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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tigh.
Maanpohja lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Maanpohja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tigh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maanpohja is trying to stand.
Maanpohja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tigh has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maanpohja defend it? Tigh steps over the head and cranks it - Maanpohja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tigh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saul Tigh!
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Tigh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Temel Dilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Temel Dilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trent Williams!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Dilli is looking to clinch.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilli has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Dilli won't allow it.
Dilli lands a body shot.
Dilli lands a shoulder strike.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Dilli.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Dilli keeps him there for the moment.
Dilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilli tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Dilli back against the cage.
Dilli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Dilli on the inside.
A short left from Dilli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dilli.
Dilli is working Williams over against the cage.
A short right from Dilli.
Williams is rocked!
Dilli digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilli finish him?
Williams looks winded!
Dilli digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dilli lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dilli throws a big uppercut that drops Williams! More strikes from Dilli and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Williams lies dazed against the cage as Dilli celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temel Dilli!
An out of breath and clearly excited Temel Dilli thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Von Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Hendriks comes to the cage accompanied by Shamrocks And Shenanigans. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Von Hendriks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hendriks throws a sloppy head kick and Baird moves out of range easily.
Von Hendriks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Hendriks tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Hendriks feints and then cracks Baird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baird down.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Hendriks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Hendriks misses with a body kick.
Von Hendriks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Hendriks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Von Hendriks throws a leg kick that misses.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Hendriks sprawls well. Von Hendriks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baird gets slowly back to his feet.
Baird misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Hendriks can pounce on him.
Von Hendriks thows a body kick. Baird tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ludwig Von Hendriks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Hendriks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baird misses with a wild combination.
Von Hendriks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baird moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baird avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Hendriks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baird.
Ludwig Von Hendriks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Hendriks. That's going to slow Baird down.
Von Hendriks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baird.
Baird blocks a head kick by Von Hendriks.
Baird moves out of range of the body kick.
Baird checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hendriks catches Baird with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Hendriks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baird scores with a punch to the head.
Von Hendriks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baird.
Von Hendriks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baird drives through with a takedown into Von Hendriks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Von Hendriks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Hendriks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Hendriks keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is looking to advance position but Von Hendriks has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Baird is just holding on here. Von Hendriks manages to take his back.
Baird tries to escape but Von Hendriks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird just trying to survive but Von Hendriks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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 Ludwig Von Hendriks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Von Hendriks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Baird.
Von Hendriks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baird takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Von Hendriks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baird is able to avoid easily.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Von Hendriks moved out of range.
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Hendriks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Hendriks!
Baird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Hendriks scores with a hook to the body. Baird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Hendriks throws a leg kick that misses.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Von Hendriks shows good takedown defense.
Von Hendriks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baird.
A lazy left from Von Hendriks finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird scores with the left hand. Von Hendriks knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Von Hendriks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Von Hendriks as Baird shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Hendriks.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Von Hendriks tries to land a front kick but Baird steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Hendriks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Hendriks lands with a cross.
Baird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Von Hendriks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hendriks is retaining full guard.
Baird throws a big right hand that misses.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hendriks is retaining full guard.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Hendriks keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Baird landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hendriks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird trying to control but Von Hendriks is working from the bottom.
Von Hendriks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baird postures up in Von Hendriks's guard and throws a big left but Von Hendriks blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Von Hendriks blocks nicely.
Baird trying to control but Von Hendriks is working from the bottom.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Von Hendriks is keeping the position.
Baird wants to control from the top but Von Hendriks keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Hendriks blocks a jab.
Von Hendriks swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Von Hendriks staying out of range there.
Von Hendriks misses with a straight left.
Von Hendriks throws a head kick that Baird semi-blocks.
Jab by Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Von Hendriks finds it's target.
Von Hendriks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baird missing with a left hand there. Von Hendriks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Hendriks lands a jab to the head.
Von Hendriks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baird is out of range.
Baird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Hendriks moves away.
Von Hendriks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Von Hendriks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Hendriks throws a front kick that sends Baird stumbling back into the cage.
Baird shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Hendriks misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Hendriks is looking to score with low kicks.
Baird 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.
Von Hendriks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baird 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hendriks throws a leg kick
and Baird counters by clinching up.
Von Hendriks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Hendriks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Hendriks misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Hendriks misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baird.
