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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Deverux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Deverux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Deverux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoist throws out a powerful jab.
McCoist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deverux lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoist's head.
Deverux tests McCoist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deverux lands a really nice looking cross but McCoist seems unphased.
It looks like Wiley McCoist has been cut.
McCoist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deverux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Deverux misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deverux lands a big right hand that sends McCoist crashing to the mat! Deverux stays standing though and waves McCoist back to his feet!
McCoist is rocked!
Deverux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoist was well out of range. Poor timing from Deverux.
Deverux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deverux finds it's way round the side to connect with McCoist's head.
McCoist is still on wobbly legs! Can Deverux finish him?
McCoist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCoist seems to have recovered his senses.
Deverux is trying to force a seperation but McCoist has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deverux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deverux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCoist counters with a takedown into side control.
Deverux pushes McCoist away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCoist gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Deverux is looking to get back to his feet here but McCoist is keeping cool and he's managed to take Deverux's back.
Deverux covering up well under a series of strikes from McCoist.
McCoist somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Deverux manages to escape to his feet.
Deverux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoist wants to clinch up but Deverux keeps it at a distance.
Deverux is looking to counter punch.
Steve Deverux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deverux's waist but Deverux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCoist off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoist tries to clinch but Deverux moves out of range.
McCoist tries to clinch but Deverux moves out of range.
Deverux tries to counter by clinching up but McCoist breaks away and moves out of range.
McCoist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Deverux misses the target.
McCoist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deverux, as that shot connected.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deverux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deverux with a hook.
McCoist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of McCoist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Deverux misses.
McCoist steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Deverux.
McCoist walks into a left hand.
McCoist tries to clinch but Deverux is having none of it.
Deverux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCoist.
Steve Deverux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiley McCoist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deverux rushes McCoist with punches - McCoist moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, McCoist goes down! Deverux follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Deverux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergai Katanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes to the cage accompanied by Shovel Knight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shovel Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergai Katanov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Knight.
Katanov lands a two punch combo.
Katanov moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Katanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Katanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Katanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knight tries to bench press Katanov off him but Katanov keeps the position.
Katanov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katanov is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Katanov trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Katanov tries to stand but Knight is controlling his head.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control from Katanov's half guard. Katanov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Knight passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katanov keeps working.
Knight working away.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katanov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Katanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katanov is looking for a sweep.
Knight laying and praying for a moment but Katanov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knight stalling away here and it's allowed Katanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Katanov keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Knight trying to control but Katanov is working from the bottom.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Katanov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shovel Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Knight tenderised Katanov's leg. Katanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
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.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katanov wants to clinch.
Katanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knight.
Katanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knight.
Knight thows a body kick. Katanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Katanov dives in and scores a takedown into Knight's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Katanov escapes and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Katanov working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katanov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katanov pulls his head out easily.
Katanov is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
Knight regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Katanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katanov has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Katanov wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Katanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knight has escaped and now he's on top!
Knight advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katanov is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control.
Knight passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Katanov!
Knight wants to take his opponent's back but Katanov doesn't allow it.
Knight is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Katanov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Katanov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Katanov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Knight has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Katanov manages to get his head free but now Knight has transitioned to an armbar! Katanov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Knight! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shovel Knight!
A very excited looking Shovel Knight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ratimir Yenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Nazarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nazarev's choice of entrance music: Telnyuk Sisters - Sokil/Falcon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ratimir Yenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Nazarev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yenin pushes Nazarev up against the cage in a clinch.
Yenin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nazarev to keep the fight standing.
Nazarev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazarev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yenin decides to pull guard.
Nazarev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nazarev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nazarev is pushing down on Yenin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yenin is fighting to maintain full guard but Nazarev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yenin is trying to get back to full guard.
Nazarev is thwarting Yenin's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yenin defends it well.
Yenin is pressing down on Nazarev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yenin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nazarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yenin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yenin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazarev throwing strikes but missing.
