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CFS 43: Keith vs Kaato PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Brownstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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203 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Micheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Brownstone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownstone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Micheli is pulling down on Brownstone's head to control his posture.
Micheli trying to control the position.
Brownstone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Micheli controls Brownstone momentarily but Brownstone frees himself.
Brownstone postures up and lands a big shot to Micheli's brow.
Micheli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Micheli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brownstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Micheli trying to keep a closed guard but Brownstone is proving a slippery customer.
Micheli striking off his back but it's not causing Brownstone any problems.
Micheli doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micheli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Micheli pulls Brownstone in to control the position.
Micheli is trying to keep Brownstone in close.
Brownstone wants to stand but Micheli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli looking to control.
Franco Micheli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brownstone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Micheli to the ground. Brownstone is now in Micheli's guard.
Micheli managing to control the position.
Brownstone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Micheli shoots in for a takedown but Brownstone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Micheli shoots in but Brownstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brownstone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brownstone showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Brownstone thows a huge punch but Micheli dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brownstone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brownstone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Micheli manages to get to full guard.
Micheli controlling Brownstone's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Micheli trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Micheli seems keen to control Brownstone's posture.
Brownstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brownstone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Micheli keeping full guard, as Brownstone tries to pass.
Brownstone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Micheli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brownstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Micheli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brownstone!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheli landing strikes from the mount and Brownstone is in trouble!
Micheli wants to control but Brownstone has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Micheli throwing shots but Brownstone is blocking nicely.
Micheli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brownstone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Micheli with the ground and pound but Brownstone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Micheli is looking to work some ground and pound but Brownstone has wrist control.
Brownstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Micheli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brownstone trying to keep a closed guard but Micheli is proving a slippery customer.
Micheli 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Micheli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownstone has momentary wrist control but Micheli slips an elbow through the middle.
Brownstone wants to sweep here but Micheli controlling him for the moment.
Brownstone keeping moving, preventing Micheli from controlling successfully.
Micheli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Micheli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brownstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Micheli wants to control from the top but Brownstone keeps moving.
Brownstone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Brownstone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brownstone scores with a takedown into Micheli's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Micheli working a defensive guard here.
Micheli is controlling Brownstone's posture.
Micheli controls Brownstone momentarily but Brownstone frees himself.
Micheli is really struggling to control Brownstone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brownstone passes Micheli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Micheli is looking to control Brownstone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Micheli avoid being mounted?
Brownstone is keen to just control but Micheli is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Micheli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Micheli punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli is looking to control Brownstone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Micheli avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Franco Micheli wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brownstone lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Franco Micheli has been cut.
Brownstone gets caught flat footed, as Micheli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Micheli throwing strikes but missing.
Micheli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brownstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Micheli.
Franco Micheli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Micheli throwing strikes from guard but Brownstone blocks nicely.
Brownstone controlling Micheli's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micheli throwing strikes from guard but Brownstone blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheli trying to control the position from guard on top but Brownstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Micheli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brownstone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Micheli throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brownstone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brownstone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Micheli is trying to control Brownstone's posture but Brownstone avoids it.
Micheli stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheli is not content to let Brownstone control the position.
Micheli wants to control but Brownstone postures up.
Micheli is looking to reverse the position.
Micheli wants to control but Brownstone postures up.
Micheli is looking to reverse the position.
Brownstone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Brownstone seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Micheli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brownstone working the ground and pound but Micheli is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownstone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brownstone tries to move to mount but Micheli blocks the move with his legs.
The strikes coming from Brownstone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micheli can't do much from the bottom here.
Micheli is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brownstone working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Micheli can't do much from the bottom here.
Brownstone throws a strike aimed at the side of Micheli's head but Micheli avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Brownstone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franco Micheli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Micheli has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Micheli.
Micheli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brownstone defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Micheli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brownstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Micheli.
Brownstone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Micheli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brownstone working away.
Brownstone grinds an elbow into Micheli's temple.
Micheli can't do much from the bottom here.
Micheli is trying to improve his position.
Micheli avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brownstone.
Brownstone misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownstone working away.
Brownstone creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Micheli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Brownstone working away.
Micheli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Micheli struggling a bit here.
Brownstone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Micheli keeping his opponent close.
Micheli trying to control but Brownstone flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Brownstone not allowing Micheli to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownstone softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brownstone has the hooks in. Micheli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brownstone has Micheli flattened out and is raining down punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brownstone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brownstone not allowing Micheli to control his hands.
Brownstone lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Brownstone is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Micheli knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Micheli for a finish.
Micheli wants to control his opponent's hands but Brownstone gets his hands free.
Micheli has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brownstone.
Micheli looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brownstone lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Micheli hold on?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownstone throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Brownstone gets his hands free as Micheli looks to control.
