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Fight Day FC 48 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Keskisarja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phan De Monium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Monium has chosen Kotiteollisuus - Pandemonium as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Keskisarja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phan De Monium!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keskisarja. De Monium shrugs it off though.
De Monium blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
De Monium fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskisarja manages to avoid it.
De Monium tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Keskisarja.
De Monium rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskisarja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keskisarja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Monium. That did some damage!
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Keskisarja.
De Monium on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keskisarja. That's going to slow De Monium down.
Keskisarja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keskisarja.
De Monium uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskisarja.
Jab from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja is looking to land body kicks.
De Monium misses with a straight right.
De Monium is looking to chop away at Keskisarja's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarja misses the shot to the body.
Keskisarja catches De Monium with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Monium goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Monium fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keskisarja is out of range.
Keskisarja lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Monium's sensitive parts.
De Monium blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja checks a low kick from De Monium.
Keskisarja scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Keskisarja.
De Monium looks to land a right hand but Keskisarja moved out of range.
De Monium misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keskisarja.
De Monium misses with a few strikes there.
Keskisarja lands with a nice combination. De Monium backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Keskisarja tenderised De Monium's leg. De Monium is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keskisarja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Monium moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Monium tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Monium looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskisarja is just out of range.
Keskisarja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Monium throws an overhand right that lands on Keskisarja's shoulder, as Keskisarja tries to avoid the shot.
De Monium throws a jab when Keskisarja was well out of range.
De Monium blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
De Monium avoids a kick to the body.
Keskisarja lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keskisarja avoids the body shot from De Monium.
Keskisarja slips a jab from De Monium.
De Monium misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keskisarja plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Keskisarja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Monium is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keskisarja rather than just go for the knockout.
Keskisarja lands a body shot.
Keskisarja throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Keskisarja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A good leg kick by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Monium.
De Monium looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskisarja is just out of range.
De Monium lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Monium listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keskisarja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keskisarja cracks De Monium with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Monium is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keskisarja.
De Monium fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskisarja manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Monium misses the target.
De Monium looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Monium walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Monium throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Monium takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Monium is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskisarja throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! De Monium crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kari Keskisarja!
Kari Keskisarja gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Holomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raiden has chosen Raiden's Theme as his entrance music. Lord Raiden is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Holomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lord Raiden!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holomes throws the left hand but Raiden avoids the punch easily.
Holomes throws a low kick, looking for Raiden's leg but Raiden calmly moves out of range.
Raiden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raiden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Raiden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raiden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holomes.
Raiden loads up on a big right hand but Holomes slips the punch.
Raiden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holomes under the eye.
Raiden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holomes looks to land a left hand but Raiden moved out of range nicely.
Holomes throws a shot from downtown. Raiden moves away and avoids it.
Raiden misses with a body kick.
Holomes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Holomes misses the target.
Raiden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holomes.
Holomes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Raiden tries to land a leg kick but Holomes saw it coming and moves away.
Holomes checks a leg kick.
Holomes blocks a leg kick.
Raiden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Holomes.
Holomes staying out of range there.
Holomes throws an overhand right that lands on Raiden's shoulder, as Raiden tries to avoid the shot.
Raiden blocks a jab.
Holomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raiden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holomes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raiden misses with the body kick
and Holomes counters with a left and a right that stings Raiden.
Raiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holomes.
Holomes connects with a leg kick. Raiden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holomes scores with a punch to the head.
Holomes misses with a straight left.
Holomes wants to land a leg kick but Raiden is out of range.
Holomes wants to land a leg kick but Raiden is out of range.
Holomes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raiden keeps the fight on the outside.
Raiden cracks the inside of Holomes's front leg.
Holomes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raiden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holomes throws a jab when Raiden was well out of range.
Raiden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holomes.
Holomes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raiden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raiden checks a leg kick.
Holomes avoids the head kick by Raiden.
Holomes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Raiden.
Raiden throws a leg kick but Holomes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raiden tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Holomes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raiden slips under a jab.
Holomes tries to clinch up but Raiden circles away and keeps his distance.
Johannes Holomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Holomes.
Holomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holomes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johannes Holomes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holomes throws out a loose jab but Raiden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raiden works Holomes's body with a nice hook.
