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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer Palhares could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gunnar Johnsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucifer Palhares!
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, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Palhares with an uppercut!
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palhares is rocked!
Johnsson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Palhares out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Johnsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Newton Counts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Newton Counts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Counts manages to avoid it.
Counts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Counts ducks right into an uppercut from Obuhov.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Counts as he jumps to the side.
Obuhov looks to land a right hand but Counts moved out of range.
Counts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Obuhov misses with a takedown attempt
and Counts counters with a head kick that drops Obuhov to the mat! Obuhov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Obuhov is rocked!
Obuhov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Counts tries to avoid it but Obuhov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Counts to the ground. Counts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obuhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Counts finish him?
Newton Counts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Obuhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Counts counters with a right hand from hell and Obuhov is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Newton Counts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arn Anderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arn Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austin throws a leg kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Austin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Austin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Austin throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Austin. Austin maintains the clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Austin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Shane Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin misses with a kick to the body.
Austin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Austin moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Austin's ribs.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Austin keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Austin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Austin.
Austin is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Austin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Austin throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Austin scores with a leg kick.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Austin with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Austin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Austin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Austin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin throws a head kick that half lands.
Austin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Austin slips under a jab.
Austin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Austin lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Austin is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Austin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson cracks Austin with a good jab.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Austin.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Austin lands a nice looking body kick.
Austin throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Austin tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Austin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Austin lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Austin.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Austin counters with a nice leg kick.
Austin connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
As Austin backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Austin manages to avoid it all.
Austin misses with a low kick.
Austin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Austin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Austin lands with a good body shot.
Austin tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Austin lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Austin misses with a low kick.
Austin clinches with his opponent.
Anderson is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Austin is working Anderson over against the cage.
A short right from Austin on the inside.
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Austin up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson slips a straight right by Austin.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Austin.
Austin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Austin tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Austin misses with a kick to the body.
Austin moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shane Austin is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range as Austin throws a body kick.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Austin can pounce on him.
Austin blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Austin lands a shoulder strike.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson wants to break free but Austin has control.
Austin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Austin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Austin moves out of range.
Austin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Austin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Austin.
Austin avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Jab from Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Austin.
Anderson 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.
Austin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Austin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Austin. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Austin.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Austin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Austin misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Austin - just one landing.
Austin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson throws a jab when Austin was well out of range.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Austin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Austin with a hook.
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Austin pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Austin.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Austin throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Austin.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Austin had a free shot at his head there.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Austin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Austin thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Austin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good shot there by Austin.
Austin jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Austin lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austin digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Austin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Austin.
Austin takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Austin misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Austin tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Austin tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Austin slips under a jab.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Austin.
Austin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Austin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Austin instigates a clinch.
Austin lands an uppercut.
Austin working aggressively here.
Anderson tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Austin lands with a light punch inside.
Austin presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shane Austin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Austin.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Austin keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin lands a body punch.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Austin.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Austin.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Austin.
Austin lands with a left to the head.
Austin works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Austin digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Austin lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shane Austin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Austin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Austin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Austin!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Austin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armen Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrosyan as he avoids it easily.
Petrosyan moves into the clinch.
Dassler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dassler avoids a wild elbow strike from Petrosyan.
I was talking to Dassler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dassler avoids the elbow strike from Petrosyan, against the cage.
Petrosyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dassler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrosyan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler fails to pull guard.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dassler wants a takedown.
Petrosyan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dassler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrosyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petrosyan moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler wants a takedown.
Dassler jumps guard but Petrosyan stands there with Dassler around his waist. Dassler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrosyan after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan stops a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dassler is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petrosyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dassler's brow.
Petrosyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petrosyan lands a damaging elbow.
Dassler blocks the elbow strike.
Petrosyan lands an elbow just above Dassler 's eye.
Rudi Dassler's cut is getting worse.
Petrosyan stops a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Dassler avoids the elbow strike from Petrosyan, against the cage.
Petrosyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Dassler blocks an elbow strike from Petrosyan.
Dassler blocks the elbow strike.
Dassler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petrosyan crunches a lovely knee into Dassler's ribcage.
Dassler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrosyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrosyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dassler takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrosyan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrosyan obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Rudi Dassler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dassler avoids the elbow strike from Petrosyan, against the cage.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dassler blocks an elbow strike from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrosyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petrosyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dassler's brow.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Rudi Dassler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rudi Dassler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Armen Petrosyan!
Armen Petrosyan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irbek Alborov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irbek Alborov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Judah!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Alborov.
Alborov throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Alborov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Alborov moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Judah.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alborov was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Alborov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Alborov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah misses with a head kick.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Alborov.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Alborov.
Judah 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alborov lands a glancing blow to the side of Judah's head.
Judah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alborov misses with a straight right.
Judah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alborov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alborov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alborov.
Alborov moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah darts in and clinches Alborov up against the cage.
Alborov stalling.
Alborov has clasped his hands together around Judah's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah dodges the ground and pound from Alborov.
