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BMP 21 (Harlamov vs Calypso) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets comes to the cage accompanied by Штиль. John Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 30 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boets dips to his left and cracks Lewis with an uppercut!
Boets misses the jab.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis slips a straight right by Boets.
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dimon Boets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boets throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Boets takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boets throws a combination that misses
and Lewis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Boets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boets misses with a hook
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boets is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Lewis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Boets keeps moving.
Boets avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis trying to control but Boets is working from the bottom.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boets is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boets keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Boets trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boets is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewis wants to get up but he can't break Boets's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lewis stands up over Boets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boets trying to strike off his back.
Boets keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Boets looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis cracks Boets with a solid left hand.
Boets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Lewis is fighting to break Boets's control of his arms but Boets is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boets preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boets keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Boets is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big head kick from Lewis and Boets is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Boets is rocked!
It looks like Dimon Boets has been cut.
Boets had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.
Oh Boets is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boets's guard.
Lewis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boets actively working from the bottom here.
Boets tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Lewis wants to control but Boets is keeping him busy.
Boets has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lewis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Boets seems to have got his legs back now.
Boets avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis fakes the leg kick and cracks Boets in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boets was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
A swing and a miss from Boets.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.
Whack! Lewis lands a heavy head kick that drops Boets. The ref tackles Lewis to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Boets was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Lewis!
John Lewis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak has chosen you've lost that loving feeling as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak tries to clinch up but Loco circles away and keeps his distance.
Bak darts in and clinches Loco up against the cage.
Loco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ong Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bak in his tracks.
Loco scores with a hook to the body. Bak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loco circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Loco misses.
Loco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bak tries to clinch up.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bak has managed to clinch.
Loco avoids a wild elbow strike from Bak.
Bak throws an elbow but it misses.
Loco blocks an elbow strike from Bak.
Bak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Loco's defenses.
Bak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loco avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Bak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bak is looking to clinch.
Bak moves in looking to clinch but Loco pushes him off.
Bak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak forces Loco back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loco.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Bak is looking to control Loco's arms but Loco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bak has his back to the cage.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Bak prevents Loco from breaking the clinch.
Loco is trying to break free.
Loco is trying to break the clinch but Bak has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bak.
Bak misses with an elbow over the top.
Bak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loco scores with a nice right hand.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bak clinches up against the cage.
Bak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loco is defending well for now.
Bak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco blocks an elbow strike.
Loco blocks an elbow strike from Bak.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loco takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like El Loco has been cut.
Loco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Bak.
Loco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loco with a nice cross.
A big left from Loco misses.
Loco sets himself, and Bak steps forward looking for the clinch! Loco avoids it this time.
Bak tries to clinch but Loco is having none of it.
Loco throws a series of punches but Bak moves out of range.
Loco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bak has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
Bak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loco wants to break free but Bak has control.
A frustrated look appears on Loco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Bak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loco is defending well for now.
Bak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loco misses with a straight right.
Loco throws a good cross that connects.
Bak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bak wants to clinch.
Bak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loco lands a jab.
Loco throws out a loose jab but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bak tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco moves into the clinch.
Loco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bak lands an elbow inside.
Loco working hard to break the clinch.
Loco is looking to break free of the clinch but Bak has double underhooks.
Bak lands a damaging elbow.
Bak lands an elbow just above Loco 's eye.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Bak moves into range and clinches up with Loco.
Loco can't break the clinch.
Bak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bak wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Loco is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bak wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loco, pushing him back against the cage.
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 El Loco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on El Loco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bak on the side of the head.
Loco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loco does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loco scores with a hook.
Bak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loco misses with a few strikes there.
Loco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Loco counters with a straight right hand.
Bak throws a series of punches but Loco avoids them all with ease.
Loco scores with a hook to the body. Bak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loco avoiding damage as Bak throws knees to the body.
Loco lands a left hand.
Bak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bak pushes off an throws an elbow but Loco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loco blocks an elbow strike from Bak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak pushes off an throws an elbow but Loco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Loco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Loco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bak.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Bak.
Nice jab there from Loco.
Bak is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
Loco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ong Bak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Loco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bak tries to clinch up
and Loco counters with a nice uppercut.
Bak darts in trying to clinch
and Loco counters with a straight right hand.
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Loco throws a good cross that connects.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Loco misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loco looks to land a body kick but Bak moved away.
Bak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Bak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loco throws a shot from downtown. Bak moves away and avoids it.
Bak slips a straight right by Loco.
