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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar Baker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caesar Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Nog!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Nog pushes him off.
Baker scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Junior Nog has been cut.
Nog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nog scores with a one two! Baker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Caesar Baker has been cut.
Baker instigates a clinch.
Nog throws a head punch that misses.
Baker misses with an elbow over the top.
Baker has Nog pressed against the cage, preventing Nog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker wants to break free but Nog has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nog's brow.
Baker wants to break free but Nog has control.
Nog throws a head punch that misses.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker is trying to break free.
Nog stalls.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Baker presses Nog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
Baker is trying to push Nog away but Nog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nog can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nog has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nog misses with a punch to the body.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Nog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nog lands with a short shot to the head.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Nog's ribs.
Baker clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nog.
Nog keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nog's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nog but Nog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nog gets a double leg takedown into Baker's guard.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nog on the ground.
Baker keeping full guard, as Nog tries to pass.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Nog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nog stops Baker from standing up.
Nog would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it.
Nog throws a big right hand that misses.
Nog drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker!
Nog striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Nog struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nog tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position.
Nog is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Nog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.
Nog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back!
Baker trying to get back to his feet but Nog is in full control for now.
Nog is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nog avoiding Baker 's attempts to control his hands.
Nog is looking for a choke. Baker gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Baker manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caesar Baker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nog gets a double leg takedown into Baker's guard.
Nog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nog postures up.
Nog prevents Baker from getting back to his feet.
Nog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker wants to stand and escape but Nog is having none of it.
Nog drops back looking for a leg! Baker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baker manages to kick Nog off! Nog jumps back into Baker's guard.
Nog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nog on the side of the head.
Nog gets a takedown into half guard.
Nog slips a nice elbow through Baker's hands, connecting with Baker's forehead.
Baker trying to control but Nog postures up.
Nog is looking for a kimura here.
Nog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baker tries to kick Nog off but Nog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Nog is controlling him
Nog wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker pushes Nog off looking to stand but Nog dives back in and keeps control.
Nog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nog is looking for a kimura here.
Nog is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is trying to stand.
Baker trying to control but Nog postures up.
Nog seems to be working for a kimura but Baker defends the submission attempt.
Nog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baker sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Baker is looking to get back to is feet but Nog passes into side control.
Nog tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Nog thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nog swings around for an armbar but Baker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nog's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nog looking for subs off his back but Baker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Nog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baker lands a jab to the nose.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nog counters with a one-two to the body.
Nog tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Baker tries to clinch up but Nog circles away and keeps his distance.
Nog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nog is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nog is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nog thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nog has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nog tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nog has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nog is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nog goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nog's guard! Nice work there by Baker!
Nog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baker has passed into half guard!
It looks like Baker is going to stand back up.
Nog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker tries to stand and escape but Nog is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nog.
Nog is trying to control but can't.
Baker wants to stand up but Nog has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Baker is trying to get back to his feet but Nog has full control of the position and if anything, Baker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nog looking for the choke but no joy.
Baker trying to get back to his feet but Nog is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nog tightening his grip on Baker, looking for the choke.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Nog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Nog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gran Chaco Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Porous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gran Chaco Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mason Porous!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaco Bomber scores with a leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chaco Bomber! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gran Chaco Bomber!
Gran Chaco Bomber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Kabakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fabian Kabakov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabian Kabakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerald Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kabakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hendo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kabakov counters with a left to the body.
Hendo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kabakov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kabakov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kabakov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kabakov.
Kabakov scores with a jab to the body.
Kabakov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kabakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kabakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kabakov thumps Hendo with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendo avoids the head kick by Kabakov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hendo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kabakov misses with a knee strike.
Kabakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo jumps guard but Kabakov stands there with Hendo around his waist. Hendo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kabakov misses with a body punch.
Hendo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fabian Kabakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Hendo.
Kabakov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kabakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kabakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kabakov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kabakov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hendo throws a head kick but Kabakov moves out of range.
Kabakov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kabakov scores with a head kick. Hendo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kabakov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hendo's calf.
Kabakov blocks a head kick by Hendo.
Hendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kabakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hendo looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kabakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kabakov misses with a punch to the body.
Kabakov can't find room to land a body shot as Hendo controls the action.
Kabakov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendo avoids the damage to the body.
Hendo breaks from the clinch.
Hendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kabakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kabakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kabakov manages to break the clinch.
Kabakov throws a head kick that Hendo semi-blocks.
Kabakov scores with a hook.
