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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soviet National Anthem. Alekseev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imperium. Ivan Kuznetsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekseev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alekseev lands a big shot there that rocks Kuznetsov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alekseev raining down shots from the mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Kuznetsov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kuznetsov tries to hold on but Alekseev postures up.
Alekseev scoring with strikes but Kuznetsov is staying in there.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Alekseev working Kuznetsov over with strikes here.
Oh Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Alekseev! Kuznetsov is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oleg Alekseev!
Oleg Alekseev took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This is my belt!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Lescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch comes to the cage accompanied by Fight For Your Right To Party. The key to victory for Adam Yauch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Yauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Lescott!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yauch throws a jab when Lescott was well out of range.
Yauch throws an overhand right that lands on Lescott's shoulder, as Lescott tries to avoid the shot.
Lescott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yauch's head.
Yauch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lescott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lescott controlling the action here.
Yauch is trying to maintain the position but Lescott is very close to passing his half guard.
Yauch tries to roll over but Lescott keeps him under control.
Yauch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lescott trying to pass the guard but Yauch defending well.
Yauch trying to hold on to Lescott's head to control him but Lescott postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yauch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yauch keeping full guard, as Lescott tries to pass.
Yauch wants to sweep but no luck.
Yauch looking to control.
Yauch keeping moving, preventing Lescott from controlling successfully.
Yauch wants to stand up but Lescott is controlling him.
Lescott throwing strikes from guard but Yauch blocks nicely.
Lescott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yauch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yauch keeping moving, preventing Lescott from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yauch scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lescott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yauch throws a leg kick but Lescott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yauch with a nice cross.
It looks like Michael Lescott has been cut.
Lescott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yauch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Yauch.
Yauch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lescott is rocked!
Yauch stuns Lescott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lescott is still on wobbly legs! Can Yauch finish him?
Lescott looks winded!
Lescott defending well as Yauch loads up on a big left hand.
Yauch throws an overhand right that lands on Lescott's shoulder, as Lescott tries to avoid the shot.
Adam Yauch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yauch misses with a straight right.
Yauch misses with a looping right.
Yauch throws a looping overhand right but Lescott ducks down to avoid it.
Lescott ducks under a wild hook from Yauch.
Lescott seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yauch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch cracks Lescott with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lescott falls to his knees and Yauch doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Yauch!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adam Yauch thanked Ultimate Fighting Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Cesar Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Threadgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by I'm LEGEND. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Buddy Threadgood enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paulo Cesar Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buddy Threadgood!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Threadgood is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Threadgood as he jumps to the side.
Silva is looking to chop away at Threadgood's legs.
Threadgood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Threadgood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Threadgood.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Threadgood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Threadgood motions for Silva to come forward. Threadgood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Threadgood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Cesar Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Threadgood throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Threadgood is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Threadgood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buddy Threadgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva moves away from the strike by Threadgood.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Paulo Cesar Silva has been cut.
Good exchange - Threadgood coming out on top.
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!
Silva tries to clinch up but Threadgood circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva drives through with a takedown into Threadgood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva postures up.
Threadgood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Threadgood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Threadgood from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Threadgood manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva 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.
Threadgood trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Threadgood looking for a sweep. Not yet Threadgood, not yet.
Threadgood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Threadgood wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Threadgood is keeping the position for now.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Threadgood has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threadgood is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Threadgood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Threadgood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Threadgood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Threadgood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Threadgood keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Threadgood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Threadgood pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Threadgood wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Threadgood trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddy Threadgood has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva moves forwards but Threadgood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva slips a nice elbow through Threadgood's hands, connecting with Threadgood's forehead.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Threadgood defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Threadgood trying to control here.
Silva throwing shots but Threadgood is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Threadgood's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buddy Threadgood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Cesar Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Threadgood sprawls well. Threadgood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Threadgood misses.
Threadgood misses with a looping right.
Threadgood is looking to score with low kicks.