Micheli is holding onto Brownstone's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
You can see the frustration on Micheli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brownstone lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brownstone misses with a punch to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Brownstone manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Brownstone is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Micheli. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Brownstone scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Micheli looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dan Brownstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheli breaks Brownstone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Micheli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brownstone keeping moving, preventing Micheli from controlling successfully.
Brownstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Micheli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Micheli stopping the sweep attempt from Brownstone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brownstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Micheli.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Brownstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brownstone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Brownstone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ankudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raivis Vidzis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankudinov comes to the cage accompanied by I must break you.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Ankudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raivis Vidzis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidzis shoots in and drives through. Ankudinov sprawls well.
Ankudinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vidzis circles away.
Vidzis fails to land the takedown.
Eric Ankudinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidzis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ankudinov.
Vidzis goes for a double leg but Ankudinov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ankudinov continues to drive forward.
Eric Ankudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raivis Vidzis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vidzis is trying to drag Ankudinov to the mat but Ankudinov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vidzis is looking for a takedown.
Vidzis drags the fight down to the ground.
Ankudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ankudinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ankudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankudinov is looking to pass into half guard but Vidzis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vidzis is in guard.
Ankudinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ankudinov tries to get out of the position.
Vidzis won't allow Ankudinov to sweep him here.
Vidzis is fighting to break Ankudinov's control of his arms but Ankudinov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ankudinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vidzis is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vidzis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ankudinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vidzis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ankudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vidzis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ankudinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ankudinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ankudinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidzis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ankudinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vidzis wants to stand up but Ankudinov is controlling him.
Ankudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vidzis is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Ankudinov just wasn't active enough.
Ankudinov throws a head kick that misses
and Vidzis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ankudinov thinking.
Ankudinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vidzis doesn't seem bothered though.
Vidzis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ankudinov throws a series of punches but Vidzis avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ankudinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ankudinov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vidzis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ankudinov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vidzis lands some shots froms side control.
Vidzis swings around for an armbar but Ankudinov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vidzis's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ankudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ankudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vidzis controls Ankudinov momentarily but Ankudinov frees himself.
Vidzis looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vidzis is keeping the position for now.
Vidzis keeping moving, preventing Ankudinov from controlling successfully.
Ankudinov with a nice head shot there.
Ankudinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ankudinov stops Vidzis from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ankudinov wants to control but Vidzis is keeping him busy.
Ankudinov tries to pass to full mount but Vidzis defends it.
Vidzis is trying to stand back up but Ankudinov is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ankudinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vidzis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ankudinov as he jumps to the side.
Ankudinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vidzis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vidzis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ankudinov.
Vidzis fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ankudinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vidzis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Ankudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raivis Vidzis.
Vidzis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ankudinov is trying to defend but Vidzis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ankudinov is trying to stand back up but Vidzis is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankudinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidzis won't allow Ankudinov to sweep him here.
Vidzis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ankudinov's guard.
Vidzis is breathing heavily.
Eric Ankudinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ankudinov wants to stand but Vidzis is controlling the position.
Ankudinov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ankudinov wants to stand but Vidzis is controlling the position.
Ankudinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vidzis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov works over Vidzis with some ground and pound from guard.
Ankudinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ankudinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidzis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ankudinov controlling from the top position.
Vidzis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankudinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis wants to sweep but no luck.
Vidzis working for a triangle but Ankudinov defends it easily.
Vidzis keeping moving, preventing Ankudinov from controlling successfully.
Ankudinov stands up over Vidzis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vidzis keeping full guard, as Ankudinov tries to pass.
Ankudinov trying to control but Vidzis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ankudinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vidzis is keeping the position for now.
Ankudinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vidzis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ankudinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ankudinov wants to pass the guard but Vidzis is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ankudinov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vidzis slaps away a takedown attempt from Ankudinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vidzis scores with a takedown into Ankudinov's guard.
Vidzis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ankudinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vidzis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ankudinov's guard.
Ankudinov wants to stand and escape but Vidzis is having none of it.
Vidzis wants to control from the top but Ankudinov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankudinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ankudinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ankudinov, not yet.
Vidzis drops back looking for a leg! Ankudinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ankudinov manages to kick Vidzis off! Vidzis jumps back into Ankudinov's guard.
Vidzis postures up.
Ankudinov 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.
Vidzis wants to stand but Ankudinov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vidzis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vidzis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vidzis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vidzis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vidzis wants to clinch up but Ankudinov keeps it at a distance.
Vidzis gets tackled into the cage by Ankudinov. Ankudinov maintains the clinch.
Ankudinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vidzis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eric Ankudinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vidzis throws a right and a left that Ankudinov avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vidzis. Ankudinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ankudinov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vidzis striking off his back but it's not causing Ankudinov any problems.
Vidzis trying to control the position.
Raivis Vidzis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ankudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ankudinov postures up and lands a big shot to Vidzis's brow.
Ankudinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vidzis is keeping the position for now.
Vidzis working for a triangle but Ankudinov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ankudinov is aware though and is defending well.
Ankudinov wants to control from the top but Vidzis keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vidzis has his foot on Ankudinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ankudinov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raivis Vidzis.
I think Ankudinov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Ankudinov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Putnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putnam comes into the arena with tap out blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronnie Putnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putnam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Putnam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Putnam is controlling well.
Putnam prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Putnam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Putnam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putnam prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Putnam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronnie Putnam.
Johnson throws a low kick but Putnam moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putnam takes the fight into the clinch.
Putnam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putnam blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putnam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Putnam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putnam tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Putnam is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Putnam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Putnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Putnam avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Putnam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putnam wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Putnam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Putnam slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Putnam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putnam gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Putnam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Putnam keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Putnam looking for the RNC.
Putnam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johnson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putnam has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Putnam lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Putnam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Putnam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Putnam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Putnam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Putnam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Putnam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Putnam controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putnam with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Putnam controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Putnam landing shots from mount.
Putnam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putnam controlling from mount.
Putnam raining down shots from the mount!
Putnam controlling from the full mount.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putnam looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Putnam controlling from mount.
Johnson wants to control but Putnam is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putnam working the ground and pound effectively.
Putnam unloading with bombs!
Putnam controlling the position easily from mount.
Putnam scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
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.
Putnam content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Putnam dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch but Putnam slips to the side
and Putnam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putnam defends it easily.
Putnam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ronnie Putnam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Putnam pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Putnam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Putnam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Putnam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Putnam lands with a punch from half guard.
Putnam controlling the action here.
Putnam prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putnam with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Putnam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putnam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
We're going to have a standup here because Ronnie Putnam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putnam.
Putnam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Putnam ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Putnam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Putnam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Putnam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Putnam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Putnam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putnam controlling the action here.
Jack Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie Putnam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We're going to have a standup here because Ronnie Putnam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Putnam tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putnam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a body punch but Putnam moves out of range.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Putnam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putnam.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Putnam wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Putnam blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Putnam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Putnam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Putnam!
Ronnie Putnam gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Vonchan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Good kicks
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alek Vonchan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a head kick but Vonchan moves out of range.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick
and Vonchan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Craven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vonchan is keeping busy.
Vonchan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vonchan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Craven's face.
It looks like Destin Craven has been cut.
Vonchan tries to land a knee to the head but Craven blocks with his arms.
Craven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vonchan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven throws a head kick that misses
and Vonchan counters with a head kick that drops Craven!
Craven is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonchan trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Craven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craven wants to stand and escape but Vonchan is having none of it.
Vonchan looking to pass the guard.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vonchan looking to sit in guard and control but Craven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Craven throwing strikes but missing.
Vonchan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craven advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonchan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Craven tries to advance to mount but can't.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Vonchan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Craven sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vonchan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vonchan is being controlled here.
Vonchan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Craven misses with the ground and pound.
Vonchan is not content to let Craven control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven landing a few strikes.
Vonchan tries to bench press Craven off him but Craven keeps the position.
Craven cracks Vonchan with a big right hand but Vonchan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Craven scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vonchan to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven trying to control the action but Vonchan is working from the bottom.
Craven working away.
Craven advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vonchan is squirming around, avoiding Craven's attempts to control the action.
Craven connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Craven looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Craven looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Craven looking to finish Vonchan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vonchan!
Craven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craven wants to control the pace but Vonchan is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Destin Craven's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Craven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vonchan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vonchan checks a leg kick.
Craven throws a lazy head kick
and Vonchan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Craven is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Vonchan moves out of range easily.
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Craven or perhaps it was just good defense by Vonchan which made him look bad.
Craven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vonchan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Craven somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven throws the kick towards the body but Vonchan avoids it.
Craven throws a head kick but Vonchan moves out of range.
Craven throws a shot from downtown. Vonchan moves away and avoids it.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven throws a lazy head kick
and Vonchan moves into the clinch.
Vonchan lands an elbow that stopped Craven in his tracks for a moment.
Vonchan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Craven's face.
Craven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vonchan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vonchan lands an elbow just above Craven 's eye.
Craven tries to pull guard but Vonchan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven struggles to land a body shot inside as Vonchan controls his hands.
Vonchan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Craven.
Craven takes an elbow to the temple.
Vonchan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vonchan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vonchan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Craven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vonchan prevents it.
Craven trying to stall but Vonchan improves his position.
Craven tries to break the clinch but Vonchan is controlling the position.
Vonchan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Craven blocks it with crossed arms.
Vonchan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Craven pulls Vonchan into guard.
Craven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonchan wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.
Vonchan trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonchan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craven is on top in guard.
Vonchan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Craven is controlling him.
