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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Jokela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardon Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jukka Jokela!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokela darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Jokela into the cage.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Jokela is out of range.
Jukka Jokela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Jokela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garcia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jokela keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokela is struggling to control the position.
Jokela tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Jokela keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokela has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokela trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Jokela postures up.
Garcia prevents Jokela from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia is not content to let Jokela control the position.
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.
Jokela working away.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Jokela is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Jokela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jokela shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leonardon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Jokela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokela tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Jokela sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jokela keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokela is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokela keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Leonardon Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokela in his tracks.
Jokela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Jokela ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jokela sprawls and moves away.
Jokela tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokela shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Jokela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonardon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Jokela with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Jokela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokela can do to turn this around?
Jokela darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Jokela into the cage.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Jokela ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jokela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Jokela with that takedown attempt.
Jukka Jokela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jokela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jokela closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Jokela pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jokela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Jokela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokela off to one side.
Jokela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jokela feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia pulls Jokela in close to prevent any damage.
Jokela is looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Garcia is trying to keep Jokela in close.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jokela controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardon Garcia dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jokela tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Jokela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokela off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jokela or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Jokela shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leonardon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Jokela closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garcia quickly recovers to half guard.
Garcia kicks off Jokela and gets to his feet.
Garcia throws a body punch but Jokela moves out of range.
Nice cross by Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
Jokela ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Jokela has a takedown stuffed.
It looks like Garcia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokela fails to land the takedown.
Jokela shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Jokela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Jokela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Jokela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Jokela ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jokela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia tests Jokela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokela darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Jokela into the cage.
Jokela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokela is just out of range.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Jokela uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia keeps Jokela at a distance using the push kick.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokela shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jokela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jokela avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Jokela shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Leonardon Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokela avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia connects with a high kick.
Jokela goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Jokela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia looks to throw a body kick
so Jokela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jokela looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garcia stands up from Jokela's guard - Garcia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body
and Jokela counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four 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!
Jokela perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jokela is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Jokela is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control but Jokela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jukka Jokela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardon Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardon Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Truck!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff clinches up against the cage.
Smiff can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Smiff.
Truck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Smiff throws out a leg kick but Truck moves out of range and Smiff only half commits.
Truck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smiff circles away.
Smiff clinches.
Smiff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smiff just leaning against Truck, taking a breather.
Smiff avoids the elbow strike from Truck, against the cage.
Truck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Truck tries a knee to the head but Smiff blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smiff is defending well for now.
Truck tries to break the clinch but Smiff is controlling the position.
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Smiff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smiff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smiff is stalling in the full guard.
Smiff works over Truck with some ground and pound from guard.
Smiff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Truck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smiff content to stall in guard here.
Smiff pushes down on Truck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smiff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smiff lands with a punch from half guard.
Smiff moves nicely into side control.
Smiff wants to control but Truck is keeping him busy.
Truck is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smiff working the ground and pound from side control.
Smiff wants to control but Truck is keeping him busy.
Smiff controls the position.
Smiff passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Truck!
Smiff lands a big shot to the head and Truck winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Troy Boy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Boy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Boy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boy stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva 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.
Silva is trying to keep Boy in close.
Boy lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy preventing the sweep.
Boy trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Boy is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boy manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Boy defending well.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Boy pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Boy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Boy lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boy wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Boy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Physical Training Sparring Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boy works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva is trying to keep Boy in close.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Boy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
so Boy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva is rocked!
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy working some strikes from top position.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Silva covers up, he's hurt! Boy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Boy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Boy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Boy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Troy Boy waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Joao Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'Thx bro' , i support my crew.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani McPetteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Fernandez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matheus Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani McPetteri!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPetteri throws a solid leg kick but Fernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McPetteri.
Fernandez misses the shot to the body.
McPetteri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McPetteri wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by McPetteri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McPetteri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez. McPetteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McPetteri scores with a nice body kick.
McPetteri throws the left hand but Fernandez avoids the punch easily.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but McPetteri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McPetteri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McPetteri thuds his shin into the meat of Fernandez's side.
McPetteri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
McPetteri scores with a head kick.
