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EPF 13 - ASS vs LUTHER PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
137 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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23
130 lbs
7 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jag has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Jag.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jag tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Jag there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson is working for takedown but Jag is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jag smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jag as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Jag does it's job there.
Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Jag connects with a high kick.
Jag wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jag wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jag taking a breather.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jag lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jag lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jag lands a body punch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jag smiles and moves away.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jag throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jag stuffs the takedown.
Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jag wants to stall.
Jag breaks the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Jag clinches with his opponent.
Jag breaks from the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Jag throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jag blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag stalling against the cage.
Jag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jag has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jag lands a nice shot to the body.
Jag has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jag connects with a high kick.
Jag has managed to clinch.
Jag wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jag goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jag connects with a high kick.
Jag takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jag misses with a body punch.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jag gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jag clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jag throws an elbow but misses.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jag taking a breather.
Jag misses with an elbow strike.
Jag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jag content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jag trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag breaks from the clinch.
Jag forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jag breaks from the clinch.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag wants to clinch.
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jag drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Jag crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jag is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jag moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Jag lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jag misses with some punches.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jag moves into the clinch successfully.
Jag stalling against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Jag shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jag goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jag wants to clinch.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jag drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Jag clinches with his opponent.
Jag creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jag lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jag tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jag with a knee to the head.
Jag looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jag.
Jag taking a breather.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jag'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.
That's four 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.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Jag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jag tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jag throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson shoots in but Jag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jag closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaromir Jag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jag has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaromir Jag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leifi Polomeros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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219 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leifi Polomeros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
Smirnov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Polomeros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polomeros takes a kick to the side of the head.
Polomeros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Polomeros.
Polomeros avoids the head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Polomeros.
Polomeros throws a right hand that Smirnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smirnov also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polomeros shoots for a double leg takedown but Smirnov sprawls well. He's pushed Polomeros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Smirnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smirnov thuds his shin into the meat of Polomeros's side.
Polomeros on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anton Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Polomeros.
Anton Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov lands with a slapping head kick.
Polomeros shoots in but no luck this time.
Polomeros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polomeros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smirnov lands with a slapping head kick.
Smirnov lands the left hand.
Polomeros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polomeros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leifi Polomeros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polomeros shoots in for a double leg but Smirnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smirnov misses.
Smirnov throws a combination that misses
and Polomeros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smirnov throws a series of punches but Polomeros avoids them all with ease.
Smirnov rushes Polomeros and presses him up against the cage.
Polomeros jumps guard but Smirnov stands there with Polomeros around his waist. Polomeros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Polomeros jumps guard but Smirnov stands there with Polomeros around his waist. Polomeros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Polomeros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polomeros slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Smirnov takes a swing at Polomeros's ribcage but misses.
Smirnov lands a lovely overhand right.
Polomeros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polomeros blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Polomeros in a clinch.
Polomeros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polomeros shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov shows good takedown defense.
Polomeros fails to land the takedown.
Polomeros takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smirnov.
Smirnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polomeros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polomeros throws out the jab.
Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Polomeros in a clinch.
Polomeros prevents the takedown attempt.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polomeros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Smirnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Polomeros slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polomeros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick and Polomeros moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Polomeros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Polomeros keeps the fight on the outside.
Polomeros closes the distance and clinches up with Smirnov, looking for a takedown. Polomeros pushes Smirnov against the cage but Smirnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Polomeros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polomeros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polomeros throws a solid leg kick but Smirnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Polomeros.
Smirnov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polomeros tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifi Polomeros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polomeros is defended easily by Smirnov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leifi Polomeros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polomeros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polomeros.
Polomeros's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Polomeros duly obliges.
Polomeros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Polomeros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Polomeros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polomeros misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Polomeros is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smirnov.
Polomeros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polomeros throws a sloppy body shot
and Smirnov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Polomeros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Polomeros looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to bum rush Polomeros with a series of wild strikes but Polomeros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smirnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polomeros circles away quickly and effectively.
Smirnov checks a leg kick.
Smirnov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polomeros backs up against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smirnov.
Smirnov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smirnov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Polomeros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smirnov thinking.
Polomeros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smirnov.
