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BMP 31 (Williams vs Harlamov) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaff Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild comes to the cage accompanied by Jesse & Joy - Llorar. Terra has chosen Imagine Dragons - Radioactive as his entrance music. 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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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaff Terra!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairchild closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Terra's guard.
Fairchild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terra is keeping the position for now.
Fairchild sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fairchild prevents Terra from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Fairchild seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Terra wants to stand and escape but Fairchild is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fairchild controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fairchild throws a series of strikes that have Terra backpedaling.
It looks like Gaff Terra has been cut.
Terra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairchild throws a series of punches but Terra moves out of range.
Gaff Terra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairchild works over Terra's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild thuds a left hand into Terra's body.
Fairchild blocks a head kick by Terra.
Nice sprawl there from Terra as Fairchild shoots in.
Fairchild lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairchild connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Terra's hands.
Fairchild's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fairchild duly obliges.
Terra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairchild goes for a double leg but Terra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Terra continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ask Fairchild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairchild shoots in and drives through. Terra sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terra tries to clinch up but Fairchild circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairchild half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Terra clinches.
Terra avoiding damage.
Terra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terra trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fairchild.
Fairchild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairchild tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fairchild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terra's elbow.
Fairchild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terra.
Fairchild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairchild lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fairchild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terra just leaning against Fairchild, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild tries a body shot but Terra blocks it.
Fairchild tries to throw a body punch but Terra avoids it by throwing Fairchild back against the cage.
Fairchild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Terra.
Fairchild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairchild goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terra prevents it.
Fairchild has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Terra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairchild wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Fairchild.
Fairchild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terra.
A nice left hand lands by Terra.
Terra has Fairchild pushed against the cage.
Fairchild is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Terra is defending well.
Fairchild drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terra is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ask Fairchild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaff Terra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Terra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairchild.
Terra throws a right and a left that Fairchild avoids nicely.
Ask Fairchild is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that Terra avoids nicely.
Terra dodges the punch combination from Fairchild.
Terra throws a hook to the side of Fairchild's head but Fairchild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairchild defending well as Terra loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairchild breaks the clinch.
Fairchild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terra can do to turn this around?
Fairchild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terra doesn't seem bothered though.
Fairchild fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra tries to clinch up but Fairchild circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairchild swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Terra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terra wants it to stay on the feet.
Fairchild defending well as Terra loads up on a big left hand.
Fairchild scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Fairchild does no damage.
Terra misses with a hook
and Fairchild counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Terra wants to get back to his feet but Fairchild is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fairchild's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild prevents Terra from getting back to his feet.
Fairchild controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fairchild drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Terra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fairchild has Terra in his guard.
Fairchild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terra's guard.
Fairchild engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fairchild pushes down on Terra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fairchild takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that Terra avoids nicely.
Fairchild blocks a jab.
Fairchild drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terra sprawls and moves away.
Fairchild smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fairchild misses with a takedown attempt - Terra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terra! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ask Fairchild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terra tries to clinch up.
Fairchild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaff Terra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terra has closed the distance and engaged Fairchild in a clinch.
Fairchild scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ask Fairchild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gaff Terra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Terra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fairchild's calf.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fairchild!
Fairchild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terra.
Fairchild circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Terra there.
Terra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fairchild to score with a decent uppercut.
Fairchild scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild misses with a series of wild punches.
Terra walks into a straight right hand from Fairchild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild scores with a nice right hand.
Fairchild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terra circles away quickly and effectively.
Fairchild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Terra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fairchild gets tackled into the cage by Terra. Terra maintains the clinch.
Fairchild goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terra prevents it.
Terra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairchild tries to throw a body punch but Terra avoids it by throwing Fairchild back against the cage.
Terra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fairchild wants the takedown. Terra is fighting it off but Fairchild persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Terra's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terra is keeping the position for now.
Fairchild engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Terra wants to get back to his feet but Fairchild is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Terra keeping full guard, as Fairchild tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaff Terra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ask Fairchild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairchild pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Terra back to the cage. Fairchild follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fairchild looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terra connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra motions for Fairchild to come forward. Terra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fairchild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terra.
Fairchild shoots in looking for a takedown but Terra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fairchild's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fairchild with a poor takedown
and Terra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ask Fairchild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terra misses the jab.
Terra dodges the punch combination from Fairchild.
Fairchild's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fairchild duly obliges.
Fairchild gets a double leg takedown into Terra's guard.
Terra wants to get back to his feet but Fairchild passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That round was too close to call.
I think Fairchild has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ask Fairchild!
