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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Gordon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Robin Nash!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash lands a jab-cross combination.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash connects with a solid leg kick.
Gordon avoids a kick to the body.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Nash defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Nash misses.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash looks to land a combination. Gordon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice uppercut lands for Nash. That snapped Gordon's head back.
A left and a right from Nash both land. Nice combination.
Gordon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Nash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Nash has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nash checks a leg kick.
Nash throws a combination. Gordon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Nash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nash was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Nash fails to land with a series of punches.
Nash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nash.
Nash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gordon.
Nash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robin Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon tries to clinch up but Nash circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash throws a lazy head kick
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Nash throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Nash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nash.
Nash is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nash throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nash throws a lazy head kick
and Gordon counters with a head kick. That will keep Nash thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nash lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robin Nash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nash scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gordon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Nash.
Nash looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nash.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon tries to clinch but Nash moves out of range.
Nash misses with the combination.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon digs a good hook to Nash's body.
Gordon takes a swing at Nash's ribcage but misses.
Nash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nash checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Nash misses
and Gordon counters with a left to the body.
Nash misses with a head kick.
Nash scores with a head kick.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Nash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nash lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Nash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon is looking to wear down Nash with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gordon cracks Nash with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Nash dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lars Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon swinging wildly here.
Nash lands a high kick!
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nash was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Nash ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nash.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nash plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Nash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nash slips under a jab.
Nash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nash, as that shot connected.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Nash lands a jab-cross combination.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Nash moves out of range.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Nash's legs.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Nash thows a body kick. Gordon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Nash saw that one coming.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nash manages to avoid it.
Nash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gordon back to the cage. Nash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands with a good body shot.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nash.
Good leg kick by Nash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Nash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nash misses with a low kick.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Nash.
Robin Nash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nash throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Nash is breathing heavily.
Nash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Nash. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nash.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash misses with a wild combination.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Nash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nash lands with a kick to the temple. Gordon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nash scores with a head kick. Gordon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nash throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Gordon moves out of range of the leg kick from Nash.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Nash moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Gordon with that takedown attempt.
Nash slips under a jab.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon misses with a hook
and Nash counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nash.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gordon, up you get!
Gordon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash connects with the punch.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash throws a head kick that misses
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nash throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Nash keeps it at a distance.
Nash scores with a one two! Gordon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nash on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nash looks to land a body kick but Gordon moved away.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon tries to bum rush Nash with a series of wild strikes but Nash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Gordon throws a jab when Nash was well out of range.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon throws a low kick but Nash moves out of range easily.
Nash throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash slips under a jab.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nash!
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nash manages to avoid it.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nash can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Sloppy strikes from Nash. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Nash.
Gordon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nash on his heels. He'll look to pass Nash's guard now, I'm sure.
Gordon passes Nash's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Nash defends it.
Robin Nash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordon trying to control from Nash's half guard. Nash has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nash wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lars Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nash is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robin Nash was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nash scores with a spinning back kick!
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Gordon.
Well Nash has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Nash!
Robin Nash managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Dimagiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Lewis Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba tries to clinch but Dillinger is having none of it.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dimagiba is trying to defend but Dillinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dimagiba punching from the bottom.
Dillinger is trying to work for a kimura but Dimagiba is defending well.
Dillinger passes into side control, despite Dimagiba's attempt to control the position.
Dillinger landing a few strikes.
Dillinger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dimagiba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dimagiba taking a bit of punishment here - Dillinger scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimagiba can't do much from the bottom here.
Dimagiba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillinger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba looks winded!
Dimagiba can't do much from the bottom here.
Dillinger controls the position from side control.
Dimagiba is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dillinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dimagiba keeps working.
Dimagiba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dillinger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dillinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimagiba sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillinger landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Dimagiba keeps moving.
Dillinger wanted to stand there but Dimagiba had control of the position.
Dimagiba keeping full guard, as Dillinger tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger stands up and waves to Dimagiba to follow him.
Dillinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dimagiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dimagiba as he jumps to the side.