Threadgood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Threadgood misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Cesar Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Threadgood throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Threadgood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Threadgood tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Threadgood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Threadgood.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Threadgood checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Threadgood misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Threadgood throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Threadgood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Threadgood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Threadgood counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Threadgood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Threadgood but Threadgood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threadgood scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Threadgood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Threadgood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva is rocked!
Silva is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Threadgood just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Silva has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buddy Threadgood!
Buddy Threadgood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kadir Demir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Avicii - Levels. Demir has chosen Save the World as his entrance music. Vinicius Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kadir Demir'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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vinicius Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kadir Demir!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demir rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Demir controls the action.
Demir manages to break the clinch.
Demir rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now.
Oliveira works on Demir's body with a couple of short punches.
Demir manages to break the clinch.
Demir throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Demir connects with a body shot.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Demir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demir tries to land a leg kick but Oliveira saw it coming and moves away.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Demir's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira checks a leg kick nicely.
Oliveira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demir.
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Demir's body.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demir manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Demir moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demir throws a leg kick that misses.
Kadir Demir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demir connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Demir catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.
Demir swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a swing at Demir's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Demir.
Demir scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Demir misses the shot to the body.
Demir misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Demir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Demir is having none of it.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Demir's ribs.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demir.
Oliveira drops his hands momentarily and Demir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Demir misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira swings for the body but Demir moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Demir is having none of it.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Demir throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira is looking to wear down Demir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Demir looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Demir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Demir.
A nice left hand lands by Demir.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Demir misses with a body punch.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Demir controls the action.
Demir can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and Demir counters with a stiff right hand.
Demir circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demir keeps the fight on the outside.
Demir staying out of range there.
Demir feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demir pinned against the cage. Demir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demir slips a straight right by Oliveira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kadir Demir dominated that round.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Demir with a series of wild strikes but Demir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demir throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Demir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Demir digs a good hook to Oliveira's body.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demir.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demir throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch
letting Demir counter with a right hand.
Demir swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Demir moves away
and Demir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demir was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but Demir pushes him off.
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch
letting Demir counter with a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Demir.
Demir scores with a decent looking hook.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
Demir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range and Demir settles back down.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demir.
Demir throws a looping overhand right but Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Demir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Demir lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira with a jab.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Demir drops Oliveira with a beautiful combination! Oliveira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Demir is looking for the KO!
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Demir's body.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Demir moves away
and Demir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Demir.
Demir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kadir Demir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demir throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Demir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demir manages to avoid it.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demir.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Demir throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Oliveira.
Demir slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Demir gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Demir breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Demir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demir misses with a hook.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Demir is having none of it.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Demir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demir misses with a few strikes there.
Demir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliveira under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kadir Demir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Demir is having none of it.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Demir keeps it at a distance.
Demir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demir was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Demir is avoiding it.
Demir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira looks to clinch
and Demir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
A head kick from Demir lands but Oliveira takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a hook. Demir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Demir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demir connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Demir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira blocks the body kick.
Demir throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Demir circles away.
Demir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two 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!
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Demir in a clinch.
Demir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demir swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Demir.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demir.
Demir tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demir lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Oliveira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Demir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demir prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Demir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Demir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demir tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira cracks Demir with a nice body shot.
Demir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demir throws an elbow but it misses.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Demir controls the action.
Demir lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demir's elbow.
Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Demir blocks it.
Demir swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demir wants to stall.
Demir breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demir.
Demir is looking to chop away at Oliveira's legs.
Oliveira scores with a jab.
Oliveira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demir lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Oliveira misses.
Vinicius Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinicius Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kadir Demir.
I've got Demir 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadir Demir!
Kadir Demir made sure to mention his sponsor, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Erik Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Popovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Erik Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Popovich!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen lands a big head kick that sends Popovich tumbling to the mat! Andersen takes a step backwards and waves Popovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Popovich is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen dances in with a quick combination. Popovich is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Andersen snaps Popovich's head back. Popovich stumbles backwards against the cage. Andersen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Popovich's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Popovich just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Erik Andersen!
