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HFC Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abioye Nazari (ranked 4832 p4p, 166 weight class) and Black Mamba (ranked 8430 p4p, 260 weight class). Nazari comes to the cage accompanied by Do You Call My Name by Ra. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abioye Nazari !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Black Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazari gets caught napping as Mamba dives in and scores a takedown. Nazari manages to retain guard.
Mamba looking to pass the guard.
Nazari has Mamba pulled in close to control his posture.
Nazari is trying to control the position but Mamba postures up.
Mamba wants to stand but Nazari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nazari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamba postures up.
Mamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nazari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mamba has Nazari in his guard.
Mamba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mamba can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nazari is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazari is looking for a kimura here.
Mamba actively working from the bottom here.
Nazari is working for a submission of some sort.
Nazari is looking for a kimura but Mamba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nazari to get the leverage.
Nazari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nazari winds up and cracks Mamba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba is not content to let Nazari control the position.
Mamba looking for submissions off his back.
Nazari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nazari trying to control the pace.
Mamba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazari . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nazari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Nazari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nazari scoring with strikes but Mamba is staying in there.
Mamba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nazari lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazari is working for a kimura but Mamba is defending it quite comfortably.
Nazari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mamba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nazari .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazari swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mamba is now in Nazari 's guard. A big mistake from Nazari there, giving up the dominant position!
Nazari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamba is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Nazari 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamba postures up.
Nazari has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mamba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nazari has tightened it up now! Mamba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abioye Nazari !
A very excited looking Abioye Nazari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Altair (ranked 4373 p4p, 402 weight class) and Wade Garrett (ranked 3851 p4p, 361 weight class). Altair kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bran's freestyle . Anton Altair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Altair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wade Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett tries to clinch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair scores with a push kick.
Garrett moves into the clinch.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Altair is leaning against Garrett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrett tries to pull guard but Altair won't allow it.
Altair manages to break the clinch.
Garrett throws a push kick but Altair slaps the foot to one side.
Altair half committed to a counter leg kick.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
Altair half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wade Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Altair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garrett is one step ahead there.
Garrett looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair has control of Garrett's left arm, preventing Garrett from doing any damage.
Altair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Altair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Altair has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Altair wants to stand up but Garrett is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garrett looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Altair circles away and keeps his distance.
Altair throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrett.
Altair throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Garrett counter with a right hand.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garrett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Altair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garrett.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altair but Altair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Altair throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Garrett moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altair shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Garrett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garrett moves out of range as Altair strikes.
Garrett with the counter takedown but Altair avoids it easily.
Altair slaps away a takedown attempt from Garrett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Altair thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Garrett.
Garrett fails with the takedown
letting Altair counter with a right hand.
Garrett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Altair scores with a head kick. Garrett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garrett dives in for a single leg takedown but Altair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garrett thuds his shin into the meat of Altair's side.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garrett thinks about the counter body kick.
Altair cracks the inside of Garrett's front leg.
Altair scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett has his takedown stuffed
and Altair counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett shoots and misses
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrett moves out of range of the body kick.
Altair misses with a hook.
Altair delivers a nice body kick.
Garrett has a takedown stuffed.
Altair quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Altair throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altair sprawls well. Altair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garrett gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Altair.
Garrett dives in and scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Garrett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Altair has control of Garrett's left arm, preventing Garrett from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair is trying to control the position but Garrett postures up.
Garrett won't allow Altair to sweep him here.
Altair seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Altair has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Altair throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garrett pushes Altair up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrett tries for a takedown but Altair manages to get underhooks.
Altair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Altair throws a head punch that misses.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Garrett jumps into guard, dragging Altair to the mat.
Altair won't allow Garrett to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altair being controlled here momentarily.
Garrett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Altair controlling from the top position.
Garrett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garrett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Altair is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altair but Altair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Garrett.
Altair throws the kick towards the body but Garrett avoids it.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.
Garrett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Altair looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altair wants to control but Garrett postures up.
Garrett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altair keeps working.
Altair is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altair is trying to control Garrett's posture but Garrett avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Altair tries to buck Garrett off but Garrett is having none of it.
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 Anton Altair will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garrett avoids the body shot from Altair.
And Garrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Altair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anton Altair is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrett.
Altair misses with a looping right.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altair sprawls well. Altair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garrett gets slowly back to his feet.
Garrett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Altair wants it to stay on the feet.
Garrett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrett is looking to slow Altair down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair cracks the inside of Garrett's front leg.
Garrett slips under a jab from Altair.
