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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Umba Matumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinaldo Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umba Matumba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umba Matumba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinaldo Aruba!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matumba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aruba.
Aruba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Aruba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aruba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aruba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umba Matumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Aruba.
Aruba throws a head kick that misses.
Umba Matumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matumba works over Aruba's head and body with a nice combination.
Matumba misses with a two punch combination.
Matumba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aruba feints and as Matumba raises his hands in defense, Aruba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aruba looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aruba is still trying to improve position.
Aruba passes Matumba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aruba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matumba is looking to escape.
Aruba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matumba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aruba.
Aruba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matumba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aruba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matumba is refusing to be controlled, as Aruba sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matumba tries to kick Aruba off but Aruba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aruba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aruba trying to control but Matumba is having none of it.
Matumba is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aruba wants to control the pace but Matumba is squirming around nicely.
Matumba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aruba on the ground.
Aruba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aruba won't let Matumba get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Matumba trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Aruba goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Matumba turns into him and now he's in Aruba's guard.
Aruba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Aruba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aruba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matumba swivels and escapes.
Matumba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matumba throws a nice looking combination but Aruba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matumba scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Matumba misses.
Matumba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aruba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matumba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umba Matumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aruba.
Umba Matumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Aruba.
Matumba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aruba.
A jab lands there for Matumba.
Aruba avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matumba works over Aruba's head and body with a nice combination.
Matumba scores with a three punch combo!
Aruba is rocked!
Matumba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aruba shoots in looking for a takedown but Matumba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aruba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Matumba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matumba looks to land a combination but Aruba avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matumba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Aruba or perhaps it was just good defense by Matumba which made him look bad.
Matumba throws a series of punches but Aruba avoids them all with ease.
Matumba tests Aruba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matumba lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aruba has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Matumba. Those never looked like landing.
Matumba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aruba backs up against the cage.
Matumba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aruba circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Aruba with that takedown attempt.
Matumba misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umba Matumba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matumba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matumba tries to sprawl but Aruba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aruba is trying to work for a kimura but Matumba is defending well.
Matumba pushes Aruba off looking to stand but Aruba dives back in and keeps control.
Aruba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matumba!
Aruba misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matumba is squirming around, avoiding Aruba's attempts to control the action.
Aruba misses with some ground and pound and Matumba recovers position to half guard.
Aruba is looking for a kimura but Matumba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aruba to get the leverage.
Aruba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matumba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aruba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matumba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aruba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matumba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aruba.
Matumba wants to get back to his feet.
Aruba wants to stand up but Matumba is controlling the position.
Aruba is trying for a kimura here. Matumba looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aruba wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reinaldo Aruba!
Reinaldo Aruba is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Rose will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Rose!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Clinton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rose looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rose tries to clinch but Clinton moves away
and Clinton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clinton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Clinton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clinton wants to take a breather but Rose is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton working the head and body with strikes.
Clinton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clinton seems to be working for a kimura but Rose defends the submission attempt.
Clinton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rose is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Clinton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Mauritus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Mauritus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flash Gradon!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauritus connects with a body shot that sends Gradon's belly button to the back.
John Mauritus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gradon misses with a takedown
and Mauritus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mauritus.
Gradon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mauritus wants to control from the top but Gradon keeps moving.
Mauritus wants to pass the guard but Gradon is keeping the position.
Gradon is pulling down on Mauritus's head. It's preventing any offense from Mauritus, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gradon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mauritus is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mauritus lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauritus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gradon throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gradon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gradon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mauritus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gradon prevents Mauritus from getting back to his feet.
Gradon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gradon preventing the sweep.
Gradon trying to control but Mauritus is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gradon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mauritus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauritus keeping moving, preventing Gradon from controlling successfully.
Mauritus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gradon on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Flash Gradon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gradon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Mauritus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mauritus is fighting to break Gradon's control of his arms but Gradon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mauritus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauritus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gradon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gradon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauritus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mauritus is fighting to break Gradon's control of his arms but Gradon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mauritus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gradon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gradon with a poor takedown
and Mauritus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Mauritus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flash Gradon.
Mauritus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gradon's guard.
Gradon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mauritus doesn't defend quickly enough and Gradon has managed to lock this one up! Can Mauritus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gradon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flash Gradon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dabble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osama Hussein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Dabble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osama Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dabble.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Dabble dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Dabble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hussein.
