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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rome's entrance music is Samoan Death. A fine choice. John Crichton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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167 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Crichton!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome throws a lazy right hand but Crichton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crichton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rome, pushing him back against the cage.
Crichton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Rome wants to get back to striking at distance but Crichton won't allow it.
Rome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Crichton.
Crichton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crichton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rome fails to pull guard.
Rome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Crichton.
Crichton prevents Rome from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crichton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rome escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crichton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crichton.
Rome swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crichton counters with a nice uppercut.
Crichton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crichton duly obliges.
Crichton misses with a double jab
and Crichton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crichton throws a lazy right hand but Rome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crichton jabs Rome right on the nose. Rome blinks but takes it well.
Rome misses with a wild body shot.
Crichton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rome on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome slips under a jab from Crichton.
Crichton scores with a jab to the body.
Crichton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rome scores with a hook to the body. Crichton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samoa Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome misses with a combination
and Crichton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crichton tries to close the distance and clinch but Rome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crichton throws a one two combo.
Crichton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rome lands a right hook to the body.
Crichton cracks Rome with a good jab.
A cross from Crichton lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Crichton. That snapped Rome's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crichton with a hook.
Crichton misses the jab.
Crichton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crichton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crichton has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crichton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crichton lands with a light punch inside.
Crichton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Crichton prevents Rome from breaking the clinch.
Crichton lands a right hand.
Crichton pushes Rome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rome wants to break free but Crichton has control.
Crichton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rome or not.
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!
Good body shot from Crichton.
Crichton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crichton presses Rome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Crichton.
Rome is breathing heavily.
Crichton presses Rome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rome takes a shot to the head.
Crichton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crichton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rome is trying to break the clinch but Crichton is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Crichton.
Crichton pushes Rome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Crichton.
Crichton lands an uppercut.
Crichton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crichton lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crichton.
Crichton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Crichton - that landed with a thud.
Crichton digs a right hand into Rome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rome's gas tank.
Crichton is leaning against Rome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crichton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rome.
Rome fails to pull guard.
Crichton lands a shot to the body.
Crichton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crichton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Crichton is leaning against Rome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crichton digs a right hand underneath Rome's ribcage. Rome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crichton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crichton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crichton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rome's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Rome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crichton lands a body punch.
Crichton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crichton presses Rome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crichton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Crichton lands a body punch.
Crichton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crichton lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Crichton as the two fighters clinch.
Crichton pushes Rome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crichton is working Rome over against the cage.
Crichton digs a right hand underneath Rome's ribcage. Rome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crichton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crichton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rome wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crichton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crichton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crichton cracks Rome with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Crichton.
Crichton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crichton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rome.
Crichton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crichton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crichton lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Crichton.
Crichton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Crichton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Rome is looking to break free of the clinch but Crichton has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crichton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Crichton.
Rome has had enough of the clinch but Crichton keeps him there for the moment.
Crichton lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Crichton.
A left hand lands to the body for Crichton.
Crichton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crichton lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crichton.
A right hook to the body lands for Crichton.
Rome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Crichton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crichton clinches up against the cage.
Crichton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John Crichton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crichton scores with a shot to the side of Rome's head.
Rome has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crichton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crichton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Crichton.
Rome breaks the clinch.
Crichton lands a jab to Rome's midsection.
Crichton looks to score with a jab to the body but Rome is just out of range.
Crichton with a jab.
Crichton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Rome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rome lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crichton takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Rome lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rome.
Rome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crichton.
Rome dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rome misses with a two punch combination.
Rome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crichton.
Crichton throws a series of punches but Rome moves out of range.
Crichton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rome.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rome. Crichton does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Crichton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crichton takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Rome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crichton moves away.
Rome takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crichton throws a series of punches but Rome avoids them all with ease.
Rome looks to throw the jab but Crichton is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crichton moves away.
Crichton scores with a jab to the head.
