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GFC 6: Horse vs Halko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Silfa!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silfa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silfa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silfa in his tracks.
No joy there for Silfa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silfa but Silfa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Silfa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Silfa to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silfa.
Silfa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Silfa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silfa.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silfa but Silfa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silfa with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silfa.
No luck for Silfa with that takedown attempt.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Silfa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silfa tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silfa tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Silfa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones connects with a jab.
Silfa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silfa fails with the takedown.
Silfa has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Silfa.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silfa fails with the takedown.
Silfa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Silfa.
Silfa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Silfa's head back.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Silfa.
Silfa is looking to clinch.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Silfa manages to avoid it.
Silfa throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silfa.
Silfa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silfa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Silfa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Silfa moves away and avoids it.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Silfa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Silfa's shoulder, as Silfa tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Silfa with that takedown attempt.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Silfa avoids it well and moves away.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silfa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silfa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson Silfa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silfa.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silfa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silfa avoids the head kick by Jones.
Donk. Jones catches Silfa right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Silfa closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Silfa pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silfa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silfa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silfa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silfa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Silfa's head.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Silfa misses with a takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfa lands a head shot.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silfa.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Silfa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silfa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Silfa.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silfa.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Silfa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silfa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silfa can do to turn this around?
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Silfa. Silfa gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a right and a left that Silfa avoids nicely.
Silfa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silfa avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Silfa counters with a straight right hand.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Silfa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silfa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silfa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silfa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silfa off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silfa throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silfa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones thuds a left hand into Silfa's body.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Silfa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silfa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Silfa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silfa tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silfa at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jones misses.
Silfa goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Silfa on that attempt.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silfa.
Silfa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silfa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silfa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silfa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones leaves Silfa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silfa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Silfa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Silfa misses with a head kick.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Silfa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silfa wants it to stay on the feet.
Silfa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Silfa on that attempt.
Silfa cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Silfa, which made it look bad.
Silfa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silfa dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Silfa's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Silfa sprawls well.
Silfa shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silfa.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Silfa avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silfa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silfa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Silfa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Silfa, which made it look bad.
Silfa is looking to clinch.
Silfa throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Anderson Silfa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radik Xyikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost's entrance music is Hits from the bong - Cypress Hill. A fine choice. Steven Frost had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Frost!
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, Radik Xyikin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xyikin looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Xyikin 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.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xyikin shoots and misses
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Xyikin has eaten all the pies!
Xyikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xyikin shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frost throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Xyikin clinches with his opponent.
Xyikin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frost's efforts to push away.
Xyikin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xyikin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Radik Xyikin has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xyikin.
Steven Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radik Xyikin.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Xyikin shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xyikin goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
Xyikin rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xyikin tries to avoid it but Frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xyikin to the ground. Xyikin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xyikin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Xyikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Xyikin looks winded!
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Frost lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frost.
Xyikin shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Xyikin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frost or perhaps it was just good defense by Xyikin, which made it look bad.
Xyikin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frost goes for a double leg but Xyikin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xyikin continues to drive forward.
Xyikin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.
Frost scores with a decent looking hook.
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xyikin.
Xyikin fails with the takedown
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Frost.
Frost scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xyikin.
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xyikin is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Steven Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost stuns Xyikin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frost looks to land a combination but Xyikin avoids it well.
Xyikin darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Xyikin blocks an uppercut.
Frost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xyikin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xyikin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Frost there.
Frost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xyikin tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xyikin is out of range and Frost settles back down.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
Frost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Frost looks to land a combination but Xyikin avoids it well.
Frost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xyikin misses with the body kick
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Frost gets tackled into the cage by Xyikin. Xyikin maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xyikin stops a takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xyikin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xyikin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Radik Xyikin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xyikin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xyikin on the side of the head.
Xyikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frost, pushing him back against the cage.
Xyikin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xyikin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xyikin pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xyikin pushes Frost off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Xyikin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frost looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steven Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radik Xyikin.