Dimagiba fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillinger is defended easily by Dimagiba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lewis Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dimagiba's guard.
Dimagiba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillinger stands up over Dimagiba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillinger is working Dimagiba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Lewis Dillinger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dillinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dimagiba was covering up waiting for the punch and Dillinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dillinger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Dimagiba with that takedown attempt.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dimagiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dillinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dillinger works over Dimagiba with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillinger distracts Dimagiba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimagiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dillinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dimagiba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillinger has managed to get both his arms back between Dimagiba's legs - danger averted.
We've been informed that Dimagiba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dillinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
Dillinger drops back looking for a leg! Dimagiba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dimagiba manages to kick Dillinger off! Dillinger jumps back into Dimagiba's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba has momentary wrist control but Dillinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimagiba being controlled here, momentarily.
Dillinger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dimagiba for as long as he can get away with.
Dimagiba wants to stand and escape but Dillinger is having none of it.
Dillinger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is in close to Dimagiba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Dimagiba.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillinger chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillinger is stalling in the full guard.
Dillinger looking to sit in guard and control but Dimagiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger has Dimagiba pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dillinger manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Dimagiba has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimagiba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillinger has picked Dimagiba up - he's going for a ride! Dillinger dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dimagiba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
Dimagiba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillinger passes into half guard.
Dillinger is trying to work for a kimura but Dimagiba is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Lewis Dillinger 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!
Dimagiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to avoid it but Dimagiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillinger to the ground. Dillinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dimagiba tries to clinch but Dillinger moves away
and Dillinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger dives in and scores a takedown into Dimagiba's guard.
Dillinger stands up over Dimagiba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dillinger distracts Dimagiba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba wants to improve his position but instead Dillinger has moved into half guard.
Dillinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but Dimagiba defending well.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillinger slips a nice elbow through Dimagiba's hands, connecting with Dimagiba's forehead.
Dillinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dillinger moves into full mount! Dimagiba won't be happy about that!
Dimagiba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger trying to control but Dimagiba is having none of it.
Dillinger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dimagiba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dillinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dillinger stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dimagiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dillinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dimagiba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dillinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dimagiba defends it well.
Dillinger is working for a submission of some sort.
Dimagiba tries to roll over but Dillinger keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is trying to control but can't.
Dimagiba wants to get back to full guard.
Dillinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dimagiba defends it well.
Dillinger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dillinger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dillinger drops an elbow to the side of Dimagiba's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolando Dimagiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Lewis Dillinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillinger controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Lewis Dillinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillinger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Lewis Dillinger!
Marc Lewis Dillinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery McCurnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avery McCurnin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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31
135 lbs
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142 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrious Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Avery McCurnin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCurnin tried to score with a low kick but Johnson Jr checks it.
McCurnin doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson Jr circles away.
McCurnin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCurnin forces Johnson Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson Jr is trying to break the clinch but McCurnin is controlling him.
McCurnin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCurnin lands a jab to the head.
McCurnin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson Jr.
McCurnin lands a jab to the head.
Johnson Jr tries to clinch up
enabling McCurnin to counter with a crisp jab.
McCurnin misses with a body kick.
Johnson Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCurnin pinned against the cage. McCurnin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCurnin pushes Johnson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurnin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCurnin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCurnin moves into range and clinches up with Johnson Jr.
McCurnin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCurnin lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson Jr wants to clinch.
Johnson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin gets a clinch.
McCurnin is trying to pull guard but Johnson Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson Jr jumps guard but McCurnin stands there with Johnson Jr around his waist. Johnson Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCurnin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnson Jrs head.
McCurnin lands with a right to the head.
McCurnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson Jr tries to clinch but McCurnin moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCurnin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Johnson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCurnin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson Jr.
McCurnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCurnin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCurnin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCurnin dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCurnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCurnin manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson Jr controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson Jr is proving a slippery customer.
McCurnin being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Demetrious Johnson Jr.
McCurnin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurnin clinches up with Johnson Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCurnin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCurnin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurnin duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery McCurnin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCurnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCurnin wants to clinch.
McCurnin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCurnin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson Jr is rocked!