Polomeros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Polomeros misses with a takedown
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combo that has Polomeros backing up. Polomeros nods at Smirnov to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polomeros shoots in but Smirnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Polomeros misses with a two punch combination.
Polomeros closes the distance and clinches up with Smirnov, looking for a takedown. Polomeros pushes Smirnov against the cage but Smirnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnov pushes Polomeros away with a front kick.
Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Polomeros shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polomeros.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Smirnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Polomeros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Polomeros walks into a stiff left hand from Smirnov.
Polomeros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smirnov circles away.
Smirnov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Smirnov finds it's way through Polomeros's defenses.
Polomeros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Polomeros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with a series of strikes. Polomeros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Polomeros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Polomeros misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Polomeros's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smirnov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smirnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Polomeros.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Polomeros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Polomeros.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Polomeros swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnov.
Smirnov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Polomeros throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Polomeros's head.
Smirnov thuds his right hand into Polomeros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Polomeros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smirnov at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Polomeros. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Smirnov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Polomeros will feel that in the morning.
Polomeros misses with a double jab
and Smirnov counters with a solid body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Polomeros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smirnov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Polomeros is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smirnov thows a body kick. Polomeros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polomeros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with an outside leg kick.
Smirnov lands a two punch combo.
Anton Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smirnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polomeros counters with a right hand to the body.
Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
Leifi Polomeros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
Polomeros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leifi Polomeros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polomeros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Polomeros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov slips a straight right by Polomeros.
Polomeros dodges the punch combination from Smirnov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Polomeros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polomeros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combo that has Polomeros backing up. Polomeros nods at Smirnov to acknowledge the strikes.
Smirnov lands with a nice combination. Polomeros backs away looking to recover.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Smirnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smirnov throws a head kick that half lands.
Anton Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Smirnov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Smirnov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between lubomir burqa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Winston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, lubomir burqa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Winston!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
burqa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
burqa lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Don Winston has been cut.
burqa loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
burqa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
burqa lands a jab to Winston's midsection.
Winston looks gassed!
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!
burqa throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
burqa fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Winston out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). lubomir burqa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasir Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dymatize (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nasir Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Dymatize!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dymatize misses with a double jab.
Dymatize cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dymatize moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dymatize counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Dymatize looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Dymatize lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jones falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Dymatize!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Novikov (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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139 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felipe Cunha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Novikov.
Novikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunha lands a nice shot that snaps Novikov's head back.
It looks like Victor Novikov has been cut.
Felipe Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunha misses with a straight left.
Cunha lands the left hand.
Novikov takes one on the button.
Cunha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Novikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novikov slips a straight right by Cunha.
Cunha drops Novikov with a huge uppercut! Novikov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cunha is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Cunha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Pejkaiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Machin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotr Pejkaiya!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejkaiya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machin closes the distance looking to clinch
so Pejkaiya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machin looking for subs off his back but Pejkaiya has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pejkaiya tries to stand and escape but Machin is controlling the position.
Pejkaiya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machin defending well though.
Pejkaiya thows a huge punch but Machin dodges it nicely.
Machin is trying to maintain the position but Pejkaiya is very close to passing his half guard.
Pejkaiya is trying to control the action in half guard but Machin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machin.
Machin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin controls Pejkaiya momentarily but Pejkaiya frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch up.
Machin clinches up against the cage.
Pejkaiya is trying to force a seperation but Machin has the dominant position.
Pejkaiya decides to pull guard.
Pejkaiya trying to keep a closed guard but Machin is proving a slippery customer.
Machin wants to pass the guard but Pejkaiya is keeping the position.
Pejkaiya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machin wants to control from the top but Pejkaiya keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pejkaiya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machin has managed to get both his arms back between Pejkaiya's legs - danger averted.
Pejkaiya looking for a guillotine here but Machin defends easily.
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.
Machin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pejkaiya punching from the bottom.
Machin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pejkaiya defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pejkaiya keeps working.
Machin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pejkaiya is looking to improve his position.
Machin passes to full mount!
Pejkaiya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin has hold of Pejkaiya's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pejkaiya manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pejkaiya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Machin.
The referee warns Pejkaiya that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pejkaiya wants to control but Machin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pejkaiya throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Machin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pejkaiya is squirming around, avoiding Machin's attempts to control the action.
