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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juho Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juho Koski had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Juho Koski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juho Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor looks to land a combination. Koski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mcgregor scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgregor is defended easily by Koski.
A little feinted left hand from Koski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgregor throws a series of strikes that have Koski backpedaling.
Mcgregor moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Mcgregor on the inside.
Koski tries to break the clinch but Mcgregor is controlling the position.
Mcgregor is working for takedown but Koski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrew Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor shoots in but Koski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koski is looking for a counter combo.
Juho Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mcgregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgregor is trying to get an arm triangle but Koski is defending well.
Mcgregor decides to stand back up.
Mcgregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koski tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgregor is quick to defend against it.
Mcgregor throws a series of strikes that have Koski backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Koski misses.
Mcgregor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgregor showed some decent athleticism there.
Koski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Koski fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Koski circles away.
Koski throws a big counter combination but Mcgregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcgregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koski swivels and escapes.
Koski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcgregor sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Koski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koski tries to avoid it but Mcgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koski to the ground. Koski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koski dodges the punch combination from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgregor gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcgregor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Koski to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense.
Koski stuffs the takedown.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcgregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Juho Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor dodges the punch combination from Koski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Mcgregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koski slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcgregor throws a one two combo.
Mcgregor dives in and grabs Koski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes down on Mcgregor's head and hops out.
Mcgregor tries to clinch
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgregor backing up. Mcgregor nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski throws a series of punches but Mcgregor avoids them all with ease.
Mcgregor fails to land the takedown.
Koski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcgregor sprawls and moves away.
Juho Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mcgregor.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koski attempts a counter takedown but Mcgregor avoids it well and moves away.
Mcgregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor has a takedown stuffed.
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koski!
Mcgregor fails to land the takedown.
Koski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor misses with a wild combination.
Koski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor closes the distance and pushes Koski back into the cage.
Mcgregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcgregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski.
Mcgregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.
Mcgregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Koski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koski throws a series of punches but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Mcgregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koski avoids it really well and circles away.
Koski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrew Mcgregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Koski.
Mcgregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgregor has managed to clinch.
Mcgregor is pushing Koski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mcgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Koski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcgregor sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juho Koski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Koski throws a right and a left that Mcgregor avoids nicely.
Mcgregor throws a counter combo.
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcgregor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor looks for a takedown but Koski sprawls well.
Koski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but Koski moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Koski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koski tries to avoid it but Mcgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koski to the ground. Koski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juho Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mcgregor.
Mcgregor shoots in and drives through. Koski sprawls well.
Koski 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.
Koski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgregor circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Mcgregor with that takedown attempt.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Koski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgregor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koski kicks Mcgregor off and gets to his feet.
Koski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 combination from Mcgregor does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Koski does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgregor has a takedown stuffed.
Mcgregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koski pushes Mcgregor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mcgregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor moves into the clinch.
Koski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcgregor jumps guard but Koski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcgregor is trying to stall.
Mcgregor taking a breather.
Mcgregor breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Koski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgregor lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski gets tackled into the cage by Mcgregor. Mcgregor maintains the clinch.
Koski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor looks to land a combination but Koski avoids it well.
Mcgregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koski is looking for a counter combo.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
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 Juho Koski.
I think Koski 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juho Koski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Akenzua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiet Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Akenzua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiet Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akenzua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banchamek looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Akenzua trying to control the action but Banchamek is working from the bottom.
Akenzua trying to pass the guard but Banchamek defending well.
Akenzua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akenzua is looking for a kimura here.
Akenzua seems to be working for a kimura but Banchamek defends the submission attempt.
Akenzua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akenzua is trying to work for a kimura but Banchamek is defending well.
Well, if Akenzua 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.
Akenzua seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banchamek for as long as he can get away with.
Akenzua continues to stall.
Akenzua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Akenzua 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.
Banchamek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akenzua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akenzua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akenzua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Akenzua is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Banchamek is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Akenzua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genaro Capotella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capotella comes into the arena with Scampia 167 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genaro Capotella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a combination
and Capotella counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Capotella counters with a nice uppercut.
Capotella stalks Tyson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyson's face. Tyson staggers backwards, shaken.
Capotella connects with a looping right hand.
Tyson closes the distance but Capotella moves to the side
and Capotella counters with a nice uppercut.
