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sfc 6.85 santana v Nikolaev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barry Beaner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Nash (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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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry Beaner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Nash!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaner shoots in looking for a takedown. Nash tries to sprawl out of it but Beaner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash throws a head kick but Beaner moves out of range.
Beaner shoots in but Nash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Beaner moves out of range easily.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beaner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Beaner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Nash does no damage.
Beaner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beaner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beaner circles away quickly and effectively.
Nash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beaner blocks a head kick by Nash.
Beaner clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash is trying to break free.
Beaner wants to break free but Nash has control.
Nash tries to circle away but Beaner has him pinned against the cage.
Beaner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nash's efforts to push away.
Nash is trying to break the clinch but Beaner has him pressed against the cage.
Nash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beaner's efforts to push away.
Beaner keeps control of Nash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nash blocks an elbow strike from Beaner.
Beaner has Nash pressed against the cage, preventing Nash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nash has had enough of the clinch but Beaner keeps him there for the moment.
Beaner wants to get back to striking at distance but Nash won't allow it.
Nash is trying to break the clinch but Beaner is controlling him.
Beaner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nash moves out of range of the body kick from Beaner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Nash.
Robin Nash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash looks to land a combination but Beaner avoids it well.
Nash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beaner counters with a one-two to the body.
Nash has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Beaner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Robin Nash has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaner shoots for a takedown but Nash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beaner tries to clinch there but Nash circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beaner is defended easily by Nash.
Nash fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash looks to land a combination but Beaner avoids it well.
Nash misses with a double jab.
Beaner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nash connects with an inside leg kick.
Nash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nash has eaten all the pies!
Nash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beaner. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beaner.
Beaner blocks a head kick by Nash.
Nash moves out of range as Beaner throws a body kick.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beaner shoots in but no luck this time.
Nash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beaner circles away quickly and effectively.
Robin Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaner shoots in and drives through. Nash sprawls well.
Beaner is breathing heavily.
Beaner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beaner.
Beaner tries to clinch but Nash moves out of range.
Nash throws a series of punches but Beaner avoids them all with ease.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash just misses with a punch to the body.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beaner.
Nash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beaner scores with a jab.
Nash 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.
A head kick misses from Nash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nash.
Beaner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Nash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Nash'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.
Beaner blocks a head kick by Nash.
Nash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beaner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nash to the mat! Nash manages to get full guard.
Beaner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beaner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beaner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beaner throws a strike but Nash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nash wants to control from the top but Beaner keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash stands up from Beaner's guard - Nash perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beaner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nash as he avoids it easily.
Nash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nash misses with a two punch combination.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Beaner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beaner throws a sloppy head kick and Nash moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nash.
Nash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beaner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nash defends well and Beaner ends up having to push Nash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nash wants to get back to striking at distance but Beaner won't allow it.
Beaner is stalling here.
Nash wants to get back to striking at distance but Beaner won't allow it.
Beaner missing with knees to the body.
Nash is looking to break free of the clinch but Beaner has double underhooks.
Beaner jumps guard and drags Nash to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nash trying to control but Beaner is working from the bottom.
Beaner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beaner 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaner is striking off his back. Nash thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beaner is pressing down on Nash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beaner keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
Nash wanted to stand there but Beaner had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beaner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beaner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nash is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beaner wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Barry Beaner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robin Nash's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beaner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beaner fails with a takedown attempt.
Beaner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beaner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nash sprawls well. Nash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beaner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Beaner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaner blocks a head kick by Nash.
Nash tries to bum rush Beaner with a series of wild strikes but Beaner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beaner.
Nash throws a head kick but Beaner moves out of range.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Barry Beaner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beaner dives in for a single leg takedown but Nash sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beaner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nash after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash tries to pull guard but Beaner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Beaner leaning against his opponent.
Nash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beaner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beaner.
Beaner goes for a double leg but Nash avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nash continues to drive forward.
Nash is trying to force a seperation but Beaner has the dominant position.
Beaner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beaner has Nash pressed against the cage, preventing Nash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nash tries to break free but Beaner pushes him back against the cage.
Nash is looking to break free of the clinch but Beaner has double underhooks.
Nash is trying to break the clinch but Beaner is controlling him.
Beaner wants to take the fight to the mat but Nash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash has had enough of the clinch but Beaner keeps him there for the moment.
Nash is looking to break free of the clinch but Beaner has double underhooks.
Nash wants to get back to striking at distance but Beaner won't allow it.
Beaner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nash scores with a nice body kick.
Nash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beaner dodges the punch combination from Nash.
Nash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beaner dodges the punch combination from Nash.
Nash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beaner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beaner avoids the head kick by Nash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaner wants to clinch.
Beaner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nash as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Nash does no damage.
Nash misses with the combination.
Nash avoids the head kick by Beaner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beaner.
Nash throws a head kick but Beaner moves out of range.
Nash lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beaner will feel that in the morning.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaner blocks a head kick by Nash.