Holomes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raiden counters with an outside leg kick.
Holomes misses with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Raiden in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Raiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holomes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holomes moves out of range as Raiden strikes.
Holomes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raiden is out of range.
Holomes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raiden thows a body shot but no joy.
Raiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raiden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Raiden tries to land a leg kick but Holomes saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raiden, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raiden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holomes tries to land a leg kick but Raiden saw it coming and moves away.
Holomes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lord Raiden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raiden thuds his right hand into Holomes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raiden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raiden throws a head kick but Holomes moves out of range.
Raiden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holomes's calf.
Raiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Raiden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holomes lands a nice looking body shot.
Raiden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raiden moves out of range as Holomes strikes.
Raiden delivers a nice body kick.
Holomes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holomes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holomes is looking to clinch but Raiden is avoiding it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raiden. Holomes shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holomes misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holomes lands a nice hook to Raiden's body. Raiden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raiden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holomes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raiden digs a good body shot into Holomes's ribs.
Holomes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holomes tries to clinch there but Raiden circles away.
Holomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raiden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raiden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raiden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raiden throws a nice head kick!
Holomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raiden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raiden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raiden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holomes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raiden scrambles back to his feet.
Raiden connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Raiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Holomes misses.
Holomes cracks the inside of Raiden's front leg.
Raiden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holomes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holomes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holomes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Raiden.
Raiden feints and then cracks Holomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holomes down.
Raiden swinging wildly here.
Holomes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raiden misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Holomes misses the target.
Holomes misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Holomes finds it's way through Raiden's defenses.
Raiden misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Raiden.
Raiden ducks right into an uppercut from Holomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holomes checks a low kick from Raiden.
Holomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Raiden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holomes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holomes is looking to clinch but Raiden is avoiding it.
Holomes tries to work over Raiden's front leg with a kick but Raiden checks it.
Raiden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raiden throws a right hand that Holomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holomes also avoids with ease.
Holomes connects with a looping right hand.
Holomes 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.
Holomes tries to clinch there but Raiden circles away.
Raiden is looking to chop away at Holomes's legs.
Holomes misses with a body shot.
Raiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raiden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holomes. Holomes obviously looking to wear him down.
Holomes throws the kick towards the body but Raiden avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holomes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holomes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raiden at a distance.
Raiden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raiden.
Holomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Raiden.
Raiden slips a jab from Holomes.
Holomes moves in looking to clinch but Raiden pushes him off.
Raiden misses with a body kick.
Raiden throws a nice looking combination but Holomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raiden checks the leg kick.
Raiden throws a leg kick but Holomes moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holomes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raiden.
Holomes loads up on a big right hand but Raiden slips the punch.
Holomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Holomes.
Holomes takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johannes Holomes.
I think Holomes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Lord Raiden!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Lord Raiden!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Lord Raiden!
Lord Raiden wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Lord Raiden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anneli Auer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al's entrance music is Vanha kaarti laulaa - Oolannin sota. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocolate Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anneli Auer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Auer misses the jab.
Al throws a hook but Auer avoids it easily.
Al fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Auer swings for the body but Al moves out of range.
Al goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Al connects with a leg kick. Auer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Auer tries to clinch but Al is having none of it.
Al tries to close the distance and clinch up but Auer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al.
Al cracks a nice hook into Auer's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al wants to clinch up but Auer keeps it at a distance.
Al throws a head kick but Auer moves out of range.
Al cracks the inside of Auer's front leg.
Al scores with a body shot.
Al swats away the attempt to clinch by Auer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auer wants to clinch.
Al moves forwards but Auer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Auer misses with a left hand
and Al counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Auer thinking.
Auer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Auer misses with a hook
and Al counters with a nice leg kick.
Auer looks winded!
Al scores with a body shot.
Al lands a nice leg kick that just misses Auer's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al. That's going to slow Auer down.
Auer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al is looking to break free of the clinch but Auer has double underhooks.
Auer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Auer prevents Al from breaking the clinch.
Al lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Auer backwards.
Auer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al sizes up Auer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Auer jabs Al right on the nose. Al blinks but takes it well.
Auer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Auer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al can pounce on him.
Al misses the shot to the body.