El Loco is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Loco coming out on top.
Loco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loco has Bak up against the cage in a clinch.
Loco can't break the clinch.
Bak keeps control of Loco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bak.
Loco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bak tries to clinch up.
Loco scores with a hook.
Bak walks into a jab.
Loco throws a jab but it's blocked by Bak.
Loco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bak tries to clinch there but Loco circles away.
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Bak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bak.
Bak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bak tries to clinch but Loco is having none of it.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
Bak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Loco misses.
Bak swats away the attempt to clinch by Loco.
Bak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch but Loco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Loco keeps the fight on the outside.
Bak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Loco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bak clinches up with Loco and pushes him back against the cage.
Bak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Loco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bak can turn it around.
Loco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bak can do to turn this around?
Loco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Loco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bak slips a jab and a cross from Loco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bak wants to clinch.
Bak slips a jab from Loco.
Bak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Loco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on El Loco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch but Loco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bak closes the distance but Loco moves to the side
and Loco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loco lands an overhand right.
Loco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bak clinches up against the cage.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bak wants to land a leg kick but Loco is out of range.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loco fails to land with a series of punches.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch but Loco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Loco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loco looks to throw the jab but Bak is out of range.
Bak is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
Bak slips under a jab.
Bak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bak moves into the clinch successfully.
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loco.
Bak slips a jab from Loco.
Bak is looking to clinch.
Loco lands a really nice looking cross but Bak seems unphased.
Loco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bak defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Bak closes the distance and clinches.
Bak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Loco avoiding damage as Bak throws knees to the body.
Bak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loco's efforts to push away.
Bak prevents Loco from breaking the clinch.
Loco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bak is defending well for now.
Bak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loco.
Loco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Loco dodges an elbow strike from Bak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loco's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Ong Bak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bak has Loco pressed against the cage, preventing Loco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bak throws an elbow that misses.
Loco blocks the elbow strike.
Ong Bak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bak lands an elbow just above Loco 's eye.
Bak lands a damaging elbow.
Bak throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Loco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bak tries to land knees in the clinch but Loco avoids the damage to the body.
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Bak is controlling the position.
Bak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Loco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Loco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Bak has Loco pressed against the cage, preventing Loco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Bak tries to clinch there but Loco circles away.
Bak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Bak.
Bak darts in trying to clinch
and Loco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bak closes the distance and pushes Loco back into the cage.
Loco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loco looks to land a left hand but Bak moved out of range nicely.
Loco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bak clinches.
Loco is trying to break free.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Bak is controlling the position.
El Loco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Bak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loco tries to break free but Bak pushes him back against the cage.
Bak crunches a lovely knee into Loco's ribcage.
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Loco blocks an elbow strike from Bak.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Bak lands an elbow inside.
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!
Bak missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loco's brow.
Loco avoiding damage as Bak throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loco's brow.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bak backs up against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch but Loco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 El Loco.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... El Loco!
Ong Bak was interviewed post fight and said 'Osssss'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns gets caught flat footed, as Eikmeyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Hearns blocks nicely.
Eikmeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hearns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hearns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hearns keeping moving, preventing Eikmeyer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eikmeyer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hearns is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eikmeyer, into his guard.
Hearns controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns preventing the sweep.
Eikmeyer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hearns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hearns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eikmeyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Russian Fighting Community Gym inform us that Eikmeyer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hearns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eikmeyer pushes a forearm under Hearns's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hearns is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck comes into the arena with Парус blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Mitka Boycheck has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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36
255 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kottari misses with a hook.
Boycheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boycheck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kottari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kottari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boycheck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boycheck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boycheck. Kottari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boycheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Kottari circles away.
Kottari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kottari throws a shot from downtown. Boycheck moves away and avoids it.
Kottari blocks a head kick by Boycheck.
Kottari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kottari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boycheck tries to clinch up.
Kottari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boycheck connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Rami Kottari has been cut.
Boycheck forces Kottari back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boycheck has had enough of the clinch but Kottari keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari looking for a takedown.
Boycheck is trying to break the clinch but Kottari is controlling him.
Boycheck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boycheck tries to break the clinch but Kottari is controlling the position.
Boycheck being controlled against the cage.
Boycheck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boycheck is trying to maintain a safe position but Kottari gets an underhook and turns Boycheck into the cage.
Boycheck lands a nice knee to the body.
Boycheck trying to land knees to the body.
