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PCL 124: Campaign vs Mallians PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Raskolnikof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kaikkonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duran Duran - WIld Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
14 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Raskolnikof!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Kaikkonen and sends Raskolnikof crashing to the mat! Kaikkonen follows him down to the mat - Raskolnikof regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Vladimir Raskolnikof has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kaikkonen stands up and beckons Raskolnikof to join him on the feet.
Raskolnikof cracks Kaikkonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaikkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raskolnikof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raskolnikof. Kaikkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raskolnikof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raskolnikof throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaikkonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaikkonen.
Raskolnikof looks gassed!
Raskolnikof misses the shot to the body.
Kaikkonen gets the takedown into side control.
Kaikkonen stands up.
Kaikkonen shoots in but Raskolnikof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaikkonen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Raskolnikof drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kaikkonen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Raskolnikof's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Kaikkonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerba Schmeizel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes to the cage accompanied by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Schmeizel has chosen Zorba the Greek as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lerba Schmeizel!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus throws a sloppy head kick and Schmeizel moves out of range easily.
Canthropus misses with the combination.
Schmeizel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canthropus.
Schmeizel delivers a nice body kick.
Canthropus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schmeizel shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmeizel shoots in looking for a takedown. Canthropus tries to sprawl out of it but Schmeizel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canthropus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Canthropus.
Canthropus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schmeizel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schmeizel slips a straight right by Canthropus.
Canthropus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schmeizel.
Canthropus throws a leg kick but Schmeizel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmeizel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canthropus.
Canthropus throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeizel throws a head kick that Canthropus semi-blocks.
Schmeizel blocks a head kick by Canthropus.
Schmeizel misses with a head kick.
Canthropus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canthropus.
Canthropus throws out a leg kick but Schmeizel moves out of range and Canthropus only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Canthropus.
Canthropus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmeizel.
Schmeizel is looking to land body kicks.
Schmeizel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lerba Schmeizel.
Canthropus throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schmeizel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canthropus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmeizel blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmeizel connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canthropus misses with a knee to the head.
Canthropus tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmeizel avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schmeizel landing knees to the body.
Schmeizel dodges an elbow strike from Canthropus.
Canthropus stalling in the clinch but Schmeizel improves position.
Canthropus looking to throw knees to the head but Schmeizel is blocking nicely.
Schmeizel blocks a body shot from Canthropus.
Canthropus trying to land knees to the body.
Schmeizel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canthropus's defenses.
A short right from Schmeizel on the inside.
Schmeizel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schmeizel misses with a knee strike.
Canthropus missing with knees to the body.
Schmeizel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canthropus's defenses.
Schmeizel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeizel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canthropus blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schmeizel obliges.
Canthropus is breathing heavily.
Schmeizel taking a breather.
Canthropus misses with a knee strike.
Canthropus misses with a knee strike.
Schmeizel lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Pithe Canthropus has been cut.
Schmeizel leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Schmeizel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Schmeizel breaks the clinch.
Canthropus thows a leg kick but Schmeizel checks it
and Schmeizel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schmeizel misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeizel clinches with his opponent.
Schmeizel stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schmeizel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Canthropus's brow.
Canthropus tries to stall but Schmeizel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schmeizel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schmeizel avoids it.
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike from Schmeizel.
Schmeizel lands an elbow that stopped Canthropus in his tracks for a moment.
Canthropus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canthropus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmeizel.
Canthropus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canthropus misses with an uppercut
and Schmeizel counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canthropus throws a head kick but Schmeizel moves out of range.
Schmeizel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canthropus's sensitive parts.
Schmeizel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canthropus fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerba Schmeizel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pithe Canthropus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Schmeizel.
Schmeizel lands the left hand.
Schmeizel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus throws a head kick but Schmeizel moves out of range.
Schmeizel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmeizel throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Schmeizel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmeizel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canthropus pinned against the cage. Canthropus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schmeizel throws a lazy head kick
enabling Canthropus to counter with a crisp jab.
Schmeizel checks a leg kick.
Schmeizel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Canthropus. Those never looked like landing.
Schmeizel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canthropus throws a low kick, looking for Schmeizel's leg but Schmeizel calmly moves out of range.
Canthropus misses the body punch
and Schmeizel counters with a nice body shot.
Lerba Schmeizel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeizel scores with a head kick. Canthropus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schmeizel moves into range and clinches up with Canthropus.
A bit of stalling here from Schmeizel.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the head but Schmeizel blocks with his arms.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the head but Schmeizel blocks with his arms.
Schmeizel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmeizel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus.
Nice takedown defense from Canthropus. No joy for Schmeizel on that attempt.
