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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Peter Aerts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Aerts scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aerts.
Aerts leaves Morozov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Aerts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov fails to land the takedown.
Morozov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aerts defends it nicely.
Peter Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Morozov.
Aerts misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Morozov with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morozov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aerts misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aerts closes the distance and clinches up with Morozov, looking for a takedown. Aerts pushes Morozov against the cage but Morozov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aerts throws a sloppy head kick and Morozov moves out of range easily.
Aerts really is a fat lump.
Morozov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aerts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aerts wants to get back to his feet.
Morozov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Morozov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morozov dives in and grabs Aerts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aerts pushes down on Morozov's head and hops out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Morozov fails to land the takedown.
Aerts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov has a takedown stuffed.
Peter Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Morozov.
Morozov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aerts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Aerts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morozov counters with a single leg into guard. Aerts didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morozov stands up over Aerts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morozov works over Aerts with some ground and pound from guard.
Morozov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aerts wants to stand but Morozov is controlling the position.
Morozov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aerts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morozov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aerts is looking to stand up but Morozov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morozov.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aerts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aerts misses with a head kick.
Morozov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Morozov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aerts as he jumps to the side.
Aerts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morozov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts throws a sloppy head kick and Morozov moves out of range easily.
Aerts misses with a head kick.
Aerts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aerts fails with the takedown
and Morozov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aerts!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aerts?
Aerts is rocked!
Pavel Morozov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morozov softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Aerts is out cold! Morozov jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Morozov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Klichko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Takoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Klichko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Odin Takoy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takoy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Odin Takoy has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Klichko.
Klichko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takoy has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klichko lands a left and a right that send Takoy crashing to the mat, dazed. Klichko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Klichko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klichko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vitaliy Klichko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klichko misses with a double jab.
Klichko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takoy has closed the distance and engaged Klichko in a clinch.
Takoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takoy has Klichko pressed against the cage, preventing Klichko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takoy cracks Klichko with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Takoy.
Nice body punch from Takoy - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Takoy.
Klichko can't break the clinch.
Klichko can't break the clinch.
A short right from Takoy on the inside.
Takoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Takoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klichko backwards.
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takoy lands with a left to the head.
Klichko can't break the clinch.
Takoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko is looking to break free of the clinch but Takoy has double underhooks.
Takoy lands a body punch.
Takoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Takoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klichko backwards.
Klichko is breathing heavily.
Takoy pushes Klichko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Takoy.
Takoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klichko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takoy.
Takoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klichkos head.
Takoy lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Takoy.
A right hook to the body lands for Takoy.
Takoy scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Takoy.
A short left from Takoy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Takoy.
Takoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takoy lands a body punch.
Takoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takoy lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Takoy.
A body shot lands from Takoy.
Stalling in the clinch from Takoy.
Takoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takoy digs a right hand underneath Klichko's ribcage. Klichko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klichko.
A right hook to the body lands for Takoy.
Takoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Klichko backwards.
Takoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klichko or not.
Takoy lands a body shot.
Takoy lands a shoulder strike.
Takoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klichko backwards.
Takoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takoy lands a shot to the body.
Takoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Takoy.
Takoy works on Klichko's body with a couple of short punches.
Takoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klichko or not.
Takoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Takoy.
Takoy cracks Klichko with a nice body shot.
Takoy presses Klichko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Takoy.
Takoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Takoy.
Takoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takoy cracks Klichko with a nice body shot.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling the position.
Takoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoy pushes Klichko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Takoy.
Takoy pushes Klichko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takoy is working Klichko over against the cage.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klichko or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takoy.
Takoy lands a left hand.
Takoy digs a right hand underneath Klichko's ribcage. Klichko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Takoy.
Takoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
Takoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klichko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klichko misses with a double jab.
Klichko shoots in for a takedown but Takoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takoy darts in and clinches Klichko up against the cage.
Takoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takoy keeps control of Klichko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Takoy as the two fighters clinch.