A very excited looking Ask Fairchild made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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272 lbs
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211 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eikmeyer is trying to defend but Belt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eikmeyer wants to improve his position but Belt is controlling well.
Belt 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.
Belt is trying to work for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending well.
Belt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eikmeyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer is pressing down on Belt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Belt defends easily.
Belt forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belt pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Belt there.
Belt prevents Eikmeyer from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belt 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.
Eikmeyer has hold of Belt's hands but Belt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
Belt is working for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belt is looking for a kimura but Eikmeyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belt to get the leverage.
Belt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eikmeyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belt.
Belt winds up and cracks Eikmeyer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eikmeyer is just riding it out for now. Belt eventually gives up the hold.
Eikmeyer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Belt defends it easily.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eikmeyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Belt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eikmeyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belt pushing down on Eikmeyer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Belt is looking for a kimura but Eikmeyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belt to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belt seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Eikmeyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Belt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Belt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Belt tries to sprawl out of it but Eikmeyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eikmeyer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eikmeyer showed some decent athleticism there.
Belt is trying to maintain the position but Eikmeyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Eikmeyer prevents Belt from improving his position.
Belt manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eikmeyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eikmeyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eikmeyer has managed to get both his arms back between Belt's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is working Belt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eikmeyer defends well.
Belt lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Eikmeyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belt is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer looking to pass the guard.
Belt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eikmeyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belt's head.
Belt working a defensive guard here.
Eikmeyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belt's head.
Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eikmeyer defends well.
Eikmeyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eikmeyer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eikmeyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eikmeyer off and has taken his back!
Eikmeyer is really stuck here.
Well, with Belt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Eikmeyer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Eikmeyer won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Belt off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Black Belt!
Black Belt very nearly forgot to thank V-Mask Clothing (10%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manchester Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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242 lbs
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300 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manchester Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustup connects with a crisp jab.
Dustup moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Red, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dustup just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice combo by Dustup! Oh, that's hurt him - Red falls to the canvas and Dustup follows him into side control.
It looks like Manchester Red has been cut.
Dustup decides to stand up, so the ref orders Red to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dustup lands a hook that stumbles Red back into the cage. Dustup follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Red to the canvas! Dustup pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Red has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damo Dustup!
Damo Dustup was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Vizcarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler has chosen Yattering - Chase of Thoughts as his entrance music. Norman Vizcarra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
16 - 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
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vizcarra misses with an uppercut.
Vizcarra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kessler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kessler lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Vizcarra as he checks the leg kick.
As Kessler tries to get set, Vizcarra tries to push him back and clinch up but Kessler manages to avoid the attempt.
Kessler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left and a right from Vizcarra both land. Nice combination.
Kessler scores with a head kick.
It looks like Norman Vizcarra has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vizcarra.
Nice straight punches there by Vizcarra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vizcarra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Vizcarra slips a straight right by Kessler.
Kessler throws a leg kick but Vizcarra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kessler.
Kessler throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Vizcarra to counter with a crisp jab.
Kessler misses with a body shot.
Kessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vizcarra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vizcarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler walks into a left hand.
Vizcarra misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kessler moves forwards but Vizcarra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kessler is rocked!
Kessler tries to get into range but Vizcarra steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kessler! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Vizcarra scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Vizcarra!
Norman Vizcarra gave a mention to LOPS 160q $149 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Парус kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
27 - 32 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 32 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck tries to clinch up but Loco circles away and keeps his distance.
Boycheck instigates a clinch.
Boycheck tries to break free but Loco pushes him back against the cage.
Loco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boycheck's efforts to push away.
Loco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Loco.
Boycheck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boycheck tries to clinch
and Loco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boycheck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loco connects with a nice looking jab.
Loco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Loco misses with a leg kick.
Boycheck tries to clinch but Loco is having none of it.
Boycheck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loco cracks Boycheck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Loco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boycheck moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boycheck closes the distance and clinches.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Loco throws a poor cross that misses
and Boycheck counters with a nice body kick.
Loco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boycheck at a distance.
Loco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boycheck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loco lands the left hand.
Loco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boycheck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loco is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Loco finds it's way through Boycheck's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boycheck. Loco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boycheck tries to close the distance and clinch but Loco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boycheck connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco lands a jab to the nose.
Loco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boycheck's hands.
Boycheck closes the distance and pushes Loco back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Boycheck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loco keeps the fight on the outside.
Loco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Loco takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Loco misses.
Loco feints a jab promting Boycheck to slip. Loco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boycheck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boycheck slips a straight right by Loco.
Boycheck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boycheck moves out of range as Loco strikes.
Loco scores with the left hand. Boycheck knows he should have avoided that one.
Boycheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boycheck tries to clinch but Loco is having none of it.
Boycheck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boycheck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a looping overhand right but Boycheck ducks down to avoid it.
Loco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boycheck tries to land a front kick but Loco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loco lunges at Boycheck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boycheck's hand.
Boycheck tries to clinch but Loco moves out of range.
Loco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boycheck misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Loco.
Donk. Loco catches Boycheck right on the button with a cross.
Loco lands with a straight right. Boycheck didn't see that one coming.
Loco lands a nice shot that snaps Boycheck's head back.
Boycheck wants to land a leg kick but Loco is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loco thuds his right hand into Boycheck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boycheck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Loco throws a hook to the side of Boycheck's head but Boycheck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boycheck.
A punch lands to the side of Boycheck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Boycheck throws a combination that misses
and Loco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Loco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loco throws a jab but it's blocked by Boycheck.
Loco throws a poor cross that misses
and Boycheck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boycheck blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boycheck checks a leg kick.
Loco lands a right hook to the body.
Loco with a hook.
Boycheck tries to clinch there but Loco circles away.
Boycheck closes the distance and clinches.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boycheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Loco lands with a right hand.
Boycheck checks a low kick from Loco.
Boycheck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boycheck scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loco.
Boycheck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Boycheck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boycheck.
Boycheck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boycheck moves into the clinch.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loco tries to move into range but Boycheck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boycheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Boycheck rushes Loco and presses him up against the cage.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loco misses the jab.
Boycheck drops Loco with a left right combo! Boycheck follows him down to the ground into side control.
Loco is rocked!
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!
Boycheck trying to control the position but Loco is working away.
Loco is trying to control Boycheck's posture but Boycheck avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck tries to score with some ground and pound. Loco controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boycheck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boycheck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Loco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boycheck asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee asks Boycheck politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boycheck prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boycheck postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco wants to control but Boycheck postures up.
Boycheck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
What's Loco going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Boycheck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loco's half guard.
Loco pushes Boycheck off looking to stand but Boycheck dives back in and keeps control.
Boycheck trying to control from half guard but Loco is working away.
Loco is trying to stand.
Boycheck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boycheck seems to be looking for submissions.
Loco is not content to let Boycheck control the position.
Boycheck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is looking to get back to is feet but Boycheck passes into side control.
Boycheck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Loco gets back to half guard.
Boycheck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loco wants to get back to his feet.
Loco is controlling Boycheck's trapped leg to prevent Boycheck from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is trying to stand back up but Boycheck is controlling him
Boycheck wants to work for an arm triangle but Loco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boycheck.
Loco throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco avoids the body shot from Boycheck.
Boycheck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boycheck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loco defends well and Boycheck ends up having to push Loco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Loco finds it's way through Boycheck's defenses.
Loco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boycheck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boycheck lands a nice hook to Loco's body. Loco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boycheck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boycheck moves away from the strike by Loco.
Loco circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Loco counter with a right hand.
Loco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boycheck takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck wants to stall.
Boycheck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitka Boycheck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Boycheck wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Loco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boycheck throws a head kick but Loco moves out of range.
Boycheck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boycheck there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Loco misses with a straight right.
Boycheck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boycheck ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
Boycheck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Loco.
Boycheck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loco staying out of range there.
Boycheck fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boycheck feints and then cracks Loco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loco down.
Boycheck is looking to clinch.
Boycheck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boycheck is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck looks to clinch
and Loco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boycheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Loco forces Boycheck back against the cage and clinches.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Boycheck wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Loco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boycheck is looking to clinch.
Loco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boycheck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boycheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loco keeps the fight on the outside.
Loco keeps the fight on the outside.
Boycheck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loco pulls guard.
Boycheck wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco has control of Boycheck's left arm, preventing Boycheck from doing any damage.
Loco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Boycheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Loco is retaining full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boycheck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boycheck takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Loco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boycheck can do to turn this around?
Boycheck moves to clinch but Loco breaks away
and Loco counters with a nice uppercut.
Boycheck wants to clinch.
Loco sizes up Boycheck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to keep at a distance but Boycheck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boycheck is defended easily by Loco.
Loco keeps the fight on the outside.
Boycheck looks for a takedown but Loco sprawls well.
Loco lands a jab to the nose.
Boycheck misses with a two punch combination.
El Loco is winning the standup battle so far.
Loco misses with a straight left.
Loco lands with a nice body kick.
Loco lands with a straight right. Boycheck didn't see that one coming.
Loco scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco tests Boycheck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loco misses with a hook.
Loco circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Boycheck wants to clinch.
Loco moves into range and clinches up with Boycheck.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boycheck misses with a body punch.