Von Hendriks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Hendriks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baird lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird lands with a light punch inside.
Baird has Von Hendriks pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Hendriks.
Baird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Hendriks throws a head punch that misses.
Baird can't get the takedown.
Ludwig Von Hendriks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Von Hendriks has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
Baird working aggressively here.
Von Hendriks is pressed up against the cage. Baird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Hendriks down to the mat. Von Hendriks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baird tried to score with a low kick but Von Hendriks checks it.
Von Hendriks misses with a body shot.
Baird lands the left hand.
Von Hendriks misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Von Hendriks as Baird shoots in.
Von Hendriks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Von Hendriks connects with a leg kick. Baird looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Hendriks scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Hendriks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baird scores with the left hand. Von Hendriks knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Hendriks loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird connects with the punch.
Von Hendriks thumps Baird with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Hendriks lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Hendriks throws a wild body kick that Baird sees coming a mile off.
Von Hendriks throws a leg kick which misses Baird's front leg but catches the back leg as Baird tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Von Hendriks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Hendriks 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Macadam Baird!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Nasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kingsley Nasir!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nasir jabs Anastasio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nasir misses with a body kick.
Nasir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anastasio avoids the body shot from Nasir.
Nasir scores with a body shot.
Nasir is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Anastasio's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anastasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasir is just out of range.
Anastasio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anastasio looks to land a right hand but Nasir moved out of range.
Nasir is looking to slow Anastasio down with leg kicks.
Nasir scores with a body shot.
Nasir lands a nice shot to the body.
Nasir misses the shot to the body.
Anastasio throws a hook to the side of Nasir's head but Nasir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anastasio looks to land a left hand but Nasir moved out of range nicely.
Nasir tries to clinch but Anastasio is having none of it.
Nasir gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasir blocks a body shot from Anastasio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anastasio prevents the takedown attempt.
Anastasio has a couple of punches blocked by Nasir.
Nasir trying to stall but Anastasio improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Nasir as the two fighters clinch.
Nasir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anastasios head.
Anastasio misses with some punches.
Nasir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nasir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anastasio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasir's elbow.
Anastasio tries a body shot but Nasir blocks it.
Anastasio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anastasio.
Anastasio working aggressively here.
Anastasio tries a body shot but Nasir blocks it.
Anastasio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nasir taking a breather.
Anastasio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nasir up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nasir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nasir stalling in the clinch but Anastasio improves position.
Anastasio has a couple of punches blocked by Nasir.
Nasir looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kingsley Nasir.
Nasir ducks under a wild hook from Anastasio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasir jabs at Anastasio's body.
Anastasio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nasir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anastasio moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nasir. Anastasio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nasir is looking to land body kicks.
Nasir throws a body punch but Anastasio moves out of range.
Nasir connects with the punch.
Nasir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anastasio.
Nasir just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasir scores with a jab.
Nasir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anastasio throws out the jab.
Nasir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anastasio slaps away a takedown attempt from Nasir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio throws a body punch but Nasir moves out of range.
Nasir scores with a punch to the head.
Anastasio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anastasio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasir moves away.
Nasir throws a body punch but Anastasio moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Nasir there.
Anastasio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nasir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anastasio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nasir wants to clinch.
Nasir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anastasio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anastasio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nasir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Nasir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nasir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anastasio to the ground. Nasir is now in Anastasio's guard.
Nasir wants to pass the guard but Anastasio is keeping the position.
Anastasio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nasir.
Anastasio 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.
Nasir stands up over Anastasio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anastasio keeping moving, preventing Nasir from controlling successfully.
Anastasio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nasir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nasir lands a couple of elbows.
Anastasio has his hands on Nasir's head, controlling the position.
Anastasio keeping moving, preventing Nasir from controlling successfully.
Anastasio trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Anastasio.
Anastasio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anastasio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nasir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anastasio rather than just go for the knockout.
Nasir misses with a straight right.
Anastasio lands a really nice looking cross but Nasir seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasir swings for the body but Anastasio moves out of range.
Nasir feints and as Anastasio raises his hands in defense, Nasir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nasir being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasir content to stall in guard here.
Anastasio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anastasio wants to pass the guard but Nasir is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nasir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nasir wants to control but Anastasio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anastasio in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Anastasio just wasn't active enough.
Nasir moves out of range as Anastasio strikes.