Hussein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dabble fails to land the takedown.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Dabble ducks down to avoid it.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussein misses with a body punch
and Dabble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dabble fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dabble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussein is looking to break free of the clinch but Dabble has double underhooks.
Dabble stops a takedown attempt from Hussein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dabble.
Hussein is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hussein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussein working hard to break the clinch.
Hussein can't get the takedown.
Hussein wants to break free but Dabble has control.
Dabble stops a takedown attempt from Hussein.
Hussein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dabble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dabble ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabble.
Dabble has Hussein up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein decides to pull guard.
Hussein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hussein throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hussein throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein looking to control.
Hussein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussein, not yet.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hussein is looking for a triangle here but Dabble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hussein throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hussein is trying to control Dabble's posture but Dabble avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein strikes from the bottom but Dabble takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Dabble content just to control the position here.
Hussein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dabble avoids the attempt from Hussein to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hussein is trying to escape the mount.
Dabble looking to ground and pound but Hussein is blocking nicely.
Hussein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussein is working to get back to half guard.
Hussein is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dabble controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein tries to hold on but Dabble pushes him away.
Dabble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hussein is looking to escape.
Hussein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hussein can't escape the position.
Hussein throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Dabble has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dabble avoids the attempt from Hussein to control.
Hussein reaches up to try and control the position but Dabble seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hussein rolls and tries to escape and now Dabble has his back!
Hussein wants to control his opponent's hands but Dabble gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Hussein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dabble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dabble fails with a takedown attempt.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Dabble slips the punch.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Dabble avoids it well.
Dabble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hussein defends it nicely.
Dabble tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussein swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dabble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabble tries for a takedown but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabble.
Hussein works over Dabble's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Sven Dabble has been cut.
Dabble has closed the distance and engaged Hussein in a clinch.
Hussein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dabble has him pressed against the cage.
Dabble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein breaks the clinch.
Hussein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dabble is rocked!
Hussein misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Dabble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussein misses with a double jab.
Hussein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Hussein swinging wildly here.
Hussein tries to bum rush Dabble with a series of wild strikes but Dabble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Hussein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dabble tries for a takedown but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dabble misses with a low kick.
A big right from Hussein misses.
Dabble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussein.
Dabble tries to clinch there but Hussein circles away.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Dabble moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dabble lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hussein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hussein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dabble.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Hussein misses.
Dabble dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
No joy there for Hussein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dabble. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussein wants it to stay on the feet.
Hussein fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Hussein throws a head kick but Dabble moves out of range.
Dabble dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osama Hussein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dabble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dabble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hussein fails to land with a series of punches.
Hussein misses with a few strikes there.
Dabble rushes Hussein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hussein.
Hussein stalling the fight.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Dabble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dabble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hussein.
Dabble seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein tries to land a front kick but Dabble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Dabble avoids it well.
Hussein leaves Dabble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Hussein throws a body punch but Dabble moves out of range.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osama Hussein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussein lands a nice shot that snaps Dabble's head back.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
Dabble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dabble fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Dabble avoids them all with ease.
Dabble tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dabble.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Dabble counters with a series of strikes. Hussein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dabble fails to land the takedown.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Dabble avoids it well.
Hussein cracks Dabble with an open hand slap.
Hussein throws a body punch but Dabble moves out of range.
Hussein throws a right hand that Dabble ducks under and follows up with a left that Dabble also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabble manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hussein on his heels. He'll look to pass Hussein's guard now, I'm sure.
Hussein has his foot on Dabble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabble works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussein wants to hit a switch here but Dabble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hussein there!
Dabble looking to finish with strikes here!
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!
Hussein is trying to reverse the position but instead Dabble has taken his back - oops!
Hussein tries to escape but Dabble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabble is trying to stick to Hussein's back but Hussein is turning into Dabble. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dabble's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hussein.
Hussein advances to half guard.
Hussein is looking for a kimura but Dabble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Hussein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Dabble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dabble clinches up with Hussein and pushes him back against the cage.
Dabble manages to break the clinch.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Osama Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dabble rushes Hussein and presses him up against the cage.