Johnson Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Johnson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson Jr leaves his chin hanging out and McCurnin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Johnson Jr crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Avery McCurnin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Carrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar comes to the cage accompanied by z Buta Wjeżdzam. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
145 lbs
9 - 14 - 0 |
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24
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pozar Pozar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carrington quickly recovers to half guard.
Pozar is trying to work for a kimura but Carrington is defending well.
Pozar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pozar pulls his head out easily.
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pozar pulls his head out easily.
Pozar throwing shots but Carrington is blocking nicely.
Pozar is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer.
Pozar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carrington actively working from the bottom here.
Carrington is refusing to be controlled, as Pozar sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrington sees it coming and defends easily.
Pozar seems to be looking for submissions.
Carrington is trying to maintain the position but Pozar is very close to passing his half guard.
Carrington actively working from the bottom here.
Carrington felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pozar connects with a nice short shot to Carrington's temple.
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pozar is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Carrington.
Carrington is trying to control but can't.
Pozar is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer.
Pozar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carrington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carrington won't allow Pozar to pass to mount.
Pozar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pozar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pozar is trying to control the action in half guard but Carrington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pozar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pozar's back!
Carrington has the hooks in. Pozar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Carrington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pozar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrington is trying to stick to Pozar's back but Pozar is turning into Carrington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carrington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pozar.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Pozar from controlling successfully.
Carrington has Pozar pulled in close to control his posture.
Carrington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pozar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carrington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pozar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pozar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pozar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar dominated that round.
That's time! Pozar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pozar.
Pozar Pozar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carrington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pozar.
A punch combination from Carrington misses.
Carrington scores with a punch to the head.
Pozar gets a takedown into half guard.
Pozar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carrington tries to get to full guard but Pozar has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pozar.
Pozar Pozar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pozar passes to full mount!
Pozar is landing with some decent strikes but Carrington is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carrington is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pozar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Pozar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pozar is landing with some decent strikes but Carrington is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carrington wants to control but Pozar is having none of it.
Pozar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pozar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carrington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pozar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carrington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pozar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pozar landing strikes from the mount.
Pozar trying to control but Carrington is having none of it.
Carrington regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pozar.
Carrington looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Pozar.
Carrington is looking for a sweep. Pozar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrington wants to control but Pozar passes into side.
Pozar misses with the ground and pound.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrington keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pozar landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pozar lands a nice forearm strike.
Pozar working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carrington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pozar.
A slow jab from Carrington misses its intended target.
Carrington connects with a single shot there.
Carrington gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Carrington.
Carrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Carrington.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pozar as Carrington tries to tie him up.
Carrington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pozar.
Pozar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carrington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pozar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carrington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pozar is looking to take a break and control but Carrington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrington keeps working.
Carrington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pozar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Carrington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pozar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrington is staying active underneath Pozar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pozar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pozar.
Pozar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carrington moves into full guard.
Pozar pushing down on Carrington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carrington is controlling Pozar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carrington is refusing to be controlled, as Pozar sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pozar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paul Carrington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pozar Pozar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carrington preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carrington trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pozar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carrington to regain full guard.
Pozar trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Pozar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pozar trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Pozar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pozar Pozar just wasn't active enough.
Carrington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pozar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carrington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrington has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pozar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carrington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pozar tries to keep at a distance but Carrington has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Carrington.
I think Pozar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pozar Pozar!
Pozar Pozar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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26
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
141 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tetsuya Tate!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tate's calf.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Tetsuya Tate has been cut.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate.
Thompson lands a head kick. Tate smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tate shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Tate finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thompson to get to his feet.
Tate drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tate tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to buck Tate off but Tate is having none of it.
Tate throwing strikes but Thompson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tate tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tate's legs.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.
Tate is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Tate is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to buck Thompson off.
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tate is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thompson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
Tate struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tate prevents Thompson from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Tate's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Tate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tate shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tate is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tate throws an elbow but Thompson slips to the side and avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tate but great work by Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is staying tight to Tate's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tate can't do much from the bottom here.