Frost digs a good hook to Xyikin's body.
Xyikin walks into a stiff left hand from Frost.
Frost works over Xyikin's head and body with a nice combination.
Xyikin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost throws a solid leg kick but Xyikin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frost.
Frost throws a shot to the body.
Frost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steven Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Frost leaves Xyikin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Frost.
A jab lands there for Frost.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Frost lands a head shot.
Frost lands with a nice combination. Xyikin backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xyikin stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Xyikin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xyikin can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Frost.
Decent striking displayed by Frost there.
Xyikin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Xyikin throws a leg kick which misses Frost's front leg but catches the back leg as Frost tries to avoid it.
Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Xyikin shoots and misses
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Xyikin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That has opened up Radik Xyikin's cut even more.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xyikin looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xyikin defends well and Frost ends up having to push Xyikin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xyikin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice cross by Frost.
Steven Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Frost - just one landing.
Frost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xyikin on the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xyikin instigates a clinch.
Frost tries a body shot but Xyikin blocks it.
Xyikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Frost tries to work over Xyikin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Xyikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xyikin instigates a clinch.
Xyikin blocks a body shot from Frost.
Xyikin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws a one two combo.
Frost is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Xyikin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost thows a leg kick but Xyikin checks it
and Xyikin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Radik Xyikin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Xyikin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Xyikin. Xyikin gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Frost.
Xyikin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Frost manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Frost tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xyikin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frost's efforts to push away.
Frost tries to work over Xyikin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xyikin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xyikin lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Xyikin wants to clinch but Frost slips to the side
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xyikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xyikin fails with the takedown
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Steven Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radik Xyikin.
Frost lands a two punch combo.
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Xyikin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xyikin checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xyikin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xyikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Frost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xyikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xyikin tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frost or perhaps it was just good defense by Xyikin, which made it look bad.
Xyikin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xyikin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xyikin scrambles back to his feet.
Frost dives in and grabs Xyikin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xyikin pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Xyikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xyikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frost tries to avoid it but Xyikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frost to the ground. Frost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a series of punches but Xyikin moves out of range.
Xyikin unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Xyikin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xyikin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xyikin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Xyikin moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Xyikin shoots in.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Frost scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Frost shoots for a takedown but Xyikin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Xyikin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xyikin is looking for the big counter here.
Xyikin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost works Xyikin's body with a nice hook.
Steven Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xyikin feints the counter takedown.
Xyikin moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xyikin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Xyikin.
Frost throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Radik Xyikin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Xyikin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Frost!
Post fight, an emotional Steven Frost said 'That's right b*%$, go back home. Where do they find these clowns! I'm not here to play games. S*%$, I'm here fight for real. No sport, 'ooh let's have a beer after'. F*%$ that man, it's kill or be killed for REAL!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinoki comes to the cage accompanied by wadiako. Naya Shinoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
169 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naya Shinoki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinoki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Shinoki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shinoki on the side of the head.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shinoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva lands a right hand.
Shinoki is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Oh Shinoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a big knee to the head and Shinoki goes down! Silva pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Naya Shinoki was interviewed post fight and said ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Hedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hedman comes to the cage accompanied by Trip Switch. Langhi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama Said Knock You Out. Anton Hedman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Langhi's chin.
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26
277 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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30
296 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Hedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Langhi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Langhi misses.
Hedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hedman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Langhi throws a hook but Hedman blocks it.
Hedman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Langhi.
Langhi throws a looping overhand right but Hedman ducks down to avoid it.
Hedman is looking for a counter combo.
Hedman throws the left hand but Langhi avoids the punch easily.
Hedman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Langhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hedman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Hedman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anton Hedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langhi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hedman's head backwards.
Hedman loads up on a big right hand but Langhi slips the punch.
Langhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hedman with a jab.
Langhi drops his hands momentarily and Hedman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langhi takes a swing at Hedman's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Hedman.
Langhi throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman's shoulder, as Hedman tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langhi misses with a body shot.
Hedman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hedman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Langhi circles away.