Hendo closes the distance but Kabakov moves to the side
and Kabakov counters with a series of strikes. Hendo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov lands with a kick to the temple. Hendo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kabakov misses with a body kick.
Kabakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kabakov has closed the distance and engaged Hendo in a clinch.
Hendo wants a takedown.
Hendo tries to pull guard but Kabakov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kabakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendo takes a shot to the head.
Kabakov connects with a knee to the head.
Kabakov lands with a left to the head.
Kabakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kabakov misses with a combination
and Hendo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hendo.
Kabakov pushes Hendo off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendo walks into a stiff left hand from Kabakov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kabakov throws a sloppy head kick and Hendo moves out of range easily.
Kabakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hendo in his tracks.
Kabakov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendo moves out of range of the body kick from Kabakov.
Kabakov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kabakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Hendo.
Hendo swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kabakov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kabakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kabakov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Kabakov dominated that round.
That's time! Kabakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kabakov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hendo moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kabakov.
Nice takedown defense from Kabakov. No joy for Hendo on that attempt.
Kabakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendo can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Kabakov.
Kabakov swings for the body but Hendo moves out of range.
Hendo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kabakov is looking to counter the offense by Hendo and move into the clinch.
Hendo throws a series of punches but Kabakov avoids them all with ease.
Hendo throws a front kick aimed at Kabakov's knee but Kabakov avoids it well.
Kabakov lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendo tries to keep at a distance but Kabakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kabakov.
Hendo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kabakov misses with a punch to the body.
Kabakov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hendo is breathing heavily.
Kabakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kabakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kabakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendo.
Kabakov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kabakov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendo misses with a takedown attempt - Kabakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kabakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendo with the counter takedown but Kabakov avoids it easily.
Hendo has managed to clinch.
Kabakov misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Kabakov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kabakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kabakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hendo controls his hands.
Kabakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendo is defending well for now.
Hendo prevents a body shot from Kabakov.
A short right from Kabakov.
Hendo jumps guard but Kabakov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fabian Kabakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Hendo.
Kabakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendo avoids it.
Hendo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kabakov wants to stand back up but Hendo manages to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabakov is trying to improve his position.
Kabakov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hendo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hendo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kabakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kabakov throws a head kick that misses.
Hendo clinches up against the cage.
Kabakov lands a good knee to the midsection. Hendo won't want to take too many of those.
Hendo breaks the clinch.
That kick from Kabakov tenderised Hendo's leg. Hendo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Hendo. Those never looked like landing.
Kabakov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kabakov lands with a slapping head kick.
Fabian Kabakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kabakov gets caught napping as Hendo dives in and scores a takedown. Kabakov manages to retain guard.
Kabakov keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
Kabakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kabakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hendo preventing the sweep.
Gerald Hendo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendo controlling from the top position.
Hendo is working Kabakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kabakov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hendo has passed into side control.
Kabakov is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Hendo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hendo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kabakov tries to buck Hendo off but Hendo is having none of it.
Hendo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kabakov to his feet.
Hendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kabakov circles away.
Hendo tries to bum rush Kabakov with a series of wild strikes but Kabakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Kabakov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Hendo with that takedown attempt.
Kabakov lands the left hand.
Hendo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hendo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kabakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendo manages to avoid it.
Kabakov is looking to clinch but Hendo is avoiding it.
Hendo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hendo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kabakov's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kabakov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kabakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kabakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kabakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kabakov smiles and moves away.
Fabian Kabakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Hendo.
Kabakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kabakov is looking to wear down Hendo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hendo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kabakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kabakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fabian Kabakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kabakov stuns Hendo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kabakov tries to clinch but Hendo is having none of it.
Hendo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kabakov scores with a jab to the body.
Hendo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kabakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hendo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kabakov is fending him off so far but Hendo persists. Nope, Kabakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kabakov pinned against the cage. Kabakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kabakov. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kabakov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hendo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kabakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendo misses with the combination.
Kabakov scores with a body shot.
Hendo drops his hands momentarily and Kabakov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kabakov closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo can't get the takedown.
Hendo is trying to pull guard but Kabakov has him pressed against the cage.
Kabakov breaks the clinch.
Kabakov misses with a double jab.
Kabakov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kabakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hendo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kabakov. That one must have hurt.
Kabakov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kabakov looks for the body kick but Hendo saw that one coming.
Hendo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kabakov throws a head kick that misses.
Hendo blocks a head kick by Kabakov.
Kabakov cracks a nice hook into Hendo's ribs.
Hendo walks into a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendo avoiding damage as Kabakov throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov tries a body shot but Hendo blocks it.