Jon Erik Andersen very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale* 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev comes to the cage accompanied by Devour. Kowalski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Reptile Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Petr Jakovlev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
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, Roman Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakovlev's corner calls for a 1-2. Jakovlev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jakovlev is out of range and Kowalski settles back down.
Jakovlev lands a head shot.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jakovlev drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakovlev postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev won't allow Kowalski to get back to his feet.
Jakovlev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jakovlev won't allow Kowalski to sweep him here.
Jakovlev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalski wants to sweep here but Jakovlev controlling him for the moment.
Jakovlev cracks Kowalski with a solid left hand.
Kowalski controls Jakovlev momentarily but Jakovlev frees himself.
Jakovlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jakovlev 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.
Jakovlev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalski has wrist control.
Jakovlev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalski is trying to keep Jakovlev in close.
Jakovlev works over Kowalski with some ground and pound from guard.
Kowalski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakovlev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jakovlev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jakovlev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Jakovlev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jakovlev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jakovlev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalski keeping full guard, as Jakovlev tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev landing some decent shots from guard.
Jakovlev scoring with some ground and pound.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jakovlev distracts Kowalski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kowalski is controlling Jakovlev's posture.
Jakovlev working some strikes from top position.
Jakovlev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kowalski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jakovlev working some strikes from top position.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev landing some decent shots from guard.
Jakovlev preventing the sweep.
Jakovlev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakovlev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jakovlev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jakovlev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jakovlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jakovlev working some strikes from top position.
Jakovlev throws a big elbow that misses.
Jakovlev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kowalski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski controls Jakovlev momentarily but Jakovlev frees himself.
Kowalski is still in real trouble! Can Jakovlev finish him?
Jakovlev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jakovlev lands a couple of elbows.
Jakovlev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jakovlev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski has Jakovlev pulled in close to control his posture.
Jakovlev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jakovlev stands up over Kowalski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakovlev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kowalski's head.
Jakovlev postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kowalski covers up, he's hurt! Jakovlev keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jakovlev and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jakovlev can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Jakovlev!
Petr Jakovlev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultimate Fighting Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Varshik Gerich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerich comes to the cage accompanied by Drugwhore. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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157 lbs
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28
169 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Varshik Gerich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan King!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerich tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Gerich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Gerich looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gerich.
Gerich looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
A head kick from Gerich lands but King takes it in his stride.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Gerich.
Gerich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerich throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
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!
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Gerich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gerich moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to control the action but Gerich is working from the bottom.
King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gerich can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerich is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on King's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gerich defending against the ground and pound.
King looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gerich is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gerich is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
Gerich is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but King is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
King trying to control but Gerich is having none of it.
King is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gerich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gerich!
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gerich passes into half guard.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerich is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gerich wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
Gerich got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerich has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Gerich is proving a slippery customer.
Gerich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gerich looking to pass the guard.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King keeping moving, preventing Gerich from controlling successfully.
King wants to hit a switch here but Gerich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there!
Gerich controlling the position easily from mount.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerich tries to control but King wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gerich prevents King from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gerich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gerich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerich throws a head kick that misses.
King shoots in for a double leg but Gerich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gerich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerich sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gerich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerich.
Gerich scores with a kick to the midsection.
King shoots in for a takedown but Gerich shows good takedown defense.
Varshik Gerich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan King.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gerich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Gerich.
Gerich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gerich thumps King with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Gerich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerich clinches.
Gerich working King over with knees to the body.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gerich just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gerich after a bit of a struggle.
King is breathing heavily.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
Gerich missing with knees to the body.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gerich lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerich.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerich misses with a kick to the body.
Gerich throws a head kick that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerich lands with a nice body kick.
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gerich's half guard.
Gerich is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gerich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
King stalling.
Gerich is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ryan King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gerich scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gerich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerich.
