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*NGF 49* PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Erik Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ron Paul has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ron Paul seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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159 cm
31
137 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Erik Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul drives through and clinches with Andersen against the cage.
Andersen missing with knees to the body.
Paul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersen missing with knees to the body.
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersen's defenses.
Paul has Andersen pressed against the cage, preventing Andersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andersen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paul keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersen landing knees to the head.
Andersen is trying to maintain a safe position but Paul gets an underhook and turns Andersen into the cage.
Andersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paul smiles and moves away.
Jon Erik Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul moves into the clinch successfully.
Paul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersen tries to pull guard but Paul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paul taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen trying to land knees to the body.
Andersen misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Paul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Paul is looking for a kimura but Andersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paul to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersen tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andersen sees it coming and defends easily.
Andersen actively working from the bottom here.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paul passes into half guard.
Paul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paul seems to be looking for submissions.
Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Andersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paul wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
Andersen wants to get back to full guard.
Andersen is trying to maintain the position but Paul is very close to passing his half guard.
Paul is trying to control. Andersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!
Andersen working for a choke but Paul is defending well.
Andersen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Paul is working hard here to advance position.
Andersen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andersen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Andersen has the hooks in. Paul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andersen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Andersen controlling well, preventing Paul from escaping the position.
Paul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersen lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul is looking to improve his position but Andersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Andersen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Paul to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paul shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andersen lands a big elbow.
Paul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paul wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Andersen is landing with some decent strikes but Paul is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paul is trying desperately to improve position.
Andersen tries to control but Paul wriggling away.
Andersen fails to move to back control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Paul turns into him and now he's in Andersen's guard.
Paul postures up in Andersen's guard and throws a big left but Andersen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Erik Andersen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul slips under a jab.
Andersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul slips a jab from Andersen.
Paul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersen.
Paul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andersen swings for the body but Paul moves out of range.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paul walks into a left hand.
Paul defending well as Andersen loads up on a big left hand.
Paul manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andersen on his heels. He'll look to pass Andersen's guard now, I'm sure.
Paul trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersen is retaining full guard.
Andersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersen's guard.
Ground and pound from Paul.
Andersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andersen.
Andersen looking to control.
Paul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Andersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersen's guard.
Paul is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andersen!
Andersen is trying to escape the mount.
Andersen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andersen wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paul wants to take a breather but Andersen is having none of it.
Andersen is looking to improve his position.
Andersen actively working from the bottom here.
Andersen is breathing heavily.
Paul is looking for a kimura here.
Paul is looking to advance position but Andersen won't allow it.
Paul wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
Paul throwing shots but Andersen is blocking nicely.
Paul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersen is just riding it out for now. Paul eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andersen.
Andersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul advances to half guard.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Andersen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Erik Andersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Andersen misses
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paul.
Paul lands an elbow that stopped Andersen in his tracks for a moment.
Paul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paul dodges an elbow strike from Andersen.
Andersen tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersen tries a knee to the head but Paul blocks it.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersen avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Andersen fails to land.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Paul lands an elbow inside that Andersen shrugs off.
Andersen is looking to control Paul's arms but Paul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andersen has his back to the cage.
Paul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andersen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paul lands an elbow just above Andersen 's eye.
Paul taking a breather.
Andersen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paul obliges.
Paul misses with an elbow strike.
Andersen tries to stall but Paul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but Andersen blocks with his arms.
Paul misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paul.
Paul managing to block the knees to the body from Andersen.
Ron Paul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.
Andersen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Paul.
Paul lands an elbow that stopped Andersen in his tracks for a moment.
Andersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersen is trying to push Paul away but Paul has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Andersen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paul is defending well for now.
Andersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
Andersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paul obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andersen misses with a body punch.
Andersen missing with knees to the body.
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.
Paul lands a nice elbow.
Paul has Andersen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andersen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Andersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
Andersen tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paul is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Andersen can't fight it off and eventually Paul manages to take the fight to the floor. Andersen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersen has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
Jon Erik Andersen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersen is keeping the position for now.
Andersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paul passes into half guard.
Paul moves into full mount! Andersen won't be happy about that!
Andersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Andersen stands up over Paul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paul wants to sweep here but Andersen controlling him for the moment.
Andersen passes Paul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to improve his position.
Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersen trying to advance position but Paul counters by regaining guard.
Ron Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andersen pushes down on Paul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jon Erik Andersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Ron Paul.
I think Andersen 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Erik Andersen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Erik Andersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Bird!
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, Leroy Guns!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird misses with a leg kick.
Guns fails with a takedown attempt.
Bird has closed the distance and engaged Guns in a clinch.
