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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilmar Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taka Tanaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gilmar Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body. Fonseca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonseca stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Fonseca as Tanaka shoots in.
Fonseca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Fonseca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fonseca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tanaka's head.
Tanaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tanaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fonseca's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka landing with the ground and pound.
Fonseca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanaka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fonseca is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tanaka, into his guard.
Fonseca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonseca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Fonseca pushes his legs off easily.
Fonseca trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Fonseca defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonseca postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
Fonseca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fonseca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fonseca is looking to work some ground and pound but Tanaka has wrist control.
Tanaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fonseca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tanaka is tightening it up a little... Fonseca has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fonseca reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fonseca taps out! nice BJJ there by Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Taka Tanaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabilondo Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low. Gabilondo Soler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ninja Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabilondo Soler!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soler is defended easily by Kid.
Kid tries to clinch up but Soler circles away and keeps his distance.
Soler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kid is trying to stand back up but Soler is controlling him
Kid tries to roll over but Soler keeps him under control.
Soler throwing shots but Kid is blocking nicely.
Soler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Soler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kid because Soler loaded up on that one.
Kid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kid is trying to stand.
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.
Soler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soler trying to mount his opponent but Kid defends it.
Soler passes to full mount!
Kid trying desperately to get to his feet.
Soler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kid bucks up and throws Soler to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Soler misses with a takedown attempt - Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ninja Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabilondo Soler.
Soler has a takedown stuffed.
Kid moves into range and clinches up with Soler.
Kid is trying to trip Soler. He has hold of a leg but Soler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kid persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Soler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Soler is keeping the position.
Kid drops back looking for a leg! Soler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soler manages to kick Kid off! Kid jumps back into Soler's guard.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Soler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Soler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Soler tries to strike from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kid shoots and misses
and Soler counters with a single leg into guard. Kid didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soler manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Soler keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
Soler striking from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Soler is keeping the position.
Kid drops back looking for a leg! Soler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soler manages to kick Kid off! Kid jumps back into Soler's guard.
Soler tries to strike from the bottom.
Soler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soler swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Kid tries to clinch but Soler moves away
and Soler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soler.
Soler pushes down on Kid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soler.
Soler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kid!
Kid is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid is bucking up trying to escape but Soler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Soler throwing strikes here but Kid is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kid is trying to stand.
Soler throws some wild stikes that Kid manages to avoid easily.
Soler unloads with some shots from mount but Kid bucks and avoids them well.
Soler with the ground and pound from mount.
Kid is working to get back to half guard.
Kid is working hard here to advance position.
Kid blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Soler striking off his back but it's not causing Kid any problems.
Soler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabilondo Soler 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.
Soler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Soler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soler wants to pass the guard but Kid is defending well.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.
Soler stops Kid from getting back to his feet.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Soler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kid!
Kid wants to control but Soler is having none of it.
Kid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soler breaks from Kid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Soler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Soler looking to finish with strikes here!
Soler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Soler looking to ground and pound but Kid is blocking nicely.
Soler looking to ground and pound but Kid is blocking nicely.
Kid blocking the ground and pound.
Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Soler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Soler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Soler working Kid over with strikes here.
Kid regains half guard.
Kid is trying to stand.
Gabilondo Soler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler tries to pass to full mount but Kid defends it.
Soler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kid is desperately trying to improve his position but Soler has a good base and remains in mount.
Soler throwing strikes here but Kid is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Soler throws a strike there. Kid manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soler trying to pass the guard but Kid defending well.
Kid tries to kick Soler off but Soler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kid won't allow Soler to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid gets full guard.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soler is controlling him.
Soler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
Kid is looking for a triangle but Soler pushes his legs off easily.
Soler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soler working the body and head with strikes.
Soler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Soler throws a strike aimed at the side of Kid's head but Kid avoids it well.
Soler misses with the ground and pound.
Kid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler trying to mount his opponent but Kid defends it.
Kid is trying to stand.
Kid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soler.