Yenin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazarev defends well.
Nazarev is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Yenin can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazarev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nazarev wants to work for an arm triangle but Yenin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarev working the head and body with strikes.
Nazarev is working for a submission of some sort.
Yenin is trying to maintain the position but Nazarev is very close to passing his half guard.
Yenin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yenin gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yenin is trying to keep Nazarev in close.
Yenin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yenin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nazarev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yenin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yenin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yenin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yenin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yenin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nazarev manages to get himself to full guard.
Yenin looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yenin trying to control but Nazarev is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yenin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yenin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yenin pushing down on Nazarev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nazarev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yenin pulls his head out easily.
Yenin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yenin wants to free his trapped foot but Nazarev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nazarev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Sanok Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nazarev actively working from the bottom here.
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 Ratimir Yenin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nazarev jabs Yenin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazarev catches Yenin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratimir Yenin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazarev connects with a looping right hand.
Nazarev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazarev cracks Yenin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nazarev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yenin's head backwards.
Yenin is rocked!
It looks like Ratimir Yenin has been cut.
Nazarev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yenin.
Oh Yenin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artem Nazarev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarev steps in with a hook that catches Yenin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nazarev follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Yenin looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Nazarev!
During a confident post fight interview, Artem Nazarev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Maryman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo Vercetti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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245 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Maryman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlo Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti looks to land a combination but Maryman avoids it well.
Maryman forces Vercetti back against the cage and clinches.
Maryman lands a body punch.
Maryman scores with a shot to the side of Vercetti's head.
It looks like Carlo Vercetti has been cut.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Maryman.
Maryman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Maryman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vercetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti tries to stall but Maryman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vercetti blocking some punches.
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maryman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Maryman.
Maryman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vercetti looks winded!
Vercetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maryman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maryman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maryman.
Maryman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Maryman working aggressively here.
Maryman scores with a shoulder strike.
Maryman tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
A short left from Maryman.
Vercetti working aggressively here.
Vercetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Maryman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vercetti tries a body shot but Maryman blocks it.
Maryman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Vercetti working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maryman as Vercetti tries to tie him up.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike.
Maryman blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Maryman.
A shot in the inside from Maryman.
Vercetti lands an uppercut.
Maryman tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Maryman back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maryman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Maryman.
Maryman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Maryman back against the cage.
Vercetti is trying to maintain a safe position but Maryman gets an underhook and turns Vercetti into the cage.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vercettis head.
Maryman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maryman as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Maryman - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maryman.
That has opened up Carlo Vercetti's cut even more.
Maryman struggles to land a body shot inside as Vercetti controls his hands.
Maryman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vercetti misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maryman lands with a right to the head.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maryman as the two fighters clinch.
Maryman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maryman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Maryman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Maryman as the two fighters clinch.
Maryman is working Vercetti over against the cage.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Maryman.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Maryman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Maryman.
Vercetti's coach down at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vercetti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
Maryman lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Carlo Vercetti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maryman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maryman digs a right hand into Vercetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vercetti's gas tank.
Maryman tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vercetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maryman as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Maryman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maryman.
A short uppercut from Maryman.
Maryman is working Vercetti over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maryman.
Maryman scores with a shoulder strike.
Carlo Vercetti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Maryman lands a left hand.
Vercetti is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Maryman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vercetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Maryman finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
Maryman blocking some punches.
Maryman misses with some punches.
Vercetti seems to have recovered his senses.
Vercetti throws a head punch that misses.
Maryman lands with a left to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Maryman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Vercetti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vercetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maryman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maryman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vercetti.
Maryman blocks a head kick by Vercetti.
Maryman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maryman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a right hand that misses
and Maryman counters with a series of strikes. Vercetti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vercetti.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Vercetti - just one landing.
A punch combination from Maryman misses.
Vercetti moves into range and clinches up with Maryman.
Vercetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vercetti scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maryman working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Vercetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
Maryman lands with a light punch inside.