Nasir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anastasio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nasir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kingsley Nasir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anastasio controls Nasir momentarily but Nasir frees himself.
Nasir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasir is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Anastasio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nasir trying to control but Anastasio is working from the bottom.
Anastasio looking for a sweep. Not yet Anastasio, not yet.
Nasir trying to control but Anastasio is working from the bottom.
Nasir lands a couple of digs.
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.
Nasir is looking to advance position but Anastasio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nasir regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Nasir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anastasio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nasir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anastasio.
Anastasio avoids the body shot from Nasir.
Nasir lands a slapping body shot.
Nasir just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasir swings for the body but Anastasio moves out of range.
Anastasio misses with a low kick.
Nasir lands with a nice body punch.
Anastasio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasir.
Nasir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anastasio at a distance.
Nasir jabs Anastasio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nasir throws out a loose jab but Anastasio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Nasir as he checks the leg kick.
Anastasio feints and then cracks Nasir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nasir down.
Nasir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anastasio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nasir somewhat.
Nasir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anastasio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasir just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasir moves out of range of the strikes.
Anastasio throws out a loose jab but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasir lands with a good body shot.
Nasir throws a leg kick but Anastasio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anastasio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasir manages to avoid it.
Kingsley Nasir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anastasio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nasir doesn't manage to clinch there - Anastasio circles away.
Anastasio throws a solid leg kick but Nasir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anastasio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anastasio. That's going to slow Nasir down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anastasio as he avoids it easily.
Anastasio misses with a low kick.
Nasir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nasir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anastasio.
Nasir lands with a good body shot.
Nasir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anastasio misses with a low kick.
Nasir connects with a looping right hand.
Kingsley Nasir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anastasio checks the leg kick.
Nasir jabs Anastasio right on the nose. Anastasio blinks but takes it well.
Nasir misses with a body shot.
Nasir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nasir jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kingsley Nasir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio with a jab.
Anastasio avoids the body shot from Nasir.
Anastasio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anastasio misses with a looping left.
Anastasio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasir cracks Anastasio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anastasio looks to land a left hand but Nasir moved out of range nicely.
Nasir shoots in for a takedown but Anastasio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony Anastasio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Anastasio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anastasio wants it to stay on the feet.
Anthony Anastasio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasir connects with a body shot.
Nasir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anastasio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony Anastasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anastasio slips under a jab from Nasir.
Anastasio misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Anastasio.
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!
Anastasio thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anastasio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anastasio throws a body punch but Nasir moves out of range.
Anastasio loads up on a big right hand but Nasir slips the punch.
Nasir wants to slow Anastasio down by chopping away at his legs.
Anastasio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nasir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anastasio moves away.
Anastasio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nasir sizes up Anastasio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nasir works Anastasio's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Nasir.
Anastasio throws a predictable looking body shot
so Nasir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anastasio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kingsley Nasir.
Well Nasir 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Nasir!
A less than humble Kingsley Nasir misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattia Nicoletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delight comes to the cage accompanied by My Pride . Delight has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, New Delight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mattia Nicoletti!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicoletti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick from Nicoletti misses.
Delight pushes Nicoletti up against the cage in a clinch.
Delight scores with a shot to the side of Nicoletti's head.
Delight cracks Nicoletti with a nice body shot.
Nicoletti's coach down at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicoletti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Delight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Delight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicoletti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delight avoids it.
Delight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Delight.
Nicoletti lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletti landing knees to the head.
Nicoletti tries to pull guard but Delight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicoletti wants to stall.
Delight dodges an elbow strike from Nicoletti.
Delight stalling.
Our sources have told us that Delight has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Delight.
Delight blocks an elbow strike.
Nicoletti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletti lands a good knee to the midsection. Delight won't want to take too many of those.
Delight is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nicoletti throws an elbow but misses.
Delight dodges an elbow strike from Nicoletti.
Delight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletti wants to stall.
Delight avoids a wild elbow strike from Nicoletti.
Delight avoids a wild elbow strike from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delight looking to stall.
Nicoletti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delight is defending well for now.
Delight works on Nicoletti's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicoletti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Delight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicoletti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nicoletti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delight lands with a light punch inside.
Delight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Delight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mattia Nicoletti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicoletti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicoletti misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Delight misses.
Delight rushes Nicoletti and presses him up against the cage.
Delight throws a head punch that misses.
