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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and abby austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, abby austin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
austin misses with a wild combination.
austin rushes Franklin with punches - Franklin moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Franklin goes down! austin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). abby austin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Piper (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jones Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Piper!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Piper as Silva shoots in.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Good shot there by Piper.
It looks like Jones Silva has been cut.
Piper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Piper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva is breathing heavily.
A combination from Piper does no damage.
Piper cracks Silva with a big right hand and Silva goes down!
Silva is rocked!
Piper gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piper throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Piper drops Silva with a huge uppercut! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Piper is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Piper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raskolnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Goryachie vremya - Kasta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Raskolnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hard Core!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskolnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Core fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Core fails with a takedown attempt.
Core doesn't manage to clinch there - Raskolnikov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Core changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raskolnikov tries to avoid it but Core manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raskolnikov to the ground. Raskolnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladimir Raskolnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Core.
Core dodges the punch combination from Raskolnikov.
Core keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Core looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raskolnikov is fending him off so far but Core persists. Nope, Raskolnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Raskolnikov works over Core's head and body with a nice combination.
Core will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Core changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raskolnikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Core is looking to take a break and control but Raskolnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raskolnikov is looking to regain half guard here but Core keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Core is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raskolnikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Core wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raskolnikov, who protects the arm well.
Core tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raskolnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Core on the ground.
Core tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Core has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Core looks gassed!
Raskolnikov tries to bench press Core off him but Core keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov is trying to control Core's posture but Core avoids it.
Raskolnikov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Core goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raskolnikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Core but great work by Raskolnikov.
Core tries to buck Raskolnikov off but Raskolnikov is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Core uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raskolnikov.
Horrible takedown by Core or perhaps it was just good defense by Raskolnikov which made him look bad.
Vladimir Raskolnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raskolnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Core stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Core tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raskolnikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Core shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikov shows good takedown defense.
Raskolnikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raskolnikov stuffs the takedown.
Raskolnikov scores with a body shot.
Core takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Raskolnikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov moves into the clinch.
Raskolnikov has had enough of the clinch but Core keeps him there for the moment.
Raskolnikov has had enough of the clinch but Core keeps him there for the moment.
Raskolnikov is trying to break the clinch but Core is controlling him.
Raskolnikov wants to break free but Core has control.
Raskolnikov manages to break the clinch.
Core fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raskolnikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raskolnikov stuffs the takedown.
Core is breathing heavily.
Raskolnikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Core, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Core backwards.
Core has Raskolnikov pressed against the cage, preventing Raskolnikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Core keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raskolnikov's efforts to push away.
Raskolnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Core wants a takedown but no success here.
Vladimir Raskolnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Core.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Core prevents Raskolnikov from breaking the clinch.
Raskolnikov breaks the clinch.
Raskolnikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raskolnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raskolnikov is looking to wear down Core with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raskolnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Core circles away.
Core closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raskolnikov to the mat! Raskolnikov manages to get full guard.
Raskolnikov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Core postures up in Raskolnikov's guard and throws a big left but Raskolnikov blocks it.
Core scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Core's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Core throwing strikes from guard but Raskolnikov blocks nicely.
Core postures up.
Raskolnikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Core is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raskolnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raskolnikov tries to get out of the position.
Core forces his way into half guard.
Core missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Core thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raskolnikov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov is looking to improve his position.
Core looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Core is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raskolnikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raskolnikov wants to clinch.
Raskolnikov throws out a leg kick but Core moves out of range and Raskolnikov only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Core shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Raskolnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raskolnikov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Core.
Raskolnikov is trying to escape the mount.
Raskolnikov wants to hold on but Core pushes him away.
Core is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Raskolnikov is surviving well by controlling Core's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Core is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Raskolnikov is surviving well by controlling Core's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Core showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Raskolnikov stuns Core with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raskolnikov forces Core back against the cage and clinches.
Raskolnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Raskolnikov is trying to break the clinch but Core has him pressed against the cage.
Core prevents Raskolnikov from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskolnikov can't break the clinch.
Raskolnikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Raskolnikov is pressed up against the cage. Core has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raskolnikov down to the mat. Raskolnikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raskolnikov wants to clinch.
Vladimir Raskolnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Core looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raskolnikov is fending him off so far but Core persists. Nope, Raskolnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Vladimir Raskolnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Core.