Boycheck is trying to maintain a safe position but Kottari gets an underhook and turns Boycheck into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Boycheck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boycheck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kottari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boycheck wants to get back to striking at distance but Kottari won't allow it.
Kottari struggles to land a body shot inside as Boycheck controls his hands.
Boycheck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Boycheck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boycheck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kottari at a distance.
Boycheck blocks a jab.
Boycheck throws a leg kick which misses Kottari's front leg but catches the back leg as Kottari tries to avoid it.
Boycheck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boycheck thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kottari if he has to take too many more of those.
Boycheck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kottari scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Boycheck lands a nice shot to the body.
Boycheck fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Boycheck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boycheck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Boycheck.
A nice combination there by Boycheck.
A jab from Boycheck finds it's way through Kottari's defenses.
Kottari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boycheck throws a right and a left that Kottari avoids nicely.
Boycheck tries a head kick but it misses.
Boycheck throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boycheck drives through and clinches with Kottari against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boycheck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boycheck throws a body punch but Kottari moves out of range.
Kottari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck wants to clinch.
Boycheck clinches up against the cage.
Boycheck tries to stall but Kottari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boycheck is leaning against Kottari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boycheck tries to break free but Kottari pushes him back against the cage.
Boycheck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boycheck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boycheck working hard to break the clinch.
Boycheck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitka Boycheck dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kottari ducks under a wild hook from Boycheck.
Mitka Boycheck is winning the standup battle so far.
Boycheck misses with a head kick.
Boycheck tries to close the distance and clinch but Kottari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Kottari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boycheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boycheck is looking to clinch.
Boycheck looks to land a right hand but Kottari moved out of range.
Boycheck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boycheck lands a head kick. Kottari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boycheck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kottari can do to turn this around?
Kottari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boycheck tries to clinch but Kottari moves out of range.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kottari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boycheck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kottari throws a hook but Boycheck blocks it.
Kottari catches Boycheck napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Boycheck to the canvas!
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!
Kottari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kottari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boycheck is looking for a sweep. Kottari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Kottari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kottari is thwarting Boycheck's attempts to control the position.
Kottari slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kottari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boycheck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kottari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boycheck is keeping the position for now.
Boycheck looking for a guillotine here but Kottari defends easily.
Kottari postures up.
Kottari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boycheck is looking to regain half guard here but Kottari keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck seems a little lost for a moment, as Kottari dominates the positioning.
Kottari working the body and head with strikes.
Boycheck is trying to control Kottari's posture but Kottari avoids it.
Boycheck is not content to let Kottari control the position.
Boycheck manages to get back to half guard.
Kottari is pressing down on Boycheck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boycheck is holding on for now.
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. Kottari connects with a nice short shot to Boycheck's temple.
Kottari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kottari uses his free foot to push down on Boycheck's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boycheck.
Boycheck is squirming around, avoiding Kottari's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kottari content just to control the position here.
Boycheck taking shots to the head.
Kottari wants to control the pace but Boycheck is squirming around nicely.
Kottari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boycheck manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kottari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kottari is taking a breather. Boycheck says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Kottari 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.
Kottari wants to free his trapped foot but Boycheck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Kottari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Boycheck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Kottari throws a shot from downtown. Boycheck moves away and avoids it.
Boycheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Kottari circles away.
Kottari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boycheck thows a body kick. Kottari tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boycheck clinches up against the cage.
Boycheck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boycheck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kottari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boycheck tries a knee to the head but Kottari blocks it.
Kottari keeps control of Boycheck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Boycheck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boycheck is trying to break free.
Kottari gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kottari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boycheck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck working for a triangle but Kottari defends it easily.
Kottari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kottari passes Boycheck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kottari stalling.
Boycheck is not content to let Kottari control the position.
Kottari is pressing down on Boycheck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boycheck is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kottari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kottari is thwarting Boycheck's attempts to control the position.
Boycheck is looking to improve his position.
Boycheck is staying active underneath Kottari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kottari in particular looking to stall.
Boycheck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kottari won't allow Boycheck to sweep him here.
Boycheck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kottari defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kottari is continuing to stall.
Kottari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boycheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kottari has managed to get both his arms back between Boycheck's legs - danger averted.
Boycheck is trying to control the position but Kottari postures up.
Kottari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kottari pushes down on Boycheck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kottari is trying to control the action in half guard but Boycheck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kottari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kottari tries to pass to full mount but Boycheck defends it.
Boycheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kottari pulls his head out easily.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Kottari passes to side control.
Kottari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boycheck keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kottari is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boycheck will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Kottari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kottari 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Kottari!