Vercetti has a couple of punches blocked by Maryman.
Maryman can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Maryman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vercetti 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.
Vercetti lands a right hand.
Maryman blocking some punches.
Maryman misses with some punches.
Vercetti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maryman.
A short right from Vercetti.
Maryman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maryman misses with the head strike.
Maryman lands a body punch.
Maryman pushes Vercetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vercetti or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maryman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maryman lands with a right to the head.
Maryman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vercetti trying to stall but Maryman improves his position.
Maryman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vercetti.
Maryman misses with a body punch.
Maryman can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Vercetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Maryman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maryman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlo Vercetti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Maryman!
Jack Maryman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Malandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaine Demono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demono has chosen Velcro Fly as his entrance music. Sergio Malandro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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27
186 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergio Malandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaine Demono!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demono circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malandro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demono lands an overhand right.
Demono keeps the fight on the outside.
Malandro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Demono counters with a crisp right hand that drops Malandro! Demono lets Malandro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Malandro is rocked!
It looks like Sergio Malandro has been cut.
Demono weaves into range and cracks Malandro right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Malandro goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Demono is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blaine Demono!
An out of breath Blaine Demono thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaspar Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kohler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bang - Glass shattering song. Kaspar Kohler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Judah!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kohler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kohler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Judah tries to bench press Kohler off him but Kohler keeps the position.
Judah being controlled for a moment.
Kohler tries for a kimura but Judah is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Judah is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judah, who protects the arm well.
Kohler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kohler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Judah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Kohler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Judah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kohler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
Kohler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler has an Americana. Judah didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kohler is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kohler hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kaspar Kohler!
An intense looking Kaspar Kohler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'DID YOU FEEL THE KOMPRESSION? Next time ill add it even more..
I want my belt back! Thanks to my team in Holding cell gym! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosta Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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259 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosta Gatsalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Young!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young jabs Gatsalov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatsalov misses with an uppercut.
Young misses with a head kick.
It looked like Gatsalov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
Young has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gatsalov walks into a left hand.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Gatsalov shows good takedown defense.
Young avoids the body shot from Gatsalov.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Young tries to bum rush Gatsalov with a series of wild strikes but Gatsalov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatsalov lands a nice looking body shot.
Young moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Kosta Gatsalov has been cut.
Young misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gatsalov counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsalov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
A hook to the body from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young working hard to break the clinch.
Gatsalov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gatsalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young throws a head kick but Gatsalov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Young.
Young slips a jab from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov lands with a good body shot.
Gatsalov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Young lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Young finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Young takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsalov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gatsalov has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov scores with a shoulder strike.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young connects with a body shot that sends Gatsalov's belly button to the back.
Young slips under a jab.
Gatsalov jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gatsalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Young lands.
Young lands a big head kick that sends Gatsalov tumbling to the mat! Young takes a step backwards and waves Gatsalov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gatsalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Gatsalov moves out of range easily.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Gatsalov off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov throws a big shot that misses.
Gatsalov has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatsalov.
A hook to the body from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov lands a body shot.
Gatsalov has Young pressed against the cage, preventing Young from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gatsalov avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Young is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatsalov gets an underhook and turns Young into the cage.
Gatsalov lands a shoulder strike.
Young tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gatsalov has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Young is rocked!
Gatsalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatsalov finish him?
Gatsalov throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsalov working aggressively here.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsalov has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Gatsalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsalov working aggressively here.
Gatsalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Gatsalov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsalov throws a pinpoint strike between Young's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Young crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Gatsalov scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosta Gatsalov!
A very excited looking Kosta Gatsalov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Babak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irbek Alborov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose yourself - Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
191 lbs
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194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Babak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irbek Alborov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babak misses with a double jab
and Alborov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alborov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alborov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Alborov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Babak wants to get back to full guard.
Babak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babak tries to get out of the position.
Alborov working the head and body with strikes.
Babak taking some punishment here, with Alborov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babak defending well though.