Takoy lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Takoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takoy has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takoy.
Klichko is trying to break free.
Takoy pushes Klichko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Takoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Takoy.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch but Takoy keeps him there for the moment.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takoy has him pressed against the cage.
Takoy prevents Klichko from breaking the clinch.
Takoy lands with a short shot to the head.
Takoy has Klichko pressed against the cage, preventing Klichko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takoy scores with a shot to the side of Klichko's head.
Takoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
Klichko tries to circle away but Takoy has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takoy scores with a hook to the body.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takoy has him pressed against the cage.
Takoy lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Klichko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Takoy.
Takoy scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Takoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Takoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klichko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Klichko throws a nice looking combination but Takoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klichko.
Takoy clinches up with Klichko and pushes him back against the cage.
Takoy lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Takoy.
Klichko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takoy.
Takoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klichko.
Odin Takoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takoy is leaning against Klichko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takoy lands with a right to the head.
Takoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klichko.
Takoy digs a right hand into Klichko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klichko's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Takoy.
Takoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Takoy as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Takoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takoy trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Takoy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takoy lands a body punch.
Takoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Takoy as the two fighters clinch.
Takoy digs a right hand underneath Klichko's ribcage. Klichko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takoy lands a shoulder strike.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Takoy has the dominant position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Takoy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short right from Takoy.
Takoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klichko backwards.
Nice body punch from Takoy - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takoy.
Takoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Takoy as the two fighters clinch.
Klichko tries to circle away but Takoy has him pinned against the cage.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch but Takoy keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Klichko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Takoy.
Takoy presses Klichko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takoy lands a shot to the body.
Takoy prevents Klichko from breaking the clinch.
Takoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Takoy.
Takoy is working Klichko over against the cage.
Takoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Takoy.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling the position.
Klichko is trying to break free.
Takoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klichko or not.
Takoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takoy.
Takoy can't find room to land a body shot as Klichko controls the action.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Takoy - that landed with a thud.
Takoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takoy has Klichko pressed against the cage, preventing Klichko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takoy has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Takoy - that landed with a thud.
Takoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takoy digs a right hand into Klichko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klichko's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Klichko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takoy is leaning against Klichko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klichko can't break the clinch.
Takoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling him.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takoy scores with a hook to the body.
Takoy keeps control of Klichko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takoy tries a body shot but Klichko blocks it.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Takoy has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling the position.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Takoy has the dominant position.
Klichko tries to circle away but Takoy has him pinned against the cage.
Takoy works on Klichko's body with a couple of short punches.
Takoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klichko's elbow.
Takoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takoy - that landed with a thud.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takoy tries to work over Klichko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takoy misses with a punch to the body.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling the position.
Klichko can't break the clinch.
Takoy prevents Klichko from breaking the clinch.
Takoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klichko is trying to break free.
Klichko tries to circle away but Takoy has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Takoy on the inside.
Takoy lands a body shot.
Klichko tries to break free but Takoy pushes him back against the cage.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Takoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takoy.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klichko or not.
Takoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Takoy.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takoy has him pressed against the cage.
Takoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takoy prevents Klichko from breaking the clinch.
Takoy lands a body punch.
Takoy pushes Klichko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takoy.
Klichko can't break the clinch.
Klichko wants to get back to striking at distance but Takoy won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takoy.
Klichko is looking to break free of the clinch but Takoy has double underhooks.
Klichko is looking to break free of the clinch but Takoy has double underhooks.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Takoy has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Takoy.
Klichko tries to circle away but Takoy has him pinned against the cage.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling him.
Takoy digs a right hand underneath Klichko's ribcage. Klichko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Takoy.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch but Takoy keeps him there for the moment.
Takoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
Takoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Takoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odin Takoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Takoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Klichko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Takoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klichko throws a right hand that Takoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Takoy also avoids with ease.
