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BMP 29 (Burns Jr vs Kovalenko) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Vizcarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Revenge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultimate Revenge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norman Vizcarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Revenge!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vizcarra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Revenge.
Vizcarra thuds a left hand into Revenge's body.
Vizcarra scores with a nice strike.
Revenge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vizcarra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Revenge somewhat.
Vizcarra throws a lazy head kick
and Revenge counters with a left to the body.
Revenge tries to clinch but Vizcarra moves out of range.
Vizcarra connects with a right hand. Revenge shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revenge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Revenge blocks the body kick.
Vizcarra misses with a low kick.
Vizcarra gets caught flat footed, as Revenge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vizcarra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Revenge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Vizcarra fails to land.
Revenge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Revenge breaks the clinch.
Revenge clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vizcarra obliges.
Revenge is trying to pull guard but Vizcarra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Norman Vizcarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Revenge.
Vizcarra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Revenge told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vizcarra lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ultimate Revenge has been cut.
Vizcarra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Revenge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Revenge is looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vizcarra.
Vizcarra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Revenge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vizcarra pushes off an throws an elbow but Revenge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vizcarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vizcarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Revenge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Revenge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Revenge gets through Vizcarra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vizcarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Revenge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vizcarra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Revenge is defending well for now.
Revenge is looking to break free of the clinch but Vizcarra has double underhooks.
Vizcarra works on Revenge's body with a couple of short punches.
Revenge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vizcarra lands a damaging elbow.
Revenge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vizcarra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Revenge jumps guard and drags Vizcarra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vizcarra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vizcarra wants to stand and escape but instead Revenge has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vizcarra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Revenge controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenge stands up from Vizcarra's guard - Revenge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Revenge walks into a straight right hand from Vizcarra.
Revenge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Revenge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Revenge moves forwards but Vizcarra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vizcarra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vizcarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Revenge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vizcarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Vizcarra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultimate Revenge'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.
Revenge misses with a takedown
and Vizcarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Revenge moves forwards but Vizcarra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vizcarra looks for the body kick but Revenge saw that one coming.
Vizcarra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vizcarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Revenge counters with a three punch combo that has Vizcarra backing up. Vizcarra nods at Revenge to acknowledge the strikes.
Vizcarra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revenge can do to turn this around?
Vizcarra misses with the body kick
and Revenge counters with a two punch combo.
Revenge forces Vizcarra back against the cage and clinches.
Vizcarra has Revenge pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vizcarra scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Revenge can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Revenge backwards.
Norman Vizcarra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Revenge wants to take the fight to the mat but Vizcarra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vizcarra scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Ultimate Revenge's cut even more.
Vizcarra crunches a lovely knee into Revenge's ribcage.
Vizcarra landing knees to the head.
Vizcarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vizcarra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Revenge is trying to pull guard but Vizcarra has him pressed against the cage.
Norman Vizcarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Revenge.
Vizcarra crunches a lovely knee into Revenge's ribcage.
Vizcarra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Revenge is breathing heavily.
Revenge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vizcarra lands an elbow just above Revenge 's eye.
Vizcarra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vizcarra gets through Revenge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ultimate Revenge's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vizcarra scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vizcarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Revenge takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vizcarra.
Revenge tries to pull guard but Vizcarra holds him up against the cage and eventually Revenge drops back down to his feet.
Vizcarra lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ultimate Revenge's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Norman Vizcarra!
Norman Vizcarra managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, LOPS 160q $149, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets has chosen Штиль as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
11 - 15 - 1 |
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245 lbs
26 - 35 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 35 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimon Boets!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer drives through with a takedown into Boets's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boets trying to control the position.
Boets looking for a sweep. Not yet Boets, not yet.
Boets avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boets looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eikmeyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Boets defends it easily.
Boets postures up and lands a big shot to Eikmeyer's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eikmeyer is looking for a triangle but Boets pushes his legs off easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boets working some strikes from top position.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boets gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boets has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boets can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boets working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eikmeyer's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boets controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boets defends it easily.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boets gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boets chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets connects with a couple of short punches.
Eikmeyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boets is aware though and is defending well.
Boets controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boets works over Eikmeyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boets working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eikmeyer's head.
Boets with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boets postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boets content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boets trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Boets slips nicely into half guard.
Boets 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boets connects with a nice short shot to Eikmeyer's temple.
Boets sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boets lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Boets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eikmeyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eikmeyer has hold of Boets's hands but Boets slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boets pulls his head out easily.
Boets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eikmeyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets drops an elbow to the side of Eikmeyer's head.
Boets working over Eikmeyer with some ground and pound. Eikmeyer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boets has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boets wants to control the pace but Eikmeyer is squirming around nicely.
Boets scoring with strikes but Eikmeyer is staying in there.
Boets controlling from mount.
Boets wants to control the pace but Eikmeyer is squirming around nicely.
Boets landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimon Boets dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eikmeyer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boets to the mat! Boets manages to get full guard.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Boets blocks nicely.
Boets is looking for a triangle but Eikmeyer pushes his legs off easily.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boets dives on top into guard.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boets can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boets pushes down on Eikmeyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boets wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Boets scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boets pulls his head out easily.
Boets lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boets working Eikmeyer over with strikes.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boets wants to work for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eikmeyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets working Eikmeyer over with strikes.
Boets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eikmeyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eikmeyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boets looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boets scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boets has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Eikmeyer defend it? Boets steps over the head and cranks it - Eikmeyer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Boets!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimon Boets!
A very excited looking Dimon Boets 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes into the arena with Yattering - Chase of Thoughts blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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255 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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler misses with a wild combination.
Kessler misses with a hook to the body
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kessler holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kessler jumps guard.
Kessler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kessler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Kessler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kessler.
Kessler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
Kessler is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kessler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kessler tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith wants to control but Kessler is keeping him busy.
Kessler is looking for a sweep.
Smith trying to control the action but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kessler dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kessler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kessler is holding on to half guard well.
Smith blocks the strikes from Kessler.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kessler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kessler reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kessler moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kessler.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kessler defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kessler. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith clinches up with Kessler and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kessler smiles and moves away.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kessler won't allow it.
Jack Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kessler to keep the fight standing.
Kessler stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kessler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kessler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kessler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kessler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kessler. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler has Smith pressed against the cage.
Kessler works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler stalling in the clinch.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kessler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Kessler slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Kessler scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Kessler throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kessler is on top in guard.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kessler has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Kessler manages to pass to side control!
Kessler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Kessler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kessler is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Kessler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Kessler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Kessler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Kessler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kessler stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Smith throws up his legs and catches Kessler in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kessler tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Smith! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Smith!
A very excited looking Chad Smith rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manchester Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mabogo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run. Manchester Red has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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232 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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manchester Red!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Red.
Mabogo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mabogo blocks a jab.
Mabogo throws a big counter combination but Red scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Red finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Red lands with a good body shot.
Mabogo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Red manages to avoid it.
Mabogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Red throws out the jab.
Manchester Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red misses with an uppercut. Mabogo saw that one coming.
Mabogo blocks a head kick by Red.
A counter left hand to the body from Mabogo misses its target.
Mabogo scores with a one two! Red had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Red connects with a jab.
Mabogo slips under a jab.
Mabogo avoids the head kick by Red.
Mabogo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Mabogo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Red takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mabogo scores with a head kick. Red tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabogo throws a shot to the body.
Mabogo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red throws a fast counter high kick but Mabogo manages to duck under it in time.
Mabogo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Red releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mabogo cracks Red with a good jab.
Mabogo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Red in his tracks.
Red walks into a jab.
We've been informed that Red has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Red dodges the punch combination from Mabogo.
Mabogo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Red eats them both and turns towards Mabogo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mabogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Red misses with a low kick.
It looked like Mabogo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Red misses with a looping left.
Red dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabogo connects with a leg kick. Red looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Red tries a head kick but it misses.
Red throws a head kick that misses.
Mabogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mabogo avoids the head kick by Red.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mabogo.
Red scores with a jab to the body.