Al lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Auer is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Auer to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Auer looks to clinch but Al throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Auer taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chocolate Al!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chocolate Al made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Samba de Janeiro. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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172 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renato Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cardoso. That one must have hurt.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Cardoso moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardoso. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Cardoso throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michael Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Cardoso's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardoso tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands a jab.
Cardoso moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Cardoso takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cardoso wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Cardoso moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson punishes Cardoso's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardoso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cardoso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Cardoso avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Cardoso.
Cardoso moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cardoso.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Cardoso walks into a left hand.
Cardoso checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cardoso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Cardoso looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Cardoso shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Cardoso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Cardoso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cardoso checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardoso.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardoso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Johnson.
Cardoso stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cardoso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the ropes. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardoso fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Cardoso moved away.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Cardoso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Cardoso counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Cardoso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cardoso circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cardoso swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Cardoso throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson throws a low kick but Cardoso moves out of range easily.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardoso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cardoso in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cardoso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cardoso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardoso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michael Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardoso manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Cardoso.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cardoso's sensitive parts.
Cardoso throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Cardoso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Cardoso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson swings for the body but Cardoso moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Cardoso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cardoso 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.
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!
Cardoso misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardoso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson prevents Cardoso from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Cardoso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Cardoso swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cardoso's guard.
Johnson trying to control but Cardoso is working from the bottom.
Cardoso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Cardoso cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Cardoso!
Renato Cardoso managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akhmad ShugaR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ShugaR comes to the ring accompanied by Dagestan. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yurinov's choice of entrance music: DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmad ShugaR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yurinov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ShugaR bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yurinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck ShugaR on the side of the head.
Yurinov missing with a left hand there. ShugaR was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yurinov looks to land a left hand but ShugaR moved out of range nicely.
Yurinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
ShugaR scores with a hook to the body. Yurinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhmad ShugaR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ShugaR has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from ShugaR there as he acknowledges the shot.
ShugaR tries to move into range but Yurinov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yurinov throws a jab when ShugaR was well out of range.
Yurinov scores with a nice head shot.
Yurinov connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ShugaR thows a leg kick but Yurinov checks it
and Yurinov counters with a good low kick that ShugaR was not able to check.
A left and a right from ShugaR both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Boris Yurinov has been cut.
A low kick from ShugaR is predictable there
and Yurinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Yurinov closes the distance and clinches.
ShugaR drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yurinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yurinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ShugaR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yurinov with a knee to the head.
It looks like Akhmad ShugaR has been cut.
Yurinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yurinov misses with a punch on the inside.
ShugaR drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yurinov pulls his leg out and moves away.
ShugaR tries for a takedown but Yurinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmad ShugaR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ShugaR looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurinov is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Yurinov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yurinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yurinov leaves ShugaR with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yurinov throws a leg kick which misses ShugaR's front leg but catches the back leg as ShugaR tries to avoid it.
ShugaR takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR misses with a takedown attempt - Yurinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yurinov throws a hook to the side of ShugaR's head but ShugaR sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurinov avoids the body shot from ShugaR.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurinov clobbers ShugaR with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yurinov throws a hook to the side of ShugaR's head but ShugaR sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ShugaRs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Yurinov.
ShugaR on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yurinov. Yurinov obviously looking to wear him down.
Yurinov has closed the distance and engaged ShugaR in a clinch.
ShugaR wants to break the clinch but can't.
ShugaR is looking to control Yurinov's arms but Yurinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now ShugaR has his back to the ropes.
Yurinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ShugaR manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yurinov on his heels. He'll look to pass Yurinov's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yurinov controlling ShugaR's posture.
ShugaR trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
ShugaR trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akhmad ShugaR wasn't doing enough on the ground.
ShugaR throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yurinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yurinov lands a nice shot that snaps ShugaR's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yurinov defending well as ShugaR loads up on a big left hand.
Yurinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ShugaR looks to land a combination but Yurinov avoids it well.
ShugaR throws a body punch but Yurinov moves out of range.
Yurinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yurinov - that will leave a mark!
Yurinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
ShugaR misses with a wild body shot.
ShugaR with a jab.
A jab from ShugaR misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurinov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and ShugaR connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yurinov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ShugaR just misses with a punch to the body.
Boris Yurinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ShugaR staying out of range there.
Yurinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
ShugaR throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yurinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yurinov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! ShugaR's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yurinov tries to clinch up.
ShugaR misses with a body shot
and ShugaR takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yurinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ShugaR sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ShugaR takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yurinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ShugaR misses with a wild body shot.
ShugaR displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurinov throws out the jab.
ShugaR is looking to wear down Yurinov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
ShugaR ducks under a wild hook from Yurinov.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurinov misses the target.
ShugaR throws a looping overhand right but Yurinov ducks down to avoid it.
ShugaR avoids the head kick by Yurinov.
Yurinov throws a jab but it's blocked by ShugaR.
Yurinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ShugaR.
ShugaR throws a leg kick but Yurinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for ShugaR, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ShugaR tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurinov was well out of range. Poor timing from ShugaR.
Yurinov defending well as ShugaR loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov misses with a hook. ShugaR ducked under it nicely.
Yurinov avoids the body shot from ShugaR.
A punch lands to the side of ShugaR 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
ShugaR takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ShugaR misses with a body punch
letting Yurinov counter with a right hand.
Yurinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ShugaR has time to react.
ShugaR scores with a sloppy right hand. Yurinov should have avoided that one.
ShugaR shoots in and drives through. Yurinov sprawls well.
Yurinov is looking to clinch but ShugaR is avoiding it.
A left lands for Yurinov.
ShugaR fails with a takedown attempt.
Yurinov ducks under a wild hook from ShugaR.
Yurinov scores with a jab. ShugaR acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ShugaR 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.
ShugaR misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ShugaR thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Yurinov.
Yurinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yurinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Yurinov scores with a body shot.
ShugaR is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
ShugaR gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yurinov.
Yurinov avoids the body shot from ShugaR.
Yurinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yurinov lands with a nice body punch.
ShugaR dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ShugaR looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
ShugaR swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ShugaR just misses with a punch to the body.
ShugaR misses with a body shot.
A big left from Yurinov misses.
ShugaR does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A combination from ShugaR does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
ShugaR ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurinov moves away.
Yurinov clinches with his opponent.
Yurinov is trying to maintain a safe position but ShugaR gets an underhook and turns Yurinov into the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yurinov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yurinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ShugaR is trying to maintain a safe position but Yurinov gets an underhook and turns ShugaR into the ropes.
Yurinov tries to work over ShugaR's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yurinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yurinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
ShugaR drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yurinov throws an overhand right that lands on ShugaR's shoulder, as ShugaR tries to avoid the shot.
Yurinov connects with a jab.
ShugaR just misses with a punch to the body.
ShugaR tries to land a front kick but Yurinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR avoids the head kick by Yurinov.
ShugaR moves out of range of the strikes.
ShugaR stalks Yurinov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yurinov's face. Yurinov staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ShugaR slips under a jab.
Yurinov cracks ShugaR with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ShugaR fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
ShugaR throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurinov.
Boris Yurinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ShugaR needs to keep his hands up - Yurinov had a free shot at his head there.
ShugaR fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmad ShugaR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurinov dodges the punch combination from ShugaR.
Yurinov slips under a jab from ShugaR.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yurinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ShugaR throws out the jab.
A big left from Yurinov misses.
Yurinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good work by ShugaR as he checks the leg kick.
Yurinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped ShugaR in his tracks.
ShugaR misses with a wild combination.
ShugaR changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yurinov tries to avoid it but ShugaR manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yurinov to the ground. Yurinov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
ShugaR throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurinov.
ShugaR throws a hook but Yurinov blocks it.
Yurinov scores with a hook to the body. ShugaR takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ShugaR throws a jab when Yurinov was well out of range.
Yurinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but ShugaR swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yurinov cracks the inside of ShugaR's front leg.
ShugaR connects with a body shot that sends Yurinov's belly button to the back.
Yurinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ShugaR.
ShugaR falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yurinov counters by clinching up.
Yurinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yurinov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
ShugaR swings widly with a right hand
and Yurinov counters with an outside leg kick.
Yurinov misses with a body shot.
ShugaR scores with a one two! Yurinov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
ShugaR sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yurinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ShugaR.
ShugaR blocks a jab.
Yurinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ShugaR fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurinov manages to avoid it.
Yurinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ShugaR.
ShugaR takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yurinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ShugaR momentarily.
ShugaR misses with an uppercut.
Yurinov works ShugaR's body with a nice hook.
ShugaR throws a wild body kick that Yurinov sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yurinov throws an off balance right hand
and ShugaR counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yurinov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Yurinov.
Yurinov connects with the punch.
ShugaR thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from ShugaR misses.
ShugaR moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yurinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ShugaR takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
ShugaR throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yurinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ShugaR takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yurinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ShugaR looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Yurinov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Yurinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yurinov avoids the body shot from ShugaR.
Yurinov connects with a crisp jab.
Yurinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ShugaR.
Yurinov takes a swing at ShugaR's ribcage but misses.
Yurinov misses with a lunging right hand
letting ShugaR counter with a right hand.
Yurinov tests ShugaR's chin there with a solid looking shot.
ShugaR rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yurinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yurinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yurinov 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.
ShugaR ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ShugaR swings widly with a right hand
letting Yurinov counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yurinov moves away from the strike by ShugaR.
Yurinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
ShugaR fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurinov manages to avoid it.
Yurinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ShugaR has time to react.
Akhmad ShugaR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurinov lands a jab to the head.
Yurinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ShugaR.
ShugaR throws an overhand right that lands on Yurinov's shoulder, as Yurinov tries to avoid the shot.
ShugaR rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yurinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ShugaR throws a wild body kick that Yurinov sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Yurinov lands but ShugaR takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yurinov avoids a kick to the body.
Yurinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yurinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ShugaR's head backwards.
Yurinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Yurinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yurinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Boris Yurinov!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Boris Yurinov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Boris Yurinov!
Boris Yurinov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Boris Yurinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar comes to the ring accompanied by Don Omar ft Tego Calderon - Bandolero. Alvaro Salazar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvaro Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Salazar.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Salazar.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salazar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Salazar.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Alvaro Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Anderson.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salazars head.
Salazar blocks an uppercut.
Anderson pushes Salazar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salazar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salazar is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salazar has Anderson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alvaro Salazar has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salazar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Salazar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salazar.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Salazar shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Salazar misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Salazar takes it in his stride.
Salazar misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Salazar checks it.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.
Anderson defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
Salazar dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Salazar's head and hops out.
Salazar misses with a straight right.
Salazar misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Salazar sees coming a mile off.
Salazar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anderson eats them both and turns towards Salazar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salazar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Salazar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson motions for Salazar to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar fails to land the takedown.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anderson grinds an elbow into Salazar's temple.
Anderson landing strikes.
Check out the look on Anderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salazar is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
Salazar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Salazar is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salazar defending well though.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salazar regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salazar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salazar is keeping the position for now.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson stands up over Salazar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvaro Salazar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salazar shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson tries to clinch but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Salazar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar 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.
Salazar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson moves out of range as Salazar strikes.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Salazar's leg but Salazar calmly moves out of range.
Salazar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson gets through Salazar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Salazar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salazar can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salazar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salazar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson has one foot on Salazar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anderson slips a jab from Salazar.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Salazar blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson cracks Salazar with a solid left hand.
Anderson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salazar is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Salazar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar advances to half guard.
Salazar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salazar seems to be looking for submissions.
Salazar trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Salazar stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Salazar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apollo Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Salazar has control of the leg.
Anderson pushes Salazar off but Salazar dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Apollo Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alvaro Salazar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Salazar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Salazar's torso.
Anderson tries a low kick but Salazar avoids it.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salazar throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Salazar takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Salazar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salazar checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salazar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
A punch combination from Salazar misses.
Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Salazar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salazar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Salazar lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Salazar's leg. Salazar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Salazar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salazar throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Salazar blocks the leg kick.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salazar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson feints and then cracks Salazar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salazar down.
Anderson tries to move into range but Salazar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Salazar.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salazar checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Salazar checks it.
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salazar's head.
Salazar wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Salazar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Salazar gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a strike but Salazar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salazar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salazar, into his guard.
Salazar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salazar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Alvaro Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Salazar throws up his legs and catches Anderson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Anderson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Salazar! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alvaro Salazar!