Gerich slips a jab and a cross from King.
King tries to clinch there but Gerich circles away.
King avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerich misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Gerich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerich closes the distance and clinches.
Gerich misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King tries to break free but Gerich pushes him back against the cage.
Gerich misses with a knee to the head.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Gerich.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King avoids the elbow strike from Gerich, against the cage.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gerich has him pressed against the cage.
Gerich looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varshik Gerich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King 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.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gerich misses with the body kick
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gerich is looking to improve his position.
Gerich wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King is taking a breather. Gerich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King wants to advance to full mount but Gerich doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
King wants to pass the guard but Gerich is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerich wants to control the position but King says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gerich trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
King is looking for a kimura here.
King passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gerich!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looking to ground and pound but Gerich is blocking nicely.
King throws some wild stikes that Gerich manages to avoid easily.
King is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gerich has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gerich working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a big elbow.
King wants to control the pace but Gerich is squirming around nicely.
Gerich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerich wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Gerich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gerich is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
King wants to pass to mount but Gerich is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan King!
A relieved looking Ryan King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brookins's entrance music is Kickstart. A fine choice. Zotov has chosen Мы расправи as his entrance music. Jonathan Brookins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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25
137 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Zotov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookins lands the left hand.
Brookins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zotov throws a solid leg kick but Brookins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zotov.
Brookins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zotov swings for the body but Brookins moves out of range.
Zotov is looking to score with low kicks.
Zotov misses with a combination
and Brookins counters with a left to the body.
Zotov misses with a shot to the body
and Brookins counters with an inside leg kick.
Brookins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brookins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zotov. Zotov obviously looking to wear him down.
Zotov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brookins.
Brookins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zotov. That did some damage!
Brookins throws a nice head kick!
Brookins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zotov.
Zotov tries to score with a low kick but Brookins moves his leg out of the way.
Brookins jabs Zotov right on the nose. Zotov blinks but takes it well.
Brookins lands a nice hook to Zotov's body. Zotov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Zotov.
Zotov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brookins was well out of range. Poor timing from Zotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov throws the kick towards the body but Brookins avoids it.
Zotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brookins moves away.
Zotov tries to land a leg kick but Brookins saw it coming and moves away.
Zotov tried to score with a low kick but Brookins checks it.
Zotov moves out of range as Brookins throws a body kick.
Brookins connects with a jab.
Maksim Zotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Brookins blocks the leg kick.
Zotov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brookins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brookins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zotov wants to slow Brookins down by chopping away at his legs.
Zotov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brookins connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Zotov misses.
Brookins cracks Zotov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brookins gets a double leg takedown into Zotov's guard.
Brookins works over Zotov with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brookins stopping the sweep attempt from Zotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins distracts Zotov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brookins working some strikes from top position.
Zotov wants to sweep here but Brookins controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zotov is working an open guard so Brookins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
Brookins lands a jab to the nose.
Brookins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brookins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zotov on the side of the head.
Brookins connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brookins throws a sloppy head kick and Zotov moves out of range easily.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Brookins.
Brookins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brookins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zotov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brookins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brookins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Brookins as he connects with a hook.
Zotov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brookins.
Brookins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brookins lands a slapping body shot.
Brookins moves out of range as Zotov throws a body kick.
Zotov throws a front kick aimed at Brookins's knee but Brookins avoids it well.
Brookins darts in and clinches Zotov up against the cage.
Brookins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brookins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins lands a hook that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brookins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brookins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Brookins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brookins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov tries to break free but Brookins pushes him back against the cage.
Zotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Zotov misses with the head strike.
Zotov misses with an elbow over the top.
Zotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brookins.
Brookins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brookins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zotov fails to land.
Brookins has hold of one of Zotov's legs. Zotov is fighting the takedown attempt but Brookins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brookins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brookins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brookins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brookins connects with a body shot that sends Zotov's belly button to the back.
Zotov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brookins was well out of range. Poor timing from Zotov.