Core takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Core shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikov shows good takedown defense.
Core tries to clinch but Raskolnikov moves away
and Raskolnikov counters with a nice body shot.
Core takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raskolnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raskolnikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Core backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov lands a jab to the head.
Hard Core seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Core misses with a takedown
and Raskolnikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raskolnikov has managed to clinch.
Raskolnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raskolnikov breaks from the clinch.
Core doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raskolnikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov wants to break free but Core has control.
Raskolnikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Core takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov scores with a three punch combo!
Raskolnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Core circles away quickly and effectively.
Core misses with a takedown
and Raskolnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Core tries for a takedown but Raskolnikov circles away easily
and Raskolnikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Core takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raskolnikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Raskolnikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Core has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Raskolnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raskolnikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Raskolnikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A left and a right from Arlovski both land. Nice combination.
Jones throws a jab when Arlovski was well out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Arlovski is out of range.
Arlovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Arlovski can't do much from the bottom here.
Arlovski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arlovski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arlovski's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski is working for a rear naked choke. Jones is not defending it well and Arlovski has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jones refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jones's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riku Tiirismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Tiirismaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Black Knight!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiirismaa.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiirismaa. Tiirismaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiirismaa slips under a jab.
Tiirismaa shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Tiirismaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiirismaa.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Tiirismaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Riku Tiirismaa has been cut.
Tiirismaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiirismaa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight throws a body punch but Tiirismaa moves out of range.
Tiirismaa shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tiirismaa out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Black Knight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go to sleep. Scott Parslow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wandy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Parslow!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parslow keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Parslow throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses the jab.
Parslow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Parslow looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Parslow moves out of range easily.
Parslow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parslow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Parslow tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parslow works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Parslow swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Parslow shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Parslow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parslow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parslow lands a lovely overhand right.
Parslow misses with a body shot.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parslow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parslow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Parslow persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Wandy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parslow.
A cross from Parslow lands.
Parslow shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Parslow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parslow fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a head kick but Parslow moves out of range.
Parslow slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva slips under a jab from Parslow.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Parslow feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Parslow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Parslow from standing up.
Parslow looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva has his feet on Parslow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Parslow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Parslow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parslow backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parslow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Parslow misses.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Parslow shoots in but no luck this time.
Wandy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Parslow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parslow misses with a straight right.
Parslow shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parslow counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Parslow avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Parslow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Parslow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parslow off to one side.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Silva catches Parslow right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parslow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parslow lands in his opponent's guard.
Parslow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandy Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parslow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva slips a straight right by Parslow.
Parslow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Parslow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parslow.
Wandy Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws the left hand but Parslow avoids the punch easily.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parslow.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Parslow is breathing heavily.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva works on Parslow's body with a couple of short punches.
Parslow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parslow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva blocks a jab.
Parslow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva moves away from the strike by Parslow.
Parslow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Parslow shoots in.
Parslow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parslow takes one on the button.
Parslow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Wandy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch there but Parslow circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Parslow gets a clinch.
Parslow successfully pulls guard.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Parslow's guard.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Parslow.
Silva throws a head kick but Parslow moves out of range.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Wandy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parslow.
Parslow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parslow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva tries to clinch up but Parslow circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Parslow.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parslow.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Parslow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parslow moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Parslow misses.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Parslow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parslow looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a combination. Parslow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva thows a body kick. Parslow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parslow doesn't seem phased though.
Parslow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Parslow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parslow walks into a jab.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva clinches up with Parslow and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Parslow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva tries to clinch there but Parslow circles away.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandy Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Parslow fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parslow.
Parslow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva moves away from the strike by Parslow.
Silva works over Parslow's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Parslow wants a takedown.
Wandy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parslow.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Parslow throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to bum rush Parslow with a series of wild strikes but Parslow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parslow's head.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parslow can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Parslow fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a combination
letting Parslow counter with a right hand.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva throws a right hand that Parslow ducks under and follows up with a left that Parslow also avoids with ease.
Parslow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Parslow jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Parslow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Parslow.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A swing and a miss from Parslow.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parslow.
Silva pushes Parslow up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parslow misses with a body shot.
Wandy Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Scott Parslow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Parslow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parslow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parslow throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Parslow misses with a hook.