Pithe Canthropus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmeizel connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmeizel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmeizel closes the distance and pushes Canthropus back into the cage.
Schmeizel misses with an elbow over the top.
Canthropus wants to stall.
Canthropus lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Schmeizel.
Canthropus trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Schmeizel.
Canthropus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmeizel blocks it with crossed arms.
Lerba Schmeizel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Schmeizel.
Schmeizel slows down the pace here.
Schmeizel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Canthropus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canthropus avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Canthropus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Canthropus misses with the head strike.
Canthropus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Schmeizel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schmeizel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canthropuss head.
Schmeizel with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus.
Schmeizel misses with an elbow over the top.
Canthropus missing with knees to the body.
Schmeizel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmeizel slows down the pace here.
Canthropus throws a head punch that misses.
Schmeizel throws an elbow that misses.
Schmeizel lands with a right to the head.
Schmeizel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schmeizel has Canthropus pressed against the cage.
Canthropus avoiding damage as Schmeizel throws knees to the body.
Canthropus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Canthropus missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Schmeizel.
Schmeizel lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Schmeizel.
Schmeizel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Canthropus.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the head but Schmeizel blocks with his arms.
Schmeizel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Canthropus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schmeizel after a bit of a struggle.
Schmeizel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Canthropus's face.
Schmeizel stalls.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmeizel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canthropus avoids it.
Canthropus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmeizel lands a nice elbow.
Schmeizel lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerba Schmeizel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pithe Canthropus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Schmeizel throws a head kick that misses.
Schmeizel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schmeizel throws a lazy head kick
and Canthropus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Schmeizel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schmeizel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Canthropus quickly recovers to half guard.
Canthropus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canthropus is working hard here to advance position.
Canthropus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schmeizel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Canthropus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmeizel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canthropus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schmeizel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schmeizel's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canthropus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canthropus looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus not allowing Schmeizel to control his hands.
Schmeizel fending off the submission attempt from Canthropus.
Canthropus missing with strikes from the back.
Schmeizel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schmeizel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus tries to control but Schmeizel wriggling away.
Canthropus lands a big shot there that rocks Schmeizel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canthropus throws some wild stikes that Schmeizel manages to avoid easily.
Schmeizel is trying to escape the mount.
Schmeizel somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Schmeizel throws a head kick that misses.
Schmeizel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmeizel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmeizel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmeizel blocks a head kick by Canthropus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus throws a leg kick
and Schmeizel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Canthropus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schmeizel misses with a knee to the head.
Canthropus tries a body shot but Schmeizel blocks it.
Canthropus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmeizel is defending well for now.
Schmeizel gets underhooks to prevent Canthropus's takedown attempt.
Canthropus misses with a punch to the body.
Pithe Canthropus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canthropus missing with knees to the body.
Schmeizel blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmeizel is defending well for now.
Canthropus trying to land knees to the body.
Schmeizel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canthropus looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeizel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canthropus is defending well for now.
Schmeizel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmeizel lands an elbow inside that Canthropus shrugs off.
Schmeizel lands an elbow that stopped Canthropus in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Schmeizel.
Lerba Schmeizel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmeizel working Canthropus over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmeizel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Canthropus.
Schmeizel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Canthropus up against the cage.
Canthropus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmeizel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schmeizel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Canthropus's face.
Schmeizel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Canthropus up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pithe Canthropus.
I think Schmeizel 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lerba Schmeizel!
Lerba Schmeizel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romano S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Dahlia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dahlia has chosen For Everything A Reason by Carina Round as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano S!
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, Boy Dahlia!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
S throws a sloppy head kick and Dahlia moves out of range easily.
Dahlia throws a hook to the side of S's head but S sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dahlia throws a big shot that misses.
S throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
S rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dahlia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlia throws a series of punches but S avoids them all with ease.
Dahlia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but S is out of range.
Dahlia misses with a takedown attempt - S sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dahlia. Those never looked like landing.
Romano S seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
S catches Dahlia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
S throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dahlia counters with an outside leg kick.
S throws a nice looking combination but Dahlia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
S lands a nice looking body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dahlia.
Dahlia works S's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
S takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dahlia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as S backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
S bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dahlia's head backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from S - that will leave a mark!
Dahlia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dahlia avoids a punch combination nicely.
S scores with a jab to the jaw.
S looks to land a left hand but Dahlia moved out of range nicely.
S throws a poor cross that misses
and Dahlia counters with a nice low kick that buckles S's knee momentarily.
Dahlia keeps the fight on the outside.
S takes a swing at Dahlia's ribcage but misses.
S with a jab.
Dahlia throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dahlia closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by S.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahlia avoids a wild elbow strike from S.