Machin with shots to the head and body - Pejkaiya looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machin avoids the attempt from Pejkaiya to control.
Machin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Machin controlling the position easily from mount.
Machin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machin looking to finish with strikes here!
Machin 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.
Pejkaiya working to try and regain half guard.
Pejkaiya wants to hold on but Machin pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Machin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pejkaiya moves in looking to clinch but Machin pushes him off.
Lee Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pejkaiya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pejkaiya has Machin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pejkaiya prevents it.
Pejkaiya tries to land a knee to the head but Machin blocks with his arms.
Machin prevents a body shot from Pejkaiya.
Machin manages to break the clinch.
Machin tries to clinch
and Pejkaiya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machin fails to pull guard.
Pejkaiya has Machin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pejkaiya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pejkaiya is looking to control Machin's arms but Machin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pejkaiya has his back to the cage.
Machin manages to break the clinch.
Pejkaiya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machin's guard.
Pejkaiya won't allow Machin to sweep him here.
Machin keeping full guard, as Pejkaiya tries to pass.
Machin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is trying to keep Pejkaiya in close.
Pejkaiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pejkaiya content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Machin has locked up a guillotine! Machin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pejkaiya is holding on here and Machin must be using up a lot of energy. Pejkaiya has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Machin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Machin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big BiLL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Foreman V (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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19
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big BiLL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Foreman V!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman V fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foreman V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BiLL.
BiLL lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by BiLL.
BiLL avoids the head kick by Foreman V.
Foreman V lands a big head kick that sends BiLL tumbling to the mat! Foreman V takes a step backwards and waves BiLL back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Big BiLL has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BiLL throws a looping overhand right but Foreman V ducks down to avoid it.
BiLL shoots in for a takedown but Foreman V shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by BiLL.
BiLL shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
BiLL escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BiLL circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Foreman V.
BiLL scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
BiLL catches Foreman V with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Big BiLL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BiLL avoids the head kick by Foreman V.
George Foreman V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BiLL shoots in and drives through. Foreman V sprawls well.
BiLL misses with the combination.
BiLL throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foreman V slips a jab and a cross from BiLL.
BiLL tries to bum rush Foreman V with a series of wild strikes but Foreman V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foreman V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
BiLL closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Foreman V is rocked!
BiLL seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foreman V is still in real trouble! Can BiLL finish him?
Foreman V seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BiLL landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BiLL works his foot free and advances to mount.
BiLL loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Foreman V scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from BiLL land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. BiLL stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big BiLL!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Paniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Placido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniki comes to the cage accompanied by Sapul. Placido has chosen Bone Thugs N Harmony Feat. 2Pac - Thug Luv as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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19
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
217 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Paniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Placido!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paniki avoids the body shot from Placido.
Nice shot by Placido.
Paniki just misses with a punch to the body.
Placido wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elias Paniki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Placido changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paniki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paniki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Placido avoids it really well and circles away.
Placido lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Placido.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Placido.
Placido dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paniki shoots for a takedown but Placido saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Placido connects with a looping right hand.
Placido throws a lazy right hand but Paniki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paniki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paniki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paniki misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Placido, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Placido showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paniki.
Placido connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paniki momentarily.
Paniki throws a right and a left that Placido avoids nicely.
Placido fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paniki on the side of the head.
Paniki misses with a low kick as Placido jumps back.
Paniki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Placido as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Paniki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Placido sends Paniki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Placido is motioning to the referee to let Paniki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Paniki is rocked!
Paniki is breathing heavily.
Placido circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Paniki to the canvas! Paniki doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Placido keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Placido!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Spies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurelian Pasternach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spies comes to the cage accompanied by Great Cop by Fugazi. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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219 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, August Spies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aurelian Pasternach!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spies scoring well with a low kick there.
Spies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spies's corner calls for a 1-2. Spies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spies displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spies closes the distance and pushes Pasternach back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasternach has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spies is trying to keep an underhook but Pasternach manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Spies keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pasternach.
Pasternach prevents Spies from improving his position.
Pasternach trying to control from half guard but Spies is working away.
Spies is trying to get back to full guard.