It looks like Matheus Fernandez has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McPetteri.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but McPetteri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez shoots for a takedown but McPetteri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McPetteri misses the target.
McPetteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandez.
Fernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McPetteri. McPetteri obviously looking to wear him down.
McPetteri misses with a left hand
letting Fernandez counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Fernandez.
McPetteri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fernandez takes a step back to recover.
Fernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McPetteri counters with a slapping leg kick.
McPetteri lands a big head kick that sends Fernandez tumbling to the mat! McPetteri takes a step backwards and waves Fernandez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fernandez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oh Fernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McPetteri scores with a push kick.
Fernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Fernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McPetteri can pounce on him.
McPetteri lands a big head kick that sends Fernandez to the canvas! McPetteri follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jani McPetteri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Filakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurosaki Hisoka (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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mateusz Filakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurosaki Hisoka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filakis misses with the combination.
Hisoka slips a jab and a cross from Filakis.
Hisoka moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Filakis misses.
Hisoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick by Filakis misses
and Hisoka counters with a left to the body.
Hisoka misses the shot to the body.
Hisoka avoids the body shot from Filakis.
Hisoka jabs Filakis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Filakis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Filakis tries to clinch up.
Hisoka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hisoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisoka prevents a body shot from Filakis.
Filakis tries to work over Hisoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filakis tries to throw a body punch but Hisoka avoids it by throwing Filakis back against the cage.
Filakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filakis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filakis tries to throw a body punch but Hisoka avoids it by throwing Filakis back against the cage.
Filakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hisoka.
Filakis tries a body shot but Hisoka blocks it.
Filakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hisoka's elbow.
Filakis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hisoka backwards.
Hisoka blocks a body shot from Filakis.
Filakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filakis misses with the head strike.
Hisoka tries to throw a body punch but Filakis avoids it by throwing Hisoka back against the cage.
Hisoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filakis lands a body shot.
Filakis misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka lands with a light punch inside.
Filakis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filakis throws a head punch that misses.
Hisoka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filakis.
Hisoka lands a body punch.
Filakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filakis throws a head punch that misses.
Filakis has a couple of punches blocked by Hisoka.
Filakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filakis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hisoka.
Filakis misses with a knee strike.
Filakis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hisoka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filakis scores with a shot to the side of Hisoka's head.
Filakis lands with a short shot to the head.
Filakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hisoka's elbow.
Filakis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Filakis.
Hisoka tries a body shot but Filakis blocks it.
Filakis landing knees to the head.
Hisoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Filakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filakis misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filakis misses with a body punch.
Filakis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hisoka controls his hands.
Hisoka is stalling here.
Hisoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hisoka misses with a body punch.
Filakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filakis lands a nice uppercut.
Hisoka tries to work over Filakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filakis tries to throw a body punch but Hisoka avoids it by throwing Filakis back against the cage.
Filakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Filakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Filakis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hisoka checks a leg kick.
Filakis tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisoka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filakis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hisoka.
Filakis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filakis drives through and clinches with Hisoka against the cage.
Hisoka stalling against the cage.
Hisoka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hisoka avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Filakis misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisoka trying to control the position but instead, Filakis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hisoka into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hisoka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kurosaki Hisoka.
Filakis moves into the clinch.
Filakis misses with a punch to the body.
Hisoka misses with a punch to the body.
Filakis tries to work over Hisoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hisoka lands a shoulder strike.
Filakis misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisoka.
Hisoka misses with some punches.
Filakis letting Hisoka take a breather here.
Filakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hisoka can do to turn this around?
Filakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filakis.
Mateusz Filakis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hisoka blocks a body shot from Filakis.
Filakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hisoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Filakis gets an underhook and turns Hisoka into the cage.
Filakis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filakis lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Filakis.
Hisoka prevents a body shot from Filakis.
Filakis misses with a punch to the body.
Filakis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hisoka controls his hands.
Hisoka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hisoka can't find room to land a body shot as Filakis controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hisoka - that landed with a thud.
Hisoka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filakis up against the cage.
Filakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Filakis throws a head punch that misses.
Filakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hisoka misses with a punch to the body.
Filakis lands a left hand.
Filakis misses with a punch to the body.