Nicoletti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicoletti blocks an uppercut.
Nicoletti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like New Delight has been cut.
A short left from Delight.
Delight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicoletti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delight managing to block the knees to the body from Nicoletti.
Delight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicoletti lands a damaging elbow.
Nicoletti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delight can't find room to land a body shot as Nicoletti controls the action.
Delight pushes Nicoletti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicoletti drags the fight down to the ground.
Delight has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nicoletti to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Delight is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nicoletti pulls down on the head and he's put Delight to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mattia Nicoletti!
Mattia Nicoletti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shebanov comes to the cage accompanied by Don't worry, be happy. Marailov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Вставай. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
Marailov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Roman Shebanov has been cut.
Shebanov misses the shot to the body.
Marailov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marailov tries to move into range but Shebanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Marailov scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marailov tries to keep at a distance but Shebanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marailov has a couple of punches blocked by Shebanov.
Shebanov takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marailov.
Shebanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow.
Good body shot from Shebanov.
Shebanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marailov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marailov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shebanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Shebanov.
Marailov connects with a nice looking jab.
Shebanov blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebanov misses with a body punch
and Marailov counters with a nice right hand that sends Shebanov toppling to the canvas! Shebanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marailov finish him?!
Shebanov is rocked!
Roman Shebanov's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marailov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shebanov thinking.
Oh Shebanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shebanov is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Marailov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shebanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marailov.
Shebanov leaves his chin hanging out and Marailov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shebanov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Marailov!
Our winner, Gustav Marailov, 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanapa Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the hotstepper. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanapa Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Vanapa Animai has been cut.
Quinn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Animai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a hook. Animai ducked under it nicely.
Quinn thows a body shot but no joy.
Quinn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Animai on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn thows a body shot but no joy.
Animai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quinn counters by moving into the clinch.
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Animai tries for a takedown but Quinn circles away easily
and Quinn counters with a nice body shot.
Animai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quinn misses with a low kick.
No luck for Animai with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanapa Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Animai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Animai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quinn sprawls well. Quinn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Animai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Animai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Animai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Animai with a poor takedown
and Quinn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Animai dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Quinn lands with a good body shot.
Animai misses with a takedown
and Quinn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quinn connects with a nice looking jab.
Animai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn misses the body punch
and Animai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Quinn's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Animai 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.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Animai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Animai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Animai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Animai is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Animai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Animai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quinn has Animai pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Animai is looking to stand up but Quinn won't let him.
Quinn wants to sweep but no luck.
Animai drops back looking for a leg! Quinn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quinn manages to kick Animai off! Animai jumps back into Quinn's guard.
Quinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Animai is one step ahead there.
Animai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quinn looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Animai drops back looking for a leg! Quinn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quinn manages to kick Animai off! Animai jumps back into Quinn's guard.
Quinn is trying to control the position but Animai postures up.
Animai drops back looking for a leg! Quinn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quinn manages to kick Animai off! Animai jumps back into Quinn's guard.
Animai preventing the sweep.
Animai drops back looking for a leg! Quinn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quinn manages to kick Animai off! Animai jumps back into Quinn's guard.
Animai drops back looking for a leg! Quinn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quinn manages to kick Animai off! Animai jumps back into Quinn's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn looking to control.
Animai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Animai is looking to stand up but Quinn won't let him.
Quinn looking to control.
Quinn has a closed guard, preventing Animai from standing up.
Quinn managing to control the position.
Animai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quinn controlling Animai's posture.
Animai stands and throws Quinn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quinn can't do much from the bottom here.
Animai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Quinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vanapa Animai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Animai scores with a takedown into Quinn's guard.
Quinn is controlling Animai's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Animai postures up.
Quinn pulls Animai in to control the position.
Animai advances to half guard.
Quinn is looking to improve his position.
Quinn trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Animai is working for a kimura but Quinn is defending it quite comfortably.
Animai wants to work for an arm triangle but Quinn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn is looking for a sweep. Animai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Animai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quinn defends it well.
Animai is working for a kimura but Quinn is defending it quite comfortably.
Animai is pressing down on Quinn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quinn is holding on for now.
Quinn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quinn trying to control from the bottom.
Quinn controlling the position for now.
Animai is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to roll over but Animai keeps him under control.
