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GKNY 38 Heikkinen V Kropotkin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Doyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Doyles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Doyles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
Doyles clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.
Doyles decides to pull guard.
Mitchell won't allow Doyles to get back to his feet.
Doyles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doyles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyles is looking to stand up but Mitchell won't let him.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Doyles defends easily.
Mitchell pushes a forearm under Doyles's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Doyles is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson jabs Kozlov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kozlov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is fighting to break Kozlov's control of his arms but Kozlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kozlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kozlov pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kozlov manages to move to mount!
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kozlov has isolated one of Jackson's arms. Jackson looking to fight him off but Kozlov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruban Kozlov!
Ruban Kozlov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gal Thommer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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173 lbs
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182 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyron Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gal Thommer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thommer dives in and grabs Lawler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawler pushes down on Thommer's head and hops out.
Lawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thommer.
Thommer 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.
Lawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thommer cracks Lawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thommer shoots in for a double leg but Lawler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawler takes a swing at Thommer's ribcage but misses.
Thommer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lawler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyron Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gal Thommer.
Thommer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thommer enables Lawler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thommer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lawler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lawler chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thommer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawler with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lawler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lawler throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawler postures up.
Lawler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lawler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lawler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lawler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawler preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thommer wants to clinch up but Lawler keeps it at a distance.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawler tries to bum rush Thommer with a series of wild strikes but Thommer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thommer tries to sprawl but Lawler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lawler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thommer is trying to control but can't.
Lawler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thommer tries to roll over but Lawler keeps him under control.
Lawler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lawler landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thommer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lawler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lawler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lawler wants to control but instead Thommer manages to regain half guard.
Lawler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thommer keeps working.
Lawler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is taking a breather. Thommer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thommer has hold of Lawler's hands but Lawler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thommer is trying to get back to full guard.
Thommer keeps trying to improve his position.
Lawler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Lawler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thommer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawler defends well and Thommer ends up having to push Lawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thommer manages to avoid it.
Thommer moves in looking to clinch but Lawler pushes him off.
Thommer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thommer throws out the jab.
Lawler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lawler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thommer is trying to control but can't.
Lawler content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thommer is not content to let Lawler control the position.
Still in half guard, Lawler seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler stands up and beckons Thommer to join him on the feet.
Lawler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lawler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thommer's head.
Thommer is rocked!
Lawler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thommer is still in real trouble! Can Lawler finish him?
Lawler gets to his feet and stands over Thommer, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Thommer felt that one! Lawler unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Thommer from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Lawler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Ilyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micah Ilyak!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings for the body but Ilyak moves out of range.
Ilyak closes the distance and clinches.
Ilyak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Ilyak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Ilyak.
Ilyak lands a body punch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ilyak scores with a hook to the body.
Ilyak presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ilyak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson 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.
Ilyak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Ilyak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilyak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ilyak gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Ilyak on the inside.
Ilyak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Ilyak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anthony Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Ilyak lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilyak scores with a hook to the body.
Ilyak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ilyak pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Ilyak.
Ilyak is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ilyak lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ilyak as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ilyak.
Anthony Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ilyak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson is rocked!
Ilyak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ilyak lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ilyak.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ilyak lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johnson to his knees! Ilyak keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Ilyak!
A very excited looking Micah Ilyak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofilo Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teofilo Gavilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Wates!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wates moves into the clinch.
Wates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gavilan.
Wates breaks from the clinch.
Wates connects with a leg kick. Gavilan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wates jumps guard but Gavilan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavilan scores with a shot to the side of Wates's head.
Wates breaks the clinch.
Gavilan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gavilan duly obliges.
Wates shoots and misses
letting Gavilan counter with a right hand.
Gavilan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Gavilan - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavilan has Wates up against the cage in a clinch.
Wates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wates jumps guard but Gavilan stands there with Wates around his waist. Wates gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teofilo Gavilan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Wates.
Wates breaks the clinch.
Gavilan throws a series of punches but Wates moves out of range.
Wates shoots and misses
letting Gavilan counter with a right hand.
Gavilan's corner calls for a 1-2. Gavilan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wates tries to clinch up.
Gavilan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wates.
Nice shot by Gavilan.
Wates gets a clinch.
Wates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gavilan to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan misses with a body punch.
Gavilan has had enough of the clinch but Wates keeps him there for the moment.
Wates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavilan keeps the fight on the outside.
Wates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavilan.
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!
Gavilan lands a body shot.
Gavilan tries to bum rush Wates with a series of wild strikes but Wates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gavilan cracks Wates with an open hand slap.
Gavilan moves away from the strike by Wates.
Gavilan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gavilan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gavilan connects with a body shot that sends Wates's belly button to the back.
Gavilan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gavilan rushes Wates and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wates jumps guard and drags Gavilan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gavilan tries to stand but Wates is controlling from the bottom.