A punch lands to the side of Garrett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Altair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett drops his hands momentarily and Altair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garrett fails with the takedown
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Garrett.
A good leg kick by Altair.
A jab from Altair misses.
Garrett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Altair throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garrett avoids it.
Altair throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garrett tries to clinch there but Altair circles away.
Altair looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altair thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Altair misses the target.
Altair throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett digs a good body shot into Altair's ribs.
Garrett shoots for a double leg takedown but Altair sprawls well. He's pushed Garrett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Altair lands a jab to Garrett's midsection.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Altair.
Garrett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Altair tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garrett is in Altair's guard.
Altair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?
Garrett wants to pass the guard but Altair is keeping the position.
Garrett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett stands up from Altair's guard - Garrett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Altair lands with a straight right. Garrett didn't see that one coming.
Garrett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Altair.
Garrett dives in for a single leg takedown but Altair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garrett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Altair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garrett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garrett is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett is still on wobbly legs! Can Altair finish him?
Garrett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Altair swivels and escapes.
Garrett seems to have recovered his senses.
Altair tries to keep at a distance but Garrett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Altair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altair.
Altair lands a right hand.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Garrett's head.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Garrett tries to land a knee to the head but Altair blocks with his arms.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Altair.
Garrett is looking for a takedown.
Altair throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
Anton Altair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Altair.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Altair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
Anton Altair managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rynkowski (ranked 6030 p4p, 708 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 5913 p4p, 699 weight class). Rynkowski comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Selita - 303. Sebastian Rynkowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Rynkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rynkowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Rynkowski ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Rynkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rynkowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Rynkowski is controlling him
Jones taking some punishment here, with Rynkowski in his half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rynkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones pushes Rynkowski off looking to stand but Rynkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rynkowski.
Rynkowski 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.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rynkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rynkowski is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Rynkowski trying to control the pace.
Rynkowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Rynkowski prevents Jones from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rynkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rynkowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rynkowski takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Rynkowski backwards.
Rynkowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rynkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rynkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones gets through Rynkowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rynkowski tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Rynkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rynkowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rynkowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rynkowski is rocked!
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Rynkowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rynkowski is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rynkowski to his knees! Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tom Jones made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Michalak (ranked 2169 p4p, 320 weight class) and Ernst Stavro Blofeld (ranked 1722 p4p, 258 weight class). Michalak comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Hail Mary. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Michalak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blofeld misses with a left hand
and Michalak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blofeld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michalak throws out the jab.
Michalak with a nice cross.
Michalak throws a series of punches but Blofeld avoids them all with ease.
Michalak looks to land a body kick but Blofeld moved away.
Michalak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Blofeld thuds a left hand into Michalak's body.
Blofeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michalak slips under a jab.
Michalak throws a counter high kick but Blofeld was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blofeld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michalak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Michalak misses with a hook. Blofeld ducked under it nicely.
Michalak throws a right hand that Blofeld ducks under and follows up with a left that Blofeld also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Michalak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Blofeld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Michalak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blofeld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blofeld takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Ernst Stavro Blofeld has been cut.
Blofeld tries to work over Michalak's front leg with a kick but Michalak checks it.
Michalak punishes Blofeld's body with a nice straight punch.
Michalak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michalak throws the left hand but Blofeld avoids the punch easily.
Michalak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blofeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michalak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Blofeld.
Blofeld misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blofeld shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blofeld chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blofeld misses with a straight left.
Michalak throws a jab but it's blocked by Blofeld.
A little jabbing left from Blofeld on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Blofeld checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blofeld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michalak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blofeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blofeld moves out of range of the body kick.
Michalak throws a head kick but Blofeld moves out of range.
Blofeld moves forwards but Michalak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michalak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blofeld.
Michalak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michalak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blofeld scores with the left hand. Michalak knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michalak misses with a straight right.
Michalak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blofeld throws a leg kick which misses Michalak's front leg but catches the back leg as Michalak tries to avoid it.
Blofeld wants to land a leg kick but Michalak is out of range.
Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michalak.
Blofeld connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Michalak.
Blofeld lands a really nice looking cross but Michalak seems unphased.
Michalak is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Blofeld staying out of range there.
Blofeld throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michalak lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michalak defending well as Blofeld loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalak avoids the head kick by Blofeld.
Blofeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blofeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Michalak is just out of range.
Blofeld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michalak lands a jab to the head.
Blofeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blofeld misses with a low kick as Michalak jumps back.
Michalak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blofeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michalak misses with a left hand
and Blofeld counters with a straight right hand.