Guns jumps guard but Bird turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bird misses with a punch to the body.
Guns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Guns throws a poor cross that misses
and Bird counters with a leg kick.
Guns misses with a straight right.
A jab from Bird finds it's way through Guns's defenses.
A lazy left from Guns finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird is looking to slow Guns down with leg kicks.
Bird lands with a nice body kick.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Bird sizes up Guns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Bird looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bird fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bird fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guns checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Bird jabs at Guns's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Bird forces Guns back against the cage and clinches.
Guns letting Bird take a breather here.
Bird breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bird.
Dennis Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bird instigates a clinch.
Guns has had enough of the clinch but Bird keeps him there for the moment.
Guns has Bird pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bird manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dennis Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Guns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guns is trying to control the action in half guard but Bird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bird desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
Guns is trying to control the action in half guard but Bird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guns is nestled in close to Bird, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guns stalling away here and it's allowed Bird to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guns is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bird wants to sweep but no luck.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Guns throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns postures up in Bird's guard and throws a big left but Bird blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird seems keen to control Guns's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Bird dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guns checks a low kick from Bird.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Guns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bird did well to prevent Guns getting side control.
Guns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird is not content to let Guns control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Guns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Guns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guns is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.
Guns is working for a kimura but Bird is defending it quite comfortably.
Guns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Guns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bird defending well though.
Bird is staying active underneath Guns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking to control Guns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?
Guns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guns is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
Bird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
Guns is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Guns 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! This is the final round!
Bird lands a really nice looking cross but Guns seems unphased.
Guns shoots in looking for a takedown but Bird manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Guns with that takedown attempt.
Bird throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bird, right into the meat.
Guns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Bird misses with a straight left.
Bird throws a low kick but Guns moves out of range easily.
Guns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guns scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Guns.
Guns misses with a looping right.
Dennis Bird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bird lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Bird is looking to wear down Guns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Bird feints and then cracks Guns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guns down.
Bird throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bird. Bird obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird tries to clinch but Guns moves out of range.
Bird misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bird throws the left hand but Guns avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Guns misses.
Guns misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Guns lands.
Dennis Bird is winning the standup battle so far.
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bird lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guns.
Dennis Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Guns.
A left lands for Guns.
Bird lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guns loads up on a big right hand but Bird slips the punch.
Guns takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Bird lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guns doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird throws a push kick but Guns slaps the foot to one side.
Guns throws an off balance right hand
and Bird makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bird drives through and clinches with Guns against the cage.
Bird misses with a punch on the inside.
Guns tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks.
Bird lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bird tries to work over Guns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bird breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Guns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bird tries to clinch up.
Guns misses with a left hand
and Bird counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bird 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 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Bird!
A victorious Dennis Bird thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Keel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Nevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nevin's choice of entrance music: Twin Atlantic - Free. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Keel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nevin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keel throws a leg kick which misses Nevin's front leg but catches the back leg as Nevin tries to avoid it.
Keel tries to land a front kick but Nevin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keel throws a hook but Nevin blocks it.
Nevin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nevin checks a leg kick nicely.
Keel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nevin moves out of range of the body kick.
Nevin misses with a straight left.
Keel throws a one two combo.
Keel throws a right and a left that Nevin avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keel.
Keel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nevin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nevin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keel. That did some damage!
Keel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keel takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keel tries a body shot but Nevin blocks it.
Keel misses with a punch to the body.
Nevin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keel taking a breather.
Nevin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nevin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keel with a nice cross.
Nevin checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Keel misses its intended target.
Nevin lands with a nice body kick.
Keel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nevin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Nevin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nevin tests Keel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Keel misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin lands a glancing blow to the side of Keel's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keel ducks under a wild hook from Nevin.
A punch lands to the side of Keel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nevin is able to avoid easily.
Nevin throws a jab when Keel was well out of range.
Nevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nevin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nevin.
Keel looks to land a body kick but Nevin moved away.
Nevin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keel slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keel can pounce on him.
Keel throws a head kick that misses.
Nevin just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keel. Nevin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nevin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevin. Keel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevin tries to land a leg kick but Keel saw it coming and moves away.
Keel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nevin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nevin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keel works Nevin's body with a nice hook.
Keel swings for the body but Nevin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keel lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nevin throws a body punch but Keel moves out of range.
Nevin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keel throws a leg kick but Nevin moved away.
Nevin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nevin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keel misses with a looping right.
Nevin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keel finds it's way round the side to connect with Nevin's head.
Nevin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Keel.
Nevin swings widly with a right hand
and Keel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nevin slips a jab from Keel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Keel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keel lands with a cross.