Wates controlling Gavilan's posture.
Gavilan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gavilan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wates on the ground.
Wates working for a triangle but Gavilan defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wates holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wates trying to strike off his back.
Wates has his hands on Gavilan's head, controlling the position.
Wates pushes a forearm under Gavilan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gavilan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Wates!
Gary Wates decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Vladyslav Volkov (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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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Vladyslav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Matrix dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
We've been told by Matrix's head coaches at Team Tukkapölly that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov tries to clinch but Matrix moves out of range.
Volkov throws a head kick but Matrix moves out of range.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Matrix circles away.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Matrix.
Matrix moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Matrix sees coming a mile off.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Matrix keeps it at a distance.
Volkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Matrix.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov tries to bum rush Matrix with a series of wild strikes but Matrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a right hand that Matrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Matrix also avoids with ease.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Matrix circles away.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Matrix.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
Matrix moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body punch but Matrix moves out of range.
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matrix - the referee stops the clock and Volkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matrix. Volkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matrix counters with a nice uppercut.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Volkov.
As Volkov tries to get set, Matrix tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Matrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matrix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov throws a lazy head kick
and Matrix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Matrix finish him?
Volkov looks winded!
Look low, kick high! Matrix uses the oldest trick in the book to send Volkov tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Matrix is absolutely delighted - when Volkov wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Matrix!
John Matrix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stormy Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stormy Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Crow.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crow tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
Crow misses with an uppercut.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Crow's head back.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crow connects with an inside leg kick.
Crow moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Markovic cracks Crow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Markovic throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Crow is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow is looking to clinch.
Markovic misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Crow is predictable there
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Crow moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Markovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Markovic.
Crow throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crow on the side of the head.
Crow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stormy Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markovic!
Markovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Markovic looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Markovic just gets out of the way.
Markovic throws a right hand that Crow ducks under and follows up with a left that Crow also avoids with ease.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Markovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
Markovic cracks Crow with a good jab.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Crow counters with a slapping leg kick.
A combination from Markovic does no damage.
Crow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stormy Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Crow.
We've been told by Crow's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Crow throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markovic connects with a crisp jab.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic misses with the combination.
As Markovic backs away, Crow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crow is looking to wear down Markovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markovic! But no joy.
Crow misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Crow throws a low kick but Markovic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markovic! But no joy.
Crow moves into the clinch successfully.
Crow lands with a right to the head.
Markovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Crow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Crow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markovic lands with a nice combination. Crow backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.
Markovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Markovic misses.
A low kick from Crow misses
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
Crow is rocked!
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow walks straight into a right hand from Markovic - that's dropped him! Markovic jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Crow from any more punishment! Crow complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milo Markovic!
A less than humble Milo Markovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Schilling has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raul Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schilling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schilling scores with a jab. Mendez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez gets the takedown into side control.
Schilling bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Schilling. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Schilling, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Schilling against the cage but Schilling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schilling counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Schilling tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schilling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling connects with a leg kick. Mendez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Schilling circles away easily
and Schilling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez takes one to the chin there.
Schilling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schilling lands a head kick. Mendez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Raul Mendez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schilling cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
Schilling lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schilling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schilling tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schilling can pounce on him.
Schilling drops Mendez with a beautiful combination! Mendez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schilling is looking for the KO!
Mendez is rocked!
Schilling throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mendez clean off his feet! He's out cold! Schilling stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Schilling!
A victorious Joe Schilling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raoul Clavette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Pillman !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pillman moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Pillman coming out on top.
It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pillman 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.
A big left from Clavette misses.
Clavette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Pillman misses.
Clavette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clavette slips under a jab from Pillman .
Pillman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clavette avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Clavette. Those never looked like landing.
Pillman slips a jab from Clavette.
Pillman moves away from the strike by Clavette.
Clavette misses with a hook. Pillman ducked under it nicely.
Clavette throws a jab when Pillman was well out of range.
Pillman feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Clavette's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pillman swinging wildly here.
Jab by Pillman .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pillman shoots in but no luck this time.
Clavette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillman slips a straight right by Clavette.
Pillman feints the counter takedown.
Pillman cracks Clavette with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pillman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clavette lands a lovely overhand right.
Pillman is rocked!
Pillman is holding his hands too far apart here. Clavette throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Pillman is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raoul Clavette!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Kropotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kropotkin has chosen Distress - Progress/Regress as his entrance music. Kaino Heikkinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaino Heikkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Kropotkin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropotkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Heikkinen circles away.
Heikkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kropotkin scores with a nice head shot.
Heikkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Kropotkin's shoulder, as Kropotkin tries to avoid the shot.
Kropotkin avoids the head kick by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kropotkin.
Heikkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at R.A.D's Lads in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Heikkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heikkinen avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Heikkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heikkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kropotkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kropotkin throws a series of strikes that have Heikkinen backpedaling.
Heikkinen throws a shot from downtown. Kropotkin moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heikkinen. That's going to slow Kropotkin down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kropotkin misses with a two punch combination.
Kropotkin wants to clinch.
Heikkinen cracks Kropotkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kropotkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kropotkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heikkinen.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kropotkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kropotkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heikkinen momentarily.
Kropotkin tries to clinch there but Heikkinen circles away.
Heikkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kropotkin with a nice cross.
Heikkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Heikkinen.
It looks like Petr Kropotkin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Kropotkin catches Heikkinen right on the button with a cross.
Heikkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Kropotkin off balance momentarily.
Heikkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin avoids the head kick by Heikkinen.
Nice defenses there by Heikkinen.
Kropotkin works over Heikkinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Heikkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kropotkin throws out the jab.
Kropotkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heikkinen slips a straight right by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heikkinen in his tracks.
Heikkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heikkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kropotkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heikkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Kropotkin blocks a head kick by Heikkinen.
Kropotkin cracks Heikkinen with an open hand slap.
A combination from Kropotkin does no damage.
Kropotkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen connects with a jab.
Kropotkin swinging wildly here.
Kropotkin slips a straight right by Heikkinen.
Kropotkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin moves away from the strike by Heikkinen.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
Kropotkin misses with a looping left.
Kropotkin cracks Heikkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kropotkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heikkinen backs up against the cage.
Kropotkin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Heikkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Heikkinen is just out of range.
Heikkinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kropotkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin catches Heikkinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heikkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Heikkinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heikkinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kropotkin will feel that in the morning.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Heikkinen saw that one coming.
Heikkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kropotkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kropotkin staying out of range there.
Kropotkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heikkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Heikkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Kropotkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heikkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Heikkinen taking a breather.
Kropotkin keeps control of Heikkinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kropotkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heikkinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heikkinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kropotkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Heikkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Kropotkin moves away from the strike by Heikkinen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heikkinen.
Kropotkin cracks Heikkinen with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petr Kropotkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petr Kropotkin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kropotkin scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Kropotkin misses.
Heikkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Heikkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heikkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Heikkinen misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Kropotkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kropotkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Heikkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heikkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Heikkinen avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heikkinen tests Kropotkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kropotkin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Kropotkin in the body.
Heikkinen slips a jab and a cross from Kropotkin.
Nice shot lands for Heikkinen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Heikkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kropotkin scores with a four punch combination!
Kropotkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heikkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Kropotkin looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range.
Heikkinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHeikkinen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heikkinen.
Kropotkin walks into a straight right hand from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Heikkinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kropotkin eats them both and turns towards Heikkinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kropotkin is rocked!
Kropotkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kropotkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heikkinen momentarily.
Heikkinen moves out of range as Kropotkin strikes.
Heikkinen is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heikkinen walks into a straight right hand from Kropotkin.
Decent striking displayed by Kropotkin there.
Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kropotkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heikkinen looks to land a body kick but Kropotkin moved away.
Heikkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kropotkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heikkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petr Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Kropotkin.
A left and a right from Heikkinen both land. Nice combination.
Kropotkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Heikkinen finish him?
Heikkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Heikkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kropotkin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Heikkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kropotkin seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Kropotkin. Beautiful body shot.
Heikkinen throws a front kick that sends Kropotkin stumbling back into the cage.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that Heikkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Heikkinen also avoids with ease.
Kropotkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a big head kick that sends Kropotkin tumbling to the mat! Heikkinen takes a step backwards and waves Kropotkin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen looks for the body kick but Kropotkin saw that one coming.
Kropotkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Heikkinen wants to slow Kropotkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kropotkin scores with a punch to the head.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the head.
Kropotkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kropotkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Heikkinen drops his hands momentarily and Kropotkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick which misses Kropotkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kropotkin tries to avoid it.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Heikkinen.
Kropotkin blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Heikkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heikkinen tries to work over Kropotkin's front leg with a kick but Kropotkin checks it.
Kropotkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kropotkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kropotkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Kropotkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Heikkinen misses.
Heikkinen slips under a jab from Kropotkin.
The crowd cheers as Heikkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kropotkin doesn't seem phased though.
Heikkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heikkinen tries to work over Kropotkin's front leg with a kick but Kropotkin checks it.
Kropotkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kropotkin misses with a two punch combination.
Kropotkin checks a low kick from Heikkinen.
Both fighters circling a little - Heikkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Heikkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kropotkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Heikkinen keeps it at a distance.
Kropotkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kropotkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Heikkinen clobbers Kropotkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heikkinen lands a big head kick that sends Kropotkin to the canvas! Heikkinen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaino Heikkinen!
A victorious Kaino Heikkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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