Nash gets caught napping as Beaner dives in and scores a takedown. Nash manages to retain guard.
Beaner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaner.
Beaner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beaner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nash is keeping the position for now.
Beaner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Nash.
I think Nash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Nash!
After the big win, Robin Nash made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Merciless Gladiators and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Sefter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrious Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Sefter!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Sefter gets double underhooks and turns Johnson Jr into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sefter.
Sefter drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson Jr passes into half guard.
Johnson Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sefter to stand up.
Johnson Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Sefter moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sefter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sefter is trying to drag Johnson Jr to the mat but Johnson Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson Jr.
Sefter is struggling to control the position.
Sefter pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sefter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson Jr trying to control but Sefter is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sefter keeping full guard, as Johnson Jr tries to pass.
Johnson Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson Jr trying to control but Sefter is working from the bottom.
Johnson Jr slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr prevents Sefter from standing back up.
Sefter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson Jr uses his free foot to push down on Sefter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sefter.
Johnson Jr working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sefter looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Johnson Jr! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Demetrious Johnson Jr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Babilon Mamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lawnmoer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Babilon Mamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sid Lawnmoer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamed misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawnmoer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mamed won't be happy with that.
Lawnmoer working away.
Lawnmoer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mamed is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawnmoer landing a few strikes.
Mamed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lawnmoer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mamed is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lawnmoer is putting a hurting on Mamed here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Lawnmoer happy to just control the position for now.
Mamed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lawnmoer tries for a kimura but Mamed is defending well.
Lawnmoer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawnmoer lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mamed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lawnmoer working the body and head with strikes.
Mamed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lawnmoer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mamed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mamed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawnmoer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawnmoer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamed keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawnmoer looking to control but instead Mamed has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawnmoer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mamed still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mamed has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lawnmoer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawnmoer sneaks back into half guard.
Lawnmoer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamed thows a huge punch but Lawnmoer dodges it nicely.
Lawnmoer is trying to maintain the position but Mamed is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawnmoer is doing well to control the position and prevent Mamed from advancing to side control.
Mamed is taking a breather. Lawnmoer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lawnmoer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawnmoer wants to sweep but Mamed has passed to side control!
Lawnmoer is not content to let Mamed control the position.
Lawnmoer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawnmoer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Lawnmoer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lawnmoer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lawnmoer lands in his opponent's guard.
Mamed has momentary wrist control but Lawnmoer slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamed keeping moving, preventing Lawnmoer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lawnmoer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mamed wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawnmoer won't allow it.
Mamed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawnmoer is pressed up against the cage. Mamed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawnmoer down to the mat. Lawnmoer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lawnmoer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamed shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawnmoer tries to sprawl out of it but Mamed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawnmoer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Babilon Mamed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawnmoer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawnmoer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mamed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mamed has escaped and now he's on top!
Lawnmoer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed is fighting to break Lawnmoer's control of his arms but Lawnmoer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mamed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawnmoer is keeping the position for now.
Lawnmoer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lawnmoer with a couple of short strikes.
Lawnmoer landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawnmoer lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Lawnmoer.
Mamed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamed is in a horrible position here. Lawnmoer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lawnmoer connects with a bit shot that sees Mamed covering up! More strikes from Lawnmoer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lawnmoer is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Lawnmoer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Musfa Caparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umba Matumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caparzo comes into the arena with Moving Units (MLB 06 The Show Soundtrack) blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musfa Caparzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umba Matumba!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matumba fails to land with a series of punches.
Caparzo has a takedown stuffed.
Matumba stalks Caparzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caparzo's face. Caparzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Matumba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caparzo.
Caparzo goes for a double leg but Matumba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matumba continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musfa Caparzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matumba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matumba swinging wildly here.
Matumba with a hook.
Caparzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Matumba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matumba stalks Caparzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caparzo's face. Caparzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Matumba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caparzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Caparzo goes for a double leg but Matumba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matumba continues to drive forward.
Caparzo has a couple of punches blocked by Matumba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparzo jumps guard but Matumba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matumba tries to break the clinch but Caparzo is controlling the position.
Caparzo is trying to pull guard but Matumba has him pressed against the cage.
Matumba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Matumba as he connects with a hook.
Umba Matumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caparzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caparzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caparzo loses concentration momentarily and Matumba pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Caparzo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Matumba finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umba Matumba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Chalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Chalidow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Burton!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalidow moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Chalidow jumps guard and drags Burton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chalidow is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Burton has his hands clasped together but Chalidow extends and breaks Burton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chalidow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Chalidow!
Mamed Chalidow is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music. Antonio Santana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volya Nikolaev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Santana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown but Santana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santana takes the fight into the clinch.
Santana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
A knee to the head by Santana.
Nikolaev's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nikolaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nikolaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana connects with a knee to the head.
Santana lands a knee to the body.
Santana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nikolaev up against the cage.
Santana lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Santana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Santana won't allow it.
Santana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikolaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nikolaev blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Santana.