A big right from Keel misses.
Keel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nevin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keel.
Nevin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nevin slips a jab from Keel.
Keel throws a sloppy body shot
and Nevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevin. Keel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keel tries to close the distance and clinch but Nevin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevin with a nice cross.
Keel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nevin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Keel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevin.
Keel thows a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Keel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nevin connects with a solid leg kick.
Keel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevin moves away.
Keel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nevin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nevin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keel.
Nevin ducks under a wild hook from Keel.
No joy there for Nevin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nevin throws out the jab.
Keel misses the jab.
Nevin throws the kick towards the body but Keel avoids it.
Nevin slips a straight right by Keel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nevin.
Keel misses with a few strikes there.
Keel throws a body punch but Nevin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keel throws a leg kick but Nevin checks it.
Nevin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nevin.
Keel rushes Nevin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevin trying to stall but Keel improves his position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nevin 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.
Nevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nevin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keel's elbow.
Keel blocking some punches.
Nevin lands with a right to the head.
Nevin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nevin is trying to break free.
Nevin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nevin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keel misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keel.
Keel struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevin controls his hands.
Nevin throws a head punch that misses.
Keel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nevin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Keel lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keel trying to stall but Nevin improves his position.
Nevin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keel wants to stall.
Keel dodges an elbow strike from Nevin.
Nevin tries to throw a body punch but Keel avoids it by throwing Nevin back against the cage.
Nevin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nevin working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin throws a head punch that misses.
Keel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevin was well out of range. Poor timing from Keel.
Nevin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keel.
Nevin with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Keel.
Nevin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Keel.
Keel fakes the leg kick and cracks Nevin in the body.
Nevin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nevin checks a leg kick.
Nevin slips a jab from Keel.
Nevin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Keel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Keel with a jab.
Keel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nevin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nevin 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.
Keel looks for the body kick but Nevin saw that one coming.
Keel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nevin connects with a body shot that sends Keel's belly button to the back.
Keel throws a body kick that misses.
Nevin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevin throws a shot from downtown. Keel moves away and avoids it.
Keel takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keel throws a push kick but Nevin slaps the foot to one side.
Nevin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nevin throws out a loose jab but Keel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keel.
Keel misses the jab.
Keel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keel tries to clinch
and Nevin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nevin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keel.
Keel lands with a cross.
Keel throws a series of punches but Nevin avoids them all with ease.
Keel throws a lazy right hand but Nevin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin throws a leg kick but Keel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keel misses with a straight right.
Nevin throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nevin lands with a cross.
Nevin misses with an uppercut. Keel saw that one coming.
Nevin walks into a stiff left hand from Keel.
Nevin misses with a head kick.
Nevin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keel moves away.
John Keel is winning the standup battle so far.
Keel tries to clinch but Nevin is having none of it.
A big left from Nevin misses.
Keel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keel moves into range and clinches up with Nevin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keel blocks an uppercut.
Nevin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nevin taking a breather.
Keel blocking some punches.
Keel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill Nevin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Keel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nevin wants to slow Keel down by chopping away at his legs.
Nevin takes one to the chin there.
Keel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nevin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nevin takes a swing at Keel's ribcage but misses.
Keel ducks under a wild hook from Nevin.
Nevin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nevin throws a body punch but Keel moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Keel.
Keel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nevin, pushing him back against the cage.
Keel struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevin controls his hands.
Nevin working aggressively here.
Keel lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevin backwards.
Nevin lands a body punch.
Keel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keel works on Nevin's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevin tries to work over Keel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keel blocks an uppercut.
Nevin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keel avoids a wild elbow strike from Nevin.
Nevin throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevin has Keel pressed against the cage.
Keel scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Nevin.
I think Keel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Timonyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timonyn comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' Like A Bitch!! . Yauch has chosen Fight For Your Right To Party as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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183 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Timonyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Yauch!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch tries to move into range but Timonyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Timonyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timonyn lands a head shot.
Yauch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yauch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timonyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timonyn misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Timonyn misses.
Yauch fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timonyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Timonyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Timonyn closes the distance and clinches up with Yauch, looking for a takedown. Timonyn pushes Yauch against the cage but Yauch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timonyn looks to land a combination but Yauch avoids it well.
Yauch misses with a hook.
Timonyn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yauch did well to prevent Timonyn getting side control.
Timonyn prevents Yauch from standing back up.
Yauch has hold of Timonyn's hands but Timonyn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yauch manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yauch throws a series of punches but Timonyn moves out of range.
Timonyn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch is trying to stand up here but Timonyn is controlling him well.
Timonyn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yauch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timonyn.
Timonyn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yauch defends it well.