Quinn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Quinn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quinn trying to control but Animai postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Animai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Animai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Animai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Quinn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Animai has cracked it and Quinn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Animai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vanapa Animai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vanapa Animai waved his t-shirt featuring Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arni Ur Jarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Ur Jarni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ur Jarni throws a low kick, looking for Payakaroon's leg but Payakaroon calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Payakaroon swinging wildly here.
Payakaroon tries to land a front kick but Ur Jarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ur Jarni throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ur Jarni keeping moving, preventing Payakaroon from controlling successfully.
Ur Jarni wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Payakaroon is now in half guard.
Payakaroon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ur Jarni is pressing down on Payakaroon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ur Jarni is trying to control the position but Payakaroon postures up.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Ur Jarni keeps moving.
Payakaroon preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur Jarni looking to control.
Ur Jarni pushes Payakaroon off and gets back to his feet.
Ur Jarni connects with a body shot that sends Payakaroon's belly button to the back.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ur Jarni connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakaroon pushes Ur Jarni away with a front kick.
Ur Jarni scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ur Jarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payakaroon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakaroon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Payakaroon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ur Jarni blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ur Jarni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ur Jarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ur Jarni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ur Jarni is rocked!
Ur Jarni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ur Jarni has closed the distance and engaged Payakaroon in a clinch.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ur Jarni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payakaroon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ur Jarni's brow.
Payakaroon presses Ur Jarni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ur Jarni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni wants to stall.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni dodges an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ur Jarni lands an uppercut.
Ur Jarni takes an elbow to the temple.
Ur Jarni tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ur Jarni scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ur Jarni lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a hook that snaps the head of Ur Jarni backwards.
Payakaroon wants a takedown but no success here.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Ur Jarni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ur Jarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ur Jarni can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ur Jarni tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon can't get the takedown.
Arni Ur Jarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni breaks the clinch.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Ur Jarni moves out of range easily.
Ur Jarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Ur Jarni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ur Jarni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ur Jarni thumps Payakaroon with a low kick.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Ur Jarni with an uppercut!
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Ur Jarni moves out of range.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ur Jarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ur Jarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Ur Jarni swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ur Jarni looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Payakaroon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ur Jarni controlling the position well.
Payakaroon lands with a punch from half guard.
Payakaroon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payakaroon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ur Jarni is staying active underneath Payakaroon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Payakaroon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payakaroon throwing shots but Ur Jarni is blocking nicely.
Payakaroon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ur Jarni gets full guard.
Payakaroon throwing strikes but missing.
Payakaroon throwing strikes but missing.
Ur Jarni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ur Jarni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Payakaroon cracks Ur Jarni with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ur Jarni's guard.
Payakaroon passes to side control.
Payakaroon working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ur Jarni is trying to control Payakaroon's posture but Payakaroon avoids it.
Ur Jarni is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Payakaroon throwing strikes but Ur Jarni manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Payakaroon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ur Jarni throws a strike aimed at the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Payakaroon is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Payakaroon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ur Jarni prevents Payakaroon from improving his position.
Payakaroon keeping hold of Ur Jarni's head, controlling as best he can.
Ur Jarni working over Payakaroon with some ground and pound. Payakaroon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ur Jarni lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni thows a huge punch but Payakaroon dodges it nicely.
Ur Jarni trying to control the action but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Ur Jarni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ur Jarni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Ur Jarni finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ur Jarni takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon connects with a right hand. Ur Jarni shakes it off.
Ur Jarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ur Jarni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni lands a front kick.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ur Jarni is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ur Jarni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ur Jarni misses with a head kick.
Ur Jarni moves out of range of the body kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands the left hand.
Ur Jarni drives through and clinches with Payakaroon against the cage.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Ur Jarni on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with an elbow over the top.
Ur Jarni blocks the elbow strike.
Ur Jarni stops a takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ur Jarni stops a takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Ur Jarni.
Payakaroon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ur Jarni misses with a punch to the body.
Ur Jarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Ur Jarni's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ur Jarni.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Ur Jarni.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ur Jarni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ur Jarni pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ur Jarni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ur Jarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Ur Jarni pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon trying to control the position but instead, Ur Jarni has worked for underhooks and has pushed Payakaroon into the cage.
Ur Jarni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payakaroon is rocked!
Payakaroon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payakaroon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ur Jarni.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ur Jarni tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon blocking some punches.