Klichko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takoy's head.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Takoy moves out of range.
A left and a right from Klichko both land. Nice combination.
Klichko fails to land with a series of punches.
Takoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klichko misses with a wild combination.
Klichko stalks Takoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takoy's face. Takoy staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klichko jabs Takoy right on the nose. Takoy blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Takoy as Klichko shoots in.
Takoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klichko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takoy at a distance.
Klichko works the jab nicely.
Takoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klichko.
Klichko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klichko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klichko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Vitaliy Klichko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klichko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takoy counters by clinching up.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling him.
Klichko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Takoy.
Klichko wants to break free but Takoy has control.
Takoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klichko can't break the clinch.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Takoy has the dominant position.
Takoy working aggressively here.
Takoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Takoy has the dominant position.
Klichko is looking to break free of the clinch but Takoy has double underhooks.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Takoy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takoy.
Klichko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klichko's elbow.
Takoy digs a right hand into Klichko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klichko's gas tank.
Takoy misses with a punch to the body.
Takoy lands with a short shot to the head.
Klichko tries to break free but Takoy pushes him back against the cage.
Takoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch but Takoy keeps him there for the moment.
Takoy has Klichko pressed against the cage, preventing Klichko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klichko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takoy cracks Klichko with a nice body shot.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takoy has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko wants to break free but Takoy has control.
Klichko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klichko or not.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling him.
Takoy prevents Klichko from breaking the clinch.
Klichko wants to get back to striking at distance but Takoy won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takoy.
Klichko wants to break free but Takoy has control.
Takoy cracks Klichko with a nice body shot.
Takoy lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Takoy has the dominant position.
Takoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klichko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klichko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takoy.
Klichko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Klichko throws a right hand that Takoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Takoy also avoids with ease.
Takoy misses with the combination.
Takoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takoy is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Klichko misses.
Takoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klichko.
Takoy throws a nice looking combination but Klichko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klichko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Klichko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klichko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Klichko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takoy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klichko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Klichko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klichko.
Klichko misses with a combination
and Takoy counters by clinching up.
Takoy has Klichko pressed against the cage, preventing Klichko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Takoy.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling him.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takoy has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Takoy.
Klichko is trying to break free.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Takoy is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takoy.
Vitaliy Klichko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takoy lands a left hand.
Takoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Klichko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takoy 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Takoy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minimax Borcuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Minimax Borcuha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnariano shoots for a double leg takedown but Borcuha sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnariano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borcuha as he jumps to the side.
Lesnariano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borcuha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnariano somewhat.
Minimax Borcuha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brocky Lesnariano.
Borcuha misses with a takedown
and Lesnariano counters with a single leg into guard. Borcuha didn't expect that.
Lesnariano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Borcuha to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lesnariano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Borcuha pulls down on the head and he's put Lesnariano to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Minimax Borcuha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandr Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebashir Vkashu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexsandr Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ebashir Vkashu!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vkashu throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Vkashu missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vkashu throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Vkashu.
Vkashu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Vkashu throws a right and a left that Kozlov avoids nicely.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vkashu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Alexsandr Kozlov has been cut.
Vkashu thuds his right hand into Kozlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vkashu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vkashu tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vkashu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vkashu stops a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vkashu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vkashu is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
Vkashu is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
Kozlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vkashu prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexsandr Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vkashu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vkashu gets underhooks to prevent Kozlov's takedown attempt.
Kozlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vkashu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Vkashu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vkashu misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely.
Vkashu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Vkashu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vkashu misses with a hook.
Vkashu throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vkashu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Vkashu does no damage.
Kozlov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vkashu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vkashu misses with a straight left.
Vkashu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vkashu misses with a straight right.
Vkashu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Kozlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vkashu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Vkashu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov dodges the punch combination from Vkashu.
Vkashu scores with a jab. Kozlov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vkashu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Vkashu missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vkashu misses the jab.