Tate stops Thompson from passing to mount.
Tate tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've been informed that Tate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Will Thompson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control the hands but Thompson won't let him.
Tate breaks Thompson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Tate looking to pass the guard.
Tate postures up.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tate controlling from the top position.
Tetsuya Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tetsuya Tate.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tetsuya Tate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Tate's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tate counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tate.
Tate is looking to stand up but Thompson won't let him.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Thompson is looking for a triangle here but Tate uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tate trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Tate stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Matt Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tetsuya Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Tate moves out of range easily.
Tate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer.
Tate postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tate forces his way into half guard.
Tate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Tate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tate is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Tate is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tate is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Thompson trying to control but Tate postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Tate is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate misses with a head shot. Thompson uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Tate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tate 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Tate!
A relieved looking Tetsuya Tate thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Tuckich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luana Peroba Filgueiras (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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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Tuckich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luana Peroba Filgueiras!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuckich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Filgueiras shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuckich tries to sprawl out of it but Filgueiras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuckich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuckich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filgueiras.
Filgueiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuckich sprawls well. Tuckich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filgueiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Hans Tuckich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
Filgueiras looks for a takedown but Tuckich sprawls well.
Filgueiras circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filgueiras looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tuckich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filgueiras with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filgueiras's guard.
Tuckich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Filgueiras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuckich defends well.
Filgueiras looking for a sweep. Not yet Filgueiras, not yet.
Filgueiras striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Tuckich wants to control from the top but Filgueiras keeps moving.
Tuckich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filgueiras pulls Tuckich in close to his closed guard and prevents Tuckich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Tuckich from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filgueiras is keeping the position for now.
Filgueiras looking for a guillotine here but Tuckich defends easily.
Filgueiras wants to sweep but no luck.
Filgueiras tries to strike from the bottom.
Filgueiras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filgueiras throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich stands and throws Filgueiras's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filgueiras managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tuckich.
Tuckich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Filgueiras down.
Tuckich is looking to take a break and control but Filgueiras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filgueiras taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Tuckich.
Filgueiras can't do much from the bottom here.
Tuckich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filgueiras keeps working.
Tuckich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Filgueiras is avoiding damage well.
Filgueiras struggling a bit here.
Filgueiras is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tuckich is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich lands a nice forearm strike.
Filgueiras tries to bench press Tuckich off him but Tuckich keeps the position.
Filgueiras gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuckich tries to pass to full mount but Filgueiras defends it.
Tuckich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filgueiras looking for submissions off his back.
Filgueiras tries to get to full guard but Tuckich has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filgueiras is in trouble now - Tuckich has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Tuckich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tuckich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Filgueiras misses its intended target.
Filgueiras shoots in for a takedown but Tuckich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filgueiras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuckich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuckich throws a jab when Filgueiras was well out of range.
Filgueiras shoots in and drives through. Tuckich sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Tuckich as Filgueiras shoots in.
Hans Tuckich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
Filgueiras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuckich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuckich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filgueiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuckich sprawls well. Tuckich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filgueiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Filgueiras is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Tuckich or perhaps it was just good defense by Filgueiras which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckich throws a hook to the side of Filgueiras's head but Filgueiras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tuckich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filgueiras tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tuckich is in Filgueiras's guard.
Filgueiras tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuckich trying to control the position from guard on top but Filgueiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuckich stands and throws Filgueiras's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tuckich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filgueiras keeps working.
Tuckich working the ground and pound from side control.
Tuckich throws an elbow but Filgueiras slips to the side and avoids it well.
Filgueiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich is looking to take a break and control but Filgueiras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filgueiras tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuckich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tuckich staying calm.
Filgueiras sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich is looking to take a break and control but Filgueiras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuckich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tuckich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Filgueiras is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuckich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuckich's back!
Filgueiras is punishing Tuckich with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hans Tuckich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tuckich tries to escape the position.
Filgueiras avoiding Tuckich 's attempts to control his hands.
Filgueiras is looking to control Tuckich but Tuckich is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Tuckich as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Filgueiras!