Mabogo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Red throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Red misses
enabling Mabogo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mabogo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Red uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mabogo.
Red throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mabogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo blocks a head kick by Red.
Red wants to land a leg kick but Mabogo is out of range.
Mabogo connects with a crisp jab.
Mabogo misses with a double jab.
Red blocks a head kick by Mabogo.
Mabogo swings for the body but Red moves out of range.
Red loads up on a big right hand but Mabogo slips the punch.
Mabogo throws a big counter combination but Red scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Red throws a looping overhand right but Mabogo ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Red misses
and Mabogo counters with a three punch combo that has Red backing up. Red nods at Mabogo to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Red.
Red takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Red misses with a lunging right hand
and Mabogo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Red thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Red misses.
Mabogo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mabogo misses with a head kick.
Mabogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mabogo.
Mabogo is looking to wear down Red with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mabogo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Red.
It looks like Manchester Red has been cut.
Nice cross by Red.
Red misses with a head kick.
Mabogo looks to score with a jab to the body but Red is just out of range.
Red is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mabogo with a body shot.
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mabogo scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Mabogo.
Red avoids the body shot from Mabogo.
Danga de danga de dang - Mabogo scores with a four punch combination!
Red throws out a loose jab but Mabogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manchester Red'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.
Mabogo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Red tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mabogo swivels and escapes.
A big right from Red misses.
Mabogo avoids the body shot from Red.
Mabogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mabogo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Red stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mabogo lands a head shot.
Mabogo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Red takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mabogo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Mabogo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mabogo scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Mabogo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mabogo counters with a series of strikes. Red will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Red lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mabogo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mabogo punishes Red's body with a nice straight punch.
Mabogo defending well as Red loads up on a big left hand.
Mabogo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Red! But no joy.
Red takes a swing at Mabogo's ribcage but misses.
Mabogo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mabogo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mabogo slips a jab and a cross from Red.
Mabogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Red can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Mabogo.
Red lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mabogo connects with a nice looking jab.
Mabogo tries to move into range but Red moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mabogo lands with a slapping head kick.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Mabogo.
Red uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mabogo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red misses with a wild body shot.
Red throws a head kick but Mabogo moves out of range.
Red misses with a looping left.
Mabogo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mabogo takes a swing at Red's ribcage but misses.
Mabogo lands with an overhand left.
Mabogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mabogo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mabogo slips under a jab.
Mabogo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mabogo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Red swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mabogo.
Red is breathing heavily.
Red pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mabogo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Red looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mabogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Red throws out a leg kick but Mabogo moves out of range and Red only half commits.
Mabogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mabogo misses with a double jab.
Mabogo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mabogo throws a right hand that Red ducks under and follows up with a left that Red also avoids with ease.
Red shapes to counter with a head kick.
Red scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mabogo in his tracks.
Mabogo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mabogo misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo blocks a head kick by Red.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mabogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Red.
Mabogo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mabogo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Red misses.
Mabogo swings for the body but Red moves out of range.
Jab from Mabogo.
Red just misses with a punch to the body.
Mabogo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Red ducks right into an uppercut from Mabogo.
Red dodges the punch combination from Mabogo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabogo throws a nice looking combination but Red bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manchester Red'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Mabogo moves out of range easily.
Mabogo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Red avoids it.
Red throws a head kick but Mabogo moves out of range.
Mabogo throws a one two combo.
Mabogo tries to bum rush Red with a series of wild strikes but Red uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Red.
Sloppy strikes from Mabogo. Those never looked like landing.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Mabogo moves out of range easily.
Red moves out of range of the body kick from Mabogo.
A little jabbing left from Red on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Red fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mabogo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo throws a wild body kick that Red sees coming a mile off.
Red misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mabogo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mabogo checks a leg kick.
Red throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mabogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Red.
Red takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red avoids the head kick by Mabogo.
Red throws a body kick that misses.
Red throws a head kick but Mabogo moves out of range.
Red feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mabogos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mabogo misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mabogo, as that shot connected.
Red falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mabogo counters with a left and a right that stings Red.
