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VFCR Round 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev comes into the arena with In Russia, Alex hammers you Hendo! blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Lebedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendo misses with a body shot.
Lebedev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hendo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hendo throws a leg kick that misses.
Hendo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lebedev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebedev landing some decent shots from guard.
Lebedev chips away with some ground and pound.
Hendo trying to control the position.
Lebedev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendo's head.
Lebedev postures up in Hendo's guard and throws a big left but Hendo blocks it.
Lebedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lebedev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lebedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendo has wrist control.
Lebedev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lebedev stands and steps away. Hendo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hendo 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.
Lebedev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hendo has his foot on Lebedev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lebedev works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendo looks gassed!
Lebedev throwing strikes but missing.
Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedev working some strikes from top position.
Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev wants to control from the top but Hendo keeps moving.
Hendo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lebedev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lebedev chips away with some ground and pound.
Hendo is rocked!
Lebedev is working Hendo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hendo is still in real trouble! Can Lebedev finish him?
Lebedev advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebedev lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hendo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lebedev jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Lebedev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Marek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marek 's choice of entrance music: Riot by Three Days Grace. 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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183 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaromir Marek !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek misses with a straight left.
Marek scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee clinches up with Marek and pushes him back against the cage.
Marek wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee lands an uppercut.
It looks like Jaromir Marek has been cut.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Marek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Marek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marek lands with a left to the head.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Marek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marek wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marek gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee has Marek pressed against the cage, preventing Marek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee pushes Marek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee digs a right hand into Marek 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marek 's gas tank.
Marek has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marek .
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Marek is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab.
Marek throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek .
Marek misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target.
Marek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee lands a nice hook to Marek 's body. Marek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marek looks gassed!
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Marek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Marek .
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Marek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marek is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee pushes Marek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee presses Marek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marek .
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaromir Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee digs a good body shot into Marek 's ribs.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marek .
Lee has managed to clinch.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Lee gets through Marek 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marek tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Marek is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Lee just leaning against Marek , taking a breather.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee has Marek pressed against the cage, preventing Marek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marek wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee prevents Marek from breaking the clinch.
Marek scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marek 's efforts to push away.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Marek avoids the head kick by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee moves out of range as Marek strikes.
A cross from Marek lands.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marek misses the jab.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Marek .
Marek misses with a wild combination.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marek throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That has opened up Jaromir Marek 's cut even more.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stuns Marek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Marek misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Marek 's head back.
Marek misses the jab.
Lee moves out of range as Marek strikes.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marek looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Tommy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee stalling.
Marek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marek is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee prevents Marek from breaking the clinch.
Marek tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Marek working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaromir Marek 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek .
Lee slips under a jab from Marek .
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Marek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Marek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Marek .
Lee clinches up with Marek and pushes him back against the cage.
Marek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marek takes a shot to the head.
Marek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee works on Marek 's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marek or not.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Marek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee stalls.
Marek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Marek is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee has Marek pressed against the cage, preventing Marek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Marek 's ribcage. Marek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee prevents Marek from breaking the clinch.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Marek is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tommy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tommy Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Marek working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee pushes Marek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lee.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marek .
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Marek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Marek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marek misses with a wild combination.
Marek throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A big left from Marek misses.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marek might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Marek .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Marek fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek .
A head kick misses from Lee.
Marek misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Marek thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marek .
Marek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marek misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target.
Lee throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
Marek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek can't break the clinch.
Marek wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee prevents Marek from breaking the clinch.
Marek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee is looking to wear down Marek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marek .
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaromir Marek 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek .
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marek throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Marek misses with a few strikes there.
Marek misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Marek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marek misses with an uppercut.
Marek misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Marek throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Marek .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Marek wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marek or not.
Lee blocks a body shot from Marek .
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marek has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Marek misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Marek takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Marek 's ribcage. Marek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marek can't break the clinch.
Marek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee is working Marek over against the cage.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Marek 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marek can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee stalls.
Marek tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marek throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Marek .
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Marek , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Marek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee looks to land a combination. Marek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a straight right by Marek .
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Marek misses with a straight right.
A head kick from Lee lands but Marek takes it in his stride.
Marek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee blocks a jab.
Marek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Marek throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee blocks a jab.
Marek misses with a looping right.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee defending well as Marek loads up on a big left hand.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marek .
Lee connects with a high kick.
Marek dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marek lands a jab-cross combination.
Marek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaromir Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Marek .