Langhi throws out a counter right but Hedman avoids it with no problem.
Michael Langhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman throws a hook to the side of Langhi's head but Langhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Langhi looks to land a right hand but Hedman moved out of range.
Hedman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedman lands with a nice body punch.
Hedman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hedman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedman lands a nice hook to Langhi's body. Langhi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Langhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman.
Hedman moves away from the strike by Langhi.
Hedman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hedman slips a jab from Langhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langhi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langhi lands a body shot.
Hedman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Langhi on the side of the head.
Langhi throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman's shoulder, as Hedman tries to avoid the shot.
Hedman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hedman lands with a straight right. Langhi didn't see that one coming.
Langhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hedman throws a right and a left that Langhi avoids nicely.
Hedman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Langhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman.
Hedman with a hook.
Langhi walks into a jab.
Langhi throws a right hand that misses
and Hedman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman lands an overhand right.
Hedman lands with a right hand.
Langhi digs a good hook to Hedman's body.
Hedman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Langhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hedman.
Hedman throws a lazy right hand but Langhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Langhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hedman connects with a leg kick. Langhi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Hedman.
Langhi throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman scores with a head kick.
Hedman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Langhi misses.
As Langhi looks to move away, Hedman throws a big counter combo but Langhi just gets out of the way.
Langhi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hedman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Hedman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Langhi is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Langhi's defenses. It connects perfectly with Langhi's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Hedman!
An out of breath Anton Hedman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Locked up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
179 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kezz The Convict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Convict swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Convict counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Michaels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michaels taking some punishment here, with The Convict in his half guard.
The Convict working Michaels over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Convict not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michaels looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Convict winds up and cracks Michaels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Convict throwing shots but Michaels is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Convict is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Convict throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Convict wants to work for an arm triangle but Michaels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Convict is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Convict seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Convict slips a nice elbow through Michaels's hands, connecting with Michaels's forehead.
The Convict lands with a punch from half guard.
The Convict lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Convict landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Convict 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.
Michaels is trying to stand up here but The Convict is controlling him well.
The Convict scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as The Convict sits in half guard.
The Convict working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Convict lands strikes from half guard.
The Convict drops an elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels tries to push off, looking to stand up, but The Convict manages to move to mount!
Michaels wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by The Convict.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict unloading with bombs!
The Convict lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Michaels hang on?
Michaels is rocked!
The Convict working Michaels over with strikes here.
Michaels is still in real trouble! Can The Convict finish him?
The Convict postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Michaels badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of The Convict around the waist but The Convict pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! The Convict is the winner by TKO! The Convict jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kezz The Convict!
Our winner, Kezz The Convict, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aulis Tyrmaaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
180 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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34
170 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutaali Pekka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekka throws the left hand but Tyrmaaja avoids the punch easily.
Tyrmaaja fails with the takedown.
Pekka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pekka loads up on a big right hand but Tyrmaaja slips the punch.
Pekka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tyrmaaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrmaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekka. That's going to slow Tyrmaaja down.
Tyrmaaja drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrmaaja throws a strike but Pekka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyrmaaja is trying to hold Pekka in close to prevent damage but Pekka has managed to pass into half guard.
Tyrmaaja wants to improve his position but Pekka is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka is looking to take a break and control but Tyrmaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekka throwing shots but Tyrmaaja is blocking nicely.
Tyrmaaja is looking to control Pekka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyrmaaja avoid being mounted?
Tyrmaaja tries to roll over but Pekka keeps him under control.
Pekka stalling.
Tyrmaaja works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pekka stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrmaaja.
Pekka trying to control but Tyrmaaja is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Pekka's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pekka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekka is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrmaaja has wrist control.
Pekka distracts Tyrmaaja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tyrmaaja controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pekka is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyrmaaja! But no joy.
Tyrmaaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pekka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekka wants to get back to his feet.
Tyrmaaja throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pekka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tyrmaaja asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tyrmaaja postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tyrmaaja misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pekka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tyrmaaja fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pekka pushes Tyrmaaja away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tyrmaaja gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyrmaaja.