Vonchan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Craven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Craven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven stopping the sweep attempt from Vonchan.
Craven is in close to Vonchan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craven passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craven scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Craven 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Destin Craven's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven fails with a takedown attempt.
Vonchan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Craven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vonchan keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vonchan looking for a sweep. Not yet Vonchan, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven is pushing down on Vonchan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vonchan is fighting to maintain full guard but Craven has managed to sneak the leg through.
Craven perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Craven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Craven is looking for a kimura but Vonchan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Craven to get the leverage.
Craven is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Craven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Craven 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.
Craven uses his free foot to push down on Vonchan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vonchan.
Vonchan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Craven lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vonchan hang on?
Craven landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vonchan is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven landing punches.
Vonchan can't escape the position.
Craven lands a couple of good shots and Vonchan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vonchan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vonchan tries to escape but Craven has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Craven lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The referee is taking a good look at Vonchan as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Craven!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven landing with strikes.
Craven tries to keep control of the position but Vonchan is staying busy.
Craven trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vonchan doesn't escape.
Craven lands shots from the back.
Craven punishes Vonchan with strikes from the back mount.
Craven has good solid back control here.
Vonchan is trying to remain composed but Craven is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Vonchan hold on?
Craven just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vonchan rolls, trying to escape but Craven keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craven lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vonchan hold on?!
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craven, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Poutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Nasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsley Nasir is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kingsley Nasir!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasir scores with a hook to the body. Poutsi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poutsi slips under a jab from Nasir.
Poutsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nasir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poutsi.
Nasir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasir scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Poutsi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nasir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poutsi moves away.
Nasir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poutsi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nasir throws a body punch but Poutsi moves out of range.
Poutsi digs a good body shot into Nasir's ribs.
Poutsi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poutsi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nasir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poutsi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poutsi.
Nasir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi has Nasir pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nasir is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Poutsi has denied him.
Poutsi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poutsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poutsi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nasir avoiding damage.
Poutsi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poutsi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasir's elbow.
Nasir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poutsi is keeping busy.
Nasir misses with a punch on the inside.
Nasir taking a breather.
Poutsi misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Poutsi up against the cage.
Nasir blocking some punches.
Nasir wants a takedown but no success here.
Nasir is trying to push Poutsi away but Poutsi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nasir stalling in the clinch but Poutsi improves position.
Poutsi misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kingsley Nasir.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poutsi. Nasir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nasir uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poutsi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nasir circles away.
Nasir lands a nice hook to Poutsi's body. Poutsi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poutsi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nasir.
Poutsi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nasir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poutsi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasir.
Nasir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nasir drives through and clinches with Poutsi against the cage.
Nasir stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nasir wants a takedown.
Nasir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poutsi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poutsi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nasir blocks an uppercut.
Nasir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
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!
Nasir takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasir wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nasir is trying to maintain a safe position but Poutsi gets an underhook and turns Nasir into the cage.
Poutsi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poutsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nasir stalling.
Poutsi lands with a left to the head.
Poutsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasir.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasir tries to work over Poutsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasir trying to control the position but instead, Poutsi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nasir into the cage.
Nice body punch from Poutsi - that landed with a thud.
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 Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Poutsi tries to clinch up but Nasir circles away and keeps his distance.
Poutsi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nasir eats them both and turns towards Poutsi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nasir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nasir lands in his opponent's guard.
Nasir forces his way into half guard.
Nasir wants to pass to mount but Poutsi is defending the position.
Nasir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nasir prevents Poutsi from improving his position.
Poutsi works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi has Nasir pulled in close to control his posture.
Nasir trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poutsi looking to control.
Poutsi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nasir!
Nasir in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi trying to control but Nasir is having none of it.
Poutsi prevents Nasir from getting the reversal.
Poutsi is landing with some decent strikes but Nasir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poutsi cracks Nasir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasir is in a horrible position here. Poutsi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poutsi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poutsi with shots to the head and body - Nasir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nasir is rocked!
Poutsi postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Nasir out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Poutsi goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Poutsi!
In his post fight interview, Tim Poutsi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Jazwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's entrance music is Symphony of Destruction. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Jazwinski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin connects with a solid leg kick.
Jazwinski tries to score with a low kick but Rasputin moves his leg out of the way.
Rasputin cracks Jazwinski with an open hand slap.
It looks like Piotr Jazwinski has been cut.
Jazwinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jazwinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a big right hand that sends Jazwinski crashing to the mat! Rasputin stays standing though and waves Jazwinski back to his feet!
Jazwinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin.
Rasputin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasputin thows a body shot but no joy.
Jazwinski lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rasputin.
Jazwinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rasputin walks into a left hand.
Rasputin throws a hook but Jazwinski blocks it.
Rasputin has Jazwinski up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jazwinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jazwinski misses with the head strike.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
Jazwinski avoiding damage.
Jazwinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jazwinski pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jazwinski.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Jazwinski blocks it.
Jazwinski controlling the action here for a moment.
Jazwinski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jazwinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Jazwinski misses with some punches.
Jazwinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin is working Jazwinski over against the cage.
Rasputin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jazwinski is rocked!
Rasputin lands a big right hand that drops Jazwinski! The killer instinct kicks in and Rasputin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rasputin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
A victorious Grigori Rasputin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slurms Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Von Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Hendriks has chosen Shamrocks And Shenanigans as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slurms Mckenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Von Hendriks!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckenzie throws a jab when Von Hendriks was well out of range.
Mckenzie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mckenzie scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Hendriks misses with a right hand
and Mckenzie counters with a left to the body.
Mckenzie looks for the body kick but Von Hendriks saw that one coming.
Von Hendriks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mckenzie cracks Von Hendriks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Hendriks checks a low kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie throws a body kick that misses.
Slurms Mckenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Hendriks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mckenzie throws a head kick but Von Hendriks moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Hendriks checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Von Hendriks blocks the low kick.
Mckenzie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mckenzie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Von Hendriks.
Mckenzie lands with a nice body kick.
Mckenzie takes a swing at Von Hendriks's ribcage but misses.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that misses.
Von Hendriks checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie wants to land a leg kick but Von Hendriks is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mckenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Mckenzie thows a leg kick but Von Hendriks checks it
enabling Von Hendriks to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Mckenzie misses.
Mckenzie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Hendriks throws a push kick but Mckenzie slaps the foot to one side.
Mckenzie delivers a nice body kick.
Von Hendriks misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckenzie throws a head kick but Von Hendriks moves out of range.
Von Hendriks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mckenzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Hendriks is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mckenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Von Hendriks moves out of range easily.
Von Hendriks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Hendriks. That snapped Mckenzie's head back.
Slurms Mckenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mckenzie misses with a leg kick
and Von Hendriks counters with a body kick that stops Mckenzie in his tracks momentarily.
Mckenzie delivers a nice body kick.
Mckenzie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Hendriks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mckenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Hendriks avoids the head kick by Mckenzie.
Von Hendriks blocks a head kick by Mckenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mckenzie throws a looping overhand right but Von Hendriks ducks down to avoid it.
Von Hendriks checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Mckenzie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mckenzie throws a leg kick but Von Hendriks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mckenzie misses with a looping right.
Von Hendriks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Mckenzie is predictable there
and Von Hendriks counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Mckenzie misses
and Von Hendriks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mckenzie throws a front kick aimed at Von Hendriks's knee but Von Hendriks avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slurms Mckenzie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mckenzie cracks the inside of Von Hendriks's front leg.
A good leg kick by Von Hendriks.
Mckenzie misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mckenzie.
Von Hendriks blocks the body kick.
Mckenzie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mckenzie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Hendriks.
Mckenzie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mckenzie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mckenzie throws a leg kick but Von Hendriks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mckenzie looks to land a body kick but Von Hendriks moved away.
Mckenzie slips a straight right by Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks blocks a head kick by Mckenzie.
Von Hendriks throws a push kick but Mckenzie slaps the foot to one side.
Mckenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mckenzie.
A head kick misses from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Hendriks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mckenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mckenzie throws a push kick but Von Hendriks slaps the foot to one side.
Von Hendriks throws a head kick that misses
and Mckenzie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that misses.
Mckenzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Hendriks can pounce on him.
Mckenzie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Von Hendriks counter with a right hand.
Mckenzie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Hendriks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mckenzie thinking.
Mckenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mckenzie throws a sloppy head kick
and Mckenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Hendriks moves out of range as Mckenzie throws a body kick.
Von Hendriks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mckenzie throws a leg kick but Von Hendriks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Von Hendriks blocks the body kick.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mckenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mckenzie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mckenzie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mckenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hendriks connects with a leg kick. Mckenzie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mckenzie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Hendriks's hands.
Mckenzie throws a lazy right hand but Von Hendriks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Hendriks throws an overhand right that lands on Mckenzie's shoulder, as Mckenzie tries to avoid the shot.
Von Hendriks checks a low kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie scores with a kick to the body.
Mckenzie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Mckenzie misses with a kick to the body.
Mckenzie looks to throw the jab but Von Hendriks is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slurms Mckenzie dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mckenzie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Hendriks is out of range.
Ludwig Von Hendriks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckenzie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mckenzie throws a wild body kick that Von Hendriks sees coming a mile off.
Mckenzie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mckenzie is looking to land body kicks.
Mckenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Von Hendriks moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Von Hendriks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mckenzie has got the better of the exchanges.
Mckenzie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mckenzie is looking to land body kicks.
Von Hendriks keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy body kick from Mckenzie
and Von Hendriks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Hendriks avoids the head kick by Mckenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie tries to work over Von Hendriks's front leg with a kick but Von Hendriks checks it.