Marek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Marek shrugs it off.
Marek throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor ITappedOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Link Gaetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor ITappedOut is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor ITappedOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Link Gaetz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaetz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaetz lands a jab to ITappedOut's midsection.
Gaetz misses with a low kick.
Link Gaetz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ITappedOut shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaetz sprawls well. He's pushed ITappedOut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gaetz has his takedown stuffed
and ITappedOut counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gaetz!
Gaetz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaetz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
ITappedOut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaetz is looking to escape.
ITappedOut goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gaetz turns into him and now he's in ITappedOut's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaetz wants to get up but he can't break ITappedOut's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ITappedOut is looking to sweep but instead, Gaetz has passed into half guard.
Gaetz prevents ITappedOut from improving his position.
ITappedOut connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Gaetz tries to stand and escape but ITappedOut is controlling the position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ITappedOut drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gaetz is looking to stand up but ITappedOut isn't so interested in that idea.
ITappedOut pushing down on Gaetz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
ITappedOut 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.
Gaetz has a hand on ITappedOut's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. ITappedOut takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gaetz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
ITappedOut is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaetz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
ITappedOut raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut working the ground and pound effectively.
Gaetz flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
ITappedOut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gaetz's face.
It looks like Link Gaetz has been cut.
ITappedOut unloading with bombs!
Gaetz is rocked!
Gaetz looks gassed!
ITappedOut looking to secure an arm triangle but Gaetz defends it well.
Gaetz is still in real trouble! Can ITappedOut finish him?
ITappedOut is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaetz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
ITappedOut lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
ITappedOut with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gaetz seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaetz tries to hold on but ITappedOut pushes him away.
Gaetz is in a horrible position here. ITappedOut smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
ITappedOut cracks Gaetz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The cut above Link Gaetz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
ITappedOut landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gaetz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaetz is bucking up trying to escape but ITappedOut cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
ITappedOut swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gaetz is now in ITappedOut's guard. A big mistake from ITappedOut there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ITappedOut wants to get back to his feet but Gaetz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor ITappedOut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Link Gaetz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaetz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ITappedOut, pushing him back against the cage.
ITappedOut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gaetz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ITappedOut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaetz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaetz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gaetz manages to end up in side control.
ITappedOut is trying to control Gaetz's posture but Gaetz avoids it.
ITappedOut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaetz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
ITappedOut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - ITappedOut lands in his opponent's guard.
ITappedOut is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gaetz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ITappedOut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ITappedOut scoring with punches to the head and body.
ITappedOut won't allow Gaetz to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
ITappedOut lands a couple of digs.
ITappedOut trying to control but Gaetz is working from the bottom.
ITappedOut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gaetz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
ITappedOut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ITappedOut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaetz kicks ITappedOut off and gets to his feet.
Gaetz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ITappedOut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor ITappedOut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaetz wants to clinch but ITappedOut slips to the side
and ITappedOut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaetz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ITappedOut stops Gaetz from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut stands up over Gaetz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
ITappedOut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaetz's head.
ITappedOut stands up over Gaetz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
ITappedOut looking to pass the guard.
Gaetz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaetz, not yet.
ITappedOut looking to pass the guard.
ITappedOut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ITappedOut misses with a takedown
and Gaetz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gaetz.
ITappedOut takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gaetz is trying to force a seperation but ITappedOut has the dominant position.
Gaetz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ITappedOut displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaetz up against the cage.
ITappedOut wants to break free but Gaetz has control.
Gaetz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Gaetz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaetz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ITappedOut defends it nicely.
ITappedOut drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fedor ITappedOut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaetz trying to control the position.
ITappedOut preventing the sweep.
ITappedOut distracts Gaetz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fedor ITappedOut will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Link Gaetz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
ITappedOut gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaetz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ITappedOut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaetz tries to avoid it but ITappedOut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaetz to the ground. Gaetz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
ITappedOut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaetz slaps away a takedown attempt from ITappedOut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fedor ITappedOut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ITappedOut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaetz but Gaetz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor ITappedOut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaetz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz clinches but ITappedOut breaks the clinch
and ITappedOut counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gaetz's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ITappedOut chips away with some ground and pound.
ITappedOut working some strikes from top position.
ITappedOut looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaetz tries to strike from the bottom.
Gaetz can't keep his opponent in guard - ITappedOut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
ITappedOut stops Gaetz from getting back to his feet.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet.
ITappedOut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaetz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
ITappedOut working Gaetz over with strikes.