Kozlov blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vkashu throws a hook but Kozlov blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vkashu.
Vkashu misses with a hook.
Vkashu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vkashu, pushing him back against the cage.
Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vkashu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kozlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vkashu has had enough of the clinch but Kozlov keeps him there for the moment.
Kozlov wants a takedown.
Vkashu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vkashu tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Kozlov wants a takedown.
Vkashu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Kozlov prevents Vkashu from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vkashu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ebashir Vkashu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vkashu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Vkashu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vkashu misses with a hook.
A big right from Vkashu misses.
A combination from Vkashu does no damage.
Vkashu looks gassed!
Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Vkashu.
Vkashu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vkashu is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling him.
Kozlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vkashu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vkashu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Vkashu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kozlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebashir Vkashu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandr Kozlov's cut.
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.
Vkashu throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Vkashu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vkashu misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Vkashu is avoiding it.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vkashu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vkashu misses with a wild body shot.
Vkashu swinging wildly here.
Vkashu looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range.
Kozlov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vkashu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov has Vkashu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vkashu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kozlov wants a takedown.
Kozlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vkashu prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexsandr Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vkashu is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
Vkashu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kozlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vkashu's efforts to push away.
Kozlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vkashu is trying to force a seperation but Kozlov has the dominant position.
Kozlov is working for takedown but Vkashu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vkashu tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Vkashu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vkashu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Vkashu wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vkashu is trying to break free.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Vkashu tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage.
Vkashu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Vkashu prevents the takedown attempt.
Vkashu is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling him.
Vkashu working hard to break the clinch.
Vkashu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vkashu is trying to force a seperation but Kozlov has the dominant position.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Vkashu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vkashu working hard to break the clinch.
Vkashu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Vkashu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Vkashu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Vkashu is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vkashu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vkashu throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vkashu throws out the jab.
Vkashu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vkashu throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vkashu fails to land with a series of punches.
Vkashu missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vkashu throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Vkashu throws a jab when Kozlov was well out of range.
Vkashu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kozlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vkashu.
Alexsandr Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vkashu lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vkashu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Vkashu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vkashu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kozlov slips a straight right by Vkashu.
Vkashu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vkashu.
Vkashu lands with a straight right. Kozlov didn't see that one coming.
Kozlov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vkashu throws a big shot that misses.
Vkashu throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vkashu.
Vkashu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov dodges the punch combination from Vkashu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebashir Vkashu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexsandr Kozlov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vkashu looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vkashu.
Vkashu looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vkashu.
Kozlov defending well as Vkashu loads up on a big left hand.
Vkashu misses with an uppercut.
Vkashu throws a hook but Kozlov blocks it.
Vkashu misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vkashu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vkashu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kozlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Vkashu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Vkashu manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vkashu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vkashu cracks a nice hook into Kozlov's ribs.
Vkashu throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vkashu just misses with a punch to the body.
Vkashu throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vkashu scores with a jab to the head.
Vkashu throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
Vkashu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Vkashu.
Vkashu throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vkashu throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kozlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexsandr Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vkashu tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Vkashu is pressed up against the cage. Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vkashu down to the mat. Vkashu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vkashu throws a right and a left that Kozlov avoids nicely.
Vkashu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vkashu misses with a looping left.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vkashu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vkashu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Vkashu misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Vkashu prevents the takedown attempt.
Vkashu is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling him.
Vkashu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vkashu tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage.
Kozlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vkashu tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Kozlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vkashu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kozlov wants a takedown.
Vkashu is trying to force a seperation but Kozlov has the dominant position.
Vkashu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vkashu wants to break free but Kozlov has control.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Vkashu manages to get underhooks.
Kozlov has Vkashu pressed against the cage, preventing Vkashu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov has Vkashu pressed against the cage, preventing Vkashu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vkashu tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage.
Kozlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vkashu prevents it.
Vkashu wants to break free but Kozlov has control.