Timonyn seems to be working for a kimura but Yauch defends the submission attempt.
Yauch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timonyn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timonyn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yauch to get to his feet.
Timonyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yauch slips a jab and a cross from Timonyn.
Timonyn checks a low kick from Yauch.
Timonyn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Timonyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timonyn checks a low kick from Yauch.
Yauch just misses with a punch to the body.
Timonyn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Timonyn showed some decent athleticism there.
Yauch pushes Timonyn off looking to stand but Timonyn dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timonyn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timonyn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yauch defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timonyn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yauch controls his leg.
Yauch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timonyn.
Timonyn is looking for a kimura but Yauch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Timonyn to get the leverage.
Timonyn wants to free his trapped foot but Yauch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Timonyn wants to stand up but Yauch manages to regain full guard.
Yauch wants to stand but Timonyn is controlling the position.
Timonyn stands up and waves to Yauch to follow him.
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Timonyn is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timonyn.
Timonyn throws a combination that misses
and Yauch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Dmitry Timonyn has been cut.
Timonyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timonyn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam Yauch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timonyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yauch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Timonyn with that takedown attempt.
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!
Yauch swinging wildly here.
Yauch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yauch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timonyn misses with a two punch combination.
Yauch tries to clinch but Timonyn is having none of it.
Timonyn cracks Yauch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Yauch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Timonyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Timonyn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Timonyn misses with the combination.
Adam Yauch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yauch doesn't manage to clinch there - Timonyn circles away.
Yauch tries to clinch up.
Timonyn with a jab.
Timonyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Timonyn thuds his right hand into Yauch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Timonyn misses with a wild combination.
Timonyn shoots in and drives through. Yauch sprawls well.
Yauch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yauch moves to clinch but Timonyn breaks away
and Timonyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yauch clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yauch.
Timonyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yauch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yauch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Yauch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yauch tries a knee to the head but Timonyn blocks it.
Timonyn jumps guard but Yauch stands there with Timonyn around his waist. Timonyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Timonyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yauch misses with a knee strike.
Yauch misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yauch.
Timonyn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yauch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Timonyn up against the cage.
Yauch tries to work over Timonyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timonyn blocks an uppercut.
Timonyn is working for takedown but Yauch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timonyn blocks an uppercut.
Yauch stalling in the clinch but Timonyn improves position.
Yauch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timonyn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yauch wants to stand up but Timonyn is controlling him.
Dmitry Timonyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timonyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timonyn stops Yauch from standing up.
Timonyn wanted to stand there but Yauch had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Timonyn is controlling him.
Timonyn advances to half guard.
Yauch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timonyn.
Timonyn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yauch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yauch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Timonyn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yauch looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timonyn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yauch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yauch is trying to stand.
Yauch kicks Timonyn off and gets back to his feet.
Timonyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yauch.
Timonyn scores with a jab. Yauch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Timonyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timonyn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yauch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Timonyn scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dmitry Timonyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Timonyn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Timonyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timonyn misses with a few strikes there.
Timonyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timonyn misses with the combination.
Timonyn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Timonyn 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.
Timonyn is working for a submission of some sort.
Yauch pushes Timonyn off looking to stand but Timonyn dives back in and keeps control.
Yauch has one foot on Timonyn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dmitry Timonyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Yauch misses.
Timonyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timonyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yauch.
Yauch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timonyn slips a jab and a cross from Yauch.
Dmitry Timonyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timonyn misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Timonyn.
A big left from Yauch misses.
Yauch throws an overhand right that lands on Timonyn's shoulder, as Timonyn tries to avoid the shot.
Timonyn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yauch tries to clinch but Timonyn is having none of it.
Timonyn fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Timonyn. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yauch, right into the meat.
Timonyn misses with a looping left.
Timonyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yauch.
Yauch misses with an uppercut
and Timonyn counters with a one-two to the body.
Yauch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Yauch as Timonyn shoots in.
Timonyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Yauch.
Yauch just misses with a punch to the body.
Timonyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yauch swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Timonyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Yauch misses the target.
Yauch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timonyn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yauch's half guard.
Yauch tries to kick Timonyn off but Timonyn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yauch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timonyn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yauch wants to get back to his feet.
Timonyn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timonyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Timonyn is working for a kimura but Yauch is defending it quite comfortably.
Yauch wants to get back to his feet.
Adam Yauch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timonyn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yauch!
Dmitry Timonyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timonyn tries to control but Yauch wriggling away.
Timonyn misses with a head shot.
Timonyn throws some wild stikes that Yauch manages to avoid easily.
Yauch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Timonyn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Yauch is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Yauch tries to buck Timonyn off so he can stand up but Timonyn has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Yauch falls backwards, slamming Timonyn to the mat but Timonyn holds on tight! Yauch is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dmitry Timonyn!