Blofeld takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blofeld ducks under a wild hook from Michalak.
Blofeld counters with a body kick.
Michalak connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blofeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michalak.
Blofeld turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 Stefan Michalak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Stavro Blofeld's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Michalak misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Michalak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blofeld misses the shot to the body.
Blofeld feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michalak's calf.
Blofeld lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Blofeld misses its intended target.
As Blofeld looks to move away, Michalak throws a big counter combo but Blofeld just gets out of the way.
Blofeld lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blofeld thumps Michalak with a low kick.
Blofeld staying out of range there.
Michalak looks to land a right hand but Blofeld moved out of range.
Michalak scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blofeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Blofeld.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blofeld in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blofeld lands a really nice looking cross but Michalak seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld catches Michalak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Michalak looks to throw the jab but Blofeld is out of range.
Blofeld goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Michalak throws an overhand right that lands on Blofeld's shoulder, as Blofeld tries to avoid the shot.
Blofeld has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Michalak does it's job there.
Michalak throws a lazy right hand but Blofeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michalak misses with a looping right.
Michalak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blofeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michalak, right into the meat.
Blofeld misses with a straight left.
Michalak throwing a counter right hand but Blofeld manages to avoid it.
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!
Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michalak.
Michalak thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld with a jab.
Michalak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michalak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blofeld throws a low kick, looking for Michalak's leg but Michalak calmly moves out of range.
Blofeld misses with a hook. Michalak ducked under it nicely.
Michalak misses with a jab to the body
and Blofeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blofeld looks to land a right hand but Michalak moved out of range.
Michalak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blofeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michalak.
Michalak slips a jab from Blofeld.
Blofeld misses with an uppercut
and Michalak counters with a stiff right hand.
Michalak throws a head kick that misses.
Blofeld steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Michalak throws a lazy right hand but Blofeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld lands a nice hook to Michalak's body. Michalak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blofeld shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michalak eats them both and turns towards Blofeld to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Michalak misses with a hook
and Michalak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Michalak.
Michalak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michalak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blofeld.
Good exchange - Blofeld coming out on top.
Blofeld connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blofeld crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Michalak - the referee stops the clock and Blofeld gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Michalak. Blofeld manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blofeld throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michalak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blofeld.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michalak takes one on the button.
Michalak throws out a leg kick but Blofeld moves out of range and Michalak only half commits.
Michalak throws the left hand but Blofeld avoids the punch easily.
Blofeld looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Michalak!
Michalak misses the body punch
and Blofeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blofeld thows a leg kick but Michalak checks it
and Michalak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blofeld looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Michalak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blofeld looks to land a left hand but Michalak moved out of range nicely.
Blofeld slips a straight right by Michalak.
Blofeld misses with an uppercut. Michalak saw that one coming.
Michalak throws a head kick that misses
and Blofeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blofeld takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Michalak.
Blofeld takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blofeld misses with a right hand
and Michalak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blofeld scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernst Stavro Blofeld will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernst Stavro Blofeld's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blofeld is looking to score with low kicks.
Michalak checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Michalak!
Blofeld lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blofeld throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blofeld thows a leg kick but Michalak checks it
and Michalak counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Michalak misses its intended target.
Blofeld lands with a straight right. Michalak didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Michalak. Those never looked like landing.
Blofeld cracks Michalak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blofeld takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michalak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Blofeld 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Michalak lands with an uppercut that bounces Blofeld off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld throws a front kick aimed at Michalak's knee but Michalak avoids it well.
Michalak swings widly with a right hand
and Blofeld counters with a nice body shot.
Blofeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michalak.
Blofeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michalak.
Blofeld lunges at Michalak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Michalak's hand.
Michalak lands a jab to the head.
Blofeld throws a low kick, looking for Michalak's leg but Michalak calmly moves out of range.
Michalak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blofeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalak.
Michalak clobbers Blofeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michalak lands a really nice looking cross but Blofeld seems unphased.
Blofeld throws a front kick aimed at Michalak's knee but Michalak avoids it well.
Blofeld pivots, looking for a leg kick but Michalak is out of range and Blofeld settles back down.
Blofeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michalak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld takes a swing at Michalak's ribcage but misses.
Michalak misses with an uppercut.
Blofeld lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michalak throws a shot to the body.
Blofeld fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michalak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stefan Michalak is winning the standup battle so far.
Michalak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blofeld manages to avoid it.
Blofeld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blofeld misses the jab.
Michalak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blofeld.