Von Hendriks moves away from the strike by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that misses.
Von Hendriks moves out of range as Mckenzie strikes.
Mckenzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Hendriks.
Mckenzie throws a leg kick that misses.
Mckenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Hendriks misses with a body shot
letting Mckenzie counter with a right hand.
Von Hendriks looks to land a right hand but Mckenzie moved out of range.
Von Hendriks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hendriks blocks the body kick.
Von Hendriks ducks under a wild hook from Mckenzie.
A big right from Mckenzie misses.
Mckenzie misses with a leg kick
and Von Hendriks counters with a good low kick that Mckenzie was not able to check.
Mckenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Hendriks throws a leg kick which misses Mckenzie's front leg but catches the back leg as Mckenzie tries to avoid it.
Von Hendriks slips a jab from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie catches Von Hendriks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slurms Mckenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Mckenzie throws a chopping leg kick but Von Hendriks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Mckenzie misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mckenzie 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 Von Hendriks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Hendriks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mckenzie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Hendriks's calf.
Mckenzie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mckenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Hendriks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Hendriks checks a low kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie scores with a leg kick.
Von Hendriks scores with a head kick. Mckenzie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Slurms Mckenzie has been cut.
Von Hendriks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slurms Mckenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hendriks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Hendriks slips a straight right by Mckenzie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckenzie misses the shot to the body.
Mckenzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Hendriks is able to avoid easily.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mckenzie lands a front kick.
Mckenzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Hendriks throws a big shot that misses.
Mckenzie lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slurms Mckenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mckenzie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slurms Mckenzie!
During a confident post fight interview, Slurms Mckenzie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temel Dilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Light Year - Sex Education . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Temel Dilli!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dilli as he jumps to the side.
Dilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steroidi Jr.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli wants to clinch
and Steroidi Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by Dilli.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steroidi Jr cracks the inside of Dilli's front leg.
Dilli takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Dilli.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steroidi Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steroidi Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilli is rocked!
Steroidi Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli misses with a body punch.
Dilli misses with a body punch.
Steroidi Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilli's elbow.
Dilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
Dilli tries a body shot but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Steroidi Jr blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Dilli.
Dilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr blocks a body shot from Dilli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilli tries to work over Steroidi Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli misses with a body punch.
Dilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Dilli.
Dilli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilli lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilli.
Dilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Dilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilli tries to work over Steroidi Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilli working aggressively here.
Dilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilli tries to throw a body punch but Steroidi Jr avoids it by throwing Dilli back against the cage.
Steroidi Jr lands with a left to the head.
Steroidi Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr wants to break free but Dilli has control.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr blocks a body shot from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr breaks from the clinch.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dilli was covering up waiting for the punch and Steroidi Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Dilli looking to control.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Dilli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilli rushes Steroidi Jr and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilli can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
Dilli tries to throw a body punch but Steroidi Jr avoids it by throwing Dilli back against the cage.
Steroidi Jr is working Dilli over against the cage.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steroidi Jr's elbow.
Steroidi Jr prevents a body shot from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dilli misses with a body punch.
Steroidi Jr is struggling to control the position.
Dilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steroidi Jr prevents a body shot from Dilli.
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 Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
That's time! Steroidi Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left.
Dilli moves in looking to clinch but Steroidi Jr pushes him off.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Steroidi Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dilli's head.
Dilli rushes Steroidi Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steroidi Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Dilli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dilli slips a straight right by Steroidi Jr.
A punch combination from Dilli misses.
Dilli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steroidi Jr.
Dilli thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilli.
Steroidi Jr throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
Temel Dilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilli looks to clinch
and Steroidi Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilli dodges the punch combination from Steroidi Jr.
Dilli lands a jab to the head.
Steroidi Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilli swivels and escapes.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Steroidi Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilli lands a lovely overhand right.
Dilli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dilli slips a jab from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws out a loose jab but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilli counters by clinching up.
Dilli has a couple of punches blocked by Steroidi Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr prevents a body shot from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Temel Dilli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilli scores with a hook to the body.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli lands an uppercut.
Dilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
Dilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steroidi Jr's elbow.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilli lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr prevents a body shot from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anabolinen Steroidi Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dilli misses with a body punch.
Dilli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steroidi Jr's elbow.
Dilli has a couple of punches blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Dilli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steroidi Jr wants to stall.
Steroidi Jr blocks an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr prevents a body shot from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr blocks a body shot from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr blocking some punches.
Dilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr working aggressively here.
Dilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steroidi Jr's elbow.
Steroidi Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli tries a body shot but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Dilli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steroidi Jr.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steroidi Jr lands a body punch.
Dilli can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
Steroidi Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilli.
Dilli misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dilli as the two fighters clinch.
Dilli prevents a body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Dilli misses with a body punch.