Rami Kottari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Drost has chosen Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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30 - 12 - 0 |
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280 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Smokeleaf misses the target.
Drost dips to his left and cracks Smokeleaf with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smokeleaf misses with an uppercut.
Smokeleaf misses with a jab to the body
enabling Drost to counter with a crisp jab.
Drost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smokeleaf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smokeleaf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smokeleaf with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smokeleaf scores with a body shot.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Drost moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smokeleaf.
Drost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Drost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up but Drost circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Drost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smokeleaf tests Drost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
Smokeleaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smokeleaf is looking to wear down Drost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good work by Drost as he checks the leg kick.
Smokeleaf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drost doesn't seem bothered though.
Drost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Smokeleaf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smokeleaf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smokeleaf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smokeleaf throws a low kick, looking for Drost's leg but Drost calmly moves out of range.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot.
Drost avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smokeleaf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smokeleaf is looking to improve his position.
Drost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smokeleaf keeps working.
Drost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smokeleaf is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf actively working from the bottom here.
Smokeleaf tries to get to full guard but Drost has control of the leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Drost working his ground and pound in the gym.
Drost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drost throwing shots but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf trying to get back to full guard but Drost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smokeleaf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smokeleaf is looking to improve his position but Drost isn't that keen on the idea.
Drost pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drost lands a big shot there that rocks Smokeleaf but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Christiano Smokeleaf has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doomsday Drost dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smokeleaf takes a swing at Drost's ribcage but misses.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick
and Drost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smokeleaf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drost missing with a left hand there. Smokeleaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drost misses with an uppercut. Smokeleaf saw that one coming.
Smokeleaf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drost throws the left hand but Smokeleaf avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drost works the jab nicely.
Smokeleaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smokeleaf is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf drops his hands momentarily. Drost doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Smokeleaf staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Smokeleaf doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doomsday Drost!
Doomsday Drost spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykin comes into the arena with Пересмотри blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
29 - 26 - 0 |
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285 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proctor swivels and escapes.
Proctor leaves Boykin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boykin tries for a takedown but Proctor circles away easily
and Proctor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Proctor 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boykin rushes Proctor and presses him up against the cage.
Boykin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Proctor trying to control but Boykin is working from the bottom.
Boykin pulls Proctor in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boykin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Proctor defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boykin is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boykin is looking for a triangle but Proctor pushes his legs off easily.
Boykin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boykin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boykin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proctor defends well.
Proctor tries to stand but Boykin is controlling from the bottom.
Proctor wants to control from the top but Boykin keeps moving.
Boykin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Proctor defends it easily.
Boykin is trying to keep Proctor in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Proctor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Proctor wants it to stay on the feet.
Proctor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Proctor slaps away a takedown attempt from Boykin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt - Proctor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Proctor misses with a double jab.
Proctor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Boykin misses the target.
Boykin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Proctor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykin seems to be looking for submissions.
Proctor wants to get back to his feet.
Boykin wants to take a breather but Proctor is having none of it.
Proctor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Boykin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proctor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proctor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boykin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Proctor after a bit of a struggle.
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 Dimentiy Boykin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boykin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boykin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Proctor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boykin with a poor takedown
and Proctor counters with a nice body kick.
Proctor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Proctor misses with a hook. Boykin ducked under it nicely.
Boykin shoots in for a double leg but Proctor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykin scores with a hook.
Proctor scores with a hook.
Boykin misses with a double jab
and Boykin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proctor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boykin. Boykin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boykin avoids the head kick by Proctor.
Michael Proctor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boykin misses with a left hand
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
Boykin avoids the body shot from Proctor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proctor connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boykin shoots in and drives through. Proctor sprawls well.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boykin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Proctor pinned against the cage. Proctor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Proctor, as that shot connected.
Boykin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Proctor connects with a right hand. Boykin shakes it off.
Boykin wants to clinch up but Proctor keeps it at a distance.
Boykin shoots in looking for a takedown but Proctor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boykin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Proctor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Boykin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boykin with a poor takedown
and Proctor counters with a good, hard body kick but Boykin shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Proctor connects with a body shot that sends Boykin's belly button to the back.
Boykin shoots in for a takedown but Proctor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Proctor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boykin's hands.
Proctor misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proctor staying out of range there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Proctor enables Boykin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Proctor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boykin wants to control from the top but Proctor keeps moving.
Boykin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Proctor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boykin preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin looking to pass the guard.
Boykin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boykin throws an elbow that misses. Proctor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boykin's guard. Nice move by Proctor!