Hussein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dabble after a bit of a struggle.
Hussein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dabble avoids it.
Dabble dodges an elbow strike from Hussein.
Dabble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hussein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dabble trying to land knees to the body.
Dabble wants to take the fight to the mat but Hussein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hussein is looking to control Dabble's arms but Dabble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussein has his back to the cage.
Hussein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sven Dabble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dabble darts in and clinches Hussein up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabble is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hussein to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dabble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabble fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Dabble keeps him there for the moment.
Dabble is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hussein to keep the fight standing.
Hussein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dabble is looking for a takedown.
Dabble blocks the elbow strike.
Osama Hussein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dabble is pressed up against the cage. Hussein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dabble down to the mat. Dabble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dabble doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hussein!
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Dabble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dabble.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dabble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dabble instigates a clinch.
Dabble wants to take the fight to the mat but Hussein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dabble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussein looking to stall.
Hussein misses with a punch on the inside.
Dabble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hussein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hussein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabble slips a jab and a cross from Hussein.
Dabble defending well as Hussein loads up on a big left hand.
Dabble tries to clinch there but Hussein circles away.
Dabble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a double jab
and Dabble counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dabble keeps control of Hussein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dabble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Hussein is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussein.
Dabble prevents the takedown attempt.
Hussein gets underhooks to prevent Dabble's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is looking to control Dabble's arms but Dabble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussein has his back to the cage.
Dabble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dabble drives through and clinches with Hussein against the cage.
Hussein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hussein looking for a takedown.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dabble.
Dabble is trying to drag Hussein to the mat but Hussein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussein is trying to stall.
Dabble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hussein avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sven Dabble did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Sven Dabble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hussein throws the kick towards the body but Dabble avoids it.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dabble counters with a left to the body.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Dabble checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dabble moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Hussein stalks Dabble and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dabble's face. Dabble staggers backwards, shaken.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Dabble lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Hussein misses.
Dabble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dabble counters with a series of strikes. Hussein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hussein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dabble to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hussein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Dabble counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dabble drives through and clinches with Hussein against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabble jumps guard.
Dabble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dabble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussein is one step ahead there.
Dabble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussein's guard.
Hussein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hussein trying to strike off his back.
Hussein throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dabble trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabble stopping the sweep attempt from Hussein.
Hussein throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Osama Hussein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussein is looking for a triangle but Dabble pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dabble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hussein tries to strike from the bottom.
Hussein is striking off his back. Dabble thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hussein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dabble is working away from the top position though.
Hussein is staying active underneath Dabble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein punching from the bottom.
Hussein is trying to maintain the position but Dabble is very close to passing his half guard.
Hussein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dabble haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dabble stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hussein to get to his feet.
Dabble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Hussein.
A bone on bone clash there as Hussein blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Osama Hussein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sven Dabble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dabble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Dabble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Hussein misses.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Dabble moves out of range.
Hussein misses with the combination.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Dabble is out of range.
Hussein stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dabble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabble wants to clinch up but Hussein keeps it at a distance.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hussein throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Dabble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dabble breaks from the clinch.
Dabble ducks right into an uppercut from Hussein.
Hussein looks to land a body kick but Dabble moved away.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabble.
Dabble misses with a takedown attempt - Hussein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hussein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dabble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dabble.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hussein throws an elbow but misses.
Hussein can't get the takedown.
Hussein throws a punch but it's blocked by Dabble.
Dabble blocks a body shot from Hussein.
Dabble breaks the clinch.
Hussein throws a nice looking combination but Dabble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dabble lands in his opponent's guard.
Dabble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein has his foot on Dabble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabble works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dabble is aware though and is defending well.
Hussein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dabble postures up.
Hussein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dabble is one step ahead there.
Hussein thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein controls Dabble momentarily but Dabble frees himself.
Dabble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hussein throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hussein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hussein tries to strike from the bottom.
Hussein is trying to control the position but Dabble postures up.
Hussein has his foot on Dabble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabble works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dabble's guard.
Dabble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussein drops back looking for a leg! Dabble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabble manages to kick Hussein off! Hussein jumps back into Dabble's guard.
Hussein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dabble's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sven Dabble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osama Hussein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein looking to sit in guard and control but Dabble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Hussein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hussein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Hussein!