Pekka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Pekka's face as Tyrmaaja controls the position.
Tyrmaaja misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position but Pekka is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tyrmaaja decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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 Brutaali Pekka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pekka scoring well with a low kick there.
Pekka cracks Tyrmaaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrmaaja checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyrmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pekka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekka throws a big shot that misses.
Pekka throws a body punch but Tyrmaaja moves out of range.
Pekka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrmaaja can do to turn this around?
Tyrmaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekka.
Tyrmaaja was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja shoots in but Pekka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pekka misses the target.
Pekka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrmaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekka.
Pekka scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brutaali Pekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka throws a looping overhand right but Tyrmaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Pekka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pekka.
Pekka throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyrmaaja counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyrmaaja shoots for a takedown but Pekka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pekka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pekka throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrmaaja's shoulder, as Tyrmaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrmaaja slips under a jab.
Tyrmaaja tries a quick counter leg kick but Pekka is wise to it.
Tyrmaaja fails to land the takedown.
Brutaali Pekka is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrmaaja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pekka is trying to defend but Tyrmaaja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pekka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekka misses with a kick to the body.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyrmaaja gets the takedown into side control.
Pekka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pekka parries the strikes from Tyrmaaja easily there. Tyrmaaja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pekka to escape.
Tyrmaaja throws an elbow but Pekka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyrmaaja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tyrmaaja asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes but Pekka manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pekka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyrmaaja keeps working.
Tyrmaaja struggling a bit here.
Pekka working the ground and pound but Tyrmaaja is defending the strikes.
Pekka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyrmaaja keeps working.
Pekka taking a break here but Tyrmaaja is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pekka wants to control but Tyrmaaja is keeping him busy.
Tyrmaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pekka.
Tyrmaaja trying to hold on to Pekka's head to control him but Pekka postures up.
Tyrmaaja tries to kick Pekka off but Pekka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Pekka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Pekka throws a front kick aimed at Tyrmaaja's knee but Tyrmaaja avoids it well.
Pekka throws a wild body kick that Tyrmaaja sees coming a mile off.
Tyrmaaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pekka sneaks out the side door and pushes Tyrmaaja away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pekka.
Tyrmaaja takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tyrmaaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrmaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pekka's head.
Pekka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pekka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyrmaaja will feel that in the morning.
Tyrmaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekka.
Pekka pushes Tyrmaaja away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyrmaaja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Pekka. No joy for Tyrmaaja on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Pekka.
Pekka throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekka throws a good cross that connects.
Pekka digs a good body shot into Tyrmaaja's ribs.
Tyrmaaja tries for a takedown but Pekka circles away easily
and Pekka counters with a straight right hand.
Pekka misses with an uppercut. Tyrmaaja saw that one coming.
Tyrmaaja gets a double leg takedown into Pekka's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Pekka blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Pekka blocks nicely.
Tyrmaaja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyrmaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pekka wants to get back to his feet but Tyrmaaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyrmaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrmaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrmaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrmaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekka.
Pekka takes a swing at Tyrmaaja's ribcage but misses.
Tyrmaaja is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tyrmaaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pekka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tyrmaaja is trying to ground and pound but Pekka uses the momentary lack of control by Tyrmaaja to regain half guard.
Tyrmaaja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyrmaaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyrmaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyrmaaja throwing shots but Pekka is blocking nicely.
Tyrmaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Pekka defends the submission attempt.
Tyrmaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyrmaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Tyrmaaja there.
Pekka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyrmaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pekka's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutaali Pekka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pekka 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutaali Pekka!
A very excited looking Brutaali Pekka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaako Meritähti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaako Meritähti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Meritähti shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Musashi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Musashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meritähti swivels and escapes.
Meritähti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Musashi sprawls well initially but Meritähti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Musashi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Musashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meritähti is keeping the position for now.
Musashi throws an elbow that misses. Meritähti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Musashi's guard. Nice move by Meritähti!
Musashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meritähti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meritähti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meritähti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Musashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meritähti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meritähti is working Musashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Musashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meritähti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meritähti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meritähti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meritähti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meritähti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meritähti is in close to Musashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meritähti throws a strike but Musashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Musashi postures up in Meritähti's guard and throws a big left but Meritähti blocks it.
Musashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meritähti wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
Meritähti keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass.
Meritähti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Musashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Musashi advances position into side control!
Meritähti regains half guard, as Musashi was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti is looking to escape.
Musashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Musashi working Meritähti over with strikes.
Musashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Musashi wants to stand up but Meritähti has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Meritähti wants to get back to his feet.
Meritähti is not content to let Musashi control the position.
Musashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Musashi with good strikes from the mount here!
Musashi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Meritähti is rocked!
Musashi throws some wild stikes that Meritähti manages to avoid easily.
Oh Meritähti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi throws some wild stikes that Meritähti manages to avoid easily.
Meritähti is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Meritähti seems to have got his legs back now.
Musashi breaks from Meritähti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meritähti is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Musashi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Meritähti wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Musashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Musashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Musashi lands a couple of digs.
Musashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meritähti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Musashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Meritähti has wrist control.
Musashi stops Meritähti from standing up.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Meritähti is keeping the position.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi prevents Meritähti from getting back to his feet.
Musashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meritähti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Musashi stops Meritähti from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meritähti defends it nicely.
Musashi forces Meritähti back against the cage and clinches.
Meritähti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Musashi kicks off Meritähti and gets to his feet.
Meritähti shoots in and gets a takedown into Musashi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi 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.
Meritähti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Musashi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meritähti preventing the sweep.
Meritähti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meritähti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyamoto Musashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meritähti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Musashi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Meritähti presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Musashi decides to pull guard.
Meritähti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meritähti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Musashi 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.
Meritähti wants to stand but Musashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Musashi keeping full guard, as Meritähti tries to pass.
Musashi trying to control the position.
Meritähti throws an elbow that misses. Musashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meritähti's guard. Nice move by Musashi!
Meritähti keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Meritähti, up you get!
Musashi gets the takedown into side control.
Meritähti is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Musashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Meritähti's legs.
Meritähti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Musashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Musashi throwing strikes but Meritähti manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Meritähti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Musashi down.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Meritähti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meritähti misses with some punches.
Musashi takes a shot to the head.
Musashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meritähti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Musashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meritähti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Meritähti controls the action.
Meritähti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Musashi regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meritähti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Musashi trying to control the position.
Musashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meritähti wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Meritähti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meritähti has gone for a leg lock! Musashi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meritähti's guard.
Musashi throws an elbow that misses. Meritähti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Musashi's guard. Nice move by Meritähti!
Meritähti throws an elbow that misses. Musashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meritähti's guard. Nice move by Musashi!
Musashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meritähti's guard.
Meritähti is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a strike but Meritähti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Musashi lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi distracts Meritähti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Meritähti wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Meritähti is retaining full guard.
Miyamoto Musashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throwing strikes but missing.
Meritähti is wriggling around but Musashi manages to pass to half guard.
Musashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meritähti defending well though.
Musashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Musashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Musashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meritähti keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Musashi connects with a nice short shot to Meritähti's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meritähti tries to kick Musashi off but Musashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Musashi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Meritähti reverses the position - he's now on top in Musashi's guard.
Meritähti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Musashi seems keen to control Meritähti's posture.
Meritähti stands up over Musashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meritähti being controlled here momentarily.
Jaako Meritähti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Jaako Meritähti.
I think Musashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Koltun slaps away a takedown attempt from Coenan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koltun misses with a kick to the body.
Coenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koltun.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coenan looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coenan closes the distance and clinches up with Koltun, looking for a takedown. Coenan pushes Koltun against the cage but Koltun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koltun swings for the body but Coenan moves out of range.
Koltun works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun is looking to slow Coenan down with leg kicks.
Koltun misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Coenan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koltun.
Coenan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun connects with a solid leg kick.