Spies works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spies pulls Pasternach in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasternach trying to control but Spies is working from the bottom.
Spies looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pasternach looking to pass the guard.
Pasternach is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pasternach passes Spies's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spies keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spies trying to control but Pasternach postures up.
Pasternach is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spies sees it coming and defends easily.
Spies is not content to let Pasternach control the position.
Spies is trying to stand.
Pasternach prevents Spies from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spies tries to clinch up but Pasternach circles away and keeps his distance.
Spies slaps away a takedown attempt from Pasternach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach dives in and grabs Spies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spies pushes down on Pasternach's head and hops out.
Spies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pasternach shoots for a double leg takedown but Spies sprawls well. He's pushed Pasternach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurelian Pasternach.
Pasternach looks gassed!
Spies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pasternach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pasternach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spies closes the distance and clinches.
Spies lands an elbow that stopped Pasternach in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Spies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spies lands a nice elbow.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
Pasternach takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spies lands a knee to the head.
Spies landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pasternach's face.
Pasternach is rocked!
Spies working Pasternach over with knees to the body.
Spies breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Spies finds it's target.
Spies throws a one two combo.
Spies clinches with his opponent.
Pasternach takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pasternach, pushing him back against the cage.
Spies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasternach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pasternach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasternach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spies, right into the meat.
Spies rushes Pasternach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pasternach takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spies working Pasternach over with knees to the body.
Spies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pasternach's defenses.
Spies landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Spies.
Pasternach tries for a takedown but Spies manages to get underhooks.
Pasternach takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spies lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pasternach drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Spies is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spies obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Spies dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spies rushes Pasternach and presses him up against the cage.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pasternach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pasternach is working for takedown but Spies is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pasternach looking for a takedown.
Spies is pressed up against the cage. Pasternach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spies down to the mat. Spies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurelian Pasternach.
Spies feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pasternach's calf.
Spies has managed to clinch.
Spies with a knee to the head.
A short left from Spies.
Spies lands a nice knee to the body.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spies manages to break the clinch.
Spies cracks Pasternach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spies lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Spies.
Pasternach shoots in looking for a takedown. Spies tries to sprawl out of it but Pasternach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spies is looking to slow Pasternach down with leg kicks.
Spies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pasternach's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies thumps Pasternach with a low kick.
Spies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spies tests Pasternach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
August Spies is winning the standup battle so far.
Spies has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pasternach takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pasternach goes for a takedown attempt but Spies pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pasternach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spies moves into the clinch.
Spies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pasternach tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spies closes the distance and clinches.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Spies breaks the clinch.
Spies thuds his right hand into Pasternach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spies jabs at Pasternach's body.
Spies scores with a jab. Pasternach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spies scores with a jab to the head.
Spies punishes Pasternach's body with a nice straight punch.
August Spies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spies punishes Pasternach's body with a nice straight punch.
Spies instigates a clinch.
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!
Pasternach takes an elbow to the temple.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pasternach's face.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
Spies landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spies lands an elbow inside that Pasternach shrugs off.
Spies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spies landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pasternach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spies gets underhooks to prevent Pasternach's takedown attempt.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spies.
Pasternach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spies prevents it.
Spies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pasternach shoots in and drives through. Spies sprawls well.
Pasternach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Spies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spies throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spies throws a head kick that half lands.
Spies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pasternach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasternach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pasternach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spies's waist but Spies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pasternach off to one side.
Spies tries to clinch but Pasternach is having none of it.
Spies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spies lands a good knee to the midsection. Pasternach won't want to take too many of those.
Spies utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spies is pressed up against the cage. Pasternach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spies down to the mat. Spies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spies forces Pasternach back against the cage and clinches.
Spies landing knees to the head.
Pasternach looking for a takedown.
Spies breaks the clinch.
Pasternach shoots for a double leg takedown but Spies sprawls well. He's pushed Pasternach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spies moves into the clinch.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
Spies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pasternach can do to turn this around?
Pasternach drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spies lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasternach trying to pass the guard but Spies defending well.
Pasternach trying to control the action but Spies is working from the bottom.
Spies manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pasternach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spies can pounce on him.
Pasternach misses with a takedown attempt - Spies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spies throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spies scores with a nice strike.