Dmitry Timonyn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Finally...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mads Rosenkilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenkilde's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danzig - 'Mother'. Saibot comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mortal Kombat: Noob Saibot Fatalities kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
223 lbs
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24
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mads Rosenkilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenkilde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosenkilde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Rosenkilde throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a thumping low kick.
Rosenkilde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rosenkilde's sensitive parts.
Rosenkilde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Mads Rosenkilde has been cut.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rosenkilde at a distance.
Rosenkilde misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosenkilde.
Rosenkilde misses with a body shot.
Rosenkilde throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rosenkilde is breathing heavily.
Saibot misses with a body punch
and Rosenkilde counters with a good low kick that Saibot was not able to check.
Saibot fails with a takedown attempt.
Mads Rosenkilde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Saibot coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenkilde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saibot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saibot duly obliges.
Saibot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rosenkilde's guard.
Rosenkilde on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rosenkilde tries to get out of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saibot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rosenkilde keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenkilde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Noob Saibot.
Saibot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rosenkilde needs to keep his hands up - Saibot had a free shot at his head there.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Rosenkilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Rosenkilde throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Rosenkilde misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosenkilde avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Rosenkilde lands a nice looking body shot.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rosenkilde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rosenkilde thows a leg kick but Saibot checks it
and Saibot counters with a takedown into side control.
Rosenkilde is looking to reverse the position.
Saibot is trying to get an arm triangle but Rosenkilde is defending well.
Rosenkilde seems a little lost for a moment, as Saibot dominates the positioning.
Saibot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rosenkilde has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Rosenkilde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rosenkilde has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saibot but great work by Rosenkilde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Rosenkilde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Rosenkilde.
Rosenkilde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rosenkilde scores with a head kick. Saibot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rosenkilde tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosenkilde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Saibot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saibot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot controls the position from side control.
Saibot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot swings around for an armbar but Rosenkilde sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saibot's guard.
Saibot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosenkilde's guard.
Rosenkilde keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenkilde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenkilde trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mads Rosenkilde has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Rosenkilde seems unphased.
Rosenkilde swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Rosenkilde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenkilde misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosenkilde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mads Rosenkilde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenkilde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rosenkilde just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Saibot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot tests Rosenkilde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rosenkilde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rosenkilde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosenkilde throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Rosenkilde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot is looking to score with low kicks.
Rosenkilde misses with an uppercut
and Saibot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saibot throws a right hand that Rosenkilde ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosenkilde also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saibot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saibot wants to free his trapped foot but Rosenkilde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mads Rosenkilde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rosenkilde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Rosenkilde lands with a nice body punch.
Rosenkilde punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Rosenkilde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Rosenkilde scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenkilde stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rosenkilde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rosenkilde.
The fighters circling - Rosenkilde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Rosenkilde.
Saibot is rocked!
A slow jab from Rosenkilde misses its intended target.
Saibot is still on wobbly legs! Can Rosenkilde finish him?
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Rosenkilde misses its intended target.
Rosenkilde throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rosenkilde.
A jab from Rosenkilde misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosenkilde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rosenkilde misses with an uppercut.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Rosenkilde.
Rosenkilde throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot slips a jab from Rosenkilde.
Rosenkilde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosenkilde misses with a looping left.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rosenkilde throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Rosenkilde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosenkilde.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot is looking to slow Rosenkilde down with leg kicks.
Saibot throws a body punch but Rosenkilde moves out of range.
Rosenkilde throws a head kick that misses.
Rosenkilde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot defending well as Rosenkilde loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Rosenkilde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosenkilde throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot slips under a jab from Rosenkilde.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Rosenkilde misses with a straight right.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rosenkilde throws a hook but Saibot avoids 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!
Rosenkilde throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Rosenkilde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenkilde manages to avoid it.
A big right from Rosenkilde misses.
Rosenkilde throws a big shot that misses.
Rosenkilde misses with a straight left.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Rosenkilde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosenkilde throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot seems to have recovered his senses.
Saibot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rosenkilde is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Saibot jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saibot trying to control the action but Rosenkilde is working from the bottom.
Saibot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rosenkilde has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot swings around for an armbar but Rosenkilde sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saibot's guard.
Mads Rosenkilde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saibot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rosenkilde!
Saibot controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Rosenkilde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
During a confident post fight interview, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DoDo Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bird comes to the cage accompanied by Hungry by Rob Bailey and the Hustle Standard. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DoDo Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Jameson moves out of range easily.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Jameson connects with a leg kick. Bird looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jameson swings widly with a right hand
and Bird counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bird pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bird tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bird lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jameson will feel that in the morning.