Filakis has a couple of punches blocked by Hisoka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka blocks a body shot from Filakis.
Filakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Filakis.
Filakis throws a head punch that misses.
Filakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filakis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hisoka blocks it with crossed arms.
Hisoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filakis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hisoka tries to stall but Filakis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filakis tries to work over Hisoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filakis tries to land a knee to the head but Hisoka blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Filakis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Filakis throws a nice looking combination but Hisoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hisoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Hisoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filakis manages to avoid it.
Filakis wants to clinch.
Hisoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hisoka.
Hisoka lands a leg kick that knocks Filakis off balance momentarily.
Hisoka throws a body punch but Filakis moves out of range.
Filakis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Filakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Hisoka is looking to slow Filakis down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki Hisoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisoka throws a body punch but Filakis moves out of range.
Hisoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filakis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hisoka dodges the punch combination from Filakis.
Hisoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filakis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Filakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hisoka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Filakis back to the cage. Hisoka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hisoka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filakis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filakis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Filakis misses with a two punch combination.
Filakis throws a head kick that misses.
Hisoka lands a nice shot that snaps Filakis's head back.
Filakis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Filakis.
Hisoka tries a quick counter leg kick but Filakis is wise to it.
Filakis throws a sloppy head kick
and Hisoka counters with a left to the body.
Hisoka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hisoka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Filakis rather than just go for the knockout.
Hisoka cracks the inside of Filakis's front leg.
Filakis misses with a head kick.
Hisoka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Filakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hisoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hisoka.
Filakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hisoka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hisoka thuds a left hand into Filakis's body.
A head kick misses from Filakis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka slips a jab and a cross from Filakis.
Filakis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hisoka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hisoka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hisoka with a hook.
Hisoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mateusz Filakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Hisoka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hisoka throws a body punch but Filakis moves out of range.
Filakis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Filakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filakis throws a sloppy head kick
and Hisoka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hisoka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hisoka works Filakis's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Filakis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hisoka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filakis in his tracks.
Filakis is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka wobbles Filakis with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Hisoka dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Filakis to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurosaki Hisoka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valkyr Baburin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Volchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volchenko has chosen Roar of the Lion as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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19
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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21
240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valkyr Baburin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volchenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volchenko digs a good hook to Baburin's body.
Volchenko takes one to the chin there.
Baburin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volchenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volchenko closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Baburin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baburin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baburin's face.
It looks like Valkyr Baburin has been cut.
Baburin wants to get back to striking at distance but Volchenko won't allow it.
A short left from Volchenko.
Baburin takes an elbow to the temple.
Volchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baburin backwards.
Volchenko lands an elbow inside.
Baburin misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volchenko taking a breather.
Baburin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Volchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Volchenko digs a right hand underneath Baburin's ribcage. Baburin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volchenko with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Baburin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Volchenko.
Baburin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baburin is looking to control Volchenko's arms but Volchenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baburin has his back to the cage.
Baburin working aggressively here.
Volchenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baburin's defenses.
Valkyr Baburin's cut is getting worse.
Volchenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baburin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volchenko backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baburin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baburin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baburin throws a punch but it's blocked by Volchenko.
Baburin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Volchenko.
Volchenko has clasped his hands together around Baburin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baburin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Baburin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Volchenko swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Volchenko!
Ivan Volchenko took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Rendulic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasuke Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Rendulic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Rendulic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasuke Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rendulic swings widly with a right hand
and Uchiha counters with a good low kick that Rendulic was not able to check.
Uchiha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uchiha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uchiha.
Rendulic looks to land a left hand but Uchiha moved out of range nicely.
Uchiha digs a good body shot into Rendulic's ribs.
Rendulic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uchiha counters with a good low kick that Rendulic was not able to check.
Uchiha slaps away a takedown attempt from Rendulic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rendulic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rendulic misses with a double jab.
Uchiha lands with a shot to the body.
Uchiha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uchiha lands a leg kick that knocks Rendulic off balance momentarily.
Uchiha lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Rendulic.
Uchiha throws a shot to the body.
Rendulic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rendulic shoots in and drives through. Uchiha sprawls well.
Rendulic is breathing heavily.
Rendulic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Uchiha. Beautiful body shot.