ITappedOut with the ground and pound but Gaetz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
ITappedOut has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaetz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ITappedOut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ITappedOut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz has momentary wrist control but ITappedOut slips an elbow through the middle.
Gaetz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaetz looking for a guillotine here but ITappedOut defends easily.
Gaetz keeping moving, preventing ITappedOut from controlling successfully.
ITappedOut cracks Gaetz with a solid left hand.
Gaetz is looking for a triangle but ITappedOut pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut distracts Gaetz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ITappedOut won't allow Gaetz to sweep him here.
ITappedOut passes Gaetz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
ITappedOut working over Gaetz with some ground and pound. Gaetz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from ITappedOut.
ITappedOut prevents Gaetz from standing back up.
Gaetz is defending against the submission attempts here by ITappedOut.
Gaetz is looking to improve his position.
Link Gaetz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaetz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ITappedOut pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
ITappedOut working Gaetz over with strikes.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura but Gaetz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ITappedOut to get the leverage.
Gaetz is trying to stand up here but ITappedOut is controlling him well.
ITappedOut lands with a punch from half guard.
Gaetz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
ITappedOut wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaetz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
ITappedOut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ITappedOut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaetz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
ITappedOut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fedor ITappedOut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gaetz clinches but ITappedOut breaks the clinch
and ITappedOut counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gaetz's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor ITappedOut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ITappedOut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor ITappedOut!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garland Oars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Thurston has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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264 lbs
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230 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garland Oars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan Thurston!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oars looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurston has an active guard here but Oars has managed to pass into half guard.
Oars is taking a breather. Thurston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thurston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oars throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thurston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oars trying to control the position from guard on top but Thurston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oars is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thurston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Oars tries to free his leg and advance position but Thurston is retaining full guard.
Oars is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thurston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oars wants to pass the guard but Thurston is keeping the position.
Thurston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thurston has his feet on Oars's thighs here. He's pushed Oars off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Oars screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Thurston!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between mitsi fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mitsi fili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ismo Laitela's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mitsi fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for fili!
fili tries to hold on but Laitela pushes him away.
fili is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
fili stops Laitela from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Laitela working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
fili trying desperately to get to his feet.
Laitela pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Laitela is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, fili has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitela wants to control the pace but fili is squirming around nicely.
Laitela goes for an armbar but fili turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from fili.
fili would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laitela wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
fili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for fili!
fili holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Laitela tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Laitela is working for a guillotine from mount but fili frees his head quite easily.
Laitela swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and fili is now in Laitela's guard. A big mistake from Laitela there, giving up the dominant position!
Laitela looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitela can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as fili controls the pace.
fili stands up from guard. Let's bang!
fili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laitela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Laitela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fili wriggles free and stands up.
Laitela tries to move into range but fili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laitela is rocked!
Laitela gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
fili gets back to full guard.
Laitela wants to pass the guard but fili is keeping the position.
Laitela is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 mitsi fili will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Laitela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laitela is still on wobbly legs! Can fili finish him?
fili lands with a right and another and another! Laitela is in big trouble! fili lands again and this time it's lights out for Laitela! A quality knockout there for fili.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). mitsi fili!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Raven (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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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Raven!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mansfield looks for a takedown but Raven sprawls well.
Raven avoids a kick to the body.
Mansfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raven is looking to regain half guard here but Mansfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Raven is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mansfield working the ground and pound.
Raven is trying to control Mansfield's posture but Mansfield avoids it.
Mansfield working the body and head with strikes.
Raven parries the strikes from Mansfield easily there. Mansfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Raven to escape.
Raven is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raven can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven wants to control but Mansfield postures up.
Mansfield in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Raven is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isiah Mansfield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bornemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Bornemann !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bornemann 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.
Bornemann looking for a guillotine here but Schwarzeneg defends easily.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Bornemann keeps moving.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but Bornemann is keeping the position.
Bornemann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarzeneg defends well.
Schwarzeneg throwing strikes from guard but Bornemann blocks nicely.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Bornemann keeps moving.
Bornemann has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schwarzeneg doesn't defend quickly enough and Bornemann has managed to lock this one up! Can Schwarzeneg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bornemann on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hans Bornemann !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Spicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spicer has chosen Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Isaac Cox had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaac Cox !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolf Spicer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicer dives in and grabs Cox 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes down on Spicer's head and hops out.
Cox throws a wild body kick that Spicer sees coming a mile off.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spicer's waist but Spicer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
Cox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicer circles away.