Soler uses his free foot to push down on Kid's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kid.
Kid wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Soler landing punches.
Soler prevents Kid from getting the reversal.
Soler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soler breaks from Kid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Soler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid tries to reverse the position but Soler maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabilondo Soler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Kid. No joy for Soler on that attempt.
Ninja Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soler fails with the takedown.
Ninja Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabilondo Soler.
Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid has clasped his hands together around Soler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Soler tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kid postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kid avoids the strikes from the bottom by Soler.
Soler tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Soler throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Soler misses with a strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soler, who protects the arm well.
Kid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soler, who protects the arm well.
Soler tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Soler misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kid blocks the strikes from Soler.
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soler throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Soler is defending well.
Ninja Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabilondo Soler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ground and pound from Kid seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kid throws a strike aimed at the side of Soler's head but Soler avoids it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Soler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kid tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Soler content to control rather than advance.
Soler moves nicely into side control.
Kid is looking to regain half guard here but Soler keeps moving and retains side control.
Soler working away.
Kid is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid prevents Soler from improving position.
Soler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Soler content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Soler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kid is looking to improve his position but Soler isn't that keen on the idea.
Soler controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kid is squirming around, avoiding Soler's attempts to control the action.
Kid gets back to half guard.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soler stalling.
Kid regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soler stays in close to Kid's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soler 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabilondo Soler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Crushinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Van Hannegem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Van Hannegem will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Crushinski!
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, Marco Van Hannegem!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hannegem throws a right and a left that Crushinski avoids nicely.
Van Hannegem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Hannegem misses with a double jab.
Crushinski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Hannegem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crushinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Hannegem somewhat.
Van Hannegem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushinski.
Van Hannegem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crushinski on the side of the head.
Van Hannegem throws a series of punches but Crushinski moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Crushinski.
Van Hannegem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Hannegem looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hannegem throws a series of punches but Crushinski moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crushinski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crushinski lands a knee to the body.
Crushinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Marco Van Hannegem has been cut.
Crushinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crushinski.
Crushinski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Crushinski landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushinski slowing the pace effectively.
Van Hannegem throws a head punch that misses.
Crushinski is stalling here.
Crushinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Crushinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushinski.
Crushinski with a knee to the head.
Crushinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Crushinski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crushinski working Van Hannegem over with knees to the body.
Crushinski avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Crushinski - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushinski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Hannegem up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Crushinski.
Van Hannegem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Hannegem sprawls well. Van Hannegem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crushinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Crushinski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crushinski throws a series of punches but Van Hannegem avoids them all with ease.
Crushinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Van Hannegem.
Van Hannegem's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Van Hannegem duly obliges.
Van Hannegem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crushinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Hannegem is looking to clinch but Crushinski is avoiding it.
Crushinski misses with a combination
and Van Hannegem counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Hannegem lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Hannegem tries to bum rush Crushinski with a series of wild strikes but Crushinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crushinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crushinski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Hannegem. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Van Hannegem.
Van Hannegem fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Hannegem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Hannegem moves in looking to clinch but Crushinski pushes him off.
Van Hannegem throws a series of punches but Crushinski avoids them all with ease.
Crushinski closes the distance and clinches.
Van Hannegem misses with some punches.
Crushinski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Hannegem wants to get back to striking at distance but Crushinski won't allow it.
Van Hannegem tries a body shot but Crushinski blocks it.
Van Hannegem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Hannegem scores with a three punch combo!
Crushinski is looking to clinch.
Van Hannegem is working the combinations to good effect here.
Van Hannegem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem connects with a right hand. Crushinski shakes it off.
Van Hannegem lands a head shot.
Crushinski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crushinski throws a low kick but Van Hannegem avoids it.
Crushinski dodges the punch combination from Van Hannegem.
Van Hannegem misses with a series of wild punches.
Crushinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Hannegem, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Van Hannegem struggles to land a body shot inside as Crushinski controls his hands.