Dahlia managing to block the knees to the body from S.
Dahlia avoids a wild elbow strike from S.
S throws an elbow that misses.
S throws an elbow but it misses.
S working aggressively here.
Dahlia trying to land knees to the body.
Dahlia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dahlia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. S is defending well for now.
S managing to block the knees to the body from Dahlia.
Dahlia trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dahlia.
S misses with an elbow over the top.
S trying to land knees to the body.
Dahlia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dahlia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dahlia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
S with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Dahlia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S tries to land knees in the clinch but Dahlia avoids the damage to the body.
Dahlia dodges an elbow strike from S.
Dahlia trying to land knees to the body.
S takes a knee right on the jaw!
S lands an elbow just above Dahlia 's eye.
Dahlia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
S is breathing heavily.
Dahlia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Dahlia on the inside.
Dahlia trying to land knees to the body.
Dahlia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
S on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, S just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahlia's brow.
Dahlia lands a nice knee 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!
Dahlia lands a right hand that snaps the head of S backwards.
Dahlia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but S blocks it with crossed arms.
Dahlia working S over with knees to the body.
Dahlia lands a shoulder strike.
Dahlia throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlia working S over with knees to the body.
S misses with a hook to the ribs.
S takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dahlia throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from S.
Dahlia throws a knee to the head but misses.
S throws a head punch that misses.
S throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Dahlia.
Dahlia dodges an elbow strike from S.
S avoiding damage as Dahlia throws knees to the body.
S lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dahlia working S over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
S creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dahlia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has S in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dahlia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dahlia.
Dahlia lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Dahlia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dahlia misses with a few strikes there.
Dahlia thows a leg kick but S checks it
and S counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dahlia's knee momentarily.
Dahlia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dahlia scores with a punch to the head.
S misses with a right hand
and Dahlia counters with a left to the body.
Dahlia drives through and clinches with S against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
S avoiding damage as Dahlia throws knees to the body.
S lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dahlia.
S creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dahlia lands an elbow that stopped S in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from S.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahlia landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, S throws an elbow but misses.
Dahlia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
S misses with a short punch on the inside.
S takes a knee to the side of the body.
S misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dahlia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dahlia scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dahlia.
S pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
S lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
S tries to land knees in the clinch but Dahlia avoids the damage to the body.
Dahlia tries a knee to the head but S blocks it.
Dahlia avoids a wild elbow strike from S.
S misses with a knee to the head.
Dahlia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dahlia.
S misses with a knee to the head.
Dahlia missing with knees to the body.
Dahlia misses with a knee to the head.
S is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dahlia is defending well for now.
Dahlia blocks the elbow strike.
S throws an elbow but it's blocked.
S lands an elbow inside that Dahlia shrugs off.
S pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahlia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
S lands an elbow inside that Dahlia shrugs off.
Dahlia lands an elbow inside that S shrugs off.
Dahlia pushes S back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
S throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dahlia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Romano S has been cut.
S is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dahlia is defending well for now.
S takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dahlia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from S.
Dahlia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and S avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dahlia.
Dahlia lands a shoulder strike.
Dahlia with a knee to the head.
S is rocked!
Boy Dahlia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dahlia lands a knee to the body.
Oh S is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahlia lands a left hand that snaps the head of S backwards.
Dahlia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dahlia landing knees to the body.
Dahlia lands a big knee to the head and S goes down! Dahlia pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Dahlia!
Post fight, Boy Dahlia took to the microphone: 'Hayden!!!! You matter babe!!!! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Praxedis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero has chosen Masochist as his entrance music. Pekka Routalempi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Praxedis Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero throws a low kick, looking for Routalempi's leg but Routalempi calmly moves out of range.
Guerrero throws a head kick but Routalempi moves out of range.
Guerrero throws a head kick that misses
and Routalempi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Praxedis Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero cracks Routalempi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Routalempi tries for a takedown but Guerrero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Routalempi moves away from the strike by Guerrero.
Crunch! Guerrero slams his shin into Routalempi's torso.
Routalempi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guerrero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guerrero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guerrero tries to land a leg kick but Routalempi saw it coming and moves away.
Guerrero avoids the head kick by Routalempi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Routalempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrero is just out of range.
A combination from Routalempi does no damage.
Routalempi shoots for a double leg takedown but Guerrero sprawls well. He's pushed Routalempi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guerrero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guerrero scores with a one two! Routalempi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Routalempi tries to bum rush Guerrero with a series of wild strikes but Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guerrero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Routalempi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guerrero is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Routalempi moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Routalempi!