Bird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jameson.
Jameson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bird counters with a straight right hand.
Bird fakes the leg kick and cracks Jameson in the body.
Jameson avoids the head kick by Bird.
Bird throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bird fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jameson checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Bird.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bird connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bird misses.
Bird takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jameson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bird throws a leg kick which misses Jameson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jameson tries to avoid it.
Bird lands with a nice body kick.
Jameson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bird.
Jameson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jameson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jameson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bird.
Bird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jameson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Jameson.
Jameson swinging wildly here.
DoDo Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird throws a series of punches but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson looks for the body kick but Bird saw that one coming.
Jameson moves out of range of the body kick from Bird.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jameson blocks a head kick by Bird.
Bird looks for the body kick but Jameson saw that one coming.
Jameson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bird counters with a low kick, right behind Jameson 's knee.
Jameson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
Bird throws a head kick that misses.
Bird dodges the punch combination from Jameson.
Bird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jameson throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Jameson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bird blocks a low kick nicely.
Jameson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird thows a body kick. Jameson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jameson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jameson.
Jameson wants to slow Bird down by chopping away at his legs.
Bird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jameson cracks a nice hook into Bird's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Jameson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Jameson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson works over Bird's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Bird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jameson thumps Bird with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird misses with a body kick.
Jameson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Jameson misses.
Jameson cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jameson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bird throws a head kick that Jameson semi-blocks.
Bird cracks a nice hook into Jameson's ribs.
Jameson moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Jameson misses with the body kick
and Bird counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bird.
Jameson misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jameson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird misses with the combination.
Jameson lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Jameson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bird tries to bum rush Jameson with a series of wild strikes but Jameson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jameson blocks a head kick by Bird.
Bird tries to land a front kick but Jameson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jameson 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.
Jameson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
James Jameson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jameson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jameson blocks a head kick by Bird.
A head kick by Bird misses
and Jameson counters with a straight right hand.
Jameson throws a wild body kick that Bird sees coming a mile off.
Jameson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
A low kick from Bird misses
and Jameson counters with a good low kick that Bird was not able to check.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Jameson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird misses with a head kick.
Bird looks to throw a body kick
and Jameson counters with a good low kick that Bird was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jameson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jameson throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Jameson lands.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Jameson moves out of range easily.
Bird throws a head kick but Jameson moves out of range.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jameson counters with a good, hard body kick but Bird shrugs it off.
Jameson throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Jameson connects with a jab.
Bird is rocked!
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!
Bird throws a head kick that misses
and Jameson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jameson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bird's jaw. Bird's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jameson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Jameson!
James Jameson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock comes into the arena with PSY - Gangnam Style blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasi Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Rock takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rock.
Nurminen looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurminen.
Nurminen connects with a jab.
Nurminen connects with a body shot.
Pasi Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Nurminen looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock throws a body punch but Nurminen moves out of range.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurminen thuds his shin into the meat of Rock's side.
Nurminen takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Nurminen - just one landing.
Nurminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurminen closes the distance and clinches.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurminen.
Rock misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Nurminen.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Nurminen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Nurminen tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nurminen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nurminen lands a left hand.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurminens head.
Rock wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Rock trying to control the position but instead, Nurminen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rock into the cage.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock is trying to trip Nurminen. He has hold of a leg but Nurminen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurminen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurminen trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock trying to control but Nurminen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock passes into half guard.
Nurminen is holding on to half guard well.
Rock is trying to control. Nurminen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Nurminen is defending well.
Nurminen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rock.
Nurminen is looking to improve his position.
Nurminen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurminen keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurminen moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurminen is on top in guard.
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 Lance Rock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nurminen throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Nurminen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rock sprawls well initially but Nurminen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurminen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurminen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurminen.
Rock trying to hold on to Nurminen's head to control him but Nurminen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen throwing shots but Rock is blocking nicely.
Nurminen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Rock wants to control but Nurminen is keeping busy.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Nurminen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock won't allow Nurminen to pass to mount.
Nurminen controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurminen wants to stand up but Rock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Nurminen misses with a straight left.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Nurminen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rock blocks a head kick by Nurminen.
Nurminen looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Nurminen cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Nurminen tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rock slips a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with an outside leg kick.
Nurminen misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock gets a double leg takedown into Nurminen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock postures up.
Rock is pushing down on Nurminen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurminen is fighting to maintain full guard but Rock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rock stops Nurminen from getting back to his feet.