Spies lands a jab to the head.
Spies gets a clinch.
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!
Spies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pasternach.
Pasternach drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spies pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Spies dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spies thuds a left hand into Pasternach's body.
Pasternach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pasternach closes the distance and clinches up with Spies, looking for a takedown. Pasternach pushes Spies against the cage but Spies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Spies. No joy for Pasternach on that attempt.
Spies moves into the clinch successfully.
Spies digs a right hand into Pasternach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pasternach's gas tank.
Spies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spies breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spies.
Spies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aurelian Pasternach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spies scores with a hook to the body. Pasternach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aurelian Pasternach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Spies. Beautiful body shot.
Pasternach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spies pushes Pasternach up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pasternach's head.
Spies cracks the inside of Pasternach's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pasternach is working for takedown but Spies is calmly controlling the position for now.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurelian Pasternach.
Spies working Pasternach over with knees to the body.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Pasternach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spies is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spies breaks from the clinch.
Pasternach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pasternach tries to keep at a distance but Spies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spies lands a knee to the head.
Spies lands a damaging elbow.
Pasternach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spies is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pasternach's face.
Spies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spies with a knee to the head.
Spies is pressed up against the cage. Pasternach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spies down to the mat. Spies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spies clinches up against the cage.
Pasternach goes for a takedown attempt but Spies pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pasternach takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pasternach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spies lands a high kick!
Spies scores with a jab to the head.
Spies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pasternach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spies as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spies gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spies.
Spies landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Spies landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pasternach's defenses.
Pasternach is working for takedown but Spies is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spies lands an overhand right.
Spies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spies throws a head kick that half lands.
Pasternach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pasternach somewhat.
Spies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Spies.
Spies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spies slaps away a takedown attempt from Pasternach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pasternach tries to keep at a distance but Spies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Spies breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pasternach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spies cracks Pasternach with a good jab.
Spies lands with an uppercut that bounces Pasternach off the cage and back into rage.
Spies darts in and clinches Pasternach up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Spies.
Spies gets underhooks to prevent Pasternach's takedown attempt.
Pasternach takes an elbow to the temple.
Spies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
August Spies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pasternach's face.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Spies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pasternach backwards.
Aurelian Pasternach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasternach takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pasternach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spies gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spies digs a right hand into Pasternach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pasternach's gas tank.
Pasternach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spies using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spies breaks the clinch.
Spies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pasternach shoots in but Spies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spies forces Pasternach back against the cage and clinches.
Spies with a knee to the head.
Pasternach drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spies gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spies prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spies working Pasternach over with knees to the body.
Spies landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Spies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spies, 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 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Spies!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kick Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristoffer Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luther has chosen Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones as his entrance music. 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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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kick Ass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristoffer Luther!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ass tries to clinch but Luther moves out of range.
Ass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Luther does no damage.
Luther comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luther.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ass moves away.
Ass misses with a wild combination.
Kristoffer Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ass.
Luther dives in and grabs Ass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ass pushes down on Luther's head and hops out.
Luther lands with a nice body punch.
Luther looks to score with a jab to the body but Ass is just out of range.
Luther moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ass moves away.
Ass avoids the body shot from Luther.
Ass throws a head kick but Luther moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass tries to clinch up.
Ass has Luther up against the cage in a clinch.
Ass is trying to stall.
Ass tries to land a knee to the head but Luther blocks with his arms.
Luther presses Ass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ass misses with a knee to the head.
Ass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luther lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luther wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luther.
Ass misses with a knee strike.
Luther works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Luther throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ass is breathing heavily.
Luther wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luther tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luther is leaning against Ass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ass misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Luther.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Luther.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luther lands a body punch.
Luther is trying to break the clinch but Ass is controlling him.
Ass looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Luther's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Luther.
Ass misses with a knee to the head.
Luther lands a shot to the body.
Ass has Luther pressed against the cage, preventing Luther from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ass is trying to stall.
Luther lands an uppercut.
Luther lands a nice shot to the body.
Luther cracks Ass with a nice body shot.
Luther works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luther pushes Ass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luther working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Luther.
Luther pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luther lands with a good body shot.
Luther scores with a hook.