Capotella lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyson tries to clinch up
and Capotella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Capotella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capotella continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Capotella misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Capotella counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Capotella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capotella lands with an overhand left.
Capotella is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Capotella connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyson is rocked!
Genaro Capotella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Tyson.
Capotella throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head.
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Capotella finish him?
Capotella scores with a nice strike.
Capotella is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Capotella lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Capotella drops Tyson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tyson looks back up at him and smiles so Capotella waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capotella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson looks winded!
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Capotella pinned against the cage. Capotella gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Capotella cracks Tyson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tyson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Capotella finish him?
Capotella is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capotella scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Capotella darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Capotella lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyson moves to clinch but Capotella breaks away
and Capotella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Capotella scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyson in his tracks.
Capotella is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Capotella throws an overhand right that drops Tyson like a sack of potatoes! Capotella dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genaro Capotella!
Genaro Capotella was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Metallica - Enter Sandman. A fine choice. Andrey Kuznetcov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetcov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetcov lands some shots froms side control.
Kuznetcov scoring with punches and elbows.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznetcov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Kuznetcov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is letting Kuznetcov control him for a moment.
Check out the look on Kuznetcov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kuznetcov landing strikes.
Kuznetcov working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetcov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Anderson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kuznetcov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
In defeat, Kai Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came up short.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esmund Lacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esmund Lacy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esmund Lacy!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacy defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly lands with a slapping head kick.
Lacy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Lacy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacy 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.
Kelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kelly stops Lacy from standing up.
Kelly trying to control but Lacy is working from the bottom.
Lacy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lacy is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacy has wrist control.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kelly trying to control but Lacy is working from the bottom.
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lacy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelly throwing strikes from guard but Lacy blocks nicely.
Kelly scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lacy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lacy keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Lacy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Lacy looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Lacy misses the target.
Kelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Lacy's belly button to the back.
Lacy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lacy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly feints a jab promting Lacy to slip. Kelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lacy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lacy takes one on the button.
Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kelly showed some decent athleticism there.
Lacy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelly throws a leg kick that misses.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Lacy on that attempt.
Derrick Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esmund Lacy.
A cross from Kelly lands.
Lacy misses with a wild combination.
Kelly instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Kelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Lacy misses.
No luck for Lacy with that takedown attempt.
Lacy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lacy rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacy misses with some punches.
Lacy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly stalling in the clinch.
Lacy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Kelly.
Kelly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacy.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly stalling against the cage.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacy can do to turn this around?
Lacy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacy shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Kelly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Lacy avoids it well.
Derrick Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacy misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Lacy misses with a wild combination.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Lacy avoids them all with ease.
Lacy throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a double jab
and Lacy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lacy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly feints and then cracks Lacy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lacy down.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Lacy moves out of range.
Lacy slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Lacy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lacy somewhat.
Derrick Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esmund Lacy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacy tries to clinch up.
Kelly tries to land a front kick but Lacy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacy works over Kelly's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacy defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Kelly tenderised Lacy's leg. Lacy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lacy looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Kelly dominated that second round.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacy.
Lacy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lacy throws a one two combo.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Lacy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly has closed the distance and engaged Lacy in a clinch.
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lacy up against the cage.
Lacy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Lacy checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lacy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacy throws out a powerful jab.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacy.
Kelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kelly scores with a spinning back kick!
Lacy moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
Lacy throws a counter combo.
Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacy tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Lacy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Derrick Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Lacy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lacy moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Lacy moves away and avoids it.
Lacy misses with a hook.
Lacy misses with a series of wild punches.
It appears Kelly was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lacy wants to clinch.
Esmund Lacy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Lacy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lacy tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lacy sprawls well initially but Kelly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Kelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Kelly.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacy keeps working.
Kelly 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.
Lacy has a hand on Kelly's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kelly takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kelly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lacy?
Derrick Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly lands a couple of good shots and Lacy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kelly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lacy's body.
Kelly punches Lacy on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kelly 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Little has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murphy MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus jabs at Little's body.
MacManus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacManus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Little is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from MacManus crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Little keeps working.
MacManus tries to stand but Little is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Little is trying to get back to half guard.
Little wants to control but MacManus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
MacManus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Little down.
MacManus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
MacManus 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Little is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacManus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Little tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus stalling.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but Little defending well.
MacManus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus not doing much here.
Little has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacManus is working away from the top position though.