Rock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurminen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurminen wants to control but Rock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rock is nestled in close to Nurminen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lance Rock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurminen gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurminen is looking to stand up but Rock isn't so interested in that idea.
Rock looking to pass the guard.
Rock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rock trying to control but Nurminen is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurminen wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Nurminen wants to get back to his feet but Rock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lance Rock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurminen's head.
Rock wants to clinch up but Nurminen keeps it at a distance.
Nurminen connects with a body shot.
Nurminen connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Nurminen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nurminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurminen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Nurminen misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Nurminen lands with a good body shot.
Nurminen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Nurminen moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock misses with a hook. Nurminen ducked under it nicely.
Rock slips a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurminen throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurminen misses with a few strikes there.
Nurminen scores with a hook to the body. Rock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Nurminen.
Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurminen tries to clinch up
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurminen throws an off balance right hand
and Rock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurminen.
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!
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Nurminen.
Nurminen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nurminen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Rock.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurminen. Nurminen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurminen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen misses with a double jab
and Nurminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Nurminen moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen misses with a body shot
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurminen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a low kick, right behind Nurminen 's knee.
Pasi Nurminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurminen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurminen is rocked!
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Nurminen's defenses.
Nurminen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rock! Nurminen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Rock!
Lance Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr E Guest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchel has chosen The Game has Changed- Daft Punk as his entrance music. Mitch Mitchel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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169 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr E Guest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitch Mitchel!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guest fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchel circles away.
Mitchel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guest in his tracks.
Mitchel misses with an uppercut
and Guest counters with a single leg into guard. Mitchel didn't expect that.
Mitchel is pulling down on Guest's head to control his posture.
Guest is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchel has wrist control.
Guest 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.
Guest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchel looking to control.
Guest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guest wants to control from the top but Mitchel keeps moving.
Mitchel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guest might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchel trying to control the position.
Guest trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mitchel gets caught napping as Guest dives in and scores a takedown. Mitchel manages to retain guard.
Guest lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mitchel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guest won't allow Mitchel to sweep him here.
Mitchel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guest is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchel has escaped and now he's on top!
Mitchel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchel is one step ahead there.
Guest is looking for a triangle but Mitchel pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel wants to control from the top but Guest keeps moving.
Guest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mitchel wants to pass the guard but Guest is keeping the position.
Mitchel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guest is trying to control the position but Mitchel postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitch Mitchel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A big right from Mitchel misses.
Mitchel misses with an uppercut. Guest saw that one coming.
Mitchel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guest counters with a nice leg kick.
Mitch Mitchel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guest throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mitchel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Guest is in Mitchel's guard.
Guest trying to control but Mitchel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guest is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mitchel wants to sweep here but Guest controlling him for the moment.
Guest is working Mitchel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guest stands up over Mitchel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mitchel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guest is one step ahead there.
Guest wants to pass the guard but Mitchel is keeping the position.
Guest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guest trying to control but Mitchel is working from the bottom.
Mitchel looking to control.
Guest stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchel.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guest stays in close to Mitchel's body and controls the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
A slow jab from Mitchel misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guest gets a double leg takedown into Mitchel's guard.
Guest trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr E Guest dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mitchel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guest was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guest.
Guest really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Guest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchel as he jumps to the side.
Mitchel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guest counters with a thumping low kick.
Guest misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr E Guest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchel stuffs the takedown attempt from Guest. Guest gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitchel misses with a hook. Guest ducked under it nicely.
Mitchel throws out a loose jab but Guest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guest is defended easily by Mitchel.
Guest misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guest is defended easily by Mitchel.
Guest is looking to clinch but Mitchel is avoiding it.
Mitchel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mitchel missing with a left hand there. Guest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mitchel connects with a nice looking jab.
Mitchel scores with a body shot.
Mitchel with a jab.
Guest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchel circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guest walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchel.
Guest is rocked!
Guest gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mitchel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Guest is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Mitchel!
A very excited looking Mitch Mitchel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Warfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Oy, To Ne Vecher (Fedor's Theme) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
216 lbs
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27
210 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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World class 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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warfist misses the shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warfist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Warfist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson with a jab.
Warfist moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Warfist.
Warfist throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Warfist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warfist moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warfist. Warfist obviously looking to wear him down.
Warfist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warfist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson takes a swing at Warfist's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Warfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warfist - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warfist. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Warfist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warfist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Warfist's front leg but catches the back leg as Warfist tries to avoid it.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Warfist saw that one coming.
Warfist checks the leg kick.
Warfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Warfist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Johnny Jackson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Warfist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Warfist settles back down.
Warfist lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Warfist takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jackson is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Warfist!
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Warfist finish him?