Filgueiras controlling well, preventing Tuckich from escaping the position.
Tuckich breaks Filgueiras's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tuckich wants to control from the top but Filgueiras keeps moving.
Filgueiras keeping full guard, as Tuckich tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuckich preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filgueiras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuckich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filgueiras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tuckich is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Tuckich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuckich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filgueiras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filgueiras dodges the punch combination from Tuckich.
Tuckich lunges at Filgueiras with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filgueiras's hand.
Filgueiras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Filgueiras.
Tuckich doesn't manage to clinch there - Filgueiras circles away.
Filgueiras goes for a double leg but Tuckich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuckich continues to drive forward.
Hans Tuckich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
Filgueiras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tuckich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuckich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filgueiras wants to control from the top but Tuckich keeps moving.
Tuckich is trying to control the position but Filgueiras postures up.
Tuckich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tuckich working for submissions but it's allowed Filgueiras to get to half guard.
Tuckich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuckich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filgueiras wants to control from the top but Tuckich keeps moving.
Filgueiras is in close to Tuckich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tuckich working for a triangle but Filgueiras defends it easily.
Tuckich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filgueiras gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras wants to control from the top but Tuckich keeps moving.
Filgueiras scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hans Tuckich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuckich is trying to control the position but Filgueiras postures up.
Filgueiras with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tuckich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filgueiras controls the pace.
Filgueiras wants to get up but he can't break Tuckich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuckich pulls Filgueiras in close to his closed guard and prevents Filgueiras from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tuckich looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filgueiras looks for a takedown but Tuckich sprawls well.
Filgueiras with a lazy takedown attempt
so Tuckich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Filgueiras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Tuckich from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuckich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuckich works over Filgueiras with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Tuckich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tuckich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Tuckich!
An out of breath Hans Tuckich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov comes to the cage accompanied by My World- Kid Cudi. Frolov has chosen Manowar - Holy War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taisumov's guard.
Frolov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frolov prevents Taisumov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frolov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frolov advances position into side control!
Frolov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frolov is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet but Frolov drags him back down.
Frolov advances to full mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Frolov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Frolov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Taisumov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Taisumov has left one of his arms exposed and Frolov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Taisumov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Frolov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov has chosen Alisa - Aerobica as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Rauparaha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauparaha gets a clinch.
Rauparaha throws a head punch that misses.
Kolpakov connects with a knee to the head.
Kolpakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rauparaha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolpakov is working Rauparaha over against the cage.
Rauparaha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kolpakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauparaha's elbow.
Rauparaha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kolpakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kolpakov working hard to break the clinch.
Rauparaha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kolpakov trying to stall but Rauparaha improves his position.
Rauparaha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kolpakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolpakov throws a body punch but Rauparaha moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kolpakov.
Nikolai Kolpakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauparaha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rauparaha. That's going to slow Kolpakov down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolpakov misses with a hook.
Kolpakov takes a swing at Rauparaha's ribcage but misses.
Rauparaha keeps Kolpakov at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolpakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Kolpakov does it's job there.
Rauparaha is looking to slow Kolpakov down with leg kicks.
Kolpakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Rauparaha tenderised Kolpakov's leg. Kolpakov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rauparaha.
Rauparaha swings for the body but Kolpakov moves out of range.
Kolpakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolpakov misses with a looping right.
Rauparaha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rauparaha thumps Kolpakov with a low kick.
Rauparaha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kolpakov.
Kolpakov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rauparaha.
Rauparaha moves out of range as Kolpakov strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauparaha.
Kolpakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauparaha was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolpakov.
Nice body kick there by Rauparaha.
Kolpakov throws a head kick but Rauparaha moves out of range.
Rauparaha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rauparaha connects with a leg kick. Kolpakov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kolpakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauparaha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauparaha ducks under a wild hook from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov throws the left hand but Rauparaha avoids the punch easily.
Rauparaha lands a leg kick that knocks Kolpakov off balance momentarily.
Kolpakov throws a hook but Rauparaha avoids it easily.
Kolpakov throws the left hand but Rauparaha avoids the punch easily.