Cox fails with the takedown
and Spicer counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Spicer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Spicer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cox tries to buck Spicer off but Spicer is having none of it.
Spicer trying to control the position but Cox is working away.
Cox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cox tries to get out of the position.
Spicer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cox down.
Spicer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spicer throws a strike aimed at the side of Cox 's head but Cox avoids it well.
Spicer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
Cox tries to bench press Spicer off him but Spicer keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to his feet but Spicer is dominant here and he's now got Cox 's back!
Cox is covering up but some of the strikes from Spicer are getting through and doing damage.
Cox is really stuck here.
Spicer landing with strikes.
Spicer loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cox hold on?
Spicer has Cox flattened out and is raining down punches.
Spicer misses with an elbow to the head.
Spicer scores with punches from the back.
Cox has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Spicer.
Spicer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cox has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Spicer struggling to land strikes to the head as Cox covers up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Spicer misses with an elbow to the head.
Spicer misses with a punch to the head.
Spicer throwing sloppy strikes.
Can Cox hold on?! Spicer is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cox covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Spicer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spicer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Spicer working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spicer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer looking for the choke but no joy.
Spicer cracks Cox with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cox from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Cox trying to control the hands but Spicer breaks the grip.
Spicer throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Spicer lands a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Cox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Spicer!
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spicer on the ground.
I really don't envy Cox right now.
Cox covering up well under a series of strikes from Spicer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicer lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cox .
Cox tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cox taking shots to the head.
Spicer throws some wild stikes that Cox manages to avoid easily.
Cox tries to lock up and control but Spicer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cox is trying to escape the mount.
Spicer with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cox wants to hold on but Spicer pushes him away.
Spicer working the ground and pound effectively.
Spicer raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Spicer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spicer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spicer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cox 's guard now.
Cox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spicer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spicer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spicer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spicer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spicer preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Spicer from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spicer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spicer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cox is keeping the position for now.
Cox is trying to keep Spicer in close.
Spicer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spicer gets to his feet - Cox follows without any prompting.
Cox closes the distance and pushes Spicer back into the cage.
Spicer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spicer is breathing heavily.
Spicer misses with an elbow over the top.
Cox decides to pull guard.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to his feet but Spicer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Spicer from controlling successfully.
Cox keeping full guard, as Spicer tries to pass.
Spicer throwing strikes but missing.
Cox throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Spicer escapes and throws Cox 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Spicer tries to score with some ground and pound. Cox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cox is trying to control Spicer's posture but Spicer avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spicer tries to clinch but Cox moves away
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox .
Cox goes for a takedown attempt but Spicer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spicer fails with a takedown attempt.
Isaac Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Spicer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spicer is defended easily by Cox .
A head kick misses from Cox .
Cox throws a head kick but Spicer moves out of range.
Cox fails with the takedown
and Spicer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spicer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox gets underhooks to prevent Spicer's takedown attempt.
Cox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spicer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spicer trying to stall but Cox improves his position.
Spicer throws an elbow but it misses.
Spicer drags the fight down to the ground.
Spicer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cox defends it easily.
Spicer keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Spicer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well.
Cox throws and elbow that misses. Spicer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cox 's guard. Nice move by Spicer!
Spicer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Spicer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spicer looks to clinch
and Cox counters with a nice body shot.
Isaac Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spicer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cox moves into the clinch.
Spicer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spicer prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spicer.
Cox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spicer walks away with a smile on his face. Cox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spicer pushes Cox up against the cage in a clinch.
Spicer prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Spicer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spicer manages to break the clinch.
Spicer shoots in but no luck this time.
Cox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spicer pinned against the cage. Spicer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Cox . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spicer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spicer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spicer shoots in but no luck this time.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spicer as he jumps to the side.
Cox has Spicer up against the cage in a clinch.
Cox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cox is looking for a triangle but Spicer pushes his legs off easily.
Spicer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to control the position here.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spicer stopping the sweep attempt from Cox .
Cox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spicer is controlling him.
Spicer wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spicer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cox .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spicer trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Rolf Spicer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox wants to stand up but Spicer is controlling him.
Spicer trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox being controlled here, momentarily.
Spicer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spicer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spicer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cox counters by clinching up.
Cox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spicer prevents it.
Cox looking for a takedown.
Cox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spicer.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Spicer has double underhooks.
Cox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spicer prevents it.
Spicer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spicer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Isaac Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spicer smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spicer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolf Spicer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Baptiste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Petreski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baptiste comes to the cage accompanied by Rodrigo y Gabriela - Orion Cover. Petreski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Had to Kill a Lot of People. Vlad Petreski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Petreski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste fails with a takedown attempt.