Crichton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rome looks to land a left hand but Crichton moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Crichton misses
and Rome counters with a shoot takedown. Crichton fights it but they end up in guard.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Crichton is keeping the position.
Crichton keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Rome is really struggling to control Crichton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crichton pulls Rome in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crichton keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crichton holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crichton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rome trying to control but Crichton is working from the bottom.
Crichton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crichton misses with a double jab.
Crichton misses with a two punch combination.
Rome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crichton is fending him off so far but Rome persists. Nope, Crichton circles away and we're back to standing.
Rome swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crichton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crichton misses with a two punch combination.
Crichton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crichton misses with a looping left.
Crichton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rome loads up on a big right hand but Crichton slips the punch.
Rome lands a nice shot to the body.
Rome moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crichton misses with a few strikes there.
Rome bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crichton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rome.
No joy there for Rome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crichton to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Rome dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rome needs to keep his hands up - Crichton had a free shot at his head there.
Crichton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crichton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crichton gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crichton.
Crichton scores with a hook to the body.
Crichton pushes Rome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crichton has Rome pressed against the cage, preventing Rome from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crichton.
Rome is trying to break the clinch but Crichton is controlling him.
Crichton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crichton pushes Rome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rome tries to break free but Crichton pushes him back against the cage.
Crichton lands with a light punch inside.
Crichton lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Crichton.
Rome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crichton is leaning against Rome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crichton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crichton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crichton lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crichton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rome.
Crichton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crichton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rome.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton scores with a hook to the body.
Crichton lands a nice uppercut.
Crichton lands a shot to the body.
Crichton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Crichton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rome or not.
Crichton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crichton lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Crichton.
Crichton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Crichton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crichton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rome or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crichton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crichton.
Crichton lands a body shot.
Crichton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crichton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crichton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crichton scores with a hook to the body.
Crichton lands with a right to the head.
Crichton lands a body shot.
Crichton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Crichton lands a body shot.
Crichton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crichton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crichton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crichton presses Rome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crichton lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Crichton.
Good body shot from Crichton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crichton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crichton scores with a shot to the side of Rome's head.
Crichton lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Crichton.
Crichton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crichton lands a left hand.
Crichton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Crichton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crichton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rome has had enough of the clinch but Crichton keeps him there for the moment.
Crichton lands a body punch.
Crichton digs a right hand into Rome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rome's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Crichton - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Crichton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crichton digs a right hand underneath Rome's ribcage. Rome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Crichton.
Crichton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rome manages to break the clinch.
Crichton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rome.
Crichton throws out a powerful jab.
Rome looks to throw the jab but Crichton is out of range.
John Crichton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crichton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Rome misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome looks to land a combination but Crichton avoids it well.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crichton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rome counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Crichton.
Crichton lands an overhand right.
Rome looks to throw the jab but Crichton is out of range.
Rome defending well as Crichton loads up on a big left hand.
Crichton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crichton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Crichton throws a series of punches but Rome moves out of range.
Rome takes a swing at Crichton's ribcage but misses.
Rome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crichton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samoa Rome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome has his takedown stuffed
and Rome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crichton slips under a jab.
John Crichton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rome takes a swing at Crichton's ribcage but misses.
Crichton throws the left hand but Rome avoids the punch easily.
Rome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crichton.
Rome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crichton's corner calls for a 1-2. Crichton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rome tries for a takedown but Crichton circles away easily
and Crichton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crichton defending well as Rome loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Rome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Crichton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crichton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Crichton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Van der Gof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SunOf Kirosawa (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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309 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Van der Gof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, SunOf Kirosawa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirosawa shoots in but Van der Gof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van der Gof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirosawa as he avoids it easily.
Kirosawa scores a takedown into full mount!
Kirosawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Van der Gof defends it well.
Van der Gof flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Van der Gof on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van der Gof tries to get out of the position.
Kirosawa landing shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Van der Gof really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kirosawa avoids the attempt from Van der Gof to control.
Kirosawa dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van der Gof wants to get back to his feet.
Kirosawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van der Gof?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirosawa with a couple of short strikes.
Kirosawa lands a big elbow.
Kirosawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van der Gof is looking to escape.
Van der Gof has left one of his arms exposed and Kirosawa doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Van der Gof screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). SunOf Kirosawa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavriil Endymion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baaf comes to the cage accompanied by 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran. Endymion has chosen The Message as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allowin Baaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gavriil Endymion!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endymion misses with a straight right.
Endymion's corner calls for a 1-2. Endymion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Endymion wants to clinch up but Baaf keeps it at a distance.
Endymion throws a series of punches but Baaf avoids them all with ease.
Baaf lands a glancing blow to the side of Endymion's head.
Baaf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baaf.
Endymion throws a series of punches but Baaf avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Endymion blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baaf.
A head kick misses from Baaf.
A left and a right from Endymion both land. Nice combination.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf throws a head kick but Endymion moves out of range.
Baaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Endymion is out of range and Baaf settles back down.
Endymion checks a low kick from Baaf.
Baaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baaf.
Endymion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baaf. That one must have hurt.
Baaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Endymion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baaf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Endymion looks gassed!
Baaf throws a sloppy head kick and Endymion moves out of range easily.
Endymion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Endymion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Endymion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Endymion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Endymion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baaf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Endymion.
Baaf cracks Endymion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baaf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Endymion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baaf finds it's way round the side to connect with Endymion's head.
Baaf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baaf cracks Endymion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Endymion walks into a stiff left hand from Baaf.
Endymion is rocked!
Baaf lands with a shot to the body.
Baaf thumps Endymion with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baaf connects with a nice looking jab.
Endymion is still on wobbly legs! Can Baaf finish him?
Baaf sizes up Endymion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baaf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Endymion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baaf. Baaf obviously looking to wear him down.
Endymion seems to have recovered his senses.
Baaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Endymion.
Endymion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baaf.
Baaf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baaf throws a nice head kick!
Baaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Endymion is just out of range.
Endymion slips a jab from Baaf.
Endymion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baaf.
Baaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baaf misses the shot to the body.
Baaf throws a leg kick which misses Endymion's front leg but catches the back leg as Endymion tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baaf. That's going to slow Endymion down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baaf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Endymion.
Endymion looks to land a left hand but Baaf moved out of range nicely.
Endymion takes one on the button.
Baaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Endymion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allowin Baaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Endymion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baaf can pounce on him.
Baaf throws out a powerful jab.
Baaf is looking to slow Endymion down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baaf connects with a right hand. Endymion shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Baaf.
Baaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Endymion moves away.
Endymion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baaf can pounce on him.
Baaf lands with a kick to the temple. Endymion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baaf throws a leg kick which misses Endymion's front leg but catches the back leg as Endymion tries to avoid it.
Baaf tests Endymion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baaf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endymion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baaf scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Baaf misses.
Endymion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baaf connects with a crisp jab.
Baaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Endymion's calf.
Baaf cracks Endymion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baaf scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baaf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baaf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baaf throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Baaf does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baaf.
Baaf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Endymion moves out of range as Baaf throws a body kick.
Endymion throws an overhand right that lands on Baaf's shoulder, as Baaf tries to avoid the shot.
Baaf throws a low kick but Endymion avoids it.
Baaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Endymion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baaf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Baaf takes a swing at Endymion's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baaf.
Baaf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Endymion can do to turn this around?
Baaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Endymion might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Baaf has got the better of the exchanges.
Baaf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Endymion's head backwards.
Endymion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Endymion's sensitive parts.
Baaf cracks the inside of Endymion's front leg.
Endymion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Baaf - just one landing.
Endymion is breathing heavily.
Baaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baaf with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Baaf both land. Nice combination.
Baaf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baaf throws a leg kick which misses Endymion's front leg but catches the back leg as Endymion tries to avoid it.
Endymion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baaf throws a head kick but Endymion moves out of range.
Baaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Baaf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Endymion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baaf - the referee stops the clock and Endymion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baaf. Endymion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick from Baaf lands but Endymion takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Endymion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Endymion looks up at the clock. Bad move! Baaf lands a right hand from hell, dropping Endymion. Baaf pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allowin Baaf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borris Whoopyourasski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvon Stakanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Borris Whoopyourasski's chin.
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22
260 lbs
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26
260 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zvon Stakanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Whoopyourasski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoopyourasski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stakanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whoopyourasski lands a nice hook to Stakanov's body. Stakanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whoopyourasski tries a head kick but it misses.
Whoopyourasski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whoopyourasski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whoopyourasski lands with a nice body punch.
Whoopyourasski walks into a straight right hand from Stakanov.
Whoopyourasski fakes the leg kick and cracks Stakanov in the body.
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!
Stakanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whoopyourasski misses the jab.
Stakanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whoopyourasski, pushing him back against the cage.
Whoopyourasski lands a shoulder strike.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Whoopyourasski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stakanov throws a right and a left that Whoopyourasski avoids nicely.
Whoopyourasski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stakanov.
Stakanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whoopyourasski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanov misses with a wild combination.
Whoopyourasski thuds a left hand into Stakanov's body.
Stakanov is breathing heavily.
Stakanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Whoopyourasski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Whoopyourasski slams his shin into Stakanov's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stakanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whoopyourasski can pounce on him.
Whoopyourasski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stakanov's sensitive parts.
Whoopyourasski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stakanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whoopyourasski.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whoopyourasski!
Whoopyourasski scores with a jab to the head.
Zvon Stakanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whoopyourasski connects with a crisp jab.
Whoopyourasski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whoopyourasski, right into the meat.
Whoopyourasski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whoopyourasski connects with a right hand. Stakanov shakes it off.
Whoopyourasski throws a head kick that Stakanov semi-blocks.
Whoopyourasski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stakanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whoopyourasski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stakanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stakanov takes one to the side of the head.
Stakanov is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Whoopyourasski ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Stakanov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borris Whoopyourasski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudewijn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Streets - Blinded by the Lights. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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22
215 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Heavy handed |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson swings for the body but Boudewijn moves out of range.
Boudewijn avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Boudewijn is out of range.
Boudewijn looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Boudewijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Boudewijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Boudewijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Henderson misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudewijn.
Henderson stalling.
Boudewijn tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.
Boudewijn prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Boudewijn tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Boudewijn prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.
Boudewijn missing with knees to the body.
Boudewijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson's efforts to push away.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Boudewijn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson tries to break free but Boudewijn pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boudewijn rather than just go for the knockout.
Boudewijn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Boudewijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boudewijn throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudewijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Boudewijn slips a straight right by Henderson.
Henderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Boudewijn off the cage and back into rage.
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!
Boudewijn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boudewijn is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Boudewijn avoids it well.
Boudewijn ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudewijn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn misses with a looping left.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boudewijn ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudewijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson works Boudewijn's body with a nice hook.
Boudewijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Boudewijn off the cage and back into rage.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Boudewijn avoids them all with ease.
Henderson lands a big uppercut and Boudewijn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boudewijn looks OK. Henderson waves Boudewijn back to his feet!
Boudewijn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boudewijn is rocked!
Henderson throws a monster overhand right that drops Boudewijn! Henderson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Henderson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ave Maria. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
295 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lord Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Vader.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Vader blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox throws a push kick but Vader slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Vader throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
so Vader counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader throws a big right hand that misses.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Vader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vader content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox kicks Vader off and gets to his feet.
Knox moves away from the strike by Vader.
Johnny Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox connects with a high kick.
It looks like Lord Vader has been cut.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Vader counters with a left to the body.
Knox looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Vader misses the target.
Vader lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Vader counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vader counters with a stiff right hand.
Vader lands a body shot.