Van Hannegem is trying to break the clinch but Crushinski has him pressed against the cage.
Crushinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Hannegem's efforts to push away.
Van Hannegem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Hannegem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hannegem can't break the clinch.
Van Hannegem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crushinski lands an elbow that stopped Van Hannegem in his tracks for a moment.
Crushinski landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Crushinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Van Hannegem'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.
Crushinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Hannegem darts in and clinches Crushinski up against the cage.
Van Hannegem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hannegem is trying to break the clinch but Crushinski is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Hannegem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Hannegem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crushinski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Hannegem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Van Hannegem - just one landing.
Marco Van Hannegem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Hannegem lands with a nice combination. Crushinski backs away looking to recover.
Van Hannegem misses with a wild combination.
Crushinski misses with a wild combination.
Crushinski lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Hannegem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hannegem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crushinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Hannegem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crushinski can pounce on him.
Van Hannegem misses with a series of wild punches.
Crushinski has Van Hannegem up against the cage in a clinch.
Crushinski blocks an elbow strike.
Crushinski misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Hannegem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Hannegem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Hannegem takes an elbow to the temple.
Crushinski is struggling to control the position.
Crushinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hannegem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crushinski.
Van Hannegem wants to break free but Crushinski has control.
Crushinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Hannegem is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hannegem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Hannegem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crushinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crushinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Hannegem is defending well for now.
Van Hannegem wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Crushinski.
Crushinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Hannegem tries to break free but Crushinski pushes him back against the cage.
Crushinski blocks an uppercut.
Van Hannegem tries to break the clinch but Crushinski is controlling the position.
Crushinski blocking some punches.
Van Hannegem is looking to break free of the clinch but Crushinski has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Crushinski to work.
Van Hannegem scores with a shot to the side of Crushinski's head.
Crushinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hannegem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crushinski blocking some punches.
Van Hannegem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Hannegem wants to break free but Crushinski has control.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hannegem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Hannegem has a couple of punches blocked by Crushinski.
Crushinski is pressed up against the cage. Van Hannegem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crushinski down to the mat. Crushinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Hannegem misses with a wild combination.
Crushinski throws a solid leg kick but Van Hannegem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crushinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crushinski misses with the combination.
Van Hannegem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Hannegem!
Van Hannegem tries to clinch up.
Van Hannegem misses with a double jab.
Van Hannegem staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Hannegem is defended easily by Crushinski.
Van Hannegem throws a shot to the body.
Van Hannegem tries to clinch there but Crushinski circles away.
Crushinski tries to clinch but Van Hannegem moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crushinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Hannegem.
Crushinski slips a jab and a cross from Van Hannegem.
Crushinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Crushinski misses with a knee to the head.
Van Hannegem tries to circle away but Crushinski has him pinned against the cage.
Crushinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Hannegem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crushinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivan Crushinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Van Hannegem.
Crushinski lands with a short shot to the head.
Crushinski lands an elbow inside.
Van Hannegem takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Hannegem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crushinski is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crushinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Hannegem's efforts to push away.
Van Hannegem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Van Hannegem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Van Hannegem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Hannegem throws out a powerful jab.
Van Hannegem misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Van Hannegem does no damage.
Van Hannegem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crushinski.
Crushinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Hannegem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crushinski looks to land a combination but Van Hannegem avoids it well.
Crushinski clinches up against the cage.
Van Hannegem has a couple of punches blocked by Crushinski.
Van Hannegem tries to break free but Crushinski pushes him back against the cage.
Crushinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Hannegem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Hannegem takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Hannegem tries to break free but Crushinski pushes him back against the cage.
Crushinski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Hannegem is trying to break free.
Van Hannegem avoiding damage as Crushinski throws knees to the body.
Crushinski misses with a knee strike.
Van Hannegem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Hannegem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Hannegem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hannegem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Hannegem fails to land.
Van Hannegem misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushinski trying to control the position but instead, Van Hannegem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crushinski into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Hannegem fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushinski.