Dilli tries to work over Steroidi Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steroidi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steroidi Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steroidi Jr tries to work over Dilli's front leg with a kick but Dilli checks it.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Steroidi Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steroidi Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temel Dilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr cracks Dilli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steroidi Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steroidi Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steroidi Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Steroidi Jr throws a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr cracks Dilli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steroidi Jr goes for a double leg but Dilli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilli continues to drive forward.
Steroidi Jr is trying to drag Dilli to the mat but Dilli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steroidi Jr blocking some punches.
Steroidi Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anabolinen Steroidi Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroidi Jr can't get the takedown.
Dilli lands a right hand.
Dilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steroidi Jr lands with a left to the head.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilli tries a body shot but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
Dilli can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr misses with the head strike.
Dilli tries to work over Steroidi Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
Dilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
Dilli working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tries to stall but Dilli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dilli misses with some punches.
Dilli tries to work over Steroidi Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Dilli.
Steroidi Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dilli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dilli is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steroidi Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Steroidi Jr controlling the positon.
Dilli is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dilli wants to control his opponent's hands but Steroidi Jr gets his hands free.
Dilli has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Dilli tries to roll but Steroidi Jr sticks to his back.
Steroidi Jr is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dilli is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Kaato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaato comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Twista - Adrenaline Rush kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kool Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Kaato!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keith throws out the jab.
Keith looks to land a combination but Kaato avoids it well.
Kaato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaato throws a head kick that misses
and Kaato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keith misses with a left hand
and Kaato counters with a leg kick.
Keith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaato ducks right into an uppercut from Keith.
Kaato throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Kaato tenderised Keith's leg. Keith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keith motions for Kaato to come forward. Keith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keith checks a leg kick.
Keith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iso Kaato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keith scores with a nice head shot.
Kaato thuds a left hand into Keith's body.
Kaato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaato throws a solid leg kick but Keith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaato.
Kaato wants to slow Keith down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaato pushes Keith away with a front kick.
Kaato scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaato.
Keith misses with a hook. Kaato ducked under it nicely.
Kaato tries to bum rush Keith with a series of wild strikes but Keith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Keith does it's job there.
Kaato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith throws a shot from downtown. Kaato moves away and avoids it.
Kaato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaato scoring well with a low kick there.
Keith throws a series of punches but Kaato moves out of range.
Kaato misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaato.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaato.
Keith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaato throws a head kick but Keith moves out of range.
Keith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keith takes a swing at Kaato's ribcage but misses.
Kaato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keith.
Keith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaato moves out of range as Keith strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Keith there.
Kaato misses the shot to the body.
Kaato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keith misses with a left hand
and Kaato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keith manages to avoid it.
Good work by Keith as he checks the leg kick.
Keith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaato scoring well with a low kick there.
Keith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaato throws out the jab.
Kaato throws the kick towards the body but Keith avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith misses with an uppercut. Kaato saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaato lands a slapping body shot.
Keith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Keith misses its intended target.
Keith misses with a two punch combination.
Keith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaato counters with a left to the body.
Kaato throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaato. Keith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaato lands a nice shot that snaps Keith's head back.
Keith throws a leg kick but Kaato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaato slips under a jab.
Keith misses with a wild combination.
Keith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Kaato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keith blocks a head kick by Kaato.
Keith dips to his left and cracks Kaato with an uppercut!
Kaato misses with a low kick.
Kaato motions for Keith to come forward. Kaato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keith is able to avoid easily.
Kaato lands a front kick.
Keith throws an overhand right that lands on Kaato's shoulder, as Kaato tries to avoid the shot.
Keith thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keith throws a hook but Kaato avoids it easily.
Kaato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Kaato scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iso Kaato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaato can pounce on him.
Keith throws a jab when Kaato was well out of range.
Keith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaato misses with the body kick
and Keith counters with a straight right hand.
Kaato throws a head kick but Keith moves out of range.
Kaato scores with a head kick. Keith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Keith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keith throws an off balance right hand
and Kaato counters with an outside leg kick.
Keith throws a lazy right hand but Kaato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keith.
Keith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaato lands a nice shot that snaps Keith's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith takes one to the side of the head.
Keith throws a hook but Kaato avoids it easily.
Kaato misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kaato.
Keith 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.
Kaato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keith's calf.
Kaato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaato jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keith's sensitive parts.
Kaato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaato throws a leg kick but Keith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaato connects with a solid leg kick.
Keith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaato was well out of range. Poor timing from Keith.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keith.
Kaato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Keith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keith defending well as Kaato loads up on a big left hand.
Kaato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaato scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keith cracks Kaato with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Keith as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Keith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaato is out of range.
Keith scores with a three punch combo!
Keith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaato.
Keith lands with a cross.
Kaato throws a leg kick which misses Keith's front leg but catches the back leg as Keith tries to avoid it.
Keith missing with a left hand there. Kaato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Kaato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaato.
A jab from Keith misses.