Ebashir Vkashu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov keeps control of Vkashu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kozlov is working for takedown but Vkashu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kozlov has Vkashu pressed against the cage, preventing Vkashu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kozlov keeps control of Vkashu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Vkashu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vkashu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vkashu is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vkashu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vkashu tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexsandr Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov tries to work over Vkashu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebashir Vkashu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vkashu 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebashir Vkashu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Morgoslepov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Said Zmijanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said Zmijanovic struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Morgoslepov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Said Zmijanovic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmijanovic slips under a jab.
Morgoslepov swinging wildly here.
Zmijanovic tries to clinch there but Morgoslepov circles away.
Zmijanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zmijanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgoslepov scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Said Zmijanovic has been cut.
Evgeny Morgoslepov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Morgoslepov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgoslepov.
Zmijanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zmijanovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgoslepov but Morgoslepov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgoslepov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zmijanovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Morgoslepov really felt that one!
Zmijanovic throws a head kick but Morgoslepov moves out of range.
Zmijanovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgoslepov pinned against the cage. Morgoslepov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zmijanovic looks gassed!
A punch combination from Morgoslepov misses.
Morgoslepov keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgoslepov tries to bum rush Zmijanovic with a series of wild strikes but Zmijanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgoslepov throws a head kick but Zmijanovic moves out of range.
Zmijanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgoslepov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zmijanovic seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Morgoslepov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Zmijanovic is backing up but Morgoslepov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Zmijanovic covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Morgoslepov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Morgoslepov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zver Borcuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Tsoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Tsoy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zver Borcuha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Tsoy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borcuha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borcuha shoots in for a takedown but Tsoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borcuha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borcuha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borcuha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borcuha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borcuha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoy wants to control but Borcuha postures up.
Borcuha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borcuha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borcuha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borcuha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tsoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tsoy working the head and body with strikes.
Borcuha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borcuha tries to get out of the position.
Tsoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borcuha gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsoy postures up in Borcuha's guard and throws a big left but Borcuha blocks it.
Tsoy connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borcuha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tsoy stacks Borcuha on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tsoy!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Borcuha gets back to half guard.
Borcuha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borcuha is breathing heavily.
Borcuha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsoy pulls his head out easily.
Tsoy 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.
Tsoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borcuha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsoy.
Tsoy working Borcuha over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borcuha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsoy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsoy slips a nice elbow through Borcuha's hands, connecting with Borcuha's forehead.
Borcuha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borcuha actively working from the bottom here.
Tsoy wants to pass to mount but Borcuha is defending the position.
Tsoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borcuha looking for submissions off his back.
Tsoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tsoy decides to stand up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borcuha is defended easily by Tsoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Tsoy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Borcuha shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsoy tries to sprawl out of it but Borcuha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borcuha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borcuha shoots in but Tsoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zver Borcuha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borcuha shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borcuha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsoy avoids it really well and circles away.
Borcuha tries for a takedown but Tsoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoy leaves Borcuha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borcuha looks for a takedown but Tsoy sprawls well.
Tsoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsoy misses with a hook. Borcuha ducked under it nicely.
Borcuha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsoy throws a jab when Borcuha was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Tsoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Borcuha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tsoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borcuha on the side of the head.
Borcuha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoy.
Borcuha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zver Borcuha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoy misses the shot to the body.
Zver Borcuha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsoy works Borcuha's body with a nice hook.
Tsoy leaves Borcuha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borcuha.
Borcuha tries for a takedown but Tsoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Tsoy coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borcuha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsoy sprawls well initially but Borcuha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Borcuha seems to be looking for submissions.
Borcuha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borcuha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsoy defends it well.
Borcuha seems to be working for a kimura but Tsoy defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borcuha wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borcuha is looking for a kimura but Tsoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borcuha to get the leverage.
Zver Borcuha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borcuha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsoy defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borcuha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikhail Tsoy.