Judah parries the strikes from Alborov easily there. Alborov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Judah to escape.
Alborov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah keeps Alborov under control for a moment.
The ground and pound from Alborov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alborov throws an elbow but Judah slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alborov landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Alborov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Judah parries the strikes from Alborov easily there. Alborov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Judah to escape.
Alborov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alborov is staying tight to Judah's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alborov wants to control but Judah is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah defending against the ground and pound.
Alborov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Judah down.
Alborov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alborov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alborov 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.
Alborov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
Judah defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Alborov.
Alborov trying to control the action but Judah is working from the bottom.
Alborov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Judah to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov working the body and head with strikes.
Alborov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alborov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alborov landing strikes.
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Alborov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alborov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alborov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Judah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alborov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Judah down.
Judah is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alborov tries to move to mount but Judah blocks the move with his legs.
Alborov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
Alborov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daniel Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alborov connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Alborov.
Alborov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Judah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Judah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Alborov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov lands a right hook to the body.
Alborov thuds his right hand into Judah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alborov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alborov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah moves out of range as Alborov strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov avoids the body shot from Judah.
Alborov attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
Alborov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alborov throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judah punishes Alborov's body with a nice straight punch.
Alborov misses with a few strikes there.
Alborov thuds a left hand into Judah's body.
Judah is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Alborov. Beautiful body shot.
Alborov takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Alborov lands a head shot.
Alborov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Judah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Alborov moves his leg out of the way.
Alborov throws a big shot that misses.
Judah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Judah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alborov rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alborov's calf.
Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Alborov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.
Alborov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Judah connects with a right hand. Alborov shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Judah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah feints and then cracks Alborov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alborov down.
Alborov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniel Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah lands a body shot.
Alborov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alborov throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov fails to land the takedown.
Judah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alborov slips under a jab.
Alborov needs to keep his hands up - Judah had a free shot at his head there.
A solid body kick from Judah.
Alborov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judah.
Alborov drops his hands momentarily and Judah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Judah motions for Alborov to come forward. Judah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judah tries to work over Alborov's front leg with a kick but Alborov checks it.
Alborov checks the leg kick.
Good work by Alborov as he checks the leg kick.
Judah slips a jab from Alborov.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah throws a low kick, looking for Alborov's leg but Alborov calmly moves out of range.
Alborov attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
Alborov misses with a looping right.
Judah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alborov will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alborov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judah's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Judah manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alborov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alborov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alborov.
Alborov misses with some punches.
Judah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alborov stalling in the clinch but Judah improves position.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Alborov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alborov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah throws a nice looking combination but Alborov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alborov attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Judah 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Judah throws out a loose jab but Alborov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alborov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alborov slips a jab from Judah.
Alborov feinted with a counter takedown.
Alborov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alborov takes one on the button.
Judah slips under a jab.
Alborov throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
Judah takes a swing at Alborov's ribcage but misses.
Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Alborov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alborov connects with a body shot that sends Judah's belly button to the back.
Alborov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alborov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alborov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alborov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Judah counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Judah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alborov connects with a jab.
Judah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Judah connects with a solid leg kick.
Judah misses with a hook.
Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Alborov looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Alborov moves into the clinch.
Alborov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alborov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alborov breaks the clinch.
Alborov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judah has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Alborov misses.
Judah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alborov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alborov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Judah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Alborov misses with a looping right.
Judah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alborov with a hook.
Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Alborov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alborov throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a head kick that half lands.
Alborov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Judah, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Alborov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah misses with a knee strike.
Alborov lands a nice uppercut.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Alborov blocks it.
Judah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judah misses with a knee strike.
Alborov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alborov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alborov has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alborov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alborov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Judah is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Alborov blocks it.
Judah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alborov blocks it with crossed arms.
Alborov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Alborov.
Judah tries to move into range but Alborov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Judah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alborov misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judah.
Nice takedown defense from Judah. No joy for Alborov on that attempt.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Alborov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Irbek Alborov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alborov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alborov misses the shot to the body.
Alborov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Judah wants it to stay on the feet.
Judah tries to keep at a distance but Alborov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alborov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alborov.
Alborov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Judah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alborov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alborov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
Alborov misses the shot to the body.
Alborov misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Alborov.
Alborov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Judah is trying to stand.
Alborov trying to pass the guard but Judah defending well.
Alborov working Judah over with strikes.
Alborov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Judah is staying active underneath Alborov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alborov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alborov.
Alborov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alborov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alborov trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov throwing strikes from guard but Judah blocks nicely.
Alborov trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Alborov connects with a crisp jab.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov.
Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alborov drives through with a takedown into Judah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alborov postures up in Judah's guard and throws a big left but Judah blocks it.
Alborov wants to control from the top but Judah keeps moving.
Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah keeping full guard, as Alborov tries to pass.
Alborov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Irbek Alborov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alborov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alborov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Judah trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alborov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
A telegraphed right hand from Alborov misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov had his way with Daniel Judah in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alborov throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alborov cracks Judah with a good jab.