Boykin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proctor defends well.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Proctor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Proctor wants to stand and escape but instead Boykin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Boykin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Proctor wants to stand up but Boykin is controlling him.
Boykin trying to control the position from guard on top but Proctor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boykin pushes down on Proctor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Proctor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boykin throws a big shot that misses.
Boykin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Proctor but Proctor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Proctor scores with a decent looking hook.
Proctor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin.
Boykin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Proctor to counter with a crisp jab.
Proctor lands a big head kick that sends Boykin tumbling to the mat! Proctor takes a step backwards and waves Boykin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boykin dives in and grabs Proctor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Proctor pushes down on Boykin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boykin tries to bum rush Proctor with a series of wild strikes but Proctor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boykin.
Proctor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boykin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin has a takedown stuffed.
Proctor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proctor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boykin.
Boykin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromProctor.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Proctor! Boykin is out on his feet! Proctor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Boykin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Boykin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabogo's entrance music is 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run. A fine choice. Kessler has chosen Yattering - Chase of Thoughts as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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203 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kessler connects with an inside leg kick.
Mabogo misses with a head kick.
Kessler digs a good hook to Mabogo's body.
Mabogo throws a head kick but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler thumps Mabogo with a low kick.
Kessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kessler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kessler lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
Kessler blocks a head kick by Mabogo.
Kessler scores with a punch to the head.
Mabogo misses with a head kick.
Kessler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler takes a swing at Mabogo's ribcage but misses.
Mabogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mabogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kessler.
Mabogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mabogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mabogo throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses.
Kessler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler looking to score a takedown here. Mabogo is defending well but Kessler drives through and ends up in Mabogo's guard.
Kessler lands a couple of digs.
Mabogo is looking to stand up but Kessler isn't so interested in that idea.
Mabogo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kessler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kessler is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mabogo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kessler landing some decent shots from guard.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Mabogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kessler prevents Mabogo from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mabogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kessler stands up over Mabogo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kessler postures up in Mabogo's guard and throws a big left but Mabogo blocks it.
Kessler with a nice head shot there.
Mabogo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mabogo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kessler on the ground.
Kessler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mabogo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kessler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mabogo wants to stand and escape but Kessler is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler thinks about the counter body kick.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kessler.
Kessler connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mabogo.
Kessler scores with a three punch combo!
Mabogo throws a lazy head kick
and Kessler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. Mabogo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mabogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Kessler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mabogo avoids the body shot from Kessler.
Mabogo tries to sprawl but Kessler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mabogo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Russian Fighting Community Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kessler lands with a punch from half guard.
Kessler stops Mabogo from getting back to his feet.
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. Kessler connects with a nice short shot to Mabogo's temple.
Kessler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kessler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is looking to take a break and control but Mabogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mabogo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kessler there.
Kessler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kessler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kessler winds up and cracks Mabogo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mabogo wants to get back to his feet.
Kessler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mabogo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kessler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kessler looking to finish Mabogo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mabogo!
Mabogo is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kessler 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.
Kessler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mabogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack Kessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mabogo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mabogo throws a head kick but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler avoids the head kick by Mabogo.
Kessler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mabogo to the mat! Mabogo manages to get full guard.
Kessler landing some decent shots from guard.
Kessler stops Mabogo from standing up.
Kessler chips away with some ground and pound.
Kessler is working Mabogo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mabogo wants to get back to his feet but Kessler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Kessler is looking to work some ground and pound but Mabogo has wrist control.
Kessler landing with the ground and pound.
Jack Kessler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kessler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler stops Mabogo from standing up.
Kessler lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kessler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kessler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mabogo keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Kessler postures up in Mabogo's guard and throws a big left but Mabogo blocks it.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler is working Mabogo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kessler won't allow Mabogo to get back to his feet.
Kessler lands a couple of elbows.
Kessler won't allow Mabogo to get back to his feet.
Kessler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler looking to pass the guard.
Kessler lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kessler trying to control but Mabogo is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mabogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mabogo throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily.
Kessler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kessler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mabogo rather than just go for the knockout.
Mabogo walks into a stiff left hand from Kessler.
Mabogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mabogo.
Kessler scores with a leg kick.
Kessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mabogo connects with a high kick.
Kessler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mabogo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses.
Kessler avoids the head kick by Mabogo.
Mabogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mabogo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kessler jabs Mabogo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mabogo throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily.
Mabogo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kessler blocks a head kick by Mabogo.
