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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey DeMaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sun hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sun hui has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joey DeMaio's chin.
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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, Joey DeMaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sun hui!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMaio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. hui looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeMaio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by hui, who protects the arm well.
DeMaio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DeMaio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, hui has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for DeMaio but great work by hui.
hui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeMaio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMaio has his hands clasped together around hui's back. He's all about the action.
DeMaio is looking to improve his position.
DeMaio is trying to maintain the position but hui is very close to passing his half guard.
hui tries to pass to full mount but DeMaio defends it.
DeMaio keeping control of the position.
DeMaio wants to control but hui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeMaio is controlling hui's trapped leg to prevent hui from advancing to side control.
hui seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. DeMaio is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). sun hui!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ia Ruskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ia Ruskii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Kochergin!
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, Ia Ruskii!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochergin blocks a head kick by Ruskii.
Kochergin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kochergin lands a nice shot that snaps Ruskii's head back.
Ruskii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kochergin.
Kochergin throws a nice looking combination but Ruskii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Kochergin does no damage.
Ruskii misses with a head kick.
Kochergin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruskii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and Ruskii moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Kochergin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochergin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Kochergin does no damage.
A punch combination from Ruskii misses.
Kochergin misses with the combination.
Kochergin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruskii.
Kochergin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kochergin misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin misses with a double jab.
Kochergin throws a right hand that Ruskii ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruskii also avoids with ease.
A combination from Kochergin does no damage.
Kochergin misses with the combination.
Ruskii misses with a double jab
and Kochergin counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruskii thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kochergin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruskii looks gassed!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kochergin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kochergin.
Andrew Kochergin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochergin drops Ruskii with a beautiful combination! Ruskii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kochergin is looking for the KO!
Ruskii is rocked!
It looks like Ia Ruskii has been cut.
Kochergin throws a combination that misses
and Ruskii moves into the clinch.
Ruskii is still on wobbly legs! Can Kochergin finish him?
Kochergin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kochergin throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ruskii is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Kochergin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pravoslav Rusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pravoslav Rusic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gunner Armstrong!
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, Pravoslav Rusic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Rusic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rusic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rusic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rusic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusic is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusic on the ground.
Rusic looks gassed!
Rusic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rusic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
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.
Armstrong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Armstrong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rusic.
Rusic wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Rusic defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Rusic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Rusic avoids them all with ease.
Gunner Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusic shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusic shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunner Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravoslav Rusic.
Rusic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rusic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rusic gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusic shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Rusic ducks under and follows up with a left that Rusic also avoids with ease.
Rusic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armstrong sprawls well initially but Rusic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
Rusic is working for an americana but Armstrong has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rusic was thinking about the submission.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Rusic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pravoslav Rusic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Rusic tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusic has gone for a leg lock! Armstrong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rusic's guard.
Rusic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rusic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusic looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Rusic wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong postures up.
Rusic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Armstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong tries to stand but Rusic is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Armstrong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Armstrong is posturing up here but Rusic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Armstrong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Armstrong has to tap! Slick submission there by Rusic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pravoslav Rusic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Chernuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Chernuha!
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, Vlad Vovkov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovkov shoots in for a double leg but Chernuha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vovkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chernuha defends it nicely.
Chernuha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vovkov's half guard.
Chernuha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chernuha is trying to work for a kimura but Vovkov is defending well.
Vovkov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernuha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vovkov trying to control but Chernuha postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernuha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chernuha seems to be working for a kimura but Vovkov defends the submission attempt.
Chernuha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vovkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chernuha avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikita Chernuha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Vovkov.
Chernuha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernuha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chernuha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vovkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chernuha but great work by Vovkov.
Chernuha is breathing heavily.
Vovkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chernuha tries to buck Vovkov off but Vovkov is having none of it.
Vovkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chernuha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chernuha tries to bench press Vovkov off him but Vovkov keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernuha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vovkov's best efforts.
Vovkov is looking to take a break and control but Chernuha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernuha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chernuha has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vovkov. Oh but Chernuha has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vovkov goes limp - he's gone! Chernuha jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikita Chernuha!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin TimeBurger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin TimeBurger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin TimeBurger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TimeBurger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
TimeBurger throws a head kick but Zhirkov moves out of range.
TimeBurger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
TimeBurger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhirkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhirkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for TimeBurger.
TimeBurger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TimeBurger throws a half hearted mid kick.
TimeBurger looks to land a combination. Zhirkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zhirkov is rocked!
It looks like Yuri Zhirkov has been cut.