Silva tries for a takedown but Parslow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Parslow coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parslow doesn't seem phased though.
Parslow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Parslow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parslow counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a right and a left that Parslow avoids nicely.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Parslow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parslow connects with a jab.
Parslow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva slips a jab from Parslow.
Parslow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parslow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wandy Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wandy Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Whitelaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Giel (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey Whitelaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Giel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Whitelaw.
Giel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whitelaw on the side of the head.
Whitelaw wants to clinch up but Giel keeps it at a distance.
Whitelaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitelaw misses with a double jab
and Giel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitelaw tries to clinch but Giel moves away
and Giel counters with a straight right hand.
Giel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whitelaw counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Giel is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Whitelaw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michail Bandert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalidov Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Michail Bandert has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michail Bandert seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michail Bandert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khalidov Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandert avoids the body shot from Mousasi.
Bandert avoids the body shot from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Bandert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousasi stuffs the takedown.
Mousasi scores with a jab to the body.
Mousasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mousasi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mousasi throws a right hand that Bandert ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandert also avoids with ease.
Mousasi scores with a leg kick.
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!
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses.
Mousasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mousasi!
Mousasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mousasi fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Mousasi both land. Nice combination.
Mousasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mousasi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Bandert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bandert is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with a looping right.
Mousasi lands a head kick!
Bandert misses with a body shot.
Mousasi misses with a head kick.
Bandert blocks a head kick by Mousasi.
Mousasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mousasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses.
Bandert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mousasi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bandert somewhat.
Bandert just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandert shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bandert was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bandert throwing strikes here but Mousasi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandert has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandert 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.
Mousasi blocking the ground and pound.
Mousasi tries to lock up and control but Bandert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mousasi is looking to get to half guard.
Bandert fails to advance to Mousasi's back.
Bandert working for a submission but Mousasi is keeping him at bay.
Mousasi is squirming around, avoiding Bandert's attempts to control the action.
Bandert working for a guillotine from mount but Mousasi is in no mood to give up.
Mousasi can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandert looking to secure an arm triangle but Mousasi defends it well.
Mousasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandert goes for an armbar but Mousasi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mousasi.
Mousasi stands up from Bandert's guard - Mousasi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mousasi looks to land a combination but Bandert avoids it well.
Bandert shoots for a takedown but Mousasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Mousasi.
Mousasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mousasi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bandert stopping the sweep attempt from Mousasi.
Mousasi trying to keep a closed guard but Bandert is proving a slippery customer.
Bandert landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mousasi, not yet.
Mousasi trying to keep a closed guard but Bandert is proving a slippery customer.
Bandert has gone for a leg lock! Mousasi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bandert's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalidov Mousasi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mousasi swings for the body but Bandert moves out of range.
Bandert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mousasi. No joy for Bandert on that attempt.
A jab from Mousasi finds it's way through Bandert's defenses.
Mousasi throws a wild body kick that Bandert sees coming a mile off.
Mousasi lands a nice shot that snaps Bandert's head back.
Mousasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mousasi pinned against the cage. Mousasi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Mousasi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bandert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi dips to his left and cracks Bandert with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi with a hook.
Mousasi throws a head kick but Bandert moves out of range.
Mousasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandert.
Mousasi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mousasi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Bandert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mousasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mousasi - that will leave a mark!
Bandert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mousasi moves away.
Bandert closes the distance and clinches up with Mousasi, looking for a takedown. Bandert pushes Mousasi against the cage but Mousasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mousasi lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mousasi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandert.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Bandert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi looks to land a combination but Bandert avoids it well.
Mousasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mousasi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bandert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mousasi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mousasi, right into the meat.
Mousasi throws a sloppy head kick and Bandert moves out of range easily.
Mousasi lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mousasi. That's going to slow Bandert down.
Bandert walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mousasi.
Mousasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mousasi, right into the meat.
Mousasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mousasi stalks Bandert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bandert's face. Bandert staggers backwards, shaken.
Mousasi tests Bandert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mousasi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mousasi scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a right hand that Bandert ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandert also avoids with ease.
Khalidov Mousasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bandert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Mousasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bandert with the ground and pound but Mousasi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mousasi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandert trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
Mousasi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandert circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandert.
Bandert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mousasi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mousasi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi throws a head kick but Bandert moves out of range.