Kessler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mabogo's hands.
Kessler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh Mabogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mabogo throws a lazy head kick
and Kessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kessler misses.
Mabogo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donk. Kessler catches Mabogo right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kessler.
Kessler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mabogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mabogo misses with a head kick.
Mabogo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kessler.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kessler.
Kessler thuds a left hand into Mabogo's body.
Kessler scoring well with a low kick there.
Kessler is looking to slow Mabogo down with leg kicks.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kessler lands a lovely overhand right.
Mabogo avoids the head kick by Kessler.
Mabogo throws a sloppy head kick
and Kessler counters with a big right hand! Oh Mabogo is in trouble here! Kessler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kessler!
After winning the bout, Jack Kessler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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37
260 lbs
45 - 23 - 0 |
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34
243 lbs
33 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Kovalenko blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takahashi.
Kovalenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovalenko cracks Takahashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Takahashi tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kovalenko is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Takahashi buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Takahashi!! Takahashi is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kovalenko throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
275 lbs
30 - 14 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calypso shoots in for a takedown but Harlamov shows good takedown defense.
Harlamov cracks Calypso with an open hand slap.
Harlamov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calypso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harlamov.
Calypso throws out a counter right but Harlamov avoids it with no problem.
Harlamov throws a lazy right hand but Calypso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Calypso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harlamov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calypso's head.
Harlamov trying to control from Calypso's half guard. Calypso has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Calypso keeping moving, preventing Harlamov from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Harlamov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso looking for subs off his back but Harlamov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Calypso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harlamov lands a couple of elbows.
Harlamov postures up in Calypso's guard and throws a big left but Calypso blocks it.
Harlamov postures up in Calypso's guard and throws a big left but Calypso blocks it.
Calypso looking for a sweep. Not yet Calypso, not yet.
Harlamov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harlamov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso looking for a sweep. Not yet Calypso, not yet.
Calypso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harlamov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harlamov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harlamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Calypso wants to sweep here but Harlamov controlling him for the moment.
Harlamov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calypso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harlamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Calypso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harlamov throws an elbow that misses. Calypso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harlamov's guard. Nice move by Calypso!
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calypso is aware though and is defending well.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calypso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calypso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calypso is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso stands up over Harlamov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calypso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harlamov is keeping the position for now.
Calypso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harlamov can't keep his opponent in guard - Calypso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calypso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calypso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calypso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calypso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Harlamov dominated that round.
That's time! Harlamov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Calypso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calypso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harlamov slips a straight right by Calypso.
Harlamov fails to land the takedown.
And Calypso tries to counter it with a takedown but Harlamov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Calypso slips a jab from Harlamov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harlamov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calypso is fending him off so far but Harlamov persists. Nope, Calypso circles away and we're back to standing.
Calypso is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Calypso has a takedown stuffed.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Calypso sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harlamov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but Calypso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calypso fails with a takedown attempt.
Calypso throws a hook to the side of Harlamov's head but Harlamov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two 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.
Calypso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harlamov's waist but Harlamov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calypso off to one side.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Calypso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harlamov tests Calypso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harlamov throws a looping overhand right but Calypso ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calypso! But no joy.
Calypso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harlamov attempts a counter takedown but Calypso avoids it well and moves away.
Harlamov throws a looping overhand right but Calypso ducks down to avoid it.
Calypso throws out a counter right but Harlamov avoids it with no problem.
Harlamov throws an off balance right hand
and Calypso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlamov misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso blocks a jab.
Harlamov misses with a right hand
and Calypso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harlamov!
Harlamov gets back to half guard.
Harlamov is not content to let Calypso control the position.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calypso pulls his head out easily.
Calypso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calypso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calypso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov is trying to maintain the position but Calypso is very close to passing his half guard.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calypso works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calypso lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Calypso 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.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calypso napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garik Harlamov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harlamov swings around for an armbar but Calypso sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harlamov's guard.
Calypso trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calypso defends it easily.
My spies in Mo's ($499) inform me that Calypso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Calypso tries to free his leg and advance position but Harlamov is retaining full guard.
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calypso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypso slips nicely into half guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calypso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harlamov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep. Calypso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calypso pulls his head out easily.
Calypso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harlamov won't allow Calypso to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Calypso there.
Harlamov gets full guard.
Calypso is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Harlamov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Calypso is looking to defend but Harlamov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Calypso! Harlamov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Calypso taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Garik Harlamov!
Garik Harlamov retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Garik Harlamov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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