Good work by Zotov as he checks the leg kick.
Zotov throws a leg kick but Brookins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zotov looks to land a body kick but Brookins moved away.
Brookins scores with a jab.
Zotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zotov avoids the body shot from Brookins.
A leg kick checked by Zotov.
Brookins moves out of range of the body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zotov enables Brookins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zotov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brookins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zotov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brookins lands a couple of digs.
Zotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brookins uses it to pass to side control.
Brookins looks up at the clock and then as Zotov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brookins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brookins working the head with strikes.
Brookins is working Zotov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zotov is looking for a sweep.
Brookins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zotov is looking to regain half guard here but Brookins keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zotov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brookins off and has taken his back!
Zotov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brookins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brookins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brookins controls the position.
Brookins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zotov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brookins is now in Zotov's guard. A big mistake from Zotov there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins landing some decent shots from guard.
Zotov looking to control.
Brookins stands and throws Zotov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brookins 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.
Brookins is looking to take a break and control but Zotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zotov is looking for a sweep.
Brookins working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins working the head with strikes.
Zotov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brookins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brookins lands strikes from half guard.
Brookins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brookins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zotov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brookins moves into full mount! Zotov won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brookins lands with a straight right. Zotov didn't see that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zotov tries to land a knee to the head but Brookins blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brookins.
Brookins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov tries to circle away but Brookins has him pinned against the cage.
Brookins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brookins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brookins lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brookins.
Zotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brookins.
Brookins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brookins works on Zotov's body with a couple of short punches.
Brookins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zotov is trying to keep an underhook but Brookins manages to get the 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!
Brookins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zotov is looking for a sweep. Brookins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brookins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins trying to control from half guard but Zotov is working away.
Brookins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brookins wants to free his trapped foot but Zotov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brookins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brookins lands strikes from half guard.
Brookins working Zotov over with strikes.
Jonathan Brookins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov is looking for a sweep. Brookins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jonathan Brookins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zotov looking for submissions off his back.
Zotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brookins trying to control the pace.
Zotov is looking to get back to full guard here but Brookins has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brookins wants to control but Zotov is keeping him busy.
Maksim Zotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brookins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zotov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brookins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zotov is not content to let Brookins control the position.
Zotov is trying to get back to half guard.
Zotov is trying to control Brookins's posture but Brookins avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brookins working the ground and pound from side control.
Brookins controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Brookins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brookins 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Brookins!
Jonathan Brookins made sure to mention his sponsor, Hopkins Athletics in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yurinov has chosen Autechre - Gantz Graf as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Yurinov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirozhkov tries to land a leg kick but Yurinov saw it coming and moves away.
Yurinov catches Pirozhkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yurinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pirozhkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Yurinov scores with a shot to the side of Pirozhkov's head.
Yurinov misses with some punches.
Pirozhkov jumps guard but Yurinov stands there with Pirozhkov around his waist. Pirozhkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yurinov working aggressively here.
Pirozhkov manages to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pirozhkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yurinov is one step ahead there.
Pirozhkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pirozhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pirozhkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov stopping the sweep attempt from Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yurinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yurinov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boris Yurinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurinov.
Boris Yurinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yurinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pirozhkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov misses with a hook. Pirozhkov ducked under it nicely.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yurinov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pirozhkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yurinov throws a solid leg kick but Pirozhkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yurinov.
Pirozhkov tries for a takedown but Yurinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yurinov missing with a left hand there. Pirozhkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurinov lands a body shot.
Pirozhkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurinov misses with a low kick.
Yurinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yurinov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Yurinov misses with a low kick as Pirozhkov jumps back.
Pirozhkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pirozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurinov takes a swing at Pirozhkov's ribcage but misses.
Yurinov scores with a hook to the body. Pirozhkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yurinov swings for the body but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Yurinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yurinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yurinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pirozhkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Yurinov sprawls well. He's pushed Pirozhkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yurinov lands with a nice body kick.