Ur Jarni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ur Jarni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Ur Jarni avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Ur Jarni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ur Jarni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ur Jarni takes an elbow to the temple.
Payakaroon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ur Jarni's defenses.
Payakaroon looking to slow down the pace here.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arni Ur Jarni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Ur Jarni.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing Ur Jarni back against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to work over Ur Jarni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ur Jarni fails to land.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ur Jarni backwards.
Ur Jarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakaroon scores with a nice right hand.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Ur Jarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body.
Ur Jarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Ur Jarni.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that misses
and Ur Jarni counters with a straight right hand.
Ur Jarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ur Jarni missing with a left hand there. Payakaroon 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!
Payakaroon tries to land a leg kick but Ur Jarni saw it coming and moves away.
Arni Ur Jarni is winning the standup battle so far.
Ur Jarni misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Ur Jarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Ur Jarni clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ur Jarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ur Jarni misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ur Jarni's guard.
Ur Jarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Ur Jarni, not yet.
Ur Jarni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payakaroon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payakaroon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Payakaroon stays in close to Ur Jarni's body and controls the position.
Ur Jarni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is looking to advance position but Ur Jarni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ur Jarni lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Payakaroon tries to hold on but Ur Jarni postures up.
Ur Jarni looking to control but Payakaroon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ur Jarni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Payakaroon is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Ur Jarni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ur Jarni trying to control but Payakaroon is having none of it.
Payakaroon is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ur Jarni.
Poor strikes thrown by Ur Jarni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ur Jarni looking to finish with strikes here!
Ur Jarni thowing shots but they're missing.
Ur Jarni controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni unloads with some shots from mount but Payakaroon bucks and avoids them well.
Ur Jarni thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Payakaroon tries to hold on but Ur Jarni pushes him away.
Payakaroon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Payakaroon is looking to control Ur Jarni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payakaroon avoid being mounted?
Ur Jarni is taking a breather. Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet.
Payakaroon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ur Jarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ur Jarni misses with a leg kick
and Payakaroon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ur Jarni wants to stand but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Ur Jarni looking to control.
Payakaroon works over Ur Jarni with some ground and pound from guard.
Ur Jarni keeping moving, preventing Payakaroon from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ur Jarni has momentary wrist control but Payakaroon slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Arni Ur Jarni has been cut.
Ur Jarni misses with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses
and Ur Jarni counters with a body kick.
Ur Jarni checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Ur Jarni tries a head kick but it misses.
Ur Jarni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ur Jarni moves out of range of the body kick.
Payakaroon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ur Jarni can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ur Jarni thuds his shin into the meat of Payakaroon's side.
Payakaroon blocks a low kick nicely.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakaroon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ur Jarni lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ur Jarni scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur Jarni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payakaroon 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.
Ur Jarni delivers a nice body kick.
Ur Jarni throws a shot to the body.
Ur Jarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ur Jarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Ur Jarni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ur Jarni checks it well.
Ur Jarni looks to land a body kick but Payakaroon moved away.
Ur Jarni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Ur Jarni ducks down to avoid it.
Arni Ur Jarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Ur Jarni moves out of range.
Ur Jarni misses with a right hand
so Payakaroon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ur Jarni wants to sweep here but Payakaroon controlling him for the moment.
Ur Jarni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payakaroon passes into half guard.
Payakaroon is looking to take a break and control but Ur Jarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni is looking to escape.
Payakaroon working over Ur Jarni with some ground and pound. Ur Jarni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payakaroon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Payakaroon is controlling the pace.
Payakaroon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Payakaroon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ur Jarni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payakaroon is working away from the top position though.
Samart Payakaroon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ur Jarni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ur Jarni throws a sloppy head kick and Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Samart Payakaroon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ur Jarni just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arni Ur Jarni.
I think Payakaroon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Samart Payakaroon, 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Symphony of Destruction. 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
7 - 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny Brett!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Rasputin slams his shin into Brett's torso.
We've been told by Rasputin's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rasputin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brett.
We've been informed that Brett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brett.
Brett looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Rasputin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin throws a front kick that sends Brett stumbling back into the cage.
Brett jabs at Rasputin's body.
Brett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasputin moves away.
Rasputin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brett shoots in but no luck this time.
Brett loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett misses the shot to the body.
Brett shoots in and bounces Rasputin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brett trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Rasputin wants to stand and escape but Brett is having none of it.