Pekka Routalempi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leone Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Jump Around by House of Pain as his entrance music. Leone Montana had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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166 lbs
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28
167 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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leone Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Montana misses.
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Montana is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Taylor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Taylor swings around for an armbar but Montana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taylor's guard.
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Montana defends easily.
Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Montana trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montana is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Montana wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Taylor has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though.
Montana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taylor is proving hard to escape from.
Montana trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Montana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taylor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Montana, into his guard.
Taylor stops Montana from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor works over Montana with some ground and pound from guard.
Montana keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Montana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taylor, into his guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Taylor is tightening it up a little... Montana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Taylor!
After the big win, Ryan Taylor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ****160Q Energy for $150**** and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner comes to the cage accompanied by Puff The Magic Dragon. Payne has chosen Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go as his entrance music. Cassius Payne has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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153 lbs
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140 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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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 - 11 - 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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cassius Payne!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hefner lands with a straight right. Payne didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hefner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Payne did well to prevent Hefner getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Payne is in trouble now - Hefner has advanced to mount!
Hefner looking to finish with strikes here!
Hefner working for a submission but Payne is keeping him at bay.
Payne is trying desperately to improve position.
Payne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hefner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hefner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hefner is tightening it up a little... Payne has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Payne reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Payne taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hefner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hugh Hefner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peeta Mellark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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154 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peeta Mellark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellark tries to clinch up.
Potkukelkka just misses with a punch to the body.
Mellark moves in looking to clinch but Potkukelkka pushes him off.
Mellark throws a right hand that Potkukelkka ducks under and follows up with a left that Potkukelkka also avoids with ease.
Mellark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potkukelkka manages to avoid it.
Potkukelkka tried to score with a low kick but Mellark checks it.
Potkukelkka misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Potkukelkka slams his shin into Mellark's torso.
Potkukelkka throws a solid leg kick but Mellark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Potkukelkka.
Mellark tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Mellark.
Potkukelkka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mellark takes a step back to recover.
Mellark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Potkukelkka counters with a good low kick that Mellark was not able to check.
Mellark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potkukelkka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mellark lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potkukelkka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potkukelkka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Potkukelkka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mellark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potkukelkka is in Mellark's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Potkukelkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mellark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potkukelkka cracks Mellark with a solid left hand.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mellark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Mellark is working from the bottom.
Potkukelkka wants to pass the guard but Mellark is keeping the position.
Potkukelkka with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throwing strikes but missing.
Potkukelkka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potkukelkka wants to free his trapped foot but Mellark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potkukelkka wants to control but Mellark is keeping him busy.
Potkukelkka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potkukelkka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mellark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Potkukelkka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mellark kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Potkukelkka wants to pass to mount but Mellark is defending the position.
Mellark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potkukelkka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka trying to control from Mellark's half guard. Mellark has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Potkukelkka stopping the sweep attempt from Mellark.
Potkukelkka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mellark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mellark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mellark keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James Potkukelkka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mellark scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Potkukelkka. That snapped Mellark's head back.
Potkukelkka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mellark. That one must have hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mellark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Potkukelkka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that round.
That's time! Mellark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mellark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potkukelkka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mellark avoids it really well and circles away.
Potkukelkka throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Potkukelkka.
Peeta Mellark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mellark tries to sprawl but Potkukelkka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mellark is trying to get back to full guard.
Potkukelkka passes to full mount!
Potkukelkka landing shots from mount.
Potkukelkka scoring with strikes but Mellark is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Potkukelkka with shots to the head and body - Mellark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Potkukelkka controlling the position easily from mount.
Mellark tries to hold on but Potkukelkka pushes him away.
Mellark is squirming around, avoiding Potkukelkka's attempts to control the action.
Potkukelkka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mellark is rocked!
Potkukelkka postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mellark bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Potkukelkka and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Potkukelkka!
James Potkukelkka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amos Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
160 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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153 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amos Green!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swinging wildly here.
Impaler throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses.
Impaler throws a lazy uppercut
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Impaler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Impaler throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Impaler misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Amos Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Impaler rather than just go for the knockout.
Impaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Impaler moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green lands with a nice combination. Impaler backs away looking to recover.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Impaler.
Impaler looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green throws the left hand but Impaler avoids the punch easily.
Impaler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Impaler loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Impaler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler throws a big shot that misses.
Amos Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green connects with the punch.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green throws a low kick but it's checked well by Impaler.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Impaler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Impaler misses with a hook
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Green moves away from the strike by Impaler.
Impaler avoids the head kick by Green.
Impaler slips under a jab from Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Impaler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range.