Bandert checks a leg kick.
Bandert misses with a body shot.
Khalidov Mousasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mousasi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalidov Mousasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bandert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bandert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mousasi misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Mousasi.
Mousasi scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandert should have avoided that one.
Khalidov Mousasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandert.
Bandert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mousasi swivels and escapes.
Bandert throws a body punch but Mousasi moves out of range.
Bandert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mousasi moves away.
Mousasi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mousasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Bandert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mousasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandert avoids the head kick by Mousasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to land a front kick but Bandert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandert shoots for a double leg takedown but Mousasi sprawls well. He's pushed Bandert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses.
Bandert moves out of range of the body kick.
Mousasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mousasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mousasi throws a head kick but Bandert moves out of range.
Bandert is looking to wear down Mousasi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mousasi lands with a kick to the temple. Bandert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Bandert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bandert shoots in but Mousasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mousasi misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with a body shot.
Bandert throws a solid leg kick but Mousasi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bandert.
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Bandert moves out of range of the body kick from Mousasi.
Bandert shoots in for a double leg but Mousasi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandert scores a takedown into full mount!
Mousasi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bandert.
Bandert throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mousasi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bandert misses with an elbow to the head.
Bandert working for the choke.
Mousasi is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi breaks Bandert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bandert has control of Mousasi's left arm, preventing Mousasi from doing any damage.
Mousasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandert is retaining full guard.
Mousasi wanted to stand there but Bandert had control of the position.
Bandert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandert pushes a forearm under Mousasi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mousasi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michail Bandert!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauli Niinisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter striker
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Decent knees
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monkey Luffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sauli Niinisto!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niinisto throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luffy checks a leg kick.
Niinisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Niinisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Luffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niinisto moves in looking to clinch but Luffy pushes him off.
Niinisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niinisto misses with a low kick.
Niinisto is looking to clinch.
Niinisto tries to clinch but Luffy is having none of it.
Luffy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niinisto throws a sloppy head kick and Luffy moves out of range easily.
Niinisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luffy blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niinisto has Luffy up against the cage in a clinch.
Luffy fails to pull guard.
Niinisto pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luffy's defenses.
Luffy is trying to drag Niinisto to the mat but Niinisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Luffy shrugs off.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Niinisto scores a nice knee to the body.
Luffy avoids a wild elbow strike from Niinisto.
Niinisto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niinisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luffy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niinisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Luffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niinisto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luffy up against the cage.
Niinisto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Luffy is breathing heavily.
Luffy tries a body shot but Niinisto blocks it.
Luffy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Niinisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Niinisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Niinisto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Niinisto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luffy's face.
Niinisto has Luffy pressed against the cage, preventing Luffy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niinisto obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niinisto landing knees to the head.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Luffy shrugs off.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow.
Niinisto gets underhooks to prevent Luffy's takedown attempt.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Luffy 's eye.
Niinisto scores with a knee to the head.
Niinisto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Luffy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Niinisto.
Niinisto lands a knee to the head.
Luffy is rocked!
Niinisto lands a good knee to the midsection. Luffy won't want to take too many of those.
Oh Luffy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy takes an elbow to the temple.
Luffy seems to have got his legs back now.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Luffy 's eye.
Niinisto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Niinisto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niinisto.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luffy's defenses.
Niinisto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luffy's face.
Niinisto crunches a lovely knee into Luffy's ribcage.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Luffy in his tracks for a moment.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Luffy in his tracks for a moment.
Luffy tries to pull guard but Niinisto won't allow it.
Niinisto stalling.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luffy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow.
Luffy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Niinisto landing knees to the body.
Niinisto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Luffy 's eye.
Luffy can't find room to land a body shot as Niinisto controls the action.
Luffy goes for a takedown attempt but Niinisto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sauli Niinisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niinisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Luffy circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niinisto clinches with his opponent.
Niinisto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Niinisto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Luffy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Niinisto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luffy shoots in and bounces Niinisto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Luffy won't allow Niinisto to sweep him here.
Luffy is looking to advance position but Niinisto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Luffy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luffy tries to control Niinisto's body but Niinisto pushes him off. Luffy squirms to his side and now Niinisto has his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luffy can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niinisto controls the action.
Luffy breaks Niinisto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Niinisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niinisto is pulling down on Luffy's head to control his posture.