Kabakov missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kabakov fails to land.
Kabakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hendo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kabakov regains guard immediately.
Kabakov has an active guard here but Hendo has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendo controlling the action here.
Kabakov actively working from the bottom here.
Gerald Hendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kabakov wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Kabakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kabakov, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Kabakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiley McCoist looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drew Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoist shoots in and bounces Jitsu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jitsu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCoist should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jitsu has tightened it up now! McCoist should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drew Jitsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank McAfee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondrej Rigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
194 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank McAfee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondrej Rigo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAfee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McAfee is posturing up here but Rigo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McAfee tries to roll out but it's too tight and McAfee has to tap! Slick submission there by Rigo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ondrej Rigo!
A very excited looking Ondrej Rigo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morys Bankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bankowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rocket Man. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Morys Bankowski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bankowski closes the distance and clinches up with Bowen, looking for a takedown. Bankowski pushes Bowen against the cage but Bowen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowen feinted with a counter takedown.
Bankowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bowen is out of range.
Bankowski scores with a one two! Bowen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bowen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowen wants it to stay on the feet.
Bowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bankowski swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bankowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bowen!
Bowen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankowski tries to land a front kick but Bowen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bankowski throws a sloppy head kick and Bowen moves out of range easily.
Bankowski looks to land a combination but Bowen avoids it well.
Bankowski darts in and clinches Bowen up against the cage.
Bowen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bowen is trying to drag Bankowski to the mat but Bankowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bowen looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bankowski walks away with a smile on his face. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morys Bankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bankowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bankowski clinches up against the cage.
Bankowski can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bowen.
Bankowski has had enough of the clinch but Bowen keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski is pressed up against the cage. Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bankowski down to the mat. Bankowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bankowski has managed to clinch.
Bowen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bankowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bankowski to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Bowen.
Bankowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Bowen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bankowski's efforts to push away.
Bankowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bowen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Bankowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morys Bankowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bankowski throws a head kick but Bowen moves out of range.
Bowen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowen wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bowen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bankowski, which made it look bad.
Bankowski throws a right and a left that Bowen avoids nicely.
Bowen attempts a counter takedown but Bankowski avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bowen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bankowski, which made it look bad.
Bankowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bankowski throws a series of strikes that have Bowen backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Bankowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bowen shoots in but Bankowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen moves out of range of the body kick.
Bankowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morys Bankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bankowski counters with a left and a right that stings Bowen.
Bankowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowen shoots in for a double leg but Bankowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bankowski moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bowen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bankowski's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bowen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen gets control of Bankowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bowen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bankowski is looking to stand up but Bowen won't let him.
Bowen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bankowski's guard.
Bankowski keeping moving, preventing Bowen from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowen slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bowen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bankowski!
Bankowski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bowen trying to control but Bankowski is having none of it.
Bowen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowen wants to finish this one by submission but Bankowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bowen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bankowski tries to buck Bowen off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morys Bankowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bowen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bankowski sprawls well. He's pushed Bowen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bankowski misses with a low kick.
Bankowski shoots in but Bowen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bankowski!
Bowen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bankowski defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bankowski! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bankowski.
Bowen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bowen lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bowen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bankowski is working an open guard so Bowen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
Bowen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bankowski sprawls well. He's pushed Bowen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bankowski throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bankowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bowen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bankowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Bankowski with that takedown attempt.
Bowen ducks under a wild hook from Bankowski.
Bowen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bankowski to the mat! Bankowski manages to get full guard.
Bowen trying to control but Bankowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen pushes down on Bankowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bankowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Bowen wants to control but Bankowski is keeping him busy.
Morys Bankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bankowski is looking to escape.
Bowen with the ground and pound but Bankowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bankowski keeping moving, preventing Bowen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bankowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bobby Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bowen postures up in Bankowski's guard and throws a big left but Bankowski blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bankowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Bowen.
I think Bankowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas De Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vos comes to the cage accompanied by Wash My Soul -Tricky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
178 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas De Vos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in looking for a takedown. De Vos tries to sprawl out of it but Hamidovich Saitiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Vos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Vos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a swing at De Vos's ribcage but misses.
De Vos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Vos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamidovich Saitiev darts in looking for a takedown but De Vos gets double underhooks and turns Hamidovich Saitiev into the cage.
De Vos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Vos throws a series of punches but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids them all with ease.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a takedown
and De Vos counters with a one-two to the body.
Jonas De Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev.
De Vos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Vos throws out a powerful jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with a punch from half guard.