Brett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin can't keep his opponent in guard - Brett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rasputin tries to kick Brett off but Brett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is defending well.
Brett keeps trying to improve his position.
Brett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rasputin is just riding it out for now. Brett eventually gives up the hold.
Brett misses with a head shot. Rasputin uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett slips nicely into half guard.
Rasputin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasputin won't allow Brett to pass to mount.
Brett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett trying to pass the guard but Rasputin defending well.
Brett seems to be working for a kimura but Rasputin defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Brett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rasputin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brett.
Brett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasputin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rasputin sprawls well. Rasputin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brett gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasputin throws a wild body kick that Brett sees coming a mile off.
Brett throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Brett connects with a nice looking jab.
Brett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Brett as he checks the leg kick.
No luck for Brett with that takedown attempt.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Brett.
Brett scores with a shot to the body.
Brett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rasputin rather than just go for the knockout.
Brett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brett won't allow Rasputin to get back to his feet.
Brett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rasputin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brett, into his guard.
Brett working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett has his foot on Rasputin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasputin works his way back into a safe position though.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rasputin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brett on the ground.
Brett working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to stand but Brett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brett working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
Brett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rasputin has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett trying to control but Rasputin postures up.
Rasputin stalling.
Brett is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Brett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rasputin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brett.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses.
Brett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasputin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brett somewhat.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasputin looks to land a body kick but Brett moved away.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Brett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Brett.
Brett throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brett. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasputin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick and Brett moves out of range easily.
Brett blocks the body kick.
Brett shoots for a double leg takedown but Rasputin sprawls well. He's pushed Brett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brett scores with a body shot.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Grigori Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rasputin defends well and Brett ends up having to push Rasputin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasputin smiles and moves away.
Brett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rasputin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brett with a nice cross.
Brett just misses with a punch to the body.
Brett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Brett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett catches Rasputin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benny Brett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brett fails with the takedown.
Rasputin throws a front kick aimed at Brett's knee but Brett avoids it well.
Brett shoots in and bounces Rasputin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rasputin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brett tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
Benny Brett 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.
Brett wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Brett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rasputin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rasputin being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brett looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Brett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brett 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Brett!
Benny Brett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ruden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kool Keith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keith is trying to defend but Ruden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruden stalling away here and it's allowed Keith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keith is trying to control the position but Ruden postures up.
Ruden advances position into side control!
Keith stops Ruden from passing to mount.
Ruden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keith keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ruden asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ruden in side control, throwing shots but Keith defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden trying to control the position but Keith is working away.
Ruden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Keith is looking to reverse the position.
Ruden tries to score with some ground and pound. Keith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruden tries for a kimura but Keith is defending well.
Keith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keith is refusing to be controlled, as Ruden sits in half guard.
Ruden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith manages to get to full guard.
Keith keeping full guard, as Ruden tries to pass.
Keith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Keith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Vamonos Pest Control that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ruden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keith 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.
Ruden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruden cracks Keith with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keith is trying to control the position but Ruden postures up.
Keith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keith wants to sweep here but Ruden controlling him for the moment.
Keith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ruden!
Ruden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Keith content just to control the position here.
Keith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keith controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden tries to hold on but Keith postures up.
Keith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kool Keith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ruden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keith throws a jab when Ruden was well out of range.
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 Kool Keith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! Keith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Ruden.
Ruden tries to land a body kick
letting Keith counter with a right hand.
Ruden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruden ducks under a wild hook from Keith.
Keith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keith wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruden blocks a jab.
Ruden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keith swivels and escapes.
Ruden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ruden moves away from the strike by Keith.
Ruden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruden. Keith does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith drops his hands momentarily and Ruden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keith throws out a leg kick but Ruden moves out of range and Keith only half commits.
Ruden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruden throws a leg kick
enabling Keith to counter with a crisp jab.
Keith misses with a leg kick.
Ruden missing with a left hand there. Keith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keith lands a jab to the head.
Ruden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keith's guard.
Joe Ruden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruden wants to pass the guard but Keith is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden looking to sit in guard and control but Keith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keith wants to control from the top but Ruden keeps moving.
Keith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruden is proving hard to escape from.
Ruden wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruden's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ruden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keith defends it easily.
Keith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruden's guard.
Keith trying to control but Ruden is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kool Keith just wasn't active enough.