MacManus is keen to just control but Little is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacManus darts in looking for a takedown but Little gets double underhooks and turns MacManus into the cage.
Little misses with a takedown attempt - MacManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Little has a takedown stuffed.
Little has his takedown stuffed
and MacManus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Little is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacManus.
MacManus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Little pinned against the cage. Little gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Little misses with a takedown
and MacManus moves into the clinch.
Little letting MacManus take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Little. No joy for MacManus on that attempt.
Little misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacManus clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.
MacManus breaks the clinch.
MacManus moves into the clinch.
MacManus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Little pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacManus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus throws a leg kick which misses Little's front leg but catches the back leg as Little tries to avoid it.
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Little prevents a takedown attempt there.
Little is looking to take this one to the mat.
Little is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacManus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Little defends well and MacManus ends up having to push Little into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacManus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Little fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from MacManus.
Little fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus misses with a head kick.
MacManus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacManus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacManus wants it to stay on the feet.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus pushes Little up against the cage in a clinch.
Little tries for a takedown but MacManus manages to get underhooks.
MacManus breaks the clinch.
Little on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Little, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Little against the cage but Little circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacManus fails to land the takedown.
Little seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacManus darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.
MacManus lands a shot to the body.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus pulls Little into guard.
MacManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Little is one step ahead there.
MacManus pulls Little in close to prevent any damage.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
MacManus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Little is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
MacManus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Little avoids it really well and circles away.
Little tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacManus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus jumps guard and drags Little to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus wants to stand but Little is controlling the position.
MacManus working for submissions but it's allowed Little to get to half guard.
Little is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Little is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
Little is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
MacManus is looking to escape.
MacManus wants to control but Little is keeping busy.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Little is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Little is looking for a kimura but MacManus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Little to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MacManus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Little manages to move to mount!
MacManus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacManus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacManus is holding on to half guard well.
MacManus is defending against the submission attempts here by Little.
MacManus is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Little moves nicely into side control.
MacManus is trying to improve his position.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Little showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacManus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grister Charnstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Krupin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Krupin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grister Charnstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Krupin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krupin with a poor takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Charnstrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charnstrom.
Charnstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krupin misses with a takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Grister Charnstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Krupin.
Krupin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charnstrom defends it nicely.
Krupin misses with a takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a left to the body.
Charnstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krupin doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krupin tries to clinch there but Charnstrom circles away.
Krupin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Charnstrom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krupin somewhat.
Krupin looks winded!
Charnstrom feints a jab promting Krupin to slip. Charnstrom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krupin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charnstrom catches Krupin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krupin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charnstrom as he jumps to the side.
Krupin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charnstrom dips to his left and cracks Krupin with an uppercut!
Krupin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Charnstrom is looking for a sweep.
Charnstrom is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krupin is trying to get an arm triangle but Charnstrom is defending well.
Charnstrom wants to control but Krupin postures up.
Krupin wants to control but Charnstrom is keeping him busy.
Charnstrom is looking to regain half guard here but Krupin keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krupin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charnstrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krupin tries to advance to mount but Charnstrom denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charnstrom is looking for a sweep.
Krupin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charnstrom keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Charnstrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Charnstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Krupin scores with punches from side control.
Krupin trying to control the position but Charnstrom is working away.
Charnstrom tries to buck Krupin off but Krupin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krupin taking a breather here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charnstrom lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grister Charnstrom 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.
Charnstrom stuns Krupin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krupin misses with a wild body shot.
Krupin walks into a stiff left hand from Charnstrom.
Krupin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Charnstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Charnstrom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grister Charnstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Charnstrom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krupin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charnstrom as he jumps to the side.
Charnstrom lands the left hand.
Charnstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krupin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charnstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Charnstrom. That snapped Krupin's head back.
Charnstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krupin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krupin is defended easily by Charnstrom.
Grister Charnstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Krupin.
Krupin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krupin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charnstrom scores with a kick to the body.
Charnstrom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krupin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krupin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charnstrom scores with a nice head shot.
Charnstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krupin.
Charnstrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krupin momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krupin.
Charnstrom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krupin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charnstrom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Charnstrom scores with a four punch combination!
A cross from Charnstrom lands.
Charnstrom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krupin has his takedown stuffed
and Charnstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charnstrom jabs at Krupin's body.
Charnstrom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krupin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charnstrom. Charnstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
Krupin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charnstrom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krupin's head backwards.