I've got Tsoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Tsoy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Finashenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Igor Finashenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Chance!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finashenkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chance closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finashenkov tries to kick Chance off but Chance keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chance works his way into side control.
Chance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Finashenkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chance's guard! Nice work there by Finashenkov!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chance is on top in guard.
Chance is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chance drops back looking for a leg! Finashenkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finashenkov manages to kick Chance off! Chance jumps back into Finashenkov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finashenkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chance is controlling him.
Chance drops back looking for a leg! Finashenkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finashenkov manages to kick Chance off! Chance jumps back into Finashenkov's guard.
Chance looks gassed!
Finashenkov wants to stand but Chance is controlling the position.
Chance drops back looking for a leg! Finashenkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finashenkov manages to kick Chance off! Chance jumps back into Finashenkov's guard.
Chance drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finashenkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finashenkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finashenkov!
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.
Finashenkov wants to stand but Chance is controlling his arm.
Finashenkov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Finashenkov misses with a double jab.
Finashenkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chance's head.
Finashenkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finashenkov throws a shot from downtown. Chance moves away and avoids it.
Finashenkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Chance, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finashenkov tries to bum rush Chance with a series of wild strikes but Chance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finashenkov sizes up Chance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finashenkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chance closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finashenkov to the mat! Finashenkov manages to get full guard.
Chance postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finashenkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chance, into his guard.
Finashenkov tries to stand but Chance is controlling from the bottom.
Finashenkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chance looking for a guillotine here but Finashenkov defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finashenkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chance is proving hard to escape from.
Chance looking for a guillotine here but Finashenkov defends easily.
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 Igor Finashenkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Finashenkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chance shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chance is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Finashenkov defends it well.
Finashenkov wants to get back to his feet.
Chance working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Finashenkov's thigh. Finashenkov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finashenkov is looking to stand up but Chance isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finashenkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chance has Finashenkov in his guard.
Finashenkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chance's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Chance controlling the position.
Finashenkov wants to get up but he can't break Chance's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chance is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Finashenkov's half guard.
Finashenkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Chance.
Chance works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finashenkov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chance asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chance is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finashenkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chance tries for a kimura but Finashenkov is defending well.
Finashenkov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chance is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finashenkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chance has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Finashenkov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chance yanks on the arm and Finashenkov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chance.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). No Chance!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Bochaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Norfolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Alexei Bochaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Norfolk!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norfolk shoots in for a takedown but Bochaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norfolk is looking to clinch but Bochaev is avoiding it.
Bochaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bochaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Bochaev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norfolk dives on top into guard.
Bochaev controlling the position.
Bochaev is trying to keep Norfolk in close.
Bochaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bochaev controls Norfolk momentarily but Norfolk frees himself.
Bochaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norfolk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bochaev keeping moving, preventing Norfolk from controlling successfully.
Norfolk tries to stand but Bochaev is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bochaev working for a triangle but Norfolk defends it easily.
Norfolk postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norfolk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bochaev is retaining full guard.
Norfolk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bochaev has momentary wrist control but Norfolk slips an elbow through the middle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bochaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norfolk tries to clinch up.
Norfolk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bochaev's calf.
Bochaev dives in and grabs Norfolk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norfolk pushes down on Bochaev's head and hops out.
Alexei Bochaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bochaev is breathing heavily.
Bochaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norfolk can pounce on him.
Norfolk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bochaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norfolk tries to clinch but Bochaev moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norfolk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bochaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Norfolk or perhaps it was just good defense by Bochaev which made him look bad.
Alexei Bochaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Norfolk.
Norfolk throws a series of punches but Bochaev moves out of range.
Norfolk is looking to clinch.
Norfolk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bochaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norfolk.
Norfolk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bochaev!
Norfolk lands with some strikes.
Norfolk working for a submission but Bochaev is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bochaev tries to hold on but Norfolk pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norfolk raining down shots from the mount!