A jab from Blofeld misses.
Michalak checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld misses with a wild body shot.
Michalak throws a big counter combination but Blofeld scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blofeld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michalak. Blofeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blofeld misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michalak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michalak blocks a jab.
Michalak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blofeld in his tracks.
Michalak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blofeld.
Michalak misses with a straight left.
Michalak throws a looping overhand right but Blofeld ducks down to avoid it.
Michalak throws a hook but Blofeld avoids it easily.
Blofeld scores with a head kick. Michalak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blofeld throws a hook but Michalak avoids it easily.
Blofeld missing with a left hand there. Michalak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Michalak.
Blofeld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michalak throws a lazy right hand but Blofeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blofeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michalak was well out of range. Poor timing from Blofeld.
Michalak lands a jab.
Michalak checks a low kick from Blofeld.
Michalak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blofeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalak.
Michalak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Blofeld does no damage.
Michalak misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stefan Michalak.
Well Michalak 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Michalak!
During a confident post fight interview, Stefan Michalak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lahden Linkki (ranked 2569 p4p, 369 weight class) and Faith No More (ranked 4984 p4p, 632 weight class). Linkki comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Cuban Necktie. Faith No More is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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213 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lahden Linkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Faith No More!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More dives in and scores a takedown into Linkki's guard.
Linkki being controlled here, momentarily.
Linkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Linkki, not yet.
More postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
More has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linkki has More pulled in close to control his posture.
Linkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linkki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Linkki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as More controls the pace.
Linkki keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully.
More controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linkki working a defensive guard here.
Linkki controlling More's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
More throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
More takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. More sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linkki looks to land a right hand but More moved out of range.
More tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linkki swivels and escapes.
More changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Linkki tries to avoid it but More manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Linkki to the ground. Linkki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Linkki misses.
A countering left hand to the body from More misses.
Linkki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping More at a distance.
Linkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
More connects with a leg kick. Linkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but More is just out of range.
More swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Linkki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Linkki misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but More manages to avoid it.
More tries a quick counter leg kick but Linkki is wise to it.
More takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Linkki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Linkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linkki.
It looks like Faith No More has been cut.
More swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linkki.
Linkki is looking to wear down More with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
More punishes Linkki's body with a nice straight punch.
Linkki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but More uses good head movement to avoid it.
More swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Linkki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
More swings for the body but Linkki moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Linkki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Linkki misses its intended target.
More flicks out a counter leg kick but Linkki steps away.
Linkki misses the body punch
and More counters with a left and a right that stings Linkki.
More takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Linkki misses with a straight right.
Linkki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
More walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linkki throws the left hand but More avoids the punch easily.
More uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Linkki has time to react.
Linkki misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Linkki.
Linkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from More misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from More.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
More's jab looks to have found its range, popping Linkki under the eye.
More looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Linkki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linkki.
Linkki scores with a hook to the body. More takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Linkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Linkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Linkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
More throws a head kick that misses.
Linkki jabs More to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Linkki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
More avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linkki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. More quickly recovers to half guard.
More is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
More told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Linkki there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahden Linkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Faith No More's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
More staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linkki. More does a little dance to reset his feet.
More pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
More paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Linkki throws a shot from downtown. More moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Linkki coming out on top.
More throws a lazy right hand but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
More scores with a kick to the midsection.
Linkki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract More.
More scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki throws a shot from downtown. More moves away and avoids it.
More throws a right and a left that Linkki avoids nicely.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
More uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linkki.
A jab lands there for Linkki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linkki lunges at More with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by More's hand.
More wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
More gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Linkki drives through with a takedown into More's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Linkki distracts More with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Linkki postures up in More's guard and throws a big left but More blocks it.
Linkki with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as More holds on and takes a little breather.
Linkki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linkki gets to his feet - More follows without any prompting.
More misses with a body punch
and Linkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lahden Linkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
More with a lazy takedown attempt
and Linkki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linkki connects with a looping right hand.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but More slips the punch.
Linkki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Linkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that More can do to turn this around?
Linkki swings widly with a right hand
and More counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Linkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. More sees it coming and avoids it easily.
More doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Linkki misses with a left hand
and More cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. More sees it coming and avoids it easily.
More moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Linkki swings widly with a right hand
and More counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from More.
More tries a quick counter leg kick but Linkki is wise to it.
More throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
More attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
More slips a jab and a cross from Linkki.
More will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Jab, jab by Linkki - just one landing.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linkki manages to avoid it.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but More uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkki digs a good body shot into More's ribs.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linkki misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More scores with a kick to the midsection.
