele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steele lands with a kick to the temple. Aurelius shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aurelius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steele. That one must have hurt.
Aurelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steele.
Aurelius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Steele.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aurelius tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steele here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele scores with a leg kick.
Steele lands a nice looking body kick.
Steele scores with a spinning back kick!
Aurelius needs to keep his hands up - Steele had a free shot at his head there.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aurelius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aurelius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele throws a head kick but Aurelius moves out of range.
Steele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Steele dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aurelius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aurelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelius.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steele.
Aurelius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steele scores with a jab.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Aurelius's ribs.
Nice cross by Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aurelius throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Aurelius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
Aurelius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aurelius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aurelius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurelius scrambles back to his feet.
Aurelius looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Steele scores with a four punch combination!
Aurelius misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aurelius throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with an inside leg kick.
Aurelius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelius. That did some damage!
Aurelius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aurelius.
Steele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aurelius throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Steele.
Aurelius takes one on the button.
Aurelius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marcus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aurelius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
Steele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aurelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Aurelius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurelius scrambles back to his feet.
Steele connects with a leg kick. Aurelius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steele throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
Steele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aurelius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele cracks Aurelius with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Steele connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aurelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steele feints and then cracks Aurelius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aurelius down.
Aurelius walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steele.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelius. That did some damage!
Steele blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aurelius lands with a nice body punch.
Dan Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aurelius shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Aurelius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Steele!
Dan Steele decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Esqueda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cant del Barça. Gerard Esqueda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mad Max's chin.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerard Esqueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mad Max!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Esqueda is fending him off so far but Max persists. Nope, Esqueda circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Max misses.
Esqueda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
Esqueda blocks an uppercut.
Esqueda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Max avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Max has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Esqueda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
What can Esqueda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Esqueda right now.
Max somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda showing good submission defense here.
Max trying to control momentarily.
Max misses with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max controlling well, preventing Esqueda from escaping the position.
Esqueda looking very determined here, making life difficult for Max.
Max has got his arm under Esqueda's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Esqueda has spun round into Max's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Esqueda trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Max is trying to control the position but Esqueda postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad Max has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Max throws a head kick but Esqueda moves out of range.
That kick from Max tenderised Esqueda's leg. Esqueda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esqueda shoots in but Max avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esqueda connects with the punch.
Max wants to slow Esqueda down by chopping away at his legs.
Esqueda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Max counters with a nice low kick that buckles Esqueda's knee momentarily.
Max rushes Esqueda and presses him up against the cage.
Esqueda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Esqueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Max.
Esqueda breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Max plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Max.
Max showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Esqueda.
Max decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Max not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Esqueda is looking for a sweep. Max is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esqueda is working hard here to advance position.
Max is nestled in close to Esqueda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Max dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Esqueda.
Max throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Max.
Max keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esqueda.
No joy there for Esqueda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Max there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esqueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Max paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esqueda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Max forces Esqueda back against the cage and clinches.
Max doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esqueda breaks the clinch.
Esqueda throws a looping overhand right but Max ducks down to avoid it.
Max looks to land a body kick but Esqueda moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esqueda.
Esqueda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Esqueda shoots in and drives through. Max sprawls well.
Mad Max seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Max lands with a nice body kick.
Max forces Esqueda back against the cage and clinches.
Esqueda breaks the clinch.
Max lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Gerard Esqueda has been cut.
Max cracks Esqueda with a good jab.
Max shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Esqueda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Max looking to sit in guard and control but Esqueda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max controls Esqueda momentarily but Esqueda frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max pulls Esqueda in close to prevent any damage.
Esqueda throwing strikes but missing.
Max working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mad Max was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Max pivots, looking for a leg kick but Esqueda is out of range and Max settles back down.
Max lands a nice looking body kick.
Esqueda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Max clinches with his opponent.
Esqueda wants to take the fight to the mat but Max manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Max misses with a hook to the ribs.
Max pushes Esqueda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max tries a body shot but Esqueda blocks it.
Esqueda working hard to break the clinch.
Max tries to stall but Esqueda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Esqueda's efforts to push away.
Esqueda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Esqueda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esqueda is trying to drag Max to the mat but Max just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Esqueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esqueda landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Max showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerard Esqueda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Max scores with a head kick. Esqueda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Esqueda misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Max ducks under a wild hook from Esqueda.
Esqueda slaps away a takedown attempt from Max, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Max throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Max gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Max is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Max is working for a kimura but Esqueda is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max trying to mount his opponent but Esqueda defends it.
Max content to control rather than advance.
Max trying to control the action but Esqueda is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Max wants to free his trapped foot but Esqueda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Max is trying to control. Esqueda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esqueda regains full guard. Nicely done.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Max is pushing down on Esqueda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esqueda is fighting to maintain full guard but Max has managed to sneak the leg through.
Esqueda is looking for a sweep. Max is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Max lands strikes from half guard.
Max is controlling the pace.
Max is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Esqueda is just riding it out for now. Max eventually gives up the hold.
Gerard Esqueda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is keen to just control but Esqueda is a slippery customer.
Max not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Max sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Esqueda defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Max is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Esqueda!
BOOM! Max connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Max can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esqueda is looking to escape.
Max fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Esqueda taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Esqueda's face.
Esqueda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Max working Esqueda over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Max comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Max has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Max!
A very excited looking Mad Max 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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