Bochaev tries to hold on but Norfolk postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Norfolk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bochaev tries to lock up and control but Norfolk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norfolk has control of Bochaev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bochaev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Norfolk avoids the attempt from Bochaev to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Alexei Bochaev just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Norfolk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bochaev's waist but Bochaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norfolk off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bochaev has his takedown stuffed
and Norfolk counters with a head kick.
Norfolk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bochaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norfolk avoids it really well and circles away.
Norfolk moves in looking to clinch but Bochaev pushes him off.
Bochaev shoots in for a takedown but Norfolk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norfolk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Norfolk showed some decent athleticism there.
Norfolk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bochaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bochaev keeping moving, preventing Norfolk from controlling successfully.
Bochaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Norfolk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown by Bochaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Norfolk which made him look bad.
Norfolk is looking to clinch but Bochaev is avoiding it.
Bochaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Norfolk did well to prevent Bochaev getting side control.
Bochaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norfolk defends it well.
Norfolk is trying to stand up here but Bochaev is controlling him well.
Bochaev seems to be working for a kimura but Norfolk defends the submission attempt.
Norfolk trying to control but Bochaev postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bochaev is working for a kimura but Norfolk is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norfolk is looking for a sweep. Bochaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bochaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norfolk defends it well.
Bochaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norfolk sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norfolk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bochaev tries for a takedown but Norfolk circles away easily
and Norfolk counters with a one-two to the body.
Norfolk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norfolk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Norfolk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Norfolk showed some decent athleticism there.
Bochaev actively working from the bottom here.
Bochaev wants to control but Norfolk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norfolk is looking for a kimura here.
Bochaev actively working from the bottom here.
Bochaev is looking for a sweep. Norfolk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norfolk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bochaev controlling the position for now.
Bochaev wants to control but Norfolk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norfolk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bochaev's sensitive parts.
Norfolk lands a head kick!
Norfolk cracks Bochaev with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Norfolk.
A right-left combo lands from Norfolk.
Norfolk wants to clinch up but Bochaev keeps it at a distance.
Norfolk tries for a takedown but Bochaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bochaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bochaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Norfolk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bochaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bochaev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Norfolk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bochaev, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norfolk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bochaev is proving hard to escape from.
Bochaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Norfolk is looking to stand up but Bochaev won't let him.
Norfolk trying to control but Bochaev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Norfolk 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! This is the final round!
Bochaev scores a takedown into full mount!
Bochaev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bochaev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norfolk is on top in guard.
Norfolk landing with the ground and pound.
Norfolk is looking to work some ground and pound but Bochaev has wrist control.
Norfolk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norfolk is looking to stand up but Bochaev won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norfolk is looking to work some ground and pound but Bochaev has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bochaev has a closed guard, preventing Norfolk from standing up.
Bochaev pulls Norfolk in close to his closed guard and prevents Norfolk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bochaev controls Norfolk momentarily but Norfolk frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bochaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Norfolk is looking to clinch but Bochaev is avoiding it.
Norfolk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bochaev with a poor takedown
and Norfolk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bochaev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Norfolk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Norfolk showed some decent athleticism there.
Bochaev is trying to control but Norfolk passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bochaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bochaev is looking to improve his position.
Bochaev trying to hold on to Norfolk's head to control him but Norfolk postures up.
Bochaev is looking to improve his position.
Norfolk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norfolk is keen to just control but Bochaev is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bochaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norfolk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bochaev somewhat.
Norfolk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bochaev moves forwards but Norfolk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norfolk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bochaev pulls Norfolk in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norfolk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norfolk throwing strikes but missing.
Norfolk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bochaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bochaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norfolk defends it easily.
Norfolk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norfolk postures up.
Bochaev working for a triangle but Norfolk defends it easily.
Norfolk with a nice head shot there.
Bochaev trying to keep a closed guard but Norfolk is proving a slippery customer.
Norfolk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bochaev's guard.
Alexei Bochaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Norfolk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norfolk takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Norfolk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norfolk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Norfolk!
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