Vader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Vader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Vader! Knox is backing up but he can't get away as Vader lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Knox and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lord Vader!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksimilian Tchepikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Wilbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tchepikov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
298 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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26
298 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksimilian Tchepikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Wilbon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilbon ducks under a wild hook from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilbon.
Tchepikov misses with a wild body shot.
Tchepikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Wilbon.
It looks like Maksimilian Tchepikov has been cut.
Tchepikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilbon moves away.
Tchepikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tchepikov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchepikov tries to move into range but Wilbon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilbon drops Tchepikov with a huge uppercut! Tchepikov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wilbon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Wilbon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ghazala Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enae Volare Mezzo. Damien Demented has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ghazala Hussein's chin.
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26
159 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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27
166 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ghazala Hussein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Demented!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demented throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demented throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Demented.
Demented lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demented misses with an uppercut.
Hussein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussein lands a jab to Demented's midsection.
A cross from Hussein lands.
Hussein lands a right hook to the body.
Demented uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Demented is just out of range.
Demented takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented throws an overhand right that lands on Hussein's shoulder, as Hussein tries to avoid the shot.
Hussein misses with a shot to the body
and Demented counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Demented misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein slips a jab and a cross from Demented.
Demented throws a nice looking combination but Hussein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Demented throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demented moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demented sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demented throws a looping overhand right but Hussein ducks down to avoid it.
Hussein swings for the body but Demented moves out of range.
Demented misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demented ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Demented.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Demented swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein fails to land the takedown.
Hussein is looking to wear down Demented with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Demented misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Demented fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hussein slips under a jab.
A big left from Hussein misses.
Hussein cracks Demented with an open hand slap.
Demented throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein blocks a jab.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
Demented loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
Demented waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
Hussein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demented swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hussein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demented swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
Hussein blocks a jab.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Hussein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demented misses the jab.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
Demented misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Demented misses the shot to the body.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
Demented throws the left hand but Hussein avoids the punch easily.
Damien Demented seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demented throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
Hussein misses with a jab to the body
and Demented counters with a series of strikes. Hussein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hussein slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demented counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hussein thinking.
Demented rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demented is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demented manages to avoid it.
Demented moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Hussein misses with a jab to the body
and Demented counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demented misses with a straight right.
Hussein blocks a jab.
Hussein thows a body shot but no joy.
Damien Demented is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein with a poor takedown
and Demented counters with a left to the body.
Demented thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demented uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.
Demented takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Demented does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demented throws an overhand right that lands on Hussein's shoulder, as Hussein tries to avoid the shot.
Hussein misses with a combination
and Demented counters with a left to the body.
Demented waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
Demented throws a looping overhand right but Hussein ducks down to avoid it.
Demented dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hussein duly obliges.
Demented stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazala Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demented slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Demented misses with a hook to the body
and Hussein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demented thinking.
Demented throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demented.
Hussein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Demented counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demented misses with an uppercut. Hussein saw that one coming.
Hussein blocks a jab.
Demented connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hussein misses with a jab to the body
and Demented counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Demented has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hussein tries to clinch
and Demented counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demented staying out of range there.
Demented's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Demented duly obliges.
Demented throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.
Hussein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Demented misses the jab.
Hussein lands with a good body shot.
Demented fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demented looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demented showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt
and Demented counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hussein lands with a shot to the body.
Hussein throws a body punch but Demented moves out of range.
Demented drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussein shoots in but no luck this time.
Hussein scores with a shot to the body.
Hussein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demented.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Demented is just out of range.
Demented misses with the combination.
Demented tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demented.
A cross from Hussein lands.
A slow jab from Demented misses its intended target.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demented.
Hussein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demented with a nice cross.
Hussein throws the left hand but Demented avoids the punch easily.
Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demented.
Demented thows a body shot but no joy.
Demented scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demented throws a right hand that Hussein ducks under and follows up with a left that Hussein also avoids with ease.