Crushinski blocking some punches.
Van Hannegem is trying to drag Crushinski to the mat but Crushinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Hannegem is trying to break the clinch but Crushinski has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Crushinski.
Van Hannegem is trying to force a seperation but Crushinski has the dominant position.
Crushinski gets through Van Hannegem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Hannegem has a couple of punches blocked by Crushinski.
Ivan Crushinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Crushinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Hannegem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crushinski obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushinski.
Crushinski tries a knee to the head but Van Hannegem blocks it.
Van Hannegem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski lands an elbow inside that Van Hannegem shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Crushinski.
Crushinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Hannegem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crushinski has him pressed against the cage.
Van Hannegem tries to break free but Crushinski pushes him back against the cage.
Crushinski slowing the pace effectively.
Crushinski lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Hannegem fails to land.
Van Hannegem has had enough of the clinch but Crushinski keeps him there for the moment.
Crushinski lands an elbow that stopped Van Hannegem in his tracks for a moment.
Crushinski looking to slow down the pace here.
Crushinski slowing the pace effectively.
Van Hannegem working hard to break the clinch.
Van Hannegem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Hannegem looks to land a combination. Crushinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crushinski tries to clinch but Van Hannegem is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Crushinski blocks the leg kick.
Crushinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crushinski.
That has opened up Marco Van Hannegem's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Hannegem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crushinski scores with a nice strike.
Crushinski leaves Van Hannegem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivan Crushinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Van Hannegem.
Crushinski clinches up with Van Hannegem and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Hannegem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crushinski working Van Hannegem over with knees to the body.
Van Hannegem is trying to break free.
Van Hannegem misses with the head strike.
Crushinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Hannegem backwards.
Crushinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Hannegem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crushinski crunches a lovely knee into Van Hannegem's ribcage.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hannegem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crushinski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Hannegem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crushinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crushinski stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Hannegem working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Crushinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crushinski keeps control of Van Hannegem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Hannegem avoiding damage as Crushinski throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushinski.
Van Hannegem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Hannegem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Hannegem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crushinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Hannegem stalks Crushinski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crushinski's face. Crushinski staggers backwards, shaken.
Crushinski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crushinski has closed the distance and engaged Van Hannegem in a clinch.
The referee calls for Crushinski to work.
Van Hannegem can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Hannegem.
Crushinski lands an elbow that stopped Van Hannegem in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Crushinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crushinski 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Crushinski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Krystov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Almeida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 24 theme song. Alexander Krystov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Almeida's chin.
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23
163 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Krystov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krystov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
Krystov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krystov.
Krystov ducks under a wild hook from Almeida.
A swing and a miss from Krystov.
Krystov fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krystov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almeida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krystov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeida.
Krystov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krystov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krystov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krystov drops back looking for a leg! Almeida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Almeida manages to kick Krystov off! Krystov jumps back into Almeida's guard.
Almeida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krystov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krystov working a defensive guard here.
Almeida stands up from Krystov's guard - Almeida perhaps looking for a knockout.
Almeida misses with a straight right.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Krystov slips under a jab from Almeida.
Almeida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krystov needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there.
Almeida scores with a nice right hand.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Krystov counter with a right hand.
Krystov just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Krystov avoids it well.
Krystov with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krystov scores with a takedown into Almeida's guard.
Almeida wants to stand but Krystov is controlling the position.
Krystov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krystov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krystov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krystov trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krystov stops Almeida from standing up.
Krystov passes Almeida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krystov wants to pass the guard but Almeida is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida kicks off Krystov and gets to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almeida.
Krystov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet but Krystov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Almeida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krystov is looking to work some ground and pound but Almeida has wrist control.
Krystov drops back looking for a leg! Almeida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Almeida manages to kick Krystov off! Krystov jumps back into Almeida's guard.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Krystov isn't so interested in that idea.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Krystov controlling him for the moment.