Green tries to sprawl but Impaler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Impaler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Impaler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Green tries to roll over but Impaler keeps him under control.
Impaler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Impaler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is not content to let Impaler control the position.
Impaler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head.
Impaler stops Green from getting back to his feet.
Impaler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Impaler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Impaler sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Impaler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amos Green dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Impaler slips a jab from Green.
Impaler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Impaler looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green looks to land a body kick but Impaler moved away.
Impaler lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Impaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Impaler misses with an uppercut.
Impaler throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Impaler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Impaler momentarily.
Nice body punch from Green.
Impaler lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Impaler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Impaler slips the punch.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Impaler.
Green misses with a looping left.
Impaler closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Impaler pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amos Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Impaler working the strikes but Green uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Impaler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Green keeping control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Impaler is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Impaler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impaler throws a strike but Green avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Impaler throwing strikes but missing.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green is trying to keep Impaler in close.
Impaler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Impaler wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Impaler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Impaler is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Impaler is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Impaler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Impaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Impaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Impaler fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amos Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Green stuffs the takedown.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Impaler throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Impaler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Impaler shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Impaler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Impaler moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Impaler moves away from the strike by Green.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Impaler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Impaler lands a slapping body shot.
Impaler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Impaler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Impaler.
Impaler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Impaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Impaler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Impaler moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Impaler shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impaler misses with an uppercut.
Green motions for Impaler to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Impaler manages to avoid it.
Impaler throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Impaler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Impaler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Green lands a nice hook to Impaler's body. Impaler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Impaler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Impaler's calf.
Impaler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Impaler is in Green's guard.
Impaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Impaler throwing strikes but missing.
Impaler postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
Impaler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Impaler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vlad Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amos Green 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.
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Impaler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Green is not content to let Impaler control the position.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Impaler thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Impaler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green kicks off Impaler and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Impaler or perhaps it was just good defense by Green which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amos Green.
I've got Green 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amos Green!
Amos Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Czesio Niemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raffer Steele!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Niemen moves out of range of the strikes.
Niemen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Steele lands a big head kick that sends Niemen tumbling to the mat! Steele takes a step backwards and waves Niemen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Niemen is rocked!
It looks like Czesio Niemen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Niemen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niemen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Jab, jab by Niemen - just one landing.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steele! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raffer Steele!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson comes to the cage accompanied by A Warrior's Call by Volbeat. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Henson. Henson gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Henson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henson connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henson throws a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Henson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henson manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Henson blocks the low kick.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Henson throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henson shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Henson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Henson gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henson blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henson breaks from the clinch.
Henson connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Henson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelianenko tries a low kick but Henson avoids it.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Henson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Henson ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Henson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henson misses with a takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Henson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henson.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but Henson avoids it.
Henson lands a jab to the nose.
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henson duly obliges.
It looks like Mirko Emelianenko has been cut.
Henson 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.
Emelianenko forces Henson back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Henson controls his hands.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henson tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to land body kicks.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henson 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.
Henson keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko throws a lazy body kick
enabling Henson to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Henson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelianenko. That's going to slow Henson down.
Emelianenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Henson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick as Henson jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelianenko.
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Henson moves away
and Henson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henson lands in his opponent's guard.
Henson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirko Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mirko Emelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Henson moves away
and Henson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko is looking to chop away at Henson's legs.
Emelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson cracks Emelianenko with an open hand slap.
Emelianenko cracks Henson with an open hand slap.
Henson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Henson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henson.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Henson sits in half guard.
Emelianenko won't allow Henson to pass to mount.
Henson is looking to stall here but Emelianenko recovers full guard.
Henson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Henson tries to pass.
Henson looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson trying to control the position.
Henson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard.
Henson throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Henson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is pulling down on Henson's head to control his posture.
Henson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko lands a front kick.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Henson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Henson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Henson misses with a two punch combination.
Henson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelianenko.
Henson scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Henson circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Henson.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henson takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Henson moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Henson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Henson pushes him off.
Henson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emelianenko.
Henson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelianenko. That's going to slow Henson down.
Henson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mickey Henson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Henson slips the punch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Henson circles away.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Henson back into the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Henson controls the action.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Henson avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Henson avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henson wants to take the fight to the mat but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Henson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henson is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Henson into the cage.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko - that landed with a thud.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Henson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianenko keeps control of Henson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henson stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko working Henson over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Henson looking to slow down the pace here.
Henson managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Henson avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Henson.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a big head kick but Henson shrugs it off.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Henson's leg. Henson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Emelianenko!
Mirko Emelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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FIGHT
RATING
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