Rocky Rendulic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Uchiha.
Uchiha scores with a shot to the body.
Uchiha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rendulic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uchiha defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rendulic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha lands a nice hook to Rendulic's body. Rendulic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uchiha punishes Rendulic's body with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rendulic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Uchiha - the referee stops the clock and Rendulic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Uchiha. Rendulic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rendulic throws a right hand that Uchiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Uchiha also avoids with ease.
Rendulic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Uchiha to counter with a crisp jab.
Uchiha cracks a nice hook into Rendulic's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uchiha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rendulic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Rocky Rendulic has been cut.
Uchiha connects with an inside leg kick.
Sasuke Uchiha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uchiha scores with a shot to the body.
Uchiha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uchiha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uchiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uchiha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rendulic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uchiha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uchiha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uchiha lands a shoulder strike.
Uchiha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uchiha has Rendulic pushed against the cage.
Rendulic can't find room to land a body shot as Uchiha controls the action.
Uchiha lands a right hand.
Rendulic being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Uchiha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendulic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rendulic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uchiha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Uchiha.
Uchiha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rendulic.
Rendulic wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Uchiha.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uchiha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Uchiha cracks Rendulic with a nice body shot.
Rendulic tries for a takedown but Uchiha manages to get underhooks.
Uchiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Rendulic backwards.
Rendulic goes for a takedown attempt but Uchiha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Uchiha lands a big head kick that sends Rendulic tumbling to the mat! Uchiha takes a step backwards and waves Rendulic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha has Rendulic up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha effectively controlling the action here.
Uchiha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rendulic up against the cage.
Uchiha pushes Rendulic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uchiha.
Uchiha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rendulic misses with a body punch.
Rendulic wants a takedown.
Rendulic being controlled against the cage.
Uchiha scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchiha lands an uppercut.
Uchiha tries to work over Rendulic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rendulic has Uchiha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uchiha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uchiha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Uchiha works on Rendulic's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasuke Uchiha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Rendulic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Uchiha throws a leg kick which misses Rendulic's front leg but catches the back leg as Rendulic tries to avoid it.
Uchiha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rendulic.
Rendulic throws a hook but Uchiha blocks it.
Uchiha lands a nice shot that snaps Rendulic's head back.
Rendulic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uchiha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rendulic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uchiha is fending him off so far but Rendulic persists. Nope, Uchiha circles away and we're back to standing.
Uchiha lands a leg kick that knocks Rendulic off balance momentarily.
Rendulic tries for a takedown but Uchiha circles away easily
and Uchiha counters by clinching up.
Uchiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rendulic backwards.
Rendulic tries for a takedown but Uchiha manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rendulic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha slows down the pace here.
Rendulic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Uchiha as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uchiha lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uchiha digs a right hand underneath Rendulic's ribcage. Rendulic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha lands with a right to the head.
Rendulic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Uchiha.
Uchiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Rendulic backwards.
Uchiha digs a right hand into Rendulic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rendulic's gas tank.
Uchiha scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Uchiha on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uchiha.
Sasuke Uchiha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uchiha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uchiha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Uchiha stalling.
Uchiha continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Uchiha lands a body shot.
Uchiha lands a left hand.
Uchiha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Uchiha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uchiha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Uchiha.
Rendulic is trying to break the clinch but Uchiha has him pressed against the cage.
Rendulic lands a takedown into guard.
Rendulic trying to move into half guard but instead Uchiha has managed to sweep!
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Rendulic keeps moving.
Rendulic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uchiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rendulic is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha trying to control but Rendulic is working from the bottom.
Uchiha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rendulic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Rendulic keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rendulic wants to stand up but Uchiha is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rendulic has his foot on Uchiha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uchiha works his way back into a safe position though.
Uchiha trying to control but Rendulic is working from the bottom.
Rendulic wants to stand and escape but Uchiha is having none of it.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rendulic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rendulic shoots in and bounces Uchiha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasuke Uchiha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Rendulic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rendulic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Uchiha's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uchiha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uchiha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rendulic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uchiha is looking to improve his position.
Uchiha wants to control but Rendulic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rendulic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rendulic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rendulic is controlling the pace.