Krystov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Almeida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krystov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krystov moves out of range of the strikes.
Almeida misses with a head kick.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krystov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anthony Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida throws a head kick but Krystov moves out of range.
Almeida misses with a head kick.
Anthony Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krystov is defended easily by Almeida.
Krystov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida is trying to get back to half guard.
Krystov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Krystov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Almeida lands a head kick!
Krystov clobbers Almeida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krystov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Almeida's head backwards.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Krystov counter with a right hand.
Krystov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krystov fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Almeida misses.
Krystov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Almeida.
Krystov moves out of range as Almeida strikes.
Anthony Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krystov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Almeida's head backwards.
Almeida misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida misses with a shot to the body
and Krystov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krystov throws a left that rocks Almeida and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Krystov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Almeida regain composure!
Almeida is rocked!
Krystov scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Almeida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeida is trying to improve his position.
Krystov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Krystov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
Krystov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Almeida seems to have got his legs back now.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krystov wants to work for an arm triangle but Almeida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Almeida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krystov.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krystov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krystov is trying to work for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida tries to kick Krystov off but Krystov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krystov misses with a looping left.
Krystov misses with the combination.
Alexander Krystov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krystov moves out of range of the body kick.
Almeida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krystov misses with a double jab.
Almeida tries a head kick but it misses.
Almeida keeps the fight on the outside.
Krystov scores with the left hand. Almeida knows he should have avoided that one.
Almeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krystov lands with a nice body punch.
Krystov tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses.
Krystov lands with an uppercut that bounces Almeida off the cage and back into rage.
Krystov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krystov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Almeida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krystov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almeida on the side of the head.
Almeida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krystov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Almeida is trying to defend but Krystov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Almeida is trying to get back to full guard.
Krystov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeida has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krystov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Krystov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Almeida swinging wildly here.
Almeida misses with a series of wild punches.
Krystov fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida throws a head kick but Krystov moves out of range.
Almeida misses with a combination
and Krystov counters with a takedown into side control.
Almeida sneaks back into half guard.
Krystov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Almeida is just riding it out for now. Krystov eventually gives up the hold.
Almeida wants to control but Krystov is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krystov stops Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Krystov working over Almeida with some ground and pound. Almeida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Almeida is trying to stand.
Krystov is looking for a kimura here.
Krystov is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
Almeida is trying to maintain the position but Krystov is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krystov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Almeida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krystov working away.
Anthony Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Almeida gets back to full guard.
Krystov tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Almeida looking for a guillotine here but Krystov defends easily.
Krystov throws a big right hand that misses.
Krystov content to stall in guard here.
Krystov wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
Krystov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is pulling down on Krystov's head to control his posture.
Krystov chips away with some ground and pound.
Almeida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krystov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Almeida wants to stand but Krystov is controlling the position.
Krystov looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Almeida swinging wildly here.
Krystov misses with a hook.
Almeida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krystov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Almeida counters with a body kick.
Almeida scores with a jab to the head.
Almeida misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Krystov misses.
Almeida tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander Krystov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krystov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Almeida tries a head kick but it misses.
Krystov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krystov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krystov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krystov defends it easily.
Krystov trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Krystov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krystov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Krystov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Lebedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Quest!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Lebedev catches Quest right on the button with a cross.
Lebedev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebedev circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lebedev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quest takes the fight into the clinch.
Quest misses with a punch on the inside.
Lebedev tries to stall but Quest uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lebedev.
Lebedev lands a nice uppercut.
Quest stalling.
A short right from Lebedev.
Quest jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lebedev walks away with a smile on his face. Quest gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quest shoots in but no luck this time.
Good exchange - Lebedev coming out on top.
It looks like Johnny Quest has been cut.
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!
Lebedev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quest is rocked!
Lebedev fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Quest out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Grigori Lebedev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Ungowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ungowa comes to the cage accompanied by Type O Negative - Black No. 1. Jamal Ungowa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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290 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamal Ungowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ungowa looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Ungowa slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Ungowa tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Ungowa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jamal Ungowa has been cut.