Osama Hussein is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevon Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rekal Nagy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rekal Nagy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trevon Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rekal Nagy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Nagy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nagy shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nagy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martin connects with a looping right hand.
Nagy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martin.
Martin gets caught flat footed, as Nagy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Nagy from controlling successfully.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagy stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Nagy lands a couple of digs.
Nagy tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagy trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a head shot.
Martin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Martin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Martin throwing strikes here but Nagy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagy is looking to escape.
Martin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Martin trying to control but Nagy is having none of it.
Martin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nagy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nagy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nagy is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
Martin lands a couple of good shots and Nagy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is not going to allow Nagy to sit and survive in this position.
Nagy covering up well and avoiding damage.
Nagy breaks Martin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagy is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Martin wants to stand up but Nagy is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagy won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevon Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nagy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Nagy shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nagy blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin lands a nice hook to Nagy's body. Nagy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Martin.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagy throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
Nagy is just content to waste time from the top position. Martin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nagy.
Martin won't allow Nagy to sweep him here.
Nagy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagy has a closed guard, preventing Martin from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Nagy is working from the bottom.
Nagy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nagy is proving hard to escape from.
Martin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trevon Martin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trevon Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rekal Nagy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagy shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nagy is rocked!
Martin throws a right and a left that Nagy avoids nicely.
Nagy is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Martin connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nagy out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevon Martin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duce Bigalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen None shall pass as his entrance music. The key to victory for Duce Bigalo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duce Bigalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cock Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bigalo circles away.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bigalo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throws a strike but Bigalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bigalo tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Bigalo as Johnson shoots in.
Bigalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bigalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalo closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bigalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson throws an elbow but Bigalo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bigalo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson throws an elbow but Bigalo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bigalo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson cracks Bigalo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bigalo is avoiding damage well.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Bigalo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bigalo is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bigalo down.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Bigalo defends.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bigalo is avoiding damage well.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Bigalo's temple.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Bigalo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Bigalo regains half guard, as Johnson was trying to land strikes.
Bigalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bigalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bigalo tries to get out of the position.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bigalo's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Bigalo is defending the position.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Bigalo is blocking nicely.
Bigalo has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cock Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Bigalo sprawls well.
Bigalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bigalo to the mat! Bigalo manages to get full guard.
Bigalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bigalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is working Bigalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson postures up in Bigalo's guard and throws a big left but Bigalo blocks it.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bigalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is working Bigalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson postures up in Bigalo's guard and throws a big left but Bigalo blocks it.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cock Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bigalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Bigalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bigalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bigalo has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson postures up in Bigalo's guard and throws a big left but Bigalo blocks it.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bigalo's head.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigalo has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson is in close to Bigalo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bigalo has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Bigalo's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cock Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bigalo tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bigalo defends it nicely.
Bigalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bigalo manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Bigalo on that attempt.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bigalo's waist but Bigalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duce Bigalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cock Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Bigalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bigalo tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bigalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duce Bigalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigalo pinned against the cage. Bigalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bigalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bigalo misses with a head kick.
Bigalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Bigalo is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Bigalo's guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson stands up over Bigalo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bigalo wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bigalo has wrist control.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson cracks Bigalo with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing down on Bigalo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bigalo is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bigalo has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Bigalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Bigalo is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson landing punches.
Johnson breaks from Bigalo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bigalo is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Oh Bigalo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Johnson! Bigalo is hurt baaadly! Johnson is firing away with more strikes - Bigalo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cock Johnson!
An out of breath Cock Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fever . Antonio Santana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volya Nikolaev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Santana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nikolaev looking to sit in guard and control but Santana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Nikolaev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikolaev pulls Santana in to control the position.
Nikolaev wants to sweep here but Santana controlling him for the moment.
Santana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Antonio Santana wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santana counters by moving into the clinch.
Santana taking a breather.
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown.
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikolaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santana prevents it.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santana gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
Santana has Nikolaev pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikolaev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikolaev fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikolaev avoids it.
Santana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikolaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but Nikolaev blocks with his arms.
Santana lands a good knee to the midsection. Nikolaev won't want to take too many of those.
Santana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
Nikolaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but Nikolaev blocks with his arms.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santana lands an elbow inside that Nikolaev shrugs off.