Nice elbow from Santana.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Santana is stalling here.
Santana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santana lands a left hand.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana throws an elbow but it misses.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaev avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Nikolaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santana misses with a knee strike.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
Nikolaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santana pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikolaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
Santana lands a nice knee to the body.
Santana controlling the action here for a moment.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Santana, against the cage.
Santana lands an elbow inside.
Santana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santana throws an elbow that misses.
Santana prevents the takedown attempt.
Santana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikolaev avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santana taking a breather.
Santana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolaev wants a takedown.
Santana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Santana won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santana obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikolaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santana to keep the fight standing.
Nikolaev pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santana is working Nikolaev over against the cage.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikolaev avoids the damage to the body.
Santana scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Santana.
Santana lands an elbow inside.
Santana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikolaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike.
Santana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santana tries a knee to the head but Nikolaev blocks it.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santana misses with an elbow strike.
Antonio Santana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikolaev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Santana is looking to improve his position.
Nikolaev is stalling here. Santana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nikolaev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Santana wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping him busy.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santana trying to mount his opponent but Nikolaev defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to stand up but Nikolaev is controlling the position.
Santana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nikolaev trying to control here.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev trying to hold on to Santana's head to control him but Santana postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Volya Nikolaev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Santana drives through and clinches with Nikolaev against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santana scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Santana.
Santana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Santana.
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santana obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santana looking to throw knees to the head but Nikolaev is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev pulls Santana into guard.
Santana scoring with some ground and pound.
Nikolaev pulls Santana in close to his closed guard and prevents Santana from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nikolaev is trying to keep Santana in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santana dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nikolaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Santana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikolaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santana leaning against his opponent.
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Nikolaev has Santana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Santana.
Nikolaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santana is defending well.
Santana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana is stalling here.
Santana connects with a knee to the head.
Nikolaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaev in his tracks for a moment.
Santana with a knee to the head.
Nikolaev is rocked!
Santana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nikolaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
Nikolaev blocks the elbow strike.
Santana misses with a knee strike.
Nikolaev seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santana just leaning against Nikolaev, taking a breather.
Santana lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaev in his tracks for a moment.
Santana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikolaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santana throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santana.
Santana gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nikolaev up against the cage.
Nikolaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikolaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santana prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santana landing knees to the head.
Santana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santana gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to throw knees to the head but Nikolaev is blocking nicely.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Santana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikolaev's defenses.
Nikolaev wants the takedown. Santana is fighting it off but Nikolaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santana's guard against the cage.
Nikolaev distracts Santana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana looking for a sweep. Not yet Santana, not yet.
Nikolaev throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nikolaev has Santana in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev looking for a guillotine here but Santana defends easily.
Santana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santana clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikolaev is defended easily by Santana.
Nikolaev has a takedown stuffed.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch but Santana is avoiding it.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Santana stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikolaev. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikolaev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santana counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Santana lands a head kick!
Santana throws a head kick but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Santana closes the distance and clinches.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santana to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santana obliges.
Nikolaev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Santana is stalling here.
Santana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nikolaev's face.
Santana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikolaev managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Nikolaev tries for a takedown but Santana manages to get underhooks.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nikolaev's face.
Santana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santana landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana missing with knees to the body.
Nikolaev avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Nikolaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Santana.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nikolaev is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nikolaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santana taking a breather.
Nikolaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santana tries a knee to the head but Nikolaev blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev looking for a takedown.
Santana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikolaev avoids the damage to the body.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Santana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nikolaev's face.
Santana is pressed up against the cage. Nikolaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santana down to the mat. Santana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santana clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nikolaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikolaev avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Santana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santana had his way with Volya Nikolaev in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santana pushes Nikolaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nikolaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santana digs a right hand into Nikolaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikolaev's gas tank.
Santana effectively controlling the action here.
Nikolaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
Nikolaev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikolaev.
Santana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nikolaev up against the cage.
Nikolaev takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santana digs a right hand underneath Nikolaev's ribcage. Nikolaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santana after a bit of a struggle.
Santana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nikolaev prevents a body shot from Santana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana connects with a knee to the head.
Nikolaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Santana lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaev in his tracks for a moment.
Nikolaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Santana with a knee to the head.
Santana drops Nikolaev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nikolaev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santana lands a good knee to the midsection. Nikolaev won't want to take too many of those.
Santana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but Nikolaev blocks with his arms.
Santana missing with knees to the body.
Nikolaev avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santana.
Nikolaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikolaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santana swivels and escapes.
Nikolaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santana counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nikolaev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev avoids the head kick by Santana.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Santana is having none of it.
Antonio Santana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santana has Nikolaev up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santana.
Santana crunches a lovely knee into Nikolaev's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana wants to stall.
Volya Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santana, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Santana!
Antonio Santana retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Antonio Santana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Volya Nikolaev was interviewed post fight and said 'I was disappointed in this game and with it's engine. My passion for it has gone away. Win or loss? I don't give a shit!'.
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