Rendulic wants to free his trapped foot but Uchiha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendulic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rendulic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uchiha is trying to maintain the position but Rendulic is very close to passing his half guard.
Rendulic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rendulic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rendulic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rendulic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rendulic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rendulic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rendulic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uchiha circles away quickly and effectively.
Uchiha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rendulic.
Rendulic backing away here, and Uchiha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sasuke Uchiha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Rendulic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rendulic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uchiha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rendulic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uchiha moves away.
Rendulic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Uchiha's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rendulic with a poor takedown
and Uchiha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uchiha connects with a leg kick. Rendulic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rendulic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uchiha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Uchiha. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uchiha.
Uchiha jabs Rendulic right on the nose. Rendulic blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Uchiha. Those never looked like landing.
Rendulic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rendulic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uchiha counters with an inside leg kick.
Uchiha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uchiha thumps Rendulic with a low kick.
Uchiha is looking to slow Rendulic down with leg kicks.
Uchiha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rendulic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rendulic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uchiha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rendulic's head.
Rendulic swings widly with a right hand
and Uchiha counters with a low kick, right behind Rendulic 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendulic misses the shot to the body.
Rendulic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uchiha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rendulic's knee momentarily.
Rendulic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uchiha pushes Rendulic away with a front kick.
Uchiha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uchiha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uchiha clinches.
Uchiha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uchiha scores with a hook to the body.
Uchiha gets through Rendulic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uchiha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rendulics head.
Rocky Rendulic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rendulic being controlled against the cage.
Rendulic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasuke Uchiha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uchiha misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasuke Uchiha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uchiha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasuke Uchiha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yordan Andonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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23
176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yordan Andonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Adams!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Andonov walks into a jab.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams wants to clinch but Andonov slips to the side
so Andonov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andonov postures up.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Andonov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andonov tries to strike from the bottom.
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Andonov's legs - danger averted.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is looking to stand up but Andonov won't let him.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andonov wants to improve his position but instead Adams has moved into half guard.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Andonov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andonov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Adams is looking to advance position but Andonov won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andonov wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Andonov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Andonov persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Martin Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams lands with a nice combination. Andonov backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Andonov.
Andonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Andonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andonov shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams works Andonov's body with a nice hook.
Adams works over Andonov's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Yordan Andonov has been cut.
Adams tries to bum rush Andonov with a series of wild strikes but Andonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andonov shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Andonov is breathing heavily.
Andonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Andonov with that takedown attempt.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andonov shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andonov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Adams to the mat. Adams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Adams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adams controls Andonov momentarily but Andonov frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yordan Andonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andonov dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andonov attempts a counter takedown but Adams avoids it well and moves away.
Andonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Andonov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Andonov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andonov lands in his opponent's guard.
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andonov defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonov forces his way into half guard.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andonov.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Andonov.
Andonov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.
Adams trying to hold on to Andonov's head to control him but Andonov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonov tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Andonov wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andonov lands with a punch from half guard.
Andonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams has hold of Andonov's hands but Andonov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Andonov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Andonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Andonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Andonov has control of the leg.
Andonov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonov looking to score a takedown here. Adams is defending well but Andonov drives through and ends up in Adams's guard.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andonov pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonov winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yordan Andonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yordan Andonov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams throws a series of punches but Andonov moves out of range.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andonov dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonov circles away.
Andonov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Andonov on that attempt.
Yordan Andonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonov goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Andonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams throws a combination. Andonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams clinches with his opponent.
Adams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andonov can't get the takedown.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to break free but Andonov pushes him back against the cage.
Andonov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Andonov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams is looking to control Andonov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Andonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andonov lands a nice short elbow.
Andonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Andonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andonov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adams tries to roll over but Andonov keeps him under control.
Andonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andonov lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams wants to control but Andonov is keeping busy.
Andonov slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Andonov works his way into side control.
Adams stops Andonov from passing to mount.
Adams sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andonov working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Adams!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Down Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baron Waqa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Down Out has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Down Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baron Waqa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waqa cracks Out with a nice body shot.
Out gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Out takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Waqa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Out pulls his head out easily.
Waqa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Out pulls his head out easily.
Waqa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Out scores with a couple of nice shots.