Ungowa throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Ungowa fails to land with a series of punches.
Ungowa lands a head shot.
It looks like Josh Williams has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ungowa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Ungowa moved out of range nicely.
Ungowa throws a big shot that misses.
Ungowa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ungowa misses the shot to the body.
Ungowa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Ungowa crumples to the floor! Williams milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Kleinsasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula comes into the arena with Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heikki Kuula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Kleinsasser!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuula wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kleinsasser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuula works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kleinsasser wants to control but Kuula is keeping busy.
Kuula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuula slips a nice elbow through Kleinsasser's hands, connecting with Kleinsasser's forehead.
Kuula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kleinsasser keeps working.
Kuula will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuula lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser wants to get back to full guard.
Kuula controlling the pace.
Kuula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kuula.
Kleinsasser avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuula.
Ground and pound from Kuula.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuula wants to control but Kleinsasser is keeping him busy.
Kleinsasser trying to control but Kuula postures up.
Kuula prevents Kleinsasser from improving his position.
Kleinsasser is pressing down on Kuula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kleinsasser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuula is one step ahead there.
Kuula looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser looking to control.
Kuula postures up in Kleinsasser's guard and throws a big left but Kleinsasser blocks it.
Kuula thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuula wants to control from the top but Kleinsasser keeps moving.
Kuula won't allow Kleinsasser to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kleinsasser is looking to chop away at Kuula's legs.
Kuula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kleinsasser fails with the takedown
and Kuula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kleinsasser throws a sloppy head kick and Kuula moves out of range easily.
Kuula scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuula lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kleinsasser down.
Kuula throwing strikes but Kleinsasser manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kuula can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuula gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kleinsasser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Kuula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuula lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Kuula.
Kuula scores with a punch to the head.
Kleinsasser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kleinsasser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuula lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kuula.
Kleinsasser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuula scores with a four punch combination!
Kuula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuula avoids the head kick by Kleinsasser.
Kuula blocks a head kick by Kleinsasser.
Kleinsasser lands a head kick. Kuula smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kleinsasser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kleinsasser tries to land a leg kick but Kuula saw it coming and moves away.
Kuula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kleinsasser's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuula wants to control from the top but Kleinsasser keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula tries to free his leg and advance position but Kleinsasser is retaining full guard.
Kuula thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuula is in close to Kleinsasser's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuula looking to pass the guard.
Kuula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuula trying to control but Kleinsasser is working from the bottom.
Kuula throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuula trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinsasser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuula is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kleinsasser is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kleinsasser is trying to control the position but Kuula postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kleinsasser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuula stalling away here and it's allowed Kleinsasser to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kuula is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kleinsasser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kleinsasser has escaped and now he's on top!
Kleinsasser won't allow Kuula to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuula keeping moving, preventing Kleinsasser from controlling successfully.
Kleinsasser looking to pass the guard.
Kuula has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kleinsasser should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kuula has tightened it up now! Kleinsasser should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Heikki Kuula!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beckring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feuer Frei. Beckring has chosen Where Is My Mind as his entrance music. Oleg Aschenbreaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
223 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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24
224 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Beckring!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aschenbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aschenbreaker cracks the inside of Beckring's front leg.
Beckring looks for a takedown but Aschenbreaker sprawls well.
Aschenbreaker stuns Beckring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aschenbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckring.
Beckring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aschenbreaker scores with a hook.
Beckring avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckring takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beckring misses the shot to the body.
Beckring shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aschenbreaker as he avoids it easily.
Beckring just misses with a punch to the body.
Aschenbreaker is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker stuns Beckring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Aschenbreaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aschenbreaker.
Beckring takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beckring takes one on the button.
Aschenbreaker looks for the body kick but Beckring saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Aschenbreaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beckring doesn't seem phased though.