Red throws a head kick but Mabogo moves out of range.
Red just misses with a punch to the body.
Mabogo scores with a spinning back kick!
Mabogo lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mabogo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mabogo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mabogo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle, before Mabogo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Red's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mabogo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boykiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dustup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dustup scores with a body shot.
Boykiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Dustup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dustup unleashes a big counter combination but Boykiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A cross from Boykiy lands.
It looks like Damo Dustup has been cut.
Boykiy misses with a hook.
Boykiy blocks the body kick.
Boykiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boykiy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boykiy has closed the distance and engaged Dustup in a clinch.
Boykiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boykiy checks a low kick from Dustup.
Dustup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Dustup jabs Boykiy right on the nose. Boykiy blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Dimas Boykiy has been cut.
Boykiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dustup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dustup lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dustup and sends Boykiy crashing to the mat! Dustup follows him down to the mat - Boykiy regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Boykiy is rocked!
Boykiy is looking to improve his position.
Oh Boykiy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boykiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boykiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Dustup thows a huge punch but Boykiy dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dustup lands a nice short elbow.
Boykiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dustup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boykiy wants to improve his position but Dustup is controlling well.
Boykiy trying to hold on to Dustup's head to control him but Dustup postures up.
Boykiy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dustup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boykiy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dustup is defending well. Boykiy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dustup has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Boykiy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimas Boykiy!
Dimas Boykiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck comes to the cage accompanied by Парус. Mitka Boycheck could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Fernandez's chin.
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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
27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Boycheck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boycheck is looking to counter punch.
Boycheck looks to throw the jab but Fernandez is out of range.
Boycheck cracks Fernandez with a good jab.
Fernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boycheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez fails with the takedown.
Mitka Boycheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Fernandez.
Fernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Boycheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boycheck or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez, which made it look bad.
Boycheck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boycheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boycheck stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boycheck trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Boycheck postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boycheck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boycheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boycheck trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boycheck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boycheck wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Boycheck works over Fernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez working for a triangle but Boycheck defends it easily.
Boycheck stays in close to Fernandez's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boycheck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at Madz **21 Elite coaches** inform us that Fernandez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Boycheck defends easily.
Boycheck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Boycheck pushes his legs off easily.
Boycheck trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Boycheck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boycheck trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
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.
Fernandez being controlled here, momentarily.
Boycheck trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boycheck is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Boycheck defends easily.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Boycheck from controlling successfully.
Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boycheck has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boycheck is looking for a kimura here.
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitka Boycheck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
Boycheck tries to get to full guard but Fernandez has control of the leg.
Boycheck works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boycheck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fernandez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boycheck looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.
Fernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boycheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boycheck is trying to keep Fernandez in close.
Boycheck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boycheck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandez slips nicely into half guard.
Boycheck wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boycheck keeps working.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Boycheck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
Boycheck is trying to maintain the position but Fernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Fernandez is keen to just control but Boycheck is a slippery customer.
Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Boycheck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boycheck trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boycheck defends it well.
Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boycheck is trying is best to control the position here.
Fernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez prevents Boycheck from improving his position.
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.
Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boycheck trying to control from the bottom.
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Boycheck is defending well.
Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boycheck wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy.
Boycheck is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boycheck is defending against the submission attempts here by Fernandez.
Fernandez is working for a kimura but Boycheck is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boycheck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Boycheck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boycheck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boycheck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boycheck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boycheck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Fernandez is not content to let Boycheck control the position.
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Boycheck is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Fernandez has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Boycheck is in a lot of trouble! Fernandez is straining to finish and he's done it! Boycheck taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Fernandez!
A very excited looking Frank Fernandez 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto). Hearns has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 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
39 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hearns! But no joy.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams jabs Hearns right on the nose. Hearns blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas Hearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Hearns.
Williams seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williams misses with a straight left.
A combination from Hearns does no damage.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearns throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hearns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hearns.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hearns tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams swings for the body but Hearns moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams works Hearns's body with a nice hook.