De Vos is trying to stand up here but Hamidovich Saitiev is controlling him well.
De Vos's coaches at The Grind - $750 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
De Vos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control the action in half guard but De Vos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Vos is trying to stand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Vos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in for a double leg but De Vos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Vos misses with a double jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Vos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Vos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Vos throws a series of punches but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids them all with ease.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Vos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamidovich Saitiev.
De Vos throws a big counter combination but Hamidovich Saitiev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Vos stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev. Hamidovich Saitiev gets slowly back to his feet.
De Vos looks to land a combination but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids it well.
De Vos tries to bum rush Hamidovich Saitiev with a series of wild strikes but Hamidovich Saitiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamidovich Saitiev feints the counter takedown.
De Vos moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a shot to the body
and De Vos counters with a three punch combo that has Hamidovich Saitiev backing up. Hamidovich Saitiev nods at De Vos to acknowledge the strikes.
De Vos throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vos stalks Hamidovich Saitiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamidovich Saitiev's face. Hamidovich Saitiev staggers backwards, shaken.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Vos pinned against the cage. De Vos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Vos fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt.
De Vos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from De Vos misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Vos avoids the body shot from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to land a left hand but De Vos moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Hamidovich Saitiev tries to counter it with a takedown but De Vos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamidovich Saitiev. De Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Vos misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Vos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Vos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vos.
It looked like De Vos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vos moves away.
De Vos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Vos is trying to stand back up but Hamidovich Saitiev is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas De Vos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Vos lands with a nice combination. Hamidovich Saitiev backs away looking to recover.
Hamidovich Saitiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Vos.
Oooooh!!! De Vos has knocked Hamidovich Saitiev down with a huge combo! De Vos steps away and waves a wobbly Hamidovich Saitiev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hamidovich Saitiev is rocked!
De Vos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Vos defends it well.
Hamidovich Saitiev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Vos rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from De Vos. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Hamidovich Saitiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hamidovich Saitiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vos is just out of range.
De Vos is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for De Vos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jonas De Vos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Vos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Vos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in but De Vos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamidovich Saitiev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in for a takedown but De Vos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Vos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - De Vos scores with a four punch combination!
Hamidovich Saitiev dives in and scores a takedown into De Vos's guard.
De Vos kicks Hamidovich Saitiev off and gets to his feet.
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!
De Vos swinging wildly here.
De Vos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hamidovich Saitiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vos manages to avoid it.
De Vos is looking for a counter combo.
De Vos slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting De Vos counter with a right hand.
Jonas De Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Vos is looking to stand up but Hamidovich Saitiev isn't so interested in that idea.
De Vos wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hamidovich Saitiev manages to pass to side control.
De Vos has one foot on Hamidovich Saitiev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
De Vos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamidovich Saitiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Vos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jonas De Vos is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by De Vos.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with the takedown
and De Vos counters with a left and a right that stings Hamidovich Saitiev.
De Vos tries to bum rush Hamidovich Saitiev with a series of wild strikes but Hamidovich Saitiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a swing at De Vos's ribcage but misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Vos defends well and Hamidovich Saitiev ends up having to push De Vos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Vos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamidovich Saitiev can do to turn this around?
De Vos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Vos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamidovich Saitiev is still on wobbly legs! Can De Vos finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamidovich Saitiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Vos counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vos throws a right hand that Hamidovich Saitiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamidovich Saitiev also avoids with ease.
De Vos throws a nice looking combination but Hamidovich Saitiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamidovich Saitiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Vos.
De Vos lands a nice hook to Hamidovich Saitiev's body. Hamidovich Saitiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Vos misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a looping overhand right but De Vos ducks down to avoid it.
De Vos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with the takedown
and De Vos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas De Vos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in and drives through. De Vos sprawls well.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Vos defends it nicely.
De Vos is looking to counter punch.
Jonas De Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev.
De Vos staying out of range there.
De Vos leaves Hamidovich Saitiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vos throws a series of strikes that have Hamidovich Saitiev backpedaling.
Hamidovich Saitiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Vos counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Vos works over Hamidovich Saitiev's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamidovich Saitiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Vos stalks Hamidovich Saitiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamidovich Saitiev's face. Hamidovich Saitiev staggers backwards, shaken.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a hook but De Vos avoids it easily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hamidovich Saitiev got wobbled bad by a big combination! De Vos presses forward with punches and knees until Hamidovich Saitiev stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hamidovich Saitiev closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas De Vos!
Jonas De Vos retains his welterweight title!
Jonas De Vos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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