Judah scores with a hook.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alborov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alborov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Judah wants to stand up but Alborov is controlling him.
Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alborov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alborov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov is in close to Judah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Judah is rocked!
Judah looking to control.
Judah is still in real trouble! Can Alborov finish him?
Alborov stands up over Judah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alborov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alborov is looking to work some ground and pound but Judah has wrist control.
Alborov trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
Judah is pulling down on Alborov's head. It's preventing any offense from Alborov, at least for the moment.
Alborov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Daniel Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Judah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alborov is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Judah swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
Judah throws a head kick but Alborov moves out of range.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Alborov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah avoids the body shot from Alborov.
Alborov darts in looking for a takedown but Judah gets double underhooks and turns Alborov into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Alborov takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Alborov misses.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alborov misses with a straight left.
Alborov throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Alborov.
Judah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alborov blocks the body kick.
Alborov feinted with a counter takedown.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judah slips under a jab from Alborov.
Judah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alborov.
Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Alborov misses
and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alborov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a head kick that Alborov semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah cracks a nice hook into Alborov's ribs.
Alborov throws an off balance right hand
and Judah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alborov lands a jab to the head.
Judah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Judah connects with a leg kick. Alborov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alborov's sensitive parts.
Alborov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alborov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alborov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judah at a distance.
Alborov avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah slips a straight right by Alborov.
Jab from Alborov.
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 Irbek Alborov.
I think Alborov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irbek Alborov!
Irbek Alborov retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Irbek Alborov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius has chosen A Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Huber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bessarion Alexius!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber misses the jab.
Huber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huber's corner calls for a 1-2. Huber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexius misses with a takedown attempt - Huber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Alexius.
Alexius feints the counter takedown.
Alexius throws a low kick, looking for Huber's leg but Huber calmly moves out of range.
Huber tests Alexius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alexius blocks the body kick.
Alexius has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Huber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huber defends it nicely.
Huber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hans Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bessarion Alexius.
Huber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hans Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Huber's guard.
Huber wriggles free and stands up.
Huber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huber scores with a nice body kick.
Huber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexius's head backwards.
Alexius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huber trying to control here.
Alexius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexius prevents Huber from improving his position.
Alexius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexius.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huber taking some punishment here, with Alexius in his half guard.
Alexius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Huber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Huber is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Huber is looking to control Alexius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huber avoid being mounted?
Alexius looks to land a strike but Huber avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alexius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Huber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexius throws a strike but Huber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alexius is trying to control the position but Huber postures up.
Alexius wants to sweep here but Huber controlling him for the moment.
Alexius throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Huber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huber's guard.
Huber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexius postures up and lands a big shot to Huber's brow.
Alexius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Huber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexius tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexius misses with a body kick.
Huber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hans Huber is winning the standup battle so far.
Huber throws the kick towards the body but Alexius avoids it.
Alexius misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Alexius blocks the low kick.
Alexius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexius defending well as Huber loads up on a big left hand.
Huber cracks Alexius with an open hand slap.
Huber looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexius is just out of range.
Huber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Huber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexius throwing strikes from guard but Huber blocks nicely.
Alexius throws an elbow that misses. Huber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexius's guard. Nice move by Huber!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Huber won't allow Alexius to sweep him here.
Huber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexius wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexius.
Alexius is just content to waste time from the top position. Huber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius stops Huber from standing up.
Alexius chips away with some ground and pound.
Huber keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexius throwing strikes but missing.
Alexius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexius looking to sit in guard and control but Huber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexius working a defensive guard here.
Alexius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alexius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexius chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Huber trying to control the position here.
Huber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexius.
Alexius trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Huber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Alexius controlling Huber's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alexius's guard.
Alexius tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexius trying to hold on to Huber's head to control him but Huber postures up.
Huber is keen to just control but Alexius is a slippery customer.
Alexius controlling the position for now.
Alexius is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius manages to get to full guard.
Alexius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huber avoids it really well and circles away.
Huber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber clinches up with Alexius and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huber lands with a left to the head.
Huber has a couple of punches blocked by Alexius.
Alexius misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius prevents a body shot from Huber.
Alexius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexius blocks a body shot from Huber.
Huber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Huber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexius can do to turn this around?
Huber lands with a right to the head.
Alexius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hans Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bessarion Alexius.
Huber lands a shoulder strike.
Alexius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huber's elbow.
Huber lands with a left to the head.
Huber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexius wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexius can't get the takedown.
Huber lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexius misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huber gets through Alexius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huber is defending well.
Huber lands a nice uppercut.
Huber lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Huber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Alexius is rocked!
Alexius is trying to drag Huber to the mat but Huber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexius is still on wobbly legs! Can Huber finish him?
Alexius is trying to break the clinch but Huber has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Huber - that landed with a thud.
Huber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huber pushes Alexius against the cage. Huber is working some dirty boxing. Huber pushes off with a quick right hook! Alexius goes down! Alexius tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Huber moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Huber!
Hans Huber retains his welterweight title!
Hans Huber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bessarion Alexius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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