Hearns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams throws a counter high kick but Hearns was just alert enough to avoid it.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Hearns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearns tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Hearns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donk. Hearns catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams throws a head kick but Hearns moves out of range.
We've been informed that Hearns has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
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!
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Hearns's shoulder, as Hearns tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Hearns does no damage.
Williams lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hearns misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks a head kick by Hearns.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hearns.
Hearns is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Williams has cracked Hearns with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Williams lands another huge swinging hook and Hearns tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Hearns, before Williams can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Williams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Boykin has chosen Пересмотри as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33 - 30 - 0 |
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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
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 30 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Boykin.
Boykin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calypsos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boykin steps into range and cracks Calypso with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Calypso flops backwards and Boykin dives into his guard looking to finish!
Calypso is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boykin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calypso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh Calypso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calypso working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boykin has passed into half guard!
Calypso seems to have got his legs back now.
Calypso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boykin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boykin's back!
Boykin tries to break free.
Calypso tightening his grip on Boykin, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calypso has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Boykin.
Boykin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boykin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso punches Boykin on the ear.
Calypso is working the ground and pound. Can Boykin escape?
Calypso is looking for the choke from the back position but Boykin is controlling his hands well.
Boykin rolls, trying to escape but Calypso keeps control of the position.
Boykin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Calypso doesn't have the hooks in and Boykin manages to turn into his guard.
Calypso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boykin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boykin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boykin wants to control from the top but Calypso keeps moving.
Boykin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso wants to control but Boykin passes easily into half guard.
Boykin prevents Calypso from improving his position.
Calypso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boykin trying to pass the guard but Calypso defending well.
Boykin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calypso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Calypso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boykin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin not doing much here.
Calypso has hold of Boykin's hands but Boykin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boykin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calypso is looking for a sweep. Boykin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calypso is just riding it out for now. Boykin eventually gives up the hold.
Boykin lands with a punch from half guard.
Boykin is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calypso is defending against the submission attempts here by Boykin.
Boykin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calypso keeps working.
Calypso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Calypso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boykin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimentiy Boykin 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.
Boykin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boykin wants it to stay on the feet.
Boykin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calypso connects with a looping right hand.
Boykin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calypso moves out of range of the strikes.
Boykin rushes Calypso and presses him up against the cage.
Boykin is struggling to control the position.
Boykin scores with a shot to the side of Calypso's head.
Boykin lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Jack Calypso has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Boykin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calypso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boykin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin gets underhooks to prevent Calypso's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Calypso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boykin steps into range and cracks Calypso with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Calypso flops backwards and Boykin dives into his guard looking to finish!
Calypso seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calypso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calypso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calypso!
Calypso works to advance to full mount. Boykin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Calypso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boykin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boykin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boykin wants to control but Calypso is having none of it.
Boykin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jack Calypso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boykin taking shots to the head.
Boykin can't escape the position.
Calypso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boykin is looking to escape.
Calypso wants to control but Boykin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Calypso winds up and cracks Boykin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boykin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Calypso stands and throws Boykin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Calypso tries to score with some ground and pound. Boykin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calypso advances to full mount.
Calypso raining down shots from the mount!
Calypso lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykin is trying desperately to improve position.
Boykin is still trying to improve position.
Boykin regains half guard.
Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is in trouble now - Calypso has advanced to mount!
Calypso cracks Boykin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boykin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Calypso can't control as he wanted to and Boykin manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Boykin taking some punishment here, with Calypso in his half guard.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calypso pulls his head out easily.
Calypso is looking to take a break and control but Boykin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boykin is in trouble now - Calypso has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands with some strikes.
Boykin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Calypso softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Boykin is out cold! Calypso jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Calypso!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Diego (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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223 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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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
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Diego.
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harlamov looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diego throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harlamov is trying to improve his position.
Diego works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
Harlamov is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego cracks Harlamov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harlamov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Diego's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Harlamov wants to control but Diego is keeping busy.
Diego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
Harlamov is trying to control but can't.
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.
Diego wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.
Harlamov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diego is working away from the top position though.
Harlamov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diego's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diego's back!