Keith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Kaato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keith checks a leg kick.
Keith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaato connects with a leg kick. Keith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keith misses with a combination
and Kaato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Keith there.
Keith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaato. That did some damage!
Kaato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keith takes a step back to recover.
Keith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keith manages to avoid it.
Kaato throws out a leg kick but Keith moves out of range and Kaato only half commits.
Kaato scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kaato tenderised Keith's leg. Keith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaato scoring well with a low kick there.
Keith staying out of range there.
Kaato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaato connects with a body shot that sends Keith's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaato moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Keith is predictable there
and Kaato counters with a nice leg kick.
Keith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaato misses with a straight right.
Kaato throws a push kick but Keith slaps the foot to one side.
Keith blocks a low kick nicely.
Keith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Kaato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keith lands with a nice combination. Kaato backs away looking to recover.
Keith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaato.
Kaato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Kaato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaato. Keith shrugs it off though.
Good work by Keith as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaato. That's going to slow Keith down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kaato misses.
Keith with a jab.
Keith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaato finds it's way round the side to connect with Keith's head.
Keith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaato.
Kaato throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaato lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Kaato.
Kaato explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kaato lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keith will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaato connects with a leg kick. Keith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keith misses the shot to the body.
Kaato lands a head kick. Keith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kaato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keith.
Kaato misses with a body shot.
Kaato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaato throws a low kick but Keith avoids it.
Kaato cracks the inside of Keith's front leg.
Kaato lands a glancing blow to the side of Keith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Kaato really 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.
Keith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaato throws a low kick, looking for Keith's leg but Keith calmly moves out of range.
Kaato throws a sloppy head kick and Keith moves out of range easily.
Keith cracks a nice hook into Kaato's ribs.
Keith fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keith.
Keith misses with a looping left.
Kaato misses the shot to the body.
Keith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaato.
Kaato ducks under a wild hook from Keith.
Keith throws a hook but Kaato blocks it.
Keith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaato feints and then cracks Keith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keith down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaato.
Kaato tries to land a front kick but Keith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaato scores with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Keith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Keith with a nice cross.
Kaato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keith's head.
Keith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaato.
Kaato looks to land a body kick but Keith moved away.
Kaato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaato misses with a body kick.
Keith misses with the combination.
Kaato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keith is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaato throws a low kick but Keith avoids it.
That kick from Kaato tenderised Keith's leg. Keith is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaato tries to land a leg kick but Keith saw it coming and moves away.
Kaato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keith's head.
A punch combination from Kaato misses.
Kaato checks a low kick from Keith.
Kaato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Keith as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith throws a leg kick but Kaato checks it.
Kaato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaato moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaato throws a poor cross that misses
and Keith counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaato swings for the body but Keith moves out of range.
Keith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaato scrambles back to his feet.
Kaato throws a jab but it's blocked by Keith.
Kaato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keith.
Kaato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Kaato.
A punch combination from Kaato misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaato thows a leg kick but Keith checks it
enabling Keith to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keith.
Kaato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaato throws a hook but Keith avoids it easily.
Kaato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith throws a low kick but Kaato avoids it.
Kaato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keith. Keith obviously looking to wear him down.
Keith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaato.
Keith throws a body punch but Kaato moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Iso Kaato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keith.
Keith moves away from the strike by Kaato.
Kaato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Kaato.
Kaato throws a head kick that misses.
Keith clinches up with Kaato and pushes him back against the cage.
Keith can't find room to land a body shot as Kaato controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaato.
Keith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keith is working Kaato over against the cage.
Kaato stalling.
Kaato is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kaato prevents a body shot from Keith.
Keith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaato wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith misses with a punch to the body.
Kaato lands a hook that snaps the head of Keith backwards.
Keith misses with some punches.
Kaato misses with a punch to the body.
Kaato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Keith.
Kaato tries to work over Keith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keith lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keith.
Kaato has a couple of punches blocked by Keith.
Kaato has a couple of punches blocked by Keith.
Keith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kool Keith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaato is working Keith over against the cage.
Kaato manages to break the clinch.
Kaato cracks Keith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaato feints and then cracks Keith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keith down.
Keith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaato moves away.
Kaato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keith wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keith checks a leg kick.
Kaato feints and then cracks Keith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keith down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaato lands a nice hook to Keith's body. Keith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaato scores with a leg kick.
Keith throws a hook but Kaato avoids it easily.
Kaato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaato.
Kaato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keith loads up on a big right hand but Kaato slips the punch.
Kaato scores with a head kick. Keith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Keith misses with a few strikes there.
Keith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaato delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keith throws a nice looking combination but Kaato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaato throws a low kick but Keith avoids it.
Keith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaato finds it's way round the side to connect with Keith's head.
Keith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keith.
Kaato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keith misses with a wild combination.
Keith takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Kaato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Kaato!
Iso Kaato thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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