Charnstrom lunges at Krupin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krupin's hand.
Krupin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Charnstrom works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charnstrom lands with a good body shot.
Charnstrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krupin tries for a takedown but Charnstrom circles away easily
and Charnstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Charnstrom.
Charnstrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krupin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charnstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Charnstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Charnstrom.
Charnstrom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krupin if he has to take too many more of those.
Krupin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Charnstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charnstrom feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charnstrom scores with a jab.
Charnstrom stalks Krupin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krupin's face. Krupin staggers backwards, shaken.
Charnstrom keeps Krupin at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krupin shoots in looking for a takedown. Charnstrom tries to sprawl out of it but Krupin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charnstrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charnstrom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Charnstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charnstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krupin in his tracks.
Charnstrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krupin on the side of the head.
Charnstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedor Krupin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Charnstrom.
Krupin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krupin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charnstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charnstrom scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grister Charnstrom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Charnstrom.
Krupin with a poor takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Krupin shoots and misses
and Charnstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charnstrom digs a good hook to Krupin's body.
A lazy left from Charnstrom finds it's target.
Krupin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charnstrom swivels and escapes.
Grister Charnstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Krupin.
Charnstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krupin's head.
Krupin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charnstrom 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.
Charnstrom cracks Krupin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charnstrom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krupin under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Charnstrom does it's job there.
Krupin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krupin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Charnstrom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krupin scrambles back to his feet.
Charnstrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charnstrom scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krupin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krupin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Charnstrom finds it's target.
Charnstrom lands an overhand right.
Charnstrom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charnstrom throws out a powerful jab.
Charnstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charnstrom connects with a body shot.
Charnstrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krupin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charnstrom pinned against the cage. Charnstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krupin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charnstrom to score with a decent uppercut.
Grister Charnstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krupin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charnstrom scores with a nice head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Charnstrom scores with a four punch combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charnstrom.
Charnstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krupin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krupin needs to keep his hands up - Charnstrom had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Charnstrom.
Charnstrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krupin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Charnstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Charnstrom.
Charnstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Charnstrom throws a head kick that Krupin semi-blocks.
A nice combination there by Charnstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charnstrom sizes up Krupin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grister Charnstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charnstrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charnstrom lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Charnstrom as Krupin shoots in.
Charnstrom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Charnstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charnstrom connects with a body shot that sends Krupin's belly button to the back.
Charnstrom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Charnstrom works Krupin's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charnstrom scores with the left hand. Krupin knows he should have avoided that one.
Charnstrom cracks Krupin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krupin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Charnstrom counter with a right hand.
Charnstrom jabs at Krupin's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charnstrom sizes up Krupin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charnstrom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krupin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charnstrom counters with a low kick, right behind Krupin 's knee.
Charnstrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charnstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krupin doesn't seem bothered though.
Krupin walks into a jab.
Charnstrom lands the left hand.
Fedor Krupin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krupin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charnstrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Charnstrom 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.
Charnstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Krupin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krupin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grister Charnstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charnstrom, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grister Charnstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Muratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Muratov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muratov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
MacManus pushes Muratov off and gets back to his feet.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Muratov darts in looking for a takedown but MacManus gets double underhooks and turns Muratov into the cage.
MacManus tries a low kick but Muratov avoids it.
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muratov counters with a single leg into guard. MacManus didn't expect that.
MacManus manages to escape and 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!
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Muratov shoots in and bounces MacManus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MacManus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Muratov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Muratov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacManus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacManus jumps into guard, dragging Muratov to the mat.
Muratov stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
Muratov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muratov advances position into side control!
Muratov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muratov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muratov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacManus is looking to regain half guard here but Muratov keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov tries to stand but MacManus controls the position and pulls Muratov into his guard.
Muratov trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus is looking for a triangle but Muratov pushes his legs off easily.
Muratov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muratov drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacManus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacManus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacManus!
MacManus wants to control but Muratov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus stands up.
Muratov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Muratov.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Muratov, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Muratov against the cage but Muratov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacManus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muratov's waist but Muratov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacManus off to one side.
MacManus tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Muratov avoids the head kick by MacManus.
Muratov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacManus is not content to let Muratov control the position.
Muratov wants to stand but MacManus has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Connor MacManus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Muratov is avoiding it.
MacManus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muratov doesn't seem bothered though.