Luther fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ass manages to avoid it.
Ass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luther throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luther connects with the punch.
Luther getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Luther jabs at Ass's body.
Luther connects with a body shot.
Luther dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luther is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ass rather than just go for the knockout.
Ass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luther lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Luther does no damage.
Luther cracks a nice hook into Ass's ribs.
Luther lands with a nice combination. Ass backs away looking to recover.
Luther lands with a hook. Ass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luther takes a swing at Ass's ribcage but misses.
Luther throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ass tries to clinch up but Luther circles away and keeps his distance.
Luther scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luther lunges at Ass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ass's hand.
Luther takes a swing at Ass's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luther is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ass had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Luther changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luther lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ass at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Luther dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luther misses with a body shot.
A jab from Luther does it's job there.
Ass tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luther. Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luther circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luther throws a nice looking combination but Ass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luther scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ass moves away.
Luther has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luther. Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kristoffer Luther seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luther fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther thows a body shot but no joy.
Luther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ass.
Ass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luther throws out a powerful jab.
Luther moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luther moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luther lands a nice hook to Ass's body. Ass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luther paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luther throws a body punch but Ass moves out of range.
Luther cracks Ass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Luther.
Ass wants to clinch up but Luther keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luther checks it well.
Luther comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luther throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ass tries to clinch but Luther moves out of range.
Luther digs a good body shot into Ass's ribs.
Luther checks a leg kick.
Luther lands a jab-cross combination.
Ass clinches with his opponent.
Luther wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luther lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Luther.
Ass keeps control of Luther as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ass stalling.
Luther lands a shoulder strike.
Luther avoiding damage as Ass throws knees to the body.
Luther is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass is looking to control Luther's arms but Luther gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ass has his back to the cage.
Ass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Luther scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ass wants to stall.
Luther has had enough of the clinch but Ass keeps him there for the moment.
Ass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luther blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Luther.
Ass is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luther is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ass tries to land a knee to the head but Luther blocks with his arms.
Luther gets through Ass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luther digs a right hand into Ass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ass's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ass tries to land a knee to the head but Luther blocks with his arms.
Ass stalling in the clinch but Luther improves position.
Ass looking to throw knees to the head but Luther is blocking nicely.
Luther scores with a shot to the side of Ass's head.
Ass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luther has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther can't break the clinch.
Ass looking to throw knees to the head but Luther is blocking nicely.
Kristoffer Luther seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luther has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ass missing with knees to the body.
Luther is leaning against Ass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luther scores with a hook to the body.
Ass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luther. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Luther tries to circle away but Ass has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Luther.
Luther cracks Ass with a nice body shot.
Ass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Luther - that landed with a thud.
Luther lands a shot to the body.
Luther lands a body punch.
Luther lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Luther.
Luther lands a nice shot to the body.
Luther is trying to break the clinch but Ass has him pressed against the cage.
Luther lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luther looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Luther's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luther presses Ass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ass tries to land a knee to the head but Luther blocks with his arms.
Luther lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Luther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luther moves away.
Ass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luther misses with a body shot.
Luther connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luther cracks Ass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Luther.
Luther throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ass doesn't manage to clinch there - Luther circles away.
Ass wants to clinch.
Luther throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ass on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luther darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luther lands a jab to Ass's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luther throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ass.
Luther misses the body punch
and Ass counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ass.
Luther tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Luther back against the cage.
Luther being controlled against the cage.
Luther manages to break the clinch.
Luther lands with a good body shot.
Ass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ass throws a head kick that misses.
Ass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luther. Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luther misses the shot to the body.
Luther scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luther comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luther scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Ass.
Luther smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luther tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luther moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luther throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luther. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luther swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ass defending well as Luther loads up on a big left hand.
Ass lands a head kick!
Luther scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ass throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luther takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ass misses with a low kick.
Luther has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ass.
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!
Ass tries to clinch but Luther is having none of it.
Ass moves in looking to clinch but Luther pushes him off.
Luther keeps the fight on the outside.
Ass pushes Luther up against the cage in a clinch.
Ass misses with a knee strike.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ass has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
Ass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luther takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ass wants to stall.
Ass displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luther up against the cage.