Boycheck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boycheck wants to stall.
Boycheck is trying to stall.
Loco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boycheck smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Loco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Loco!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Перемен. Dimas Boykiy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 29 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boykiy connects with a single shot there.
Boykiy digs a good body shot into Fernandez's ribs.
Fernandez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boykiy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boykiy tries to buck Fernandez off but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boykiy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fernandez's guard! Nice work there by Boykiy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykiy looking to pass the guard.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boykiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boykiy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boykiy trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandez's brow.
Boykiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boykiy connects with a couple of short punches.
Boykiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boykiy pushing down on Fernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Boykiy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Boykiy keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boykiy lands a nice short elbow.
Boykiy 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.
Boykiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fernandez is just riding it out for now. Boykiy eventually gives up the hold.
Boykiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fernandez is just riding it out for now. Boykiy eventually gives up the hold.
Boykiy working Fernandez over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Boykiy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez taking some punishment here, with Boykiy in his half guard.
Boykiy is looking for a kimura here.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Boykiy is very close to passing his half guard.
Boykiy passes to side control.
An elbow from Boykiy crashes against the mat.
Fernandez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bobby B's Gem, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boykiy tries for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
That's four 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.
Fernandez is trying to control Boykiy's posture but Boykiy avoids it.
Fernandez tries to bench press Boykiy off him but Boykiy keeps the position.
Boykiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Boykiy crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boykiy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boykiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fernandez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boykiy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boykiy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fernandez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Boykiy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boykiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boykiy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boykiy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boykiy!
Boykiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fernandez is trying to improve his position.
Dimas Boykiy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernandez is not content to let Boykiy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykiy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fernandez down.
Fernandez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fernandez is trying to improve his position.
Boykiy has an Americana. Fernandez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boykiy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boykiy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dimas Boykiy!
After winning the bout, Dimas Boykiy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boets's choice of entrance music: Штиль. 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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245 lbs
28 - 35 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 35 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimon Boets!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boets throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Boets closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boets lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boets doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boets manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boets postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Boets from controlling successfully.
Boets got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boets has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Boets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boets manages to get himself to full guard.
Boets looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boets swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Boets keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Boets is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is working for a kimura but Boets is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boets defends it well.
Boets has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boets to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boets shrugs it off.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Boets is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith prevents Boets from getting the reversal.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boets is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boets is looking to get to half guard.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Boets is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boets really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boets misses with a wild body shot.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boets can do to turn this around?
Boets throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Boets lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boets slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Boets swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Boets is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets is trying to get back to half guard.
Boets taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith trying to control the position but Boets is working away.
Boets wants to control but Smith postures up.
Boets is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Boets is defending well.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boets's legs.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boets on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chad Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boets wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith tries for a kimura but Boets is defending well.
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boets rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Boets!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Boets from controlling successfully.
Boets postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boets, who protects the arm well.
Boets struggling a bit here.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boets's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boets is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boets misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boets to the mat! Boets manages to get full guard.
Boets is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boets is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Boets manages to retain guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boets is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boets looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Boets actively working from the bottom here.
Dimon Boets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Boets wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boets trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Boets is holding on to half guard well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boets dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith pushes Boets off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith rushes Boets and presses him up against the cage.
Boets wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boets looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boets can't break the clinch.
Smith pulls Boets into guard.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boets trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Boets landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boets's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Boets is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Boets throws a big right hand that misses.
Boets is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Boets postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boets throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boets looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Boets avoids it well and moves away.
Boets moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith 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 Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabogo comes to the cage accompanied by 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run. Boykin has chosen Пересмотри as his entrance music. Dimentiy Boykin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33 - 31 - 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
16 - 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
33 - 31 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Mabogo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Boykin.
It looks like Kenalemodisa Mabogo has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Mabogo. Beautiful body shot.
Mabogo swings for the body but Boykin moves out of range.
Mabogo looks for the body kick but Boykin saw that one coming.
Boykin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boykin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mabogo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boykin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mabogo thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mabogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boykin.
Mabogo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mabogo lands a nice looking body kick.
Boykin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mabogo.
As Boykin looks to move away, Mabogo throws a big counter combo bu Boykin just gets out of the way.
Boykin throws a combination that misses
and Boykin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mabogo.
Mabogo throws a lazy right hand but Boykin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabogo cracks the inside of Boykin's front leg.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Boykin and Mabogo goes tumbling to the canvas! Boykin follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mabogo is rocked!
Boykin content to control rather than advance.
Oh Mabogo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boykin working Mabogo over with strikes.