Waqa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Out working over Waqa with some ground and pound. Waqa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Waqa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Out lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Waqa trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out stalling.
Out drops an elbow to the side of Waqa's head.
Waqa is trying to maintain the position but Out is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Out connects with a nice short shot to Waqa's temple.
Out lands strikes from half guard.
Out slips a nice elbow through Waqa's hands, connecting with Waqa's forehead.
Waqa is rocked!
Out working Waqa over with strikes.
Waqa is still in real trouble! Can Out finish him?
Out lands a big elbow - Waqa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Down Out!
Down Out gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tapau. Luke Dawson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cory Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tan.
Dawson's coach down at Barbell Brigade - $800 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tan throws out the jab.
Dawson defending well as Tan loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tan lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Tan misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
A big right from Tan misses.
Tan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dawson.
Dawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawson scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson moves out of range as Tan strikes.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Tan throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson pushes Tan away with a front kick.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tan.
Tan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dawson throws a low kick but Tan moves out of range easily.
Tan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Tan misses its intended target.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Tan catches Dawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson thumps Tan with a low kick.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tan throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Tan throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Cory Tan has been cut.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tan to score with a decent uppercut.
Tan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tan.
Tan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson moves forwards but Tan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson throws a head kick but Tan moves out of range.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Tan moves out of range easily.
Tan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dawson pushes Tan away with a front kick.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Tan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Dawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson blocks a jab.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Tan there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tan lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a front kick.
Cory Tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tan tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tan takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Tan's leg. Tan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Tan takes it in his stride.
Tan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tan thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tan connects with a jab.
Dawson wants to slow Tan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Tan.
Nice uppercut lands for Tan. That snapped Dawson's head back.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Dawson misses
and Tan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Tan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cory Tan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Tan.
Cory Tan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Tan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dawson takes one to the chin there.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Tan.
Tan misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Tan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson slips under a jab from Tan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan lunges at Dawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawson's hand.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Tan throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tan.
Tan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tan lands a right hook to the body.
Tan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dawson - that will leave a mark!
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tan loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson throws a head kick but Tan moves out of range.
Tan connects with a single shot there.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson throws a wild body kick that Tan sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawson looks for the body kick but Tan saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tan is looking to counter punch.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tan.
Dawson tries a quick counter leg kick but Tan is wise to it.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tan connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Tan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tan steps away.
Tan lands a jab to the nose.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Tan.
Dawson throws a low kick but Tan moves out of range easily.
Tan swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
And Dawson responds with a good body kick, but Tan manages to step out the way in time.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tan takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Tan.
Tan misses the shot to the body.
Tan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dawson motions for Tan to come forward. Dawson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Tan thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Tan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson is looking to slow Tan down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson thumps Tan with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Tan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Tan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tan lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Tan misses.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Tan misses its target.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson takes one to the chin there.
Tan moves out of range of the body kick from Dawson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Tan.
Dawson is looking to land body kicks.
Tan lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Tan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Tan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cory Tan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tan scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Tan swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tan.
Tan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tan scores with the left hand. Dawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tan takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Tan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dawson.
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
letting Tan counter with a right hand.
Dawson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tan jabs at Dawson's body.
Dawson throws a leg kick which misses Tan's front leg but catches the back leg as Tan tries to avoid it.
Tan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Tan misses the target.
Tan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tan blocks a head kick by Dawson.
The crowd cheers as Tan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tan misses the jab.
Dawson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tan cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tan lands a nice hook to Dawson's body. Dawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
A shot to the liver by Tan. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Tan misses.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawson.
Tan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Tan.
Luke Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a low kick but Tan avoids it.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Tan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Tan lands.
Dawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cory Tan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawson throws a head kick that Tan semi-blocks.
Tan misses the shot to the body.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tan connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Tan moves out of range easily.
Tan jabs Dawson right on the nose. Dawson blinks but takes it well.
Tan misses with a hook.
Tan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good work by Tan as he checks the leg kick.
Dawson looks for the body kick but Tan saw that one coming.
Tan is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tan throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tan avoids a kick to the body.
Tan lands a jab to the head.
Tan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Tan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tan 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Tan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cory Tan thanked Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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