Koltun scores with a nice strike.
Koltun misses with a hook to the body
and Coenan moves into the clinch.
Coenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Koltun.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koltun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koltun.
Coenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koltun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coenan backwards.
Coenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koltun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coenan presses Koltun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koltun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koltun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coenan gets a takedown into half guard.
Koltun has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Coenan wants to take a breather but Koltun is having none of it.
Coenan trying to control from Koltun's half guard. Koltun has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Koltun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coenan throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Coenan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Coenan throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Coenan postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coenan throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Koltun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koltun only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coenan tries to clinch up.
Koltun clinches.
Coenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coenan working aggressively here.
Coenan blocks a body shot from Koltun.
Koltun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koltun gets through Coenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coenan throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coenan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koltun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hildebrand Coenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koltun clinches with his opponent.
Koltun looking to slow down the pace here.
Koltun pulls guard successfully.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
Koltun managing to control the position.
Koltun controls Coenan momentarily but Coenan frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun controlling Coenan's posture.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coenan lands a couple of digs.
Coenan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coenan is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Koltun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coenan postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Coenan with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coenan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coenan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hildebrand Coenan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coenan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coenan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coenan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
Coenan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan with a nice head shot there.
Coenan trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Coenan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Koltun pulls Coenan in close to his closed guard and prevents Coenan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coenan tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coenan lunges at Koltun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koltun's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koltun takes a shot to the head.
Coenan lands with a light punch inside.
Coenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koltun working aggressively here.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
Coenan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hildebrand Coenan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koltun misses with a punch on the inside.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Coenan.
Coenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coenan tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good body shot from Coenan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koltun.
Coenan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koltun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coenan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Coenan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Coenan lands a slapping body shot.
Koltun moves to clinch but Coenan breaks away
and Coenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koltun thinking.
Koltun scoring well with a low kick there.
Coenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
Marek Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Coenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Coenan misses the target.
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coenan counters with a right hand to the body.
Coenan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Koltun.
Koltun closes the distance and clinches.
Koltun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koltun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Coenan.
Koltun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koltun decides to pull guard.
Coenan looking to pass the guard.
Coenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coenan is fighting to break Koltun's control of his arms but Koltun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coenan landing with the ground and pound.
Coenan works over Koltun with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koltun's head.
Coenan throwing strikes but missing.
Coenan throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coenan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coenan is fighting to break Koltun's control of his arms but Koltun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coenan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan looking to pass the guard.
Coenan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koltun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun misses with an uppercut
and Coenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koltun looks to land a right hand but Coenan moved out of range.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun throws a push kick but Coenan slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Koltun misses.
Coenan avoids a kick to the body.
Coenan scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan shoots in and bounces Koltun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coenan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coenan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coenan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun pulls Coenan in close to his closed guard and prevents Coenan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coenan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hildebrand Coenan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coenan 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hildebrand Coenan!
Hildebrand Coenan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baltasar Halko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halko has chosen The Lumberjack by Jackyl as his entrance music. Baltasar Halko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thunder Horse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baltasar Halko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse scores with a hook.
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko wants to slow Horse down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horse, right into the meat.
Halko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Halko is working for a kimura but Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
Horse controlling the position well.
Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko slows the pace down in half guard.
Horse is trying to maintain the position but Halko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halko trying to mount his opponent but Horse defends it.
Horse is not content to let Halko control the position.
Horse is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Club Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Horse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halko.
Halko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horse defending well though.
Halko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halko with the ground and pound but Horse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Horse wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Russian Fighting Community Gym inform me that Halko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horse has his foot on Halko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halko works his way back into a safe position though.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horse is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halko wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.
Halko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halko takes one to the side of the head.
Baltasar Halko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halko shoots in for a double leg but Horse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Horse counters with a quick kick to the body but Halko blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Horse.
Halko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Horse there.
Horse tests Halko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horse drops Halko with a straight right hand, right on the button! Horse follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thunder Horse!
Thunder Horse is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Thunder Horse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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