Demented throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein throws out a loose jab but Demented uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hussein.
Hussein moves out of range of the strikes.
Demented jabs at Hussein's body.
Demented keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussein.
Hussein lands a nice looking body shot.
Demented connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hussein's hands.
Demented misses with a body shot
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Demented throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demented loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
Hussein throws out a loose jab but Demented uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demented looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hussein thows a body shot but no joy.
Hussein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghazala Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demented misses with a combination
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Demented misses with a body punch
and Hussein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demented stuns Hussein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demented swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demented swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demented throws a combination that misses
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demented manages to avoid it.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demented throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demented throws a sloppy body shot
and Hussein counters with a right hand to the body.
Demented looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussein throws a body punch but Demented moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Hussein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A right-left combo lands from Demented.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussein misses with a jab to the body
letting Demented counter with a right hand.
Demented misses the shot to the body.
Demented uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demented moves away.
Demented misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
Demented throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussein.
Demented misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Hussein.
Demented misses with a double jab
and Hussein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hussein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Demented misses with a double jab
and Hussein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Demented's guard.
Hussein preventing the sweep.
Demented is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hussein looking to sit in guard and control but Demented gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demented has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hussein is proving hard to escape from.
Demented is stalling in the full guard.
Hussein is trying to control the position but Demented postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hussein tests Demented's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demented throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demented throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
Demented throws a chopping leg kick but Hussein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Demented misses with a double jab
and Hussein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demented falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hussein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demented stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demented ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Demented takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demented manages to avoid it.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Demented moved out of range.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Demented saw that one coming.
Hussein takes a swing at Demented's ribcage but misses.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Demented slips the punch.
Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein had his way with Damien Demented in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Demented throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussein.
Demented moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Hussein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hussein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demented.
Hussein defending well as Demented loads up on a big left hand.
Demented blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demented.
Hussein takes a swing at Demented's ribcage but misses.
Hussein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein throws a body punch but Demented moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein throws a hook but Demented blocks it.
Demented takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demented misses with a looping right.
Hussein moves out of range of the body kick from Demented.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
Demented uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
Hussein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demented connects with the punch.
Demented throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
Damien Demented has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demented swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Demented displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Hussein tries to clinch but Demented moves out of range.
Demented fails to land with a series of punches.
Hussein tries to bum rush Demented with a series of wild strikes but Demented uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussein doesn't manage to clinch there - Demented circles away.
Hussein connects with a body shot.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Demented moves away and avoids it.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Demented was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demented. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demented throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demented takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Hussein. That snapped Demented's head back.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demented dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Demented counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damien Demented is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussein looks to land a left hand but Demented moved out of range nicely.
Demented misses with a double jab
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein fails with a takedown attempt.
Demented missing with a left hand there. Hussein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demented misses with a few strikes there.
Demented looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Demented throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghazala Hussein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Demented slips the punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demented manages to avoid it.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demented was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook.
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 Ghazala Hussein.
Well Hussein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazala Hussein!
Ghazala Hussein retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ham Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes into the arena with Prodigy - Omen blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ossi Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ham Xu!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xu throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xu.
Xu scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Xu down.
Xu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jokinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Xu throws an elbow but Jokinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xu tries to score with some ground and pound. Jokinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xu is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jokinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xu throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Xu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokinen's head.
Xu scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Xu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jokinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Xu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jokinen is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Jokinen is trying to stand.
Xu landing shots from mount.
Xu throws some wild stikes that Jokinen manages to avoid easily.
Jokinen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Xu won't let Jokinen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard.
Xu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jokinen's face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jokinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Xu.
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Xu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Xu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jokinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jokinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Xu looking to ground and pound but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Xu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Xu avoids the attempt from Jokinen to control.
Xu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xu avoids the attempt from Jokinen to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ham Xu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Xu.