Mabogo is looking to escape.
Boykin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mabogo quite badly. Mabogo pulls Boykin in close trying to recover. Boykin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mabogo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mabogo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimentiy Boykin!
A relieved looking Dimentiy Boykin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Eyed Bruiser. 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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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
52 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hearns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovalenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Hearns avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a hook.
Hearns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovalenko counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalenko tries to keep at a distance but Hearns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovalenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Hearns with a series of wild strikes but Hearns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hearns avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearns tests Kovalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearns lands a big right hand that sends Kovalenko crashing to the mat! Hearns stays standing though and waves Kovalenko back to his feet!
Kovalenko is rocked!
Hearns connects with an inside leg kick.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands a left and a right that send Hearns crashing to the mat, dazed. Kovalenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
Kovalenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Kovalenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hearns tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
Hearns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hearns misses with a head kick.
Hearns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovalenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovalenko misses with a combination
and Hearns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Hearns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Hearns moves out of range.
Hearns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hearns has Kovalenko pressed against the cage, preventing Kovalenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kovalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kovalenko! Hearns is out on his feet! Kovalenko rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hearns is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hearns is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto). 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 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
41 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Harlamov's head back.
Harlamov fails with the takedown.
Williams throws the left hand but Harlamov avoids the punch easily.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Harlamov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Harlamov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Harlamov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Nice defenses there by Harlamov.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harlamov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams presses Harlamov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harlamov tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harlamov wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harlamov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Harlamov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Harlamov backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams looks for the body kick but Harlamov saw that one coming.
Harlamov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harlamov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a hook but Harlamov blocks it.
Harlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has Harlamov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harlamov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams is pushing Harlamov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harlamov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Harlamov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams cracks Harlamov with a nice body shot.
Williams lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harlamov shoots and misses
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harlamov's elbow.
Williams slowing the pace effectively.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams lands a left hand.
Harlamov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harlamov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams just leaning against Harlamov, taking a breather.
Harlamov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harlamov can do to turn this around?
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harlamov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Harlamov controls his hands.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Williams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harlamov.
Harlamov is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Harlamov's takedown attempt.
Harlamov takes a shot to the head.
Williams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harlamov avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harlamov blocks a body shot from Williams.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harlamov.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harlamov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harlamov fails to pull guard.
Williams taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harlamov blocking some punches.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harlamov backwards.
Williams is leaning against Harlamov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlamov wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Harlamov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harlamov or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Harlamov moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Harlamov feints the counter takedown.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Harlamov with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Williams.
Williams with a hook.
Williams feints and then cracks Harlamov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harlamov down.
Harlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harlamov shoots and misses
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov blocking some punches.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harlamov.
Harlamov tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Harlamov drops back down to his feet.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harlamov avoids it.
Harlamov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harlamov avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov blocks an uppercut.
Williams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williams is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Harlamov is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harlamov blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harlamov is looking for a takedown.
Harlamov manages to pull guard.
Williams wants to stand but Harlamov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harlamov looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Harlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams thumps Harlamov with a low kick.
Harlamov fails with the takedown.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harlamov feints the counter takedown.
Harlamov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harlamov looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harlamov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Harlamov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thumps Harlamov with a low kick.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams rushes Harlamov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Harlamov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams cracks Harlamov with a nice body shot.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harlamovs head.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harlamov doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams looks to land a body kick but Harlamov moved away.
Harlamov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams jabs Harlamov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams clinches.
Williams gets through Harlamov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harlamov managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams presses Harlamov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harlamov shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams cracks Harlamov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams works on Harlamov's body with a couple of short punches.
Harlamov letting Williams take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harlamov blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Harlamov being controlled against the cage.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams landing knees to the head.
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Harlamov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams had his way with Garik Harlamov in that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harlamov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Harlamov down.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harlamov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harlamov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harlamov.
Harlamov with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams thuds a left hand into Harlamov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams jabs Harlamov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harlamov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Harlamov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Harlamov shoots in.
Williams jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Harlamov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Harlamov's head.
Williams is stalling here.
Williams works on Harlamov's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harlamov backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Harlamov's takedown attempt.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harlamov.
Williams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Harlamov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harlamov is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Harlamov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams throws a front kick that sends Harlamov stumbling back into the cage.
Harlamov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harlamov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a jab to Harlamov's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Harlamov shoots in.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harlamov if he has to take too many more of those.
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 staying out of range there.
Williams tries to clinch up but Harlamov circles away and keeps his distance.
Harlamov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Harlamov's side.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:41
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:41
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williams!
Simon Williams retains his super heavyweight title!
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