Kolpakov misses with a looping right.
Rauparaha defending well as Kolpakov loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rauparaha.
Kolpakov avoids the head kick by Rauparaha.
Rauparaha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kolpakov sizes up Rauparaha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Rauparaha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rauparaha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rauparaha scores with a kick to the body.
Rauparaha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kolpakov is out of range.
Kolpakov misses with a head kick.
Rauparaha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kolpakov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rauparaha moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauparaha thows a body shot but no joy.
Rauparaha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rauparaha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov throws a right hand that misses
and Rauparaha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kolpakov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauparaha with a nice cross.
Kolpakov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kolpakov throws a head kick that misses.
Kolpakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kolpakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Rauparaha.
Kolpakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauparaha is just out of range.
Rauparaha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kolpakov. Kolpakov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kolpakov is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolpakov swings widly with a right hand
and Rauparaha counters with a big right hand! Oh Kolpakov is in trouble here! Rauparaha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Te Rauparaha!
During a confident post fight interview, Te Rauparaha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Umba Matumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umba Matumba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Lim!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lim misses with a kick to the body.
Lim connects with a leg kick. Matumba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lim connects with a right hand. Matumba shakes it off.
Matumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
Matumba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Lim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matumba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lim lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matumba takes a step back to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Lim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matumba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lim looks to land a body kick but Matumba moved away.
Lim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Umba Matumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matumba scores with a three punch combo!
Lim is rocked!
Matumba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lim is still on wobbly legs! Can Matumba finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim scores with a nice strike.
Matumba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lim seems to have recovered his senses.
Matumba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lim blocks the body kick.
Lim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matumba if he has to take too many more of those.
Lim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lim thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Lim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matumba doesn't seem phased though.
Lim misses the jab.
Matumba works over Lim's head and body with a nice combination.
Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lim.
Matumba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matumba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matumba dodges the punch combination from Lim.
Lim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matumba swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Lim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Matumba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lim.
Matumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lim throws out the jab.
Matumba misses with a wild combination.
Lim misses with a body kick.
Lim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lim. Matumba shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim lands with a straight right. Matumba didn't see that one coming.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Matumba moves out of range easily.
Lim moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Matumba. Those never looked like landing.
Lim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matumba is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Lim scores with a four punch combination!
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lim dodges the punch combination from Matumba.
Matumba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matumba looks to land a combination but Lim avoids it well.
A punch combination from Matumba misses.
Good exchange - Lim coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matumba throws a head kick but Lim moves out of range.
Matumba scores with a nice head shot.
Matumba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lim is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matumba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim throws a wild body kick that Matumba sees coming a mile off.
Lim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matumba throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lim connects with a looping right hand.
Lim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matumba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matumba swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matumba misses with a wild body shot.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Matumba moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matumba misses with a wild combination.
Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matumba.
Lim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matumba manages to avoid it.
Matumba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matumba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lim connects with a body shot.
Lim swinging wildly here.
Lim misses with a head kick.
Matumba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lim tries to bum rush Matumba with a series of wild strikes but Matumba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lim connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Lim misses.
Matumba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lim on the side of the head.
Matumba misses with a combination
enabling Lim to counter with a crisp jab.
Matumba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matumba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lim, right into the meat.
Lim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matumba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Matumba.
Matumba moves out of range of the body kick.
Lim avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matumba swinging wildly here.
Matumba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lim.
Matumba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lim thows a body kick. Matumba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lim throws a head kick that half lands.
Matumba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lim eats them both and turns towards Matumba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good leg kick by Lim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matumba throws a series of punches but Lim moves out of range.
Matumba throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matumba thinking.
Matumba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matumba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matumba misses with a series of wild punches.
Lim lands with a kick to the temple. Matumba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A leg kick checked by Lim.
A combination from Matumba does no damage.
Matumba misses with a hook
and Lim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matumba is rocked!
Matumba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Matumba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lim drops Matumba with a huge uppercut! Matumba drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lim is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Lim!
Charlie Lim is the new bantamweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charlie Lim made sure he mentioned KO Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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