Alborov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babak is trying to control but can't.
Alborov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alborov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov trying to control the action but Babak is working from the bottom.
Babak is trying to stand.
Babak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alborov.
Alborov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alborov prevents Babak from improving his position.
Alborov throwing shots but Babak is blocking nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Babak tries to kick Alborov off in order to stand up. Alborov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Alborov working the head and body with strikes.
Babak is trying to buck Alborov off.
Babak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov prevents Babak from escaping the position.
Babak parries the strikes from Alborov easily there. Alborov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Babak to escape.
Babak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alborov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alborov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Babak is trying to get back to half guard.
Alborov trying to control the action but Babak is working from the bottom.
Alborov working the body and head with strikes.
Alborov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Babak manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babak is looking to control Alborov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babak avoid being mounted?
Babak is staying active underneath Alborov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alborov thows a huge punch but Babak dodges it nicely.
Babak has hold of Alborov's hands but Alborov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babak is trying to stand back up but Alborov is controlling him
Alborov slips a nice elbow through Babak's hands, connecting with Babak's forehead.
Babak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Babak trying to control from the bottom.
Alborov stalling.
Babak is looking for a sweep. Alborov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babak is trying to stand back up but Alborov is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alborov tries to bum rush Babak with a series of wild strikes but Babak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alborov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Mohammed Babak has been cut.
Babak wants to clinch.
Alborov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alborov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Babak.
Nice sprawl there from Babak as Alborov shoots in.
Babak moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alborov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Babak manages to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Babak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alborov digs a good body shot into Babak's ribs.
Babak sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Alborov to the ground! Babak dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alborov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Babak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alborov is refusing to be controlled, as Babak sits in half guard.
Alborov trying to control from the bottom.
Alborov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babak.
Alborov trying to control here.
Babak slips a nice elbow through Alborov's hands, connecting with Alborov's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babak is just content to waste time from the top position. Alborov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alborov pulls Babak in close to prevent any damage.
Babak throwing strikes but missing.
Alborov is trying to control the position but Babak postures up.
Babak looking to sit in guard and control but Alborov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alborov won't allow Babak to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov throwing strikes but missing.
Alborov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alborov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alborov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alborov with a nice head shot there.
Alborov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babak wants to sweep here but Alborov controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alborov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babak is looking to clinch but Alborov is avoiding it.
Babak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov lands with a nice body punch.
Alborov tries to keep at a distance but Babak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alborov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Babak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alborov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alborov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mohammed Babak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alborov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Babak missing with punches from the bottom.
Babak pushes Alborov off looking to stand but Alborov dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov works his way into side control.
Alborov trying to control the action but Babak is working from the bottom.
Babak is looking for a sweep.
Babak is working hard here to advance position.
Alborov throws a strike aimed at the side of Babak's head but Babak avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babak looks to move to half guard but instead Alborov has passed into mount! Damn!
Alborov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alborov landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Irbek Alborov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Alborov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Babak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alborov is in Babak's guard.
Alborov postures up and lands a big shot to Babak's brow.
Babak wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alborov is now in half guard.
Babak moves into full guard.
Alborov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alborov trying to control but Babak is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babak looking to control.
Babak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alborov is one step ahead there.
Alborov trying to control but Babak is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alborov advances position into side control!
Alborov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alborov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Babak!
Alborov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alborov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alborov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov content just to control the position here.
Babak is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Alborov with the ground and pound from mount.
Alborov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Babak looks a forlorn figure.
Babak wants to get back to his feet.
Babak is trying desperately to improve position.
Alborov landing strikes from the mount and Babak is in trouble!
Alborov landing strikes from the mount.
Babak is bucking up trying to escape but Alborov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Babak! Alborov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Babak and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Irbek Alborov!
Irbek Alborov is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Irbek Alborov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mohammed Babak had this to say: 'I am very impressed by Kaspars performance, but I will work my way up again, for sure.'.
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