Jackson looks winded!
Warfist throws a powerful right kick. Jackson tried to block low but the kick was high! Jackson was taken right off of his feet! Warfist jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dragon Warfist!
A very excited looking Dragon Warfist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Riverboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty Bennet has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scotty Bennet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Riverboat!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet is looking to chop away at Riverboat's legs.
Riverboat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet cracks Riverboat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riverboat connects with a body shot.
Bennet sizes up Riverboat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riverboat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riverboat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Bennet misses
and Riverboat counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet throws a push kick but Riverboat slaps the foot to one side.
Bennet slips a straight right by Riverboat.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Riverboat checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverboat looks to clinch
and Bennet moves into the clinch.
Riverboat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riverboat swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Riverboat lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Bennet trying to stall but Riverboat improves his position.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riverboat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riverboat backwards.
Riverboat swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Bennet.
It looks like Brett Riverboat has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riverboat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Riverboat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riverboat working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riverboat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riverboat.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet lands an uppercut.
Riverboat tries to circle away but Bennet has him pinned against the cage.
Riverboat tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riverboat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riverboat misses with some punches.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Riverboat misses with some punches.
Riverboat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riverboat being controlled against the cage.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet prevents Riverboat from breaking the clinch.
Riverboat lands a body punch.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riverboat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennet blocks it with crossed arms.
Bennet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riverboat misses with an elbow strike.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riverboat's elbow.
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!
Riverboat has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet tries a body shot but Riverboat blocks it.
Riverboat misses with a punch on the inside.
Riverboat can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet is pushing Riverboat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riverboat misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riverboat backwards.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Riverboat - that landed with a thud.
Riverboat prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riverboat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riverboat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brett Riverboat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Riverboat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bennet thows a leg kick but Riverboat checks it
and Riverboat counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet slips under a jab from Riverboat.
Riverboat blocks a low kick nicely.
Riverboat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Riverboat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riverboat blocks a jab.
Riverboat misses with a right hand
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riverboat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Riverboat.
Riverboat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Riverboat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riverboat has time to react.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Riverboat.
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riverboat misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riverboat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverboat lands a jab to the head.
Bennet takes a swing at Riverboat's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Riverboat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a double jab
and Riverboat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Riverboat back into the cage.
Riverboat tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Riverboat back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riverboat.
A short right from Bennet on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riverboat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
A short uppercut from Bennet.
Riverboat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riverboat tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Riverboat back against the cage.
Riverboat swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riverboat has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Riverboat can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
A short left from Riverboat.
Bennet tries to work over Riverboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riverboat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Riverboat prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Riverboat's head.
Brett Riverboat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riverboat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riverboat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riverboat can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Riverboat uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Riverboat's head.
That has opened up Brett Riverboat's cut even more.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riverboat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riverboat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Riverboat struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Good body shot from Bennet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riverboat takes a shot to the head.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Riverboat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Riverboat's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Riverboat misses with a left hand
and Bennet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riverboat's knee momentarily.
Riverboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scotty Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Riverboat blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Riverboat. That snapped Bennet's head back.
Bennet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riverboat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bennet moves out of range as Riverboat strikes.
Riverboat lands the left hand.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riverboat was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet tries to move into range but Riverboat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riverboat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riverboat throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Riverboat lands a jab to the head.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riverboat checks it well.
Riverboat takes one to the chin there.
Riverboat closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennet, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet lands a glancing blow to the side of Riverboat's head.
Bennet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Riverboat loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Riverboat might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bennet tries to land a leg kick but Riverboat saw it coming and moves away.
Riverboat cracks Bennet with a good jab.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennet clobbers Riverboat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Riverboat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riverboat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riverboat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennet can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet moves in looking to clinch but Riverboat pushes him off.
Riverboat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riverboat tries to clinch up
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet throws the left hand but Riverboat avoids the punch easily.
Bennet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riverboat.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riverboat.
Bennet connects with an inside leg kick.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet connects with the punch.
The cut above Brett Riverboat's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Riverboat moved out of range.
Bennet slips a straight right by Riverboat.
Riverboat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riverboat tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riverboat clinches up with Bennet and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bennet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riverboat throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Riverboat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Riverboat.
Riverboat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riverboat misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Riverboat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riverboat wants to clinch but Bennet slips to the side
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Riverboat is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riverboat on the side of the head.
Bennet cracks Riverboat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bennet has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riverboat to stand back up!
Riverboat is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riverboat tries to get into range but Bennet steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Riverboat! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bennet scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scotty Bennet!
Scotty Bennet is the new light heavyweight champion!
Scotty Bennet decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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