Xu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xu misses the body punch
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen with a nice cross.
Xu lands a body shot.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Xu.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xu. Xu obviously looking to wear him down.
Xu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xu in his tracks.
Ham Xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ham Xu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Xu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Xu.
Xu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xu throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Xu throws a head kick that misses.
Xu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy body kick from Xu
and Jokinen counters with a head kick. That will keep Xu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Xu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Nice cross by Jokinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xu. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Xu moves out of range easily.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Xu didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Xu.
Xu throws a combination that misses
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Xu.
Xu throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Xu.
Xu throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xu throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xu misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Xu.
Xu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jokinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xu.
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Xu misses with the body kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Xu is breathing heavily.
Xu missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen sizes up Xu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Xu.
Xu misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Jokinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xu will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Xu's side.
Jokinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Ossi Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
Jokinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Xu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xu takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Jokinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Xu throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a three punch combo that has Xu backing up. Xu nods at Jokinen to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xu tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Xu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Xu's body. Xu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xu.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xu's hands.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokinen.
Xu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
Xu throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xu walks into a straight right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jokinen cracks Xu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen tests Xu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xu misses with a body shot
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossi Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jokinen sizes up Xu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Jokinen. No joy for Xu on that attempt.
Xu misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Jokinen.
Xu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xu misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen jabs Xu right on the nose. Xu blinks but takes it well.
Xu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xu on the side of the head.
Xu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xu.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xu is rocked!
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Xu.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Xu didn't see that one coming.
Xu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Xu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokinen lands with an overhand left.
Xu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Ossi Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xu swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Xu throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Xu shakes it off.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Xu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Jokinen scores with a four punch combination!
Xu is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Xu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
Xu closes the distance and clinches up with Jokinen, looking for a takedown. Xu pushes Jokinen against the cage but Jokinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen pushes Xu up against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Xu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Xu.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xu circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xu's calf.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jokinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xu's hands.
Xu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Xu.
Xu staying out of range there.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xu misses with a body shot
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
Jokinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Xu should have avoided that one.
Xu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xu can do to turn this around?
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Xu.
Xu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ossi Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Xu.
Xu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xu in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossi Jokinen clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xu avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Xu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xu walks into a jab.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing.
Xu shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Xu.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Jokinen.
Xu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Xu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
Xu drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the temple. Xu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xu's head backwards.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Xu takes it in his stride.
Xu misses with a double jab
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Xu's side.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is pressing down on Xu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xu.
Xu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xu is controlling him.
Xu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Xu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
Xu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Xu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jokinen wants to control but Xu is having none of it.
Jokinen working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Xu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Xu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Xu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jokinen hang on?
Xu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jokinen because Xu loaded up on that one.
Jokinen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Xu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossi Jokinen had his way with Ham Xu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Xu blocks a jab.
Xu closes the distance and clinches up with Jokinen, looking for a takedown. Xu pushes Jokinen against the cage but Jokinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xu misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Xu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Xu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xu blocks a jab.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xu.
Xu staying out of range there.
Jokinen cracks Xu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Xu looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Xu throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jokinen sizes up Xu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jokinen - that will leave a mark!
Xu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xu's hands.
Xu throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xu.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
Ossi Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu walks into a straight right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Xu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Xu looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jab by Jokinen.
Xu throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen punishes Xu's body with a nice straight punch.
Xu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ham Xu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Xu's head back.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Xu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xu throws a nice head kick!
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xu throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen punishes Xu's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen lands with a nice combination. Xu backs away looking to recover.
Xu throws a sloppy body shot
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Xu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xu ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xu misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Xu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Jokinen lands a jab to Xu's midsection.
Jokinen throws a combination. Xu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xu throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Xu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Xu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Xu should have avoided that one.
Xu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen scores with a hook.
Jokinen takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xu.
Xu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ossi Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:43
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:43
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossi Jokinen!
Ossi Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
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