Luffy trying to control but Niinisto is working from the bottom.
Luffy tries to free his leg and advance position but Niinisto is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niinisto is adopting a defensive guard.
Luffy has gone for a leg lock! Niinisto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Luffy's guard.
Luffy keeping moving, preventing Niinisto from controlling successfully.
Luffy has Niinisto pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Luffy is retaining full guard.
Luffy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luffy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Niinisto has passed into half guard!
Niinisto prevents Luffy from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Niinisto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Luffy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Niinisto manages to pass to mount!
Niinisto manages to capitalize on a mistake by Luffy to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niinisto is riding his opponent, not letting Luffy buck him off.
Niinisto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luffy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luffy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Niinisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Niinisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niinisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Niinisto darts in and clinches Luffy up against the cage.
Niinisto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Luffy shrugs off.
Luffy letting Niinisto take a breather here.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Luffy 's eye.
Niinisto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Niinisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niinisto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luffy tries to pull guard but Niinisto won't allow it.
Niinisto just leaning against Luffy, taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niinisto obliges.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Luffy in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luffy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Niinisto crunches a lovely knee into Luffy's ribcage.
Niinisto lands a nice knee to the body.
Luffy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Niinisto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luffy's face.
Nice elbow from Niinisto.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Luffy shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niinisto obliges.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Luffy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Niinisto lands an elbow inside.
Niinisto stalling.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Luffy 's eye.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Luffy in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Niinisto.
Niinisto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niinisto.
Monkey Luffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niinisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niinisto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Luffy in his tracks for a moment.
Luffy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niinisto is defending well for now.
Niinisto blocks a body shot from Luffy.
Niinisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luffy's defenses.
Niinisto lands a knee to the head.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Luffy shrugs off.
Niinisto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niinisto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Niinisto landing knees to the body.
Luffy takes an elbow to the temple.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Luffy shrugs off.
Niinisto pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niinisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Luffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niinisto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Niinisto landing knees to the head.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Niinisto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Niinisto connects with a knee to the head.
Niinisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Niinisto.
Niinisto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luffy takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niinisto obliges.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Luffy in his tracks for a moment.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luffy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Niinisto lands a knee to the body.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Niinisto.
Sauli Niinisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Luffy in his tracks for a moment.
Niinisto controlling the action here for a moment.
Niinisto scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niinisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Niinisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luffy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luffy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niinisto.
Niinisto prevents a body shot from Luffy.
Luffy wants to get back to striking at distance but Niinisto won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Niinisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Niinisto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauli Niinisto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RG Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lookin' Out My Backdoor. The key to victory for Alexi Laiho has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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 St Petersburg, Alexi Laiho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RG Dias!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laiho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Dias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laiho avoids it really well and circles away.
Laiho throws a shot to the body.
Laiho stuffs the takedown.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.
Jab by Laiho.
Laiho cracks Dias with an open hand slap.
Alexi Laiho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias has a takedown stuffed.
Dias walks into a straight right hand from Laiho.
Laiho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laiho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho lands a jab.
Laiho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laiho scores with a nice right hand.
Dias shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laiho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laiho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dias has Laiho in his guard.
Dias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laiho escapes and throws Dias's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dias looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laiho presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dias is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho content just to control the position here.
Dias gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.
Laiho decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Laiho as Dias shoots in.
Dias dives in and grabs Laiho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laiho pushes down on Dias's head and hops out.
Laiho lands a jab.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laiho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Laiho stuffs the takedown attempt from Dias. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dias backs up against the cage.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laiho as he avoids it easily.
Dias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laiho defends it nicely.
Dias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laiho swivels and escapes.
Laiho's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Laiho duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laiho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Laiho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Laiho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laiho connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Laiho catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Laiho.
A jab from Laiho finds it's way through Dias's defenses.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Laiho sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laiho avoids it really well and circles away.
Dias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laiho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dias is breathing heavily.
Dias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho punishes Dias's body with a nice straight punch.
Laiho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laiho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laiho is fending him off so far but Dias persists. Nope, Laiho circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.
A solid body kick from Laiho.
Laiho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Laiho catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laiho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laiho throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexi Laiho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laiho misses with a few strikes there.
Dias with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laiho to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiho leaves Dias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laiho throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Laiho scores with a four punch combination!