Keith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith cracks the inside of Ruden's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden avoids the body shot from Keith.
Keith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keith, right into the meat.
Ruden manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keith on his heels. He'll look to pass Keith's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruden wants to control from the top but Keith keeps moving.
Ruden wants to pass the guard but Keith is keeping the position.
Keith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keith keeping moving, preventing Ruden from controlling successfully.
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.
Ruden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Keith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Our spies down at at KO Gym inform us that Ruden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Keith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kool Keith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keith lands with a cross.
Ruden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruden defending well as Keith loads up on a big left hand.
Ruden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruden needs to keep his hands up - Keith had a free shot at his head there.
Ruden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keith is fending him off so far but Ruden persists. Nope, Keith circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keith loads up on a big right hand but Ruden slips the punch.
Keith throws a poor cross that misses
and Keith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ruden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruden is defended easily by Keith.
Keith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kool Keith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ruden.
Keith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruden throws out the jab.
Keith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruden manages to avoid it.
Keith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith misses with an uppercut. Ruden saw that one coming.
Keith misses with a straight right.
Keith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruden finds it's way round the side to connect with Keith's head.
Ruden thows a body shot but no joy.
Kool Keith is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruden loads up on a big right hand but Keith slips the punch.
Kool Keith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keith scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruden should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruden connects with the punch.
Ruden slips a jab from Keith.
Keith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruden throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruden misses the jab.
Keith misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keith's guard.
Ruden throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruden is looking to work some ground and pound but Keith has wrist control.
Keith being controlled here, momentarily.
Keith is trying to hold Ruden in close to prevent damage but Ruden has managed to pass into half guard.
Ruden wants to pass the guard but Keith is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith is pressing down on Ruden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keith is pulling down on Ruden's head to control his posture.
Keith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruden is controlling him.
Ruden wants to control from the top but Keith keeps moving.
Ruden passes Keith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruden uses his free foot to push down on Keith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keith.
Ruden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden'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.
Keith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruden. Ruden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keith pinned against the cage. Keith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keith misses with a hook. Ruden ducked under it nicely.
Ruden swings widly with a right hand
and Keith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruden misses with an uppercut.
Ruden dodges the punch combination from Keith.
Ruden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keith was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Keith is predictable there
and Ruden counters with a series of strikes. Keith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ruden throws a jab when Keith was well out of range.
Ruden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruden moves away.
Nice shot lands for Ruden.
Ruden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruden.
Keith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruden.
Ruden misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keith walks into a straight right hand from Ruden.
Keith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruden moves away.
Ruden misses with an uppercut.
Keith misses with a two punch combination.
Keith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruden counters with a straight right hand.
Ruden misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruden throws out the jab.
Keith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keith loads up on a big right hand but Ruden slips the punch.
Ruden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some bone on bone action there as Keith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruden fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keith is trying to defend but Ruden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruden wants to pass the guard but Keith is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keith's head.
Keith manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruden preventing the sweep.
Keith is pulling down on Ruden's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keith wants to stand up but Ruden is controlling him.
Keith looking for a sweep. Not yet Keith, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruden shoots in for a takedown but Keith shows good takedown defense.
Keith looks to throw the jab but Ruden is out of range.
A jab lands there for Keith.
Ruden defending well as Keith loads up on a big left hand.
Ruden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keith did well to prevent Ruden getting side control.
Keith won't allow Ruden to pass to mount.
Ruden is working for a submission of some sort.
Keith is refusing to be controlled, as Ruden sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith pushes Ruden off but Ruden dives into side control.
Ruden scores with punches from side control.
Ruden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruden lands some shots froms side control.
Keith is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruden wants to take a breather but Keith manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ruden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith trying to keep a closed guard but Ruden is proving a slippery customer.
Keith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruden manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keith content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden trying to control the position.
Ruden keeping moving, preventing Keith from controlling successfully.
Keith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruden's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruden is on top in guard.
Ruden trying to control the position from guard on top but Keith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keith keeping moving, preventing Ruden from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruden throws a hook but Keith avoids it easily.
Ruden lands a jab to Keith's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keith misses the jab.
Keith missing with a left hand there. Ruden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ruden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ruden!
Joe Ruden is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joe Ruden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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