Baptiste shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baptiste preventing the sweep.
Baptiste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petreski trying to control the position.
Baptiste 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.
Baptiste is working Petreski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petreski is trying to keep Baptiste in close.
Baptiste stopping the sweep attempt from Petreski.
Baptiste postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste stands and throws Petreski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Petreski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baptiste wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baptiste landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baptiste throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Baptiste working the ground and pound.
Baptiste thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petreski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baptiste is controlling him well.
Petreski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Baptiste crashes against the mat.
Petreski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Baptiste wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petreski, who protects the arm well.
Petreski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Petreski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Baptiste fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Petreski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baptiste.
Baptiste grinds an elbow into Petreski's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste working away.
Petreski gets back to half guard.
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. Baptiste connects with a nice short shot to Petreski's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baptiste lands a nice short elbow.
Petreski trying to control from the bottom.
Petreski looking for submissions off his back.
Petreski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baptiste scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petreski has hold of Baptiste's hands but Baptiste slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baptiste takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Petreski trying to hold on to Baptiste's head to control him but Baptiste postures up.
Petreski is looking for a sweep. Baptiste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baptiste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baptiste is breathing heavily.
Petreski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baptiste.
Baptiste stops Petreski from getting back to his feet.
Baptiste missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petreski is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petreski scores with a takedown into Baptiste's guard.
Petreski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baptiste looking for a guillotine here but Petreski defends easily.
Baptiste keeping moving, preventing Petreski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste looking for a guillotine here but Petreski defends easily.
Petreski trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptiste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petreski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baptiste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petreski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petreski wants to control from the top but Baptiste keeps moving.
Petreski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baptiste working for submissions but it's allowed Petreski to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste is refusing to be controlled, as Petreski sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petreski throwing shots but Baptiste is blocking nicely.
Petreski is looking to take a break and control but Baptiste is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petreski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baptiste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petreski pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baptiste is in trouble now - Petreski has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Petreski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Petreski moves into the clinch successfully.
Petreski has hold of one of Baptiste's legs. Baptiste is fighting the takedown attempt but Petreski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Petreski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baptiste manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Petreski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baptiste can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baptiste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petreski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baptiste has passed into half guard!
Baptiste working over Petreski with some ground and pound. Petreski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petreski is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Baptiste there.
Baptiste landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baptiste passes to full mount!
Baptiste breaks from Petreski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Petreski is rocked!
Petreski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big strike lands for Baptiste! That's really hurt Petreski and he's turned his back - Baptiste keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Baptiste jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Baptiste!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klason comes to the cage accompanied by (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Klason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klason scores with a jab to the body.
Orlow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klason ducks under a wild hook from Orlow.
Orlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlow throws a right and a left that Klason avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Klason misses.
Orlow tries to clinch but Klason is having none of it.
Klason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orlow slips under a jab.
Klason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlow tries to clinch up but Klason circles away and keeps his distance.
Klason throws a hook but Orlow blocks it.
Klason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlow throws a looping overhand right but Klason ducks down to avoid it.
Orlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klason throws a hook to the side of Orlow's head but Orlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlow throws a combination that misses
and Klason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlow thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klason misses with an uppercut. Orlow saw that one coming.
Orlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klason manages to avoid it.
Klason moves in looking to clinch but Orlow pushes him off.
Klason thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orlow if he has to take too many more of those.
Klason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klason tries to clinch up.
Klason defending well as Orlow loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klason doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlow circles away.
Orlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klason.
Klason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlow.
Nikolaj Orlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlow.
Orlow closes the distance and clinches.
Klason scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlow.
Orlow is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klason.
A right hook to the body lands for Klason.
Orlow looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orlow's efforts to push away.
Orlow tries to break the clinch but Klason is controlling the position.
Klason lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klason throws a head punch that misses.
Klason presses Orlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klason lands a body punch.
Klason lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Klason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Klason.
Klason working aggressively here.
Orlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klason stalling the fight.
Klason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klason is leaning against Orlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klason taking a breather.
A short right from Klason.
The referee calls for Klason to work.
Nice body punch from Klason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlow or not.
Klason swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klason swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Klason.
Klason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klason.
Klason scores with a shot to the side of Orlow's head.
Klason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Orlow is looking to control Klason's arms but Klason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orlow has his back to the cage.
Klason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klason works on Orlow's body with a couple of short punches.
Klason lands a right hand.
Klason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Klason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlow.