We've been hearing good reports from Harlamov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harlamov keeps control of the position as Diego tries to break free.
Harlamov avoiding Diego 's attempts to control his hands.
Diego is really stuck here.
Harlamov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Harlamov has the hooks in. Diego is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harlamov is persistently looking for the submission but Diego is defending it well.
Harlamov is trying to stick to Diego's back but Diego is turning into Harlamov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harlamov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diego.
Harlamov working for a triangle but Diego defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diego has passed into half guard!
Diego works his way into side control.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diego looks up at the clock and then as Harlamov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harlamov tries to bench press Diego off him but Diego keeps the position.
Diego is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diego lands a nice forearm strike.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diego grinds an elbow into Harlamov's temple.
Harlamov can't do much from the bottom here.
Diego is working Harlamov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diego landing a few strikes.
Diego is working Harlamov over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diego shoots in looking for a takedown. Harlamov tries to sprawl out of it but Diego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harlamov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diego lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harlamov backs up against the cage.
Harlamov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diego circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harlamov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws a right and a left that Harlamov avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Diego. No joy for Harlamov on that attempt.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Harlamov is out of range.
Harlamov feinted with a counter takedown.
Diego scores with a three punch combo!
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands a nice hook to Harlamov's body. Harlamov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harlamov counters with a shoot takedown. Diego fights it but they end up in guard.
Diego looking for a sweep. Not yet Diego, not yet.
Harlamov with a nice head shot there.
Harlamov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Diego is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diego trying to control the action but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diego scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diego prevents Harlamov from improving his position.
Diego wants to pass to mount but Harlamov is defending the position.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
Diego is looking to advance position but Harlamov won't allow it.
Diego scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harlamov moves into full guard.
Diego with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
Diego looking to pass the guard.
Harlamov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego looking to pass the guard.
Harlamov has his foot on Diego's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diego works his way back into a safe position though.
Diego lands a couple of digs.
Dom Diego has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diego lands a couple of digs.
Diego wants to pass the guard but Harlamov is keeping the position.
Harlamov controls Diego momentarily but Diego frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
Diego wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
Diego is looking to work some ground and pound but Harlamov has wrist control.
Diego trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Diego is working Harlamov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diego trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Diego pushes his legs off easily.
Diego throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harlamov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dom Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego lunges at Harlamov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harlamov's hand.
Harlamov gets caught napping as Diego dives in and scores a takedown. Harlamov manages to retain guard.
Harlamov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diego looking to pass the guard.
Harlamov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diego has his hands clasped together but Harlamov extends and breaks Diego's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Harlamov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garik Harlamov!
Garik Harlamov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dom Diego spoke after the fight, saying 'Came to knock this punk out. All he did was spam takedowns and subs big surprise.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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39
260 lbs
51 - 25 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Kovalenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Kovalenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Kovalenko throws a jab when Burns Jr was well out of range.
Kovalenko avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovalenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Burns Jr! Kovalenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Burns Jr to his feet! Burns Jr is in big trouble!
Burns Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Kovalenko down.
Kovalenko misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Kovalenko moves his leg out of the way.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns Jr catches Kovalenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr misses with a hook. Kovalenko ducked under it nicely.
Kovalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Kovalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalenko catches Burns Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr misses with a hook.
Kovalenko throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Kovalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Burns Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kovalenko slips the punch.
Kovalenko counters with a body kick.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Kovalenko down.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Kovalenko misses.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Kovalenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovalenko's head.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Kovalenko avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kovalenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns Jr pushes Kovalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns Jr tries a body shot but Kovalenko blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko blocking some punches.
Burns Jr tries a body shot but Kovalenko blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalenko.
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Burns Jr.
Kovalenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Kovalenko avoids it.
Kovalenko lands a big right hand that sends Burns Jr crashing to the mat! Kovalenko stays standing though and waves Burns Jr back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kovalenko is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns Jr in his tracks.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalenko cracks Burns Jr's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Burns Jr slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Kovalenko can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko is the new super heavyweight champion!
Nikolai Kovalenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Simba Burns Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Another garbage decision. Only way to beat me...'.
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