Aschenbreaker scores with a hook to the body. Beckring takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beckring looks gassed!
Aschenbreaker scores with a punch to the head.
Beckring is rocked!
Beckring walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Aschenbreaker swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oleg Aschenbreaker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Majin Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yourn Rotterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boo comes to the cage accompanied by I Fucking Hate You by Godsmack. Rotterdam has chosen deftones-change as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Majin Boo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Majin Boo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boo throws a hook but Rotterdam blocks it.
Rotterdam throws a series of punches but Boo avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Rotterdam.
Boo missing with a left hand there. Rotterdam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rotterdam wants to clinch.
Rotterdam misses with a takedown attempt - Boo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rotterdam.
Boo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotterdam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yourn Rotterdam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rotterdam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rotterdam.
Rotterdam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boo.
Rotterdam throws a combination that misses
and Boo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Yourn Rotterdam has been cut.
Boo looks to land a left hand but Rotterdam moved out of range nicely.
Majin Boo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotterdam wants to clinch.
Rotterdam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rotterdam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boo misses with a straight right.
Boo missing with a left hand there. Rotterdam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boo looks to land a combination but Rotterdam avoids it well.
Rotterdam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotterdam tries to clinch there but Boo circles away.
Boo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rotterdam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boo.
A big right from Boo misses.
Rotterdam moves out of range of the strikes.
Boo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boo tries to move into range but Rotterdam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rotterdam lands the left hand.
Rotterdam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boo counters with a nice uppercut.
Majin Boo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yourn Rotterdam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotterdam tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
and Boo counters with a three punch combo that has Rotterdam backing up. Rotterdam nods at Boo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boo slips under a jab from Rotterdam.
Rotterdam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boo throws a combination that misses
and Rotterdam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Boo.
Rotterdam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rotterdam tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
and Boo counters with a left hand that sends Rotterdam to the canvas!
Rotterdam is rocked!
Boo content to stall in guard here.
Rotterdam manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rotterdam looks to score with a jab to the body but Boo is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam doesn't manage to clinch there - Boo circles away.
Rotterdam throws a hook to the side of Boo's head but Boo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotterdam thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Boo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Rotterdam with that takedown attempt.
Boo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Boo as Rotterdam shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rotterdam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rotterdam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boo momentarily.
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!
Boo swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Majin Boo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yourn Rotterdam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rotterdam wants to clinch but Boo slips to the side
and Boo counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rotterdam has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Majin Boo!
Majin Boo retains his heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (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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24
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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22
164 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Hanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Taalasmaa looks to land a right hand but Hanson moved out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taalasmaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanson.
Hanson misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taalasmaa showed some decent athleticism there.
Taalasmaa is thwarting Hanson's attempts to control the position.
Taalasmaa lands with a punch from half guard.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but Hanson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taalasmaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taalasmaa has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taalasmaa working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson is trying to control the position but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taalasmaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taalasmaa is in close to Hanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanson has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson trying to control the position.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taalasmaa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hanson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taalasmaa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hanson.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa scores with punches from side control.
Taalasmaa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound from side control.
Taalasmaa cracks Hanson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taalasmaa working the body and head with strikes.
Hanson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa working away.
Taalasmaa lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working the head and body with strikes.
Hanson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taalasmaa is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taalasmaa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hanson some visible discomfort.
Taalasmaa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Taalasmaa moves into full mount!
Taalasmaa trying to control but Hanson is having none of it.
Taalasmaa landing shots from mount.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taalasmaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanson tries to hold on but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa prevents Hanson from getting the reversal.
Taalasmaa lands a heavy elbow.
Taalasmaa cracks Hanson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taalasmaa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Taalasmaa cracks Hanson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hanson is rocked!
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!
Taalasmaa breaks from Hanson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Hanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes but Hanson is staying in there.
Hanson is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Taalasmaa! Hanson is hurt baaadly! Taalasmaa is firing away with more strikes - Hanson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa! Seppo Taalasmaa retains his lightweight title!
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mgr
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