Muratov drives through and clinches with MacManus against the cage.
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Muratov darts in trying to clinch
and MacManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muratov thinking.
Muratov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus shoots in looking for a takedown but Muratov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacManus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Muratov is avoiding it.
Muratov looks to land a body kick but MacManus moved away.
MacManus feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Muratov does no damage.
Dmitry Muratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Muratov has MacManus up against the cage in a clinch.
Muratov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacManus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muratov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muratov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacManus.
Muratov tries to counter by closing the distance.
MacManus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muratov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacManus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Muratov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus pulls guard successfully.
Muratov looking to pass the guard.
Muratov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacManus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov trying to control but MacManus postures up.
Muratov is trying to stand up here but MacManus is controlling him well.
MacManus wants to take a breather but Muratov is having none of it.
MacManus stands up and beckons Muratov to join him on the feet.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus 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.
A combination from Muratov does no damage.
Muratov throws a head kick but MacManus moves out of range.
MacManus swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratov throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
Muratov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MacManus is looking to get back to is feet but Muratov passes into side control.
Muratov is breathing heavily.
MacManus manages to get back to half guard.
Muratov is thwarting MacManus's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muratov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muratov tries to stand and escape but MacManus actually recovers to full guard.
MacManus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muratov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Connor MacManus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Muratov throws a sloppy head kick
and MacManus counters with a three punch combo that has Muratov backing up. Muratov nods at MacManus to acknowledge the strikes.
Dmitry Muratov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacManus misses with the combination.
And Muratov responds with a good body kick, but MacManus manages to step out the way in time.
MacManus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muratov looks to land a body kick but MacManus moved away.
Muratov blocks a head kick by MacManus.
Muratov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacManus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Muratov misses
and MacManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on MacManus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muratov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muratov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like MacManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MacManus tries to bum rush Muratov with a series of wild strikes but Muratov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratov shoots in and gets a takedown into MacManus's guard.
MacManus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Muratov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Muratov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacManus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muratov circles away.
Muratov tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
Muratov checks a leg kick.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muratov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muratov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muratov closes the distance and clinches.
Muratov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus shoots in looking for a takedown. Muratov tries to sprawl out of it but MacManus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muratov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muratov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus avoids the head kick by Muratov.
MacManus tries to counter by clinching up but Muratov breaks away and moves out of range.
Muratov tries to clinch but MacManus moves away
and MacManus counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Muratov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacManus tries to bench press Muratov off him but Muratov keeps the position.
Muratov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MacManus rushes Muratov and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus goes for a takedown attempt but Muratov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus shoots in for a double leg but Muratov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacManus tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Muratov throws a right and a left that MacManus avoids nicely.
MacManus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muratov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacManus somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Muratov does no damage.
Muratov swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
Muratov throws a counter combo.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Muratov, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Muratov against the cage but Muratov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muratov clinches up against the cage.
Muratov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus misses with the body kick
and Muratov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muratov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacManus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muratov defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muratov works over MacManus with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.
Muratov has a closed guard, preventing MacManus from standing up.
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 Connor MacManus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacManus, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor MacManus!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Sizov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Sizov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Sizov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizov misses with a two punch combination.
Sizov tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sizov.
Sizov stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Olav Volkov has been cut.
Volkov darts in and clinches Sizov up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkov.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sizov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sizov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sizov is defending well for now.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Sizov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sizov feints a jab promting Volkov to slip. Sizov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Volkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Sizov.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sizov.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sizov drops Volkov with a beautiful combination! Volkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sizov is looking for the KO!
Volkov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sizov throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander Sizov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Volkov.
Sizov fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov throws a head kick but Sizov moves out of range.
Sizov tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.
Sizov swinging wildly here.
Sizov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sizov eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sizov misses with a two punch combination.
Sizov lands a two punch combo.
Olav Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sizov throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sizov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sizov misses with a two punch combination.
Sizov lands with a cross.
Olav Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
As Volkov backs off Sizov throws a huge counter combo but Volkov manages to avoid it all.
Sizov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sizov doesn't seem phased though.
Sizov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sizov throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sizov does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sizov!
Jeez, Olav Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sizov misses with a body shot.
Sizov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sizov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sizov looks winded!
Sizov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov avoiding damage.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Volkov.
I was talking to Volkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkov stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sizov is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sizov stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Olav Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Sizov!
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