More tries to land a front kick but Linkki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Linkki misses the jab.
More throws an overhand right that lands on Linkki's shoulder, as Linkki tries to avoid the shot.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linkki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki misses with a left hand
and More counters with a lovely straight right hand!
More cracks Linkki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
More uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linkki.
More swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles More. More circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Linkki as he connects with a hook.
Linkki misses the body punch
and More makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Linkki misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahden Linkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Faith No More's cut.
That's time! Linkki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
More fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Linkki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linkki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before More has time to react.
Lahden Linkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Linkki looks to throw the jab but More is out of range.
More doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Linkki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. More did well to prevent Linkki getting side control.
Linkki is thwarting More's attempts to control the position.
More tries to get to full guard but Linkki has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
More is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
More has hold of Linkki's hands but Linkki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
More manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More is working an open guard so Linkki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Linkki missing with a left hand there. More was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
More ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts More, as that shot connected.
More looks to score with a jab to the body but Linkki is just out of range.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linkki.
Nice uppercut there from Linkki.
More lands with a shot to the body.
More finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Linkki coming out on top.
Linkki looks to land a left hand but More moved out of range nicely.
More moves away from the strike by Linkki.
More throws a fast counter high kick but Linkki manages to duck under it in time.
More misses with a wild combination.
Linkki is looking to counter punch.
Faith No More has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from More.
Linkki swinging wildly here.
Linkki swings for the body but More moves out of range.
Linkki throws a hook but More blocks it.
More drops his hands momentarily and Linkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linkki. More does a little dance to reset his feet.
More keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
More takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Linkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by More.
More slips a straight right by Linkki.
More raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on More's shoulder, as More tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and More releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Linkki misses with a looping left.
Linkki scores with a body shot.
More takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Linkki catches More right on the button with a cross.
More scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Linkki there.
Linkki misses with a jab to the body
and More counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linkki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
More is rocked!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Linkki.
More is still in real trouble! Can Linkki finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linkki throws an elbow but More slips to the side and avoids it well.
More seems to have recovered his senses.
Linkki is looking to take a break and control but More is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
More takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lahden Linkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Linkki trying to control the position but More is working away.
The strikes coming from Linkki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Linkki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Linkki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Linkki trying to control the action but More is working from the bottom.
More is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lahden Linkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linkki 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lahden Linkki!
An out of breath Lahden Linkki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Snow (ranked 2509 p4p, 84 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 2162 p4p, 70 weight class). Bok is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Give It Revolution. The key to victory for Jan Snow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
270 lbs
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285 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow is looking to chop away at Bok's legs.
Snow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Jan Snow has been cut.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snow moves away from the strike by Bok.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bok. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Bok - just one landing.
Bok cracks Snow with a big right hand and Snow goes down!
Snow is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bok passes into half guard.
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bok is looking for a kimura but Snow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok stalling.
Snow won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Bok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bok has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Snow defend it? Bok steps over the head and cranks it - Snow is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domagoj Glavas (ranked 6160 p4p, 311 weight class) and Azumah Nelson (ranked 2680 p4p, 139 weight class). Azumah Nelson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Domagoj Glavas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azumah Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Nelson.
Nelson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson throws a push kick but Glavas slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glavas has time to react.
Azumah Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lands a right hook to the body.
Glavas drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glavas lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Glavas misses the target.
Nelson looks to land a combination. Glavas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson lands a left and a right that send Glavas crashing to the mat, dazed. Nelson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Glavas is rocked!
It looks like Domagoj Glavas has been cut.
Glavas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Glavas gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nelson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Glavas is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azumah Nelson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Thomas (ranked 1904 p4p, 208 weight class) and Jontte Man (ranked 4505 p4p, 413 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jontte Man!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to clinch up.
Thomas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Man has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thomas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas wants to break free but Man has control.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Man counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Man connects with a knee to the head.
Man keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Man scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Man is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man gets a clinch.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man has managed to clinch.
Thomas avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man'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.
Man lands a knee to the head.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Man landing knees to the head.
Man prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man blocks a body shot from Thomas.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Man connects with a knee to the head.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man jumps guard but Thomas stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tim Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jontte Man.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Man taking a breather.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Man lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Man.
Thomas with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jontte Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Man tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Man misses with a head kick.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick from Man lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
Man gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
It looks like Jontte Man has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Man lands a brutal head kick. Thomas looks out on his feet and Man throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jontte Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones Junior (ranked 5703 p4p, 624 weight class) and Oleg Nemkov (ranked 2985 p4p, 385 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Bones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones Junior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nemkov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bones Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Nemkov.