An out of breath Alvaro Salazar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kerjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab. Kerjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kerjalainen misses with a low kick.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku throws the kick towards the body but Kerjalainen avoids it.
Varvaskoukku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kerjalainen throws a right hand that Varvaskoukku ducks under and follows up with a left that Varvaskoukku also avoids with ease.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kerjalainen's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Varvaskoukku throws a big right hand that misses.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kerjalainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Kerjalainen to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Kerjalainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Kerjalainen is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Varvaskoukku shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerjalainen sprawls well. He's pushed Varvaskoukku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerjalainen to the mat! Kerjalainen manages to get full guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kerjalainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerjalainen is retaining full guard.
Varvaskoukku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerjalainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Varvaskoukku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kerjalainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Varvaskoukku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Varvaskoukku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Varvaskoukku looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Kerjalainen to pass to mount.
Varvaskoukku is looking to control Kerjalainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Varvaskoukku avoid being mounted?
Kerjalainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kerjalainen is keen to just control but Varvaskoukku is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kerjalainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Keijo Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Varvaskoukku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Kerjalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerjalainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Varvaskoukku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rainer Varvaskoukku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Kerjalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Varvaskoukku slips the punch.
Kerjalainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerjalainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Varvaskoukku shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerjalainen sprawls well. He's pushed Varvaskoukku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch up but Varvaskoukku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kerjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kerjalainen. That's going to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Keijo Kerjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerjalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varvaskoukku's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Kerjalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
That's time! Varvaskoukku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kerjalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varvaskoukku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku pushes Kerjalainen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kerjalainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku blocks the elbow strike.
Varvaskoukku dodges an elbow strike from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku taking a breather.
Varvaskoukku successfully pulls guard.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Kerjalainen from controlling successfully.
Kerjalainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerjalainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kerjalainen postures up.
Kerjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Kerjalainen from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerjalainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keijo Kerjalainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Kerjalainen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
Kerjalainen misses with a body shot
and Varvaskoukku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Kerjalainen.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varvaskoukku keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku throws an overhand right that lands on Kerjalainen's shoulder, as Kerjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Varvaskoukku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Varvaskoukku postures up.
Kerjalainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kerjalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varvaskoukku is working away from the top position though.
Rainer Varvaskoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varvaskoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerjalainen keeps working.
Varvaskoukku thows a huge punch but Kerjalainen dodges it nicely.
Kerjalainen is trying to control but can't.
Varvaskoukku is pressing down on Kerjalainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kerjalainen is holding on for now.
Varvaskoukku is thwarting Kerjalainen's attempts to control the position.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control. Kerjalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Varvaskoukku is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keijo Kerjalainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kerjalainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut. Kerjalainen saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Varvaskoukku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kerjalainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Kerjalainen forces Varvaskoukku back against the ropes and clinches.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerjalainen avoids it.
Varvaskoukku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku taking a breather.
Kerjalainen lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Varvaskoukku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varvaskoukku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kerjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kerjalainen is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
An inside leg kick from Kerjalainen misses.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerjalainen connects with a leg kick. Varvaskoukku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kerjalainen wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Kerjalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kerjalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerjalainen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to mount his opponent but Kerjalainen defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen trying to control here.
Kerjalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerjalainen keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Varvaskoukku clinches up against the ropes.
Varvaskoukku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku fails to pull guard.
Kerjalainen lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku throws a head punch that misses.
Varvaskoukku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kerjalainen smiles and moves away.
Kerjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kerjalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kerjalainen misses with a low kick as Varvaskoukku jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerjalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kerjalainen takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku defending well as Kerjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kerjalainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tests Kerjalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kerjalainen moves forwards but Varvaskoukku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kerjalainen slips a straight right by Varvaskoukku.
Keijo Kerjalainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Kerjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varvaskoukku. That did some damage!
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Varvaskoukku avoids the head kick by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Varvaskoukku is thwarting Kerjalainen's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kerjalainen defends it well.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Kerjalainen is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerjalainen is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerjalainen has his hands clasped together around Varvaskoukku's back. He's all about the action.
Kerjalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varvaskoukku is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Kerjalainen.
I've got Kerjalainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Keijo Kerjalainen!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Keijo Kerjalainen!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Keijo Kerjalainen!
Keijo Kerjalainen wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Keijo Kerjalainen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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