Laiho catches Dias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dias closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laiho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dias moves forwards but Laiho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laiho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laiho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laiho with a nice cross.
Laiho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laiho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexi Laiho is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Laiho both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias has time to react.
Laiho tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laiho looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dias takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Laiho.
Laiho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Laiho.
Laiho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dias drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Laiho, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Laiho against the cage but Laiho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laiho connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho thuds a left hand into Dias's body.
Laiho cracks a nice hook into Dias's ribs.
Laiho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dias's head.
Laiho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiho lands a jab to the nose.
Laiho jabs at Dias's body.
Laiho stalks Dias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dias's face. Dias staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Laiho both land. Nice combination.
Dias takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias walks into a straight right hand from Laiho.
Laiho looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dias on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dias takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donk. Laiho catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
Laiho digs a good hook to Dias's body.
Dias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laiho misses with a two punch combination.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Laiho, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Laiho against the cage but Laiho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laiho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laiho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laiho catches Dias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Laiho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Laiho.
Dias fails with the takedown.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.
Laiho misses with a few strikes there.
Laiho scores with a one two! Dias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alexi Laiho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Dias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laiho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laiho stuns Dias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laiho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Laiho lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dias looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laiho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dias slips a jab and a cross from Laiho.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laiho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiho throws a one two combo.
Laiho clobbers Dias with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laiho misses with the combination.
Laiho catches Dias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dias looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laiho circles away.
Dias takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laiho lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Laiho there.
Laiho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dias backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Laiho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laiho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laiho connects with a nice looking jab.
Dias drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dias takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiho scores with a one two! Dias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laiho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dias on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laiho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dias tries for a takedown but Laiho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dias wants to clinch up but Laiho keeps it at a distance.
Dias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laiho misses with a wild combination.
Laiho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laiho throws a shot to the body.
Laiho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dias is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Laiho cracks Dias with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laiho lands with an uppercut that bounces Dias off the cage and back into rage.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias needs to keep his hands up - Laiho had a free shot at his head there.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Laiho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dias's hands.
Laiho tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Laiho.
Laiho lands with a good body shot.
Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laiho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Laiho finds it's target.
Laiho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laiho scores with the left hand. Dias knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Laiho. No joy for Dias on that attempt.
Laiho stuffs the takedown.
Dias walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dias takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laiho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dias.
Laiho tries to bum rush Dias with a series of wild strikes but Dias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laiho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dias looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho scores with a one two! Dias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho cracks Dias with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laiho.
Laiho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dias can do to turn this around?
Dias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laiho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laiho thuds a left hand into Dias's body.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but Laiho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laiho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laiho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laiho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laiho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias walks into a jab.
Laiho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dias misses with a jab to the body
and Laiho counters with a nice uppercut.
Laiho lands a jab to the nose.
Laiho throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt
and Laiho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laiho lands a jab.
Dias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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 punch combination from Laiho misses.
Dias with a poor takedown
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho had his way with RG Dias in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Laiho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laiho cracks Dias with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laiho, as that shot connected.
Dias with a poor takedown
and Laiho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Laiho.
Dias doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laiho counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dias doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laiho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dias is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Laiho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laiho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dias has his takedown stuffed
and Laiho counters with a series of strikes. Dias will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laiho cracks Dias with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dias has his takedown stuffed
and Laiho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laiho thuds a left hand into Dias's body.
A left lands for Laiho.
Laiho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laiho lands a lovely overhand right.
Laiho cracks Dias with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias walks into a jab.
Dias dodges the punch combination from Laiho.
Laiho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias at a distance.
Laiho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laiho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias at a distance.
Laiho connects with a body shot.
Laiho lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laiho, as that shot connected.
A jab from Laiho does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Laiho. That snapped Dias's head back.
Dias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laiho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dias on the side of the head.
Laiho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laiho.
Dias closes the distance but Laiho moves to the side
and Laiho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dias is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dias gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laiho counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dias walks into a left hand.
Laiho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laiho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dias misses with a takedown
and Laiho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laiho looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice jab there from Laiho.
Laiho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dias takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laiho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laiho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laiho thuds his right hand into Dias's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
RG Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laiho scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Laiho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laiho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:41
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:41
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho retains his lightweight title!
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