Orlow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klason just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason cracks Orlow with a nice body shot.
Klason has Orlow pressed against the cage.
Klason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klason.
Klason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlow staying out of range there.
Orlow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klason counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orlow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klason throws a sloppy head kick and Orlow moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klason tries a head kick but it misses.
Klason lands with a right hand.
Orlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klason.
Klason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Klason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klason jabs at Orlow's body.
Orlow throws a big shot that misses.
Klason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlow.
Orlow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klason counters with a series of strikes. Orlow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Klason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlow slips under a jab from Klason.
Orlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlow wants to clinch
letting Klason counter with a right hand.
Orlow scores with a nice strike.
Orlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klason.
Orlow closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Klason counter with a right hand.
Orlow is breathing heavily.
Klason cracks a nice hook into Orlow's ribs.
Orlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klason misses with an uppercut. Orlow saw that one coming.
Klason has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Klason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klason ducks under a wild hook from Orlow.
Orlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klason plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Klason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlow.
Hjalmar Klason is winning the standup battle so far.
Klason clinches.
Orlow breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Klason finds it's target.
Orlow throws a right and a left that Klason avoids nicely.
Klason throws a big shot that misses.
Klason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlow.
Klason lands a jab.
Orlow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow defending well as Klason loads up on a big left hand.
Orlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Klason.
Klason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlow ducks under a wild hook from Klason.
Klason scores with a decent looking hook.
Klason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orlow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klason.
The fighters circling - Klason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klason was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlow.
Orlow tries to clinch but Klason is having none of it.
Orlow throws a hook but Klason avoids it easily.
Klason lands a head shot.
A big right from Klason misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klason connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Orlow catches Klason right on the button with a cross.
Klason misses with an uppercut. Orlow saw that one coming.
Orlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Klason.
A jab from Orlow misses.
Klason throws a sloppy head kick and Orlow moves out of range easily.
Orlow moves into the clinch.
Klason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klason throws a head punch that misses.
Klason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klason lands with a left to the head.
Hjalmar Klason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlow working aggressively here.
Klason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orlow's efforts to push away.
Klason lands a body punch.
Orlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason has Orlow pressed against the cage, preventing Orlow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klason misses with the head strike.
Klason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klason.
Klason misses with some punches.
A short left from Klason.
Orlow is trying to break free.
Klason misses with some punches.
Klason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klason.
Klason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orlow can do to turn this around?
Klason throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klason.
Klason misses with some punches.
Orlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klason lands a body shot.
Orlow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klason just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Klason dominated that second round.
That's time! Klason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Klason ducks under a wild hook from Orlow.
Orlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Orlow.
Klason missing with a left hand there. Orlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlow throws a shot from downtown. Klason moves away and avoids it.
Klason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klason was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlow.
An inside leg kick lands from Klason.
Orlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klason.
Orlow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orlow counters with a straight right hand.
Orlow throws a combination that misses
and Klason counters with a straight right hand.
Orlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlow misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow looks to land a right hand but Klason moved out of range.
Orlow slips under a jab from Klason.
Klason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klason closes the distance and clinches.
Klason throws a head punch that misses.
Orlow tries to pull guard but Klason won't allow it.
Klason blocks a body shot from Orlow.
Orlow lands an uppercut.
Orlow wants to stall.
Klason misses with the head strike.
Klason throws a head punch that misses.
Orlow can't find room to land a body shot as Klason controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Klason.
Nice body punch from Klason.
Klason lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klason.
Orlow blocking some punches.
Klason lands with a right to the head.
Klason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow manages to break the clinch.
Klason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Klason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klason moves out of range as Orlow strikes.
Klason looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlow is just out of range.
Orlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlow throws a right and a left that Klason avoids nicely.
Orlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klason is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Klason ducks under a wild hook from Orlow.
Orlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlow tries to clinch up
and Klason counters with a straight right hand.
Orlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Klason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow tries to clinch
and Klason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klason ducks under a wild hook from Orlow.
Orlow throws a series of punches but Klason moves out of range.
Klason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orlow.
Klason lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Klason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klason misses with an uppercut.
Orlow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlow walks into a straight right hand from Klason.
Klason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orlow doesn't seem bothered though.
Klason throws a head kick but Orlow moves out of range.
Klason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klason scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Orlow misses its intended target.
Hjalmar Klason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason dodges the punch combination from Orlow.
Orlow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlow throws a big shot that misses.
Klason blocks a jab.
Klason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlow throws out the jab.
Klason swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlow.
Nikolaj Orlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlow there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjalmar Klason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjalmar Klason!
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