Yurinov misses with a body shot.
Pirozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurinov.
Yurinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pirozhkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yurinov misses with a leg kick.
Yurinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pirozhkov moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yurinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yurinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pirozhkov.
Yurinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yurinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yurinov dodges the punch combination from Pirozhkov.
Yurinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pirozhkov.
Yurinov lands with a hook. Pirozhkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Yurinov as Pirozhkov shoots in.
Pirozhkov slips a jab from Yurinov.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Yurinov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pirozhkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurinov thumps Pirozhkov with a low kick.
Yurinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirozhkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yurinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirozhkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yurinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov misses with a low kick.
Pirozhkov blocks the body kick.
Yurinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pirozhkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yurinov cracks Pirozhkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yurinov.
Yurinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirozhkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yurinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yurinov misses the jab.
Pirozhkov avoids the head kick by Yurinov.
Pirozhkov checks a leg kick.
Pirozhkov checks a leg kick.
Yurinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pirozhkov's sensitive parts.
Boris Yurinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yurinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pirozhkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yurinov is looking to escape.
Pirozhkov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pirozhkov dominating with strikes here.
Yurinov tries to hold on but Pirozhkov postures up.
Pirozhkov punching from mount but Yurinov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yurinov has worked his arm free - good work by Yurinov!
Pirozhkov wants to control but Yurinov is keeping him busy.
Pirozhkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Yurinov is defending well.
Pirozhkov tries for a kimura but Yurinov is defending well.
Yurinov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov tries to roll over but Pirozhkov keeps him under control.
Pirozhkov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Yurinov has recovered full guard.
Pirozhkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yurinov trying to keep a closed guard but Pirozhkov is proving a slippery customer.
Yurinov wants to stand and escape but Pirozhkov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yurinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pirozhkov wants to control from the top but Yurinov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yurinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Pirozhkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Yurinov.
Yurinov tries to clinch but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Yurinov wants to slow Pirozhkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Yurinov throws a hook but Pirozhkov blocks it.
Yurinov misses with a leg kick.
Yurinov throws a front kick that sends Pirozhkov stumbling back into the cage.
Yurinov throws a nice looking combination but Pirozhkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Yurinov.
Yurinov misses with a body kick.
Yurinov throws a wild body kick that Pirozhkov sees coming a mile off.
Yurinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov won't allow Yurinov to get back to his feet.
Yurinov keeping moving, preventing Pirozhkov from controlling successfully.
Pirozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pirozhkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yurinov's guard.
Pirozhkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yurinov is just riding it out for now. Pirozhkov eventually gives up the hold.
Yurinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is working for a kimura but Yurinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pirozhkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pirozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pirozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Yurinov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Yurinov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pirozhkov looks to move to half guard but instead Yurinov has passed into mount! Damn!
Pirozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurinov controlling the pace for now.
Pirozhkov is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is working hard here to advance position.
Yurinov controlling from mount.
Pirozhkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pirozhkov wants to control but Yurinov is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pirozhkov is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arthur Pirozhkov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yurinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pirozhkov's hands.
Pirozhkov blocks the body kick.
Pirozhkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yurinov connects with a leg kick. Pirozhkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yurinov, as that shot connected.
Yurinov works over Pirozhkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Pirozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurinov.
Yurinov lands with a right hand.
Yurinov throws the left hand but Pirozhkov avoids the punch easily.
Yurinov tries to work over Pirozhkov's front leg with a kick but Pirozhkov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurinov misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov moves out of range as Yurinov throws a body kick.
Yurinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pirozhkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yurinov connects with a right hand. Pirozhkov shakes it off.
Yurinov loads up on a big right hand but Pirozhkov slips the punch.
Pirozhkov shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Yurinov does no damage.
Yurinov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pirozhkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Yurinov throws a wild body kick that Pirozhkov sees coming a mile off.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yurinov is fending him off so far but Pirozhkov persists. Nope, Yurinov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Yurinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yurinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Yurinov.
Yurinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yurinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pirozhkov scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurinov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Yurinov working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Pirozhkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yurinov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yurinov!
Pirozhkov is looking for a triangle but Yurinov pushes his legs off easily.
Pirozhkov looking for a guillotine here but Yurinov defends easily.
Pirozhkov is looking for a triangle here but Yurinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pirozhkov is trying to work for a sweep but Yurinov has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pirozhkov tries to hold on but Yurinov pushes him away.
Yurinov controlling his opponent.
Pirozhkov tries to lock up and control but Yurinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arthur Pirozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yurinov looking to control but Pirozhkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yurinov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yurinov misses with a low kick.
Pirozhkov fails to land the takedown.
Yurinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yurinov 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 Pirozhkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pirozhkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yurinov looks for the body kick but Pirozhkov saw that one coming.
Yurinov cracks the inside of Pirozhkov's front leg.
Nice body punch from Yurinov.
Yurinov throws a nice looking combination but Pirozhkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pirozhkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yurinov is looking to clinch.
Yurinov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pirozhkov manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pirozhkov.
Yurinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Yurinov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pirozhkov staying out of range there.
Yurinov throws the kick towards the body but Pirozhkov avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Yurinov. That snapped Pirozhkov's head back.
Pirozhkov blocks a head kick by Yurinov.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pirozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov tries to control but Yurinov wriggling away.
Yurinov has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Pirozhkov working for the choke.
Pirozhkov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirozhkov is looking for the choke from the back position but Yurinov is controlling his hands well.
Pirozhkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yurinov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pirozhkov has got his arm under Yurinov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Yurinov has spun round into Pirozhkov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pirozhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pirozhkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yurinov 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.
Yurinov is looking to stand up but Pirozhkov won't let him.
Boris Yurinov 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.
Pirozhkov controlling the position.
Yurinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Boris Yurinov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yurinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pirozhkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurinov.
Pirozhkov shoots in and drives through. Yurinov sprawls well.
Arthur Pirozhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurinov misses with a hook. Pirozhkov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurinov scores with a body shot.
Pirozhkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yurinov swings for the body but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Yurinov misses with a low kick as Pirozhkov jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Yurinov.
I think Yurinov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Yurinov!
Boris Yurinov is the new bantamweight champion!
Boris Yurinov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tolek Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jameson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd has chosen I Am The Law! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tolek Banan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jameson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dredd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banan.
Banan looks for a takedown but Dredd sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Banan.
Banan checks a leg kick.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
and Banan counters with an outside leg kick.
Dredd slips a jab from Banan.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses
and Banan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dredd slips a straight right by Banan.
Banan throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
Dredd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banan scores with a one two! Dredd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Banan.
Dredd thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Dredd.
Banan 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.
Banan slips under a jab from Dredd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banan blocks a leg kick.
Jameson Dredd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dredd checks a leg kick.
Banan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banan connects with a right hand. Dredd shakes it off.
Dredd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dredd wants to land a leg kick but Banan is out of range.
Banan thows a body shot but no joy.
Banan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dredd misses with a hook. Banan ducked under it nicely.
Banan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dredd throws a lazy right hand but Banan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dredd in his tracks.
Banan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan cracks a nice hook into Dredd's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banan's corner calls for a 1-2. Banan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banan manages to avoid it.
Banan scores with the left hand. Dredd knows he should have avoided that one.
Banan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banan catches Dredd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banan fails to land with a series of punches.
Banan lands a jab.
Banan takes one on the button.
Dredd is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Banan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredd digs a good hook to Banan's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banan.
Banan ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Dredd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banan looks to throw the jab but Dredd is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banan lands a jab-cross combination.
Dredd is rocked!
Dredd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dredd is still on wobbly legs! Can Banan finish him?
Banan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dredd! Banan dives in looking to finish! Dredd is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolek Banan!
Tolek Banan retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tolek Banan waved his t-shirt featuring SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI's logo in front of the cameras.
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