TimeBurger pushes Zhirkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhirkov is still on wobbly legs! Can TimeBurger finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TimeBurger lands with a light punch inside.
TimeBurger pushes Zhirkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
TimeBurger lands an elbow that stopped Zhirkov in his tracks for a moment.
TimeBurger tries to pull guard but Zhirkov won't allow it.
TimeBurger lands an elbow just above Zhirkov 's eye.
TimeBurger breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TimeBurger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin TimeBurger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TimeBurger steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Zhirkov is out on his feet! TimeBurger sets himself and nearly takes Zhirkov's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin TimeBurger!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Unreal Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Zukerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Unreal Speed!
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, David Zukerman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukerman fails to land with a series of punches.
Speed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zukerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speed but Speed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Zukerman misses.
A punch combination from Zukerman misses.
Speed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zukerman closes the distance and clinches up with Speed, looking for a takedown. Zukerman pushes Speed against the cage but Speed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Unreal Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zukerman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zukerman is defended easily by Speed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Speed tries to sprawl out of it but Zukerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Speed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zukerman looks gassed!
Speed avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zukerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Speed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zukerman.
Zukerman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Speed defends it nicely.
Speed throws a leg kick which misses Zukerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Zukerman tries to avoid it.
Speed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zukerman. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Speed. No joy for Zukerman on that attempt.
Speed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed takes the fight into the clinch.
Speed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zukerman throws a right hand that Speed ducks under and follows up with a left that Speed also avoids with ease.
Zukerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Speed can pounce on him.
Speed lands with a straight right. Zukerman didn't see that one coming.
Zukerman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zukerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zukerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zukerman is defended easily by Speed.
Zukerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Speed.
Speed stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Speed.
Zukerman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Speed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zukerman at a distance.
Speed works the jab nicely.
Zukerman tries to keep at a distance but Speed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Speed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zukerman.
Speed is looking to break free of the clinch but Zukerman has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed has had enough of the clinch but Zukerman keeps him there for the moment.
Speed tries to circle away but Zukerman has him pinned against the cage.
Speed working hard to break the clinch.
Speed with a knee to the head.
Speed is trying to break free.
Speed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Zukerman.
Zukerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zukerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed.
Zukerman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speed.
Zukerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unreal Speed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to de liver by Speed. Beautiful body shot.
Zukerman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Speed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Zukerman crashes against the mat.
Speed is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Speed can't do much from the bottom here.
Speed is pushing Zukerman's head away, looking to escape. Zukerman manages to hold on to the position though.
Zukerman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukerman tries to score with some ground and pound. Speed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zukerman taking a breather here.
Zukerman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zukerman prevents Speed from escaping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zukerman.
Nice sprawl there from Speed as Zukerman shoots in.
Zukerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zukerman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Speed avoids it really well and circles away.
Unreal Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zukerman.
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.
Speed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zukerman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zukerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Speed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Speed's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Speed duly obliges.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speed. That's going to slow Zukerman down.
Zukerman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Speed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Speed lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukerman shoots in and drives through. Speed sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Speed.
Speed connects with a crisp jab.
David Zukerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed punishes Zukerman's body with a nice straight punch.
Zukerman is looking to clinch.
Zukerman looks for a takedown but Speed sprawls well.
Speed doesn't manage to clinch there - Zukerman circles away.
Speed tests Zukerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zukerman misses with a combination
and Speed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Zukerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Speed thumps Zukerman with a low kick.
Speed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zukerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Speed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Speed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zukerman. That did some damage!
Zukerman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unreal Speed dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zukerman tries for a takedown but Speed circles away easily
and Speed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Speed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zukerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Speed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zukerman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Speed counters by moving into the clinch.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Zukerman is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zukerman wants to break free but Speed has control.
Speed is pressed up against the cage. Zukerman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Speed down to the mat. Speed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Speed as Zukerman shoots in.
Unreal Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zukerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zukerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Speed with a hook.
Zukerman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Speed lands.
Zukerman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Speed defends it nicely.
Zukerman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Speed does it's job there.
Speed lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Speed.
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.
A big right from Zukerman misses.
Zukerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Speed tries to sprawl out of it but Zukerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Speed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Speed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Speed wants it to stay on the feet.
Speed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zukerman throws a shot from downtown. Speed moves away and avoids it.
Zukerman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Speed is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukerman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zukerman working the strikes but Speed uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Zukerman prevents Speed from standing back up.
Zukerman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice straight punches there by Speed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Speed.
Zukerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Speed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Speed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Zukerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zukerman.
Zukerman fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Zukerman does no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speed scores with the left hand. Zukerman knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Unreal Speed.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Speed, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unreal Speed!
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