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Nikolaev pulls guard successfully.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
Santana wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
Nikolaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Nikolaev there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikolaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana trying to control from the bottom.
Nikolaev tries to pass to full mount but Santana defends it.
Nikolaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nikolaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana tries to get to full guard but Nikolaev has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana is staying active underneath Nikolaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev 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.
Nikolaev fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Santana. No joy for Nikolaev on that attempt.
Nikolaev scores with a takedown into Santana's guard.
Nikolaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santana has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nikolaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santana's head.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaev shoots in but Santana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Nikolaev fails to land the takedown.
Santana swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santana defends it nicely.
Santana moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Santana.
Santana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nikolaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nikolaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Santana misses with a knee strike.
Santana looking for a takedown.
Santana gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
Santana lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santana closes the distance and pushes Nikolaev back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana landing knees to the head.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santana with a knee to the head.
Santana works on Nikolaev's body with a couple of short punches.
Santana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santana is trying to stall.
Santana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikolaev's defenses.
Nikolaev jumps guard but Santana stands there with Nikolaev around his waist. Nikolaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nikolaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to throw knees to the head but Nikolaev is blocking nicely.
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nikolaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Santana to the mat. Santana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nikolaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikolaev is one step ahead there.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikolaev throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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 Antonio Santana 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.
Nikolaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santana counters by clinching up.
Santana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santana tries to stall but Nikolaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikolaev's brow.
Santana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaevs head.
Santana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santana landing knees to the head.
Nikolaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santana.
Santana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nikolaev up against the cage.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nikolaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana lands a nice elbow.
Santana just leaning against Nikolaev, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santana.
Nikolaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santana throws an elbow that misses.
Santana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nikolaev blocks a body shot from Santana.
Santana slows down the pace here.
Santana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Santana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to stall.
Santana lands with a left to the head.
Santana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santana tries to stall but Nikolaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nikolaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Santana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but Nikolaev blocks with his arms.
Santana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nikolaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santana prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands an elbow inside.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaev avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Santana has Nikolaev pushed against the cage.
Santana lands an elbow just above Nikolaev 's eye.
Santana controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santana.
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikolaev.
Santana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Santana.
Nikolaev has Santana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nikolaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santana prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Santana.
Nikolaev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santana lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaev in his tracks for a moment.
Nikolaev letting Santana take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santana clearly takes that round.
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.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santana regains half guard, as Nikolaev was trying to land strikes.
Nikolaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikolaev in particular looking to stall.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana trying to control from the bottom.
Santana is not content to let Nikolaev control the position.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is doing well to control the position and prevent Nikolaev from advancing to side control.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santana defending well though.
Nikolaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikolaev drops an elbow to the side of Santana's head.
Santana trying to control here.
Nikolaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikolaev.
Santana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Santana is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santana trying to control from the bottom.
Nikolaev wants to control but Santana is keeping him busy.
Nikolaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Santana is trying to control but can't.
Nikolaev wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
Nikolaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santana trying to control here.
Nikolaev working over Santana with some ground and pound. Santana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santana is trying to maintain the position but Nikolaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Santana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely.
Nikolaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nikolaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santana is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana is not content to let Nikolaev control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikolaev is defended easily by Santana.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Santana pushes him off.
Santana lands a nice looking body kick.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santana connects with a high kick.
Nikolaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikolaev is defended easily by Santana.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Santana slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikolaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikolaev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana clinches up against the cage.
Nikolaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Santana.
Santana landing knees to the body.
Santana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santana lands a knee to the head.
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santana avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikolaev.
Santana is looking to control Nikolaev's arms but Nikolaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santana has his back to the cage.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaev controls his hands.
Santana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikolaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Santana.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikolaev's brow.
Santana tries to stall but Nikolaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santana to keep the fight standing.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santana throws an elbow but misses.
Nikolaev drags the fight down to the ground.
Nikolaev has his foot on Santana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santana works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nikolaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana stands up and waves to Nikolaev to follow him.
Santana cracks the inside of Nikolaev's front leg.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev scores with a takedown into Santana's guard.
Nikolaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santana 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Santana!
Antonio Santana retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Antonio Santana 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.
The defeated Volya Nikolaev had this to say: 'I'll come back, I promise!'.
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