Nice defenses there by Bones Junior.
Nemkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones Junior but Bones Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bones Junior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nemkov lands a body shot.
Nemkov tries to land a front kick but Bones Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bones Junior throws a big counter combination but Nemkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov fails with the takedown
and Bones Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a front kick that sends Bones Junior stumbling back into the cage.
Nemkov throws a head kick but Bones Junior moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nemkov prevents Bones Junior from getting back to his feet.
Bones Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nemkov on the ground.
Nemkov passes Bones Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bones Junior has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ground and pound from Nemkov.
Bones Junior is trying to stand back up but Nemkov is controlling him
Nemkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nemkov wants to control but Bones Junior is keeping him busy.
Nemkov trying to mount his opponent but Bones Junior defends it.
Nemkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov trying to control from half guard but Bones Junior is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov prevents Bones Junior from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Nemkov sits in half guard.
Bones Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones Junior tries to get out of the position.
Nemkov stops Bones Junior from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nemkov swinging wildly here.
Bones Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Nemkov there.
A punch combination from Nemkov misses.
Bones Junior dodges the punch combination from Nemkov.
Bones Junior takes one to the chin there.
Nemkov looks for the body kick but Bones Junior saw that one coming.
As Nemkov looks to move away, Bones Junior throws a big counter combo but Nemkov just gets out of the way.
Bones Junior avoids the body shot from Nemkov.
Bones Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Nemkov. Nemkov gets slowly back to his feet.
As Nemkov looks to move away, Bones Junior throws a big counter combo but Nemkov just gets out of the way.
Jonny Bones Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Nemkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov lands with a good body shot.
Nemkov misses with the body kick
and Bones Junior counters with a series of strikes. Nemkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bones Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nemkov looks to land a combination. Bones Junior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nemkov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nemkov throws a push kick but Bones Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Bones Junior attempts a counter takedown but Nemkov avoids it well and moves away.
Nemkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bones Junior's half guard.
Bones Junior tries to kick Nemkov off but Nemkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Nemkov dominated that round.
That's time! Bones Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nemkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Nemkov misses with a two punch combination.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
It looked like Bones Junior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nemkov misses with a double jab
and Bones Junior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nemkov is defended easily by Bones Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nemkov lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov looks to land a combination but Bones Junior avoids it well.
Nemkov misses with a body shot
and Bones Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Nemkov.
Nice takedown defense from Bones Junior. No joy for Nemkov on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Nemkov.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bones Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bones Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Nemkov. Those never looked like landing.
Nemkov misses with a looping right.
Nemkov lands with a good body shot.
Oleg Nemkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nemkov throws a lazy head kick
and Bones Junior counters with a three punch combo that has Nemkov backing up. Nemkov nods at Bones Junior to acknowledge the strikes.
Nemkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nemkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov prevents Bones Junior from standing back up.
Bones Junior tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nemkov manages to move to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Nemkov.
Nemkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bones Junior is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nemkov looking to control but Bones Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nemkov is landing with some decent strikes but Bones Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bones Junior is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nemkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nemkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nemkov raining down shots from the mount!
Bones Junior is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Nemkov!
Oleg Nemkov very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jonny Bones Junior spoke after the fight, saying 'What a load of shit! I know I'm capable of beating him!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Ford (ranked 2650 p4p, 383 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 1934 p4p, 289 weight class). Marston has chosen Bring it on motherfucker as his entrance music. Lucas Marston told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford has closed the distance and engaged Marston in a clinch.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marston's defenses.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marston takes an elbow to the temple.
Ford misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Marston in his tracks for a moment.
Marston takes an elbow to the temple.
Ford misses with an elbow strike.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marston is leaning against Ford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ford blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marston's defenses.
We've been informed that Marston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ford presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston working aggressively here.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Ford lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Marston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Ford closes the distance and pushes Marston back into the cage.
Ford lands a right hand.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Marston presses Ford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marston stalling against the cage.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Marston.
Marston digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marston lands a body punch.
Ford is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Marston.
Good body shot from Marston.
Marston manages to break the clinch.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Ford moves into range and clinches up with Marston.
Marston pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
Marston breaks the clinch.
Ford forces Marston back against the cage and clinches.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Marston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marston pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford is rocked!
Marston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford tries a knee to the head but Marston blocks it.
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marston counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ford! Marston lets Ford back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marston moves in close and cracks Ford with a massive right hand! Ford, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Marston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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