Luther misses with a punch to the body.
Ass landing knees to the head.
Luther lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ass backwards.
Ass tries a knee to the head but Luther blocks it.
Ass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luther tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass missing with knees to the body.
Ass blocks a body shot from Luther.
Ass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luther struggles to land a body shot inside as Ass controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Ass clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Luther throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luther scores with a nice right hand.
Luther misses the shot to the body.
Luther connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ass throws a nice head kick!
Luther swats away the attempt to clinch by Ass.
Ass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luther. Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luther misses with a few strikes there.
Luther swings for the body but Ass moves out of range.
Luther misses with a hook to the body
and Ass counters with a leg kick.
Ass tries to clinch but Luther moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luther lands with a shot to the body.
Ass tries to close the distance and clinch but Luther swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luther blocks the body kick.
Luther tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ass was well out of range. Poor timing from Luther.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ass moves away.
Ass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luther works the jab nicely.
Ass is looking to clinch.
Luther swats away the attempt to clinch by Ass.
Luther misses with a body shot.
Luther moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther lands a nice looking body shot.
Kick Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ass closes the distance and pushes Luther back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Luther.
Luther can't break the clinch.
Ass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luther wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ass prevents a body shot from Luther.
Luther tries a body shot but Ass blocks it.
Ass misses with a knee to the head.
Luther pushes Ass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luther.
Ass tries a knee to the head but Luther blocks it.
Ass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luther has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luther wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ass has Luther pressed against the cage.
Luther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luther lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Luther.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luther digs a right hand underneath Ass's ribcage. Ass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Luther.
Luther lands a nice uppercut.
Luther scores with a hook to the body.
Luther managing to block the knees to the body from Ass.
Luther cracks Ass with a nice body shot.
Luther lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
Luther is leaning against Ass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
Luther is trying to break the clinch but Ass has him pressed against the cage.
Luther lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ass stalling in the clinch but Luther improves position.
Luther looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luther lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ass backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luther scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Luther.
Luther is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Luther.
Luther is trying to force a seperation but Ass has the dominant position.
Luther tries to circle away but Ass has him pinned against the cage.
Luther tries to break free but Ass pushes him back against the cage.
Luther lands with a light punch inside.
Luther lands a right hand.
Luther has had enough of the clinch but Ass keeps him there for the moment.
Luther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ass backwards.
Ass has Luther pressed against the cage.
Luther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luther lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luther.
Luther looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ass.
Luther pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luther.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ass. That's going to slow Luther down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Luther dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Luther punishes Ass's body with a nice straight punch.
Luther thuds a left hand into Ass's body.
Luther scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ass takes one on the button.
Ass is looking to clinch.
Ass lands a high kick!
Jab from Luther.
Luther circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luther lands with a hook. Ass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luther connects with a body shot.
Ass walks into a left hand.
Luther looks to score with a jab to the body but Ass is just out of range.
Luther throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ass has Luther up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass tries to land a knee to the head but Luther blocks with his arms.
Ass taking a breather.
Ass tries a knee to the head but Luther blocks it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Luther misses with a body punch.
Ass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ass taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luther.
Ass looking to throw knees to the head but Luther is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
Luther wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ass has him pressed against the cage.
Luther managing to block the knees to the body from Ass.
Luther working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luther.
Luther works on Ass's body with a couple of short punches.
Luther wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luther's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luther bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther misses with a wild body shot.
Luther throws a one two combo.
A left and a right from Luther both land. Nice combination.
Ass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luther wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luther with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luther jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ass takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luther. Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luther swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luther paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luther scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristoffer Luther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luther throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luther uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ass has time to react.
Luther punishes Ass's body with a nice straight punch.
Ass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kick Ass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Luther does no damage.
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luther bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ass's head.
Luther jabs at Ass's body.
The crowd cheers as Luther lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ass doesn't seem phased though.
Ass is looking to clinch but Luther is avoiding it.
Luther bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ass's head.
Ass misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luther thows a body shot but no joy.
Ass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luther circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luther lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luther.
Luther lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ass.
Luther throws a shot to the body.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ass moves away.
Ass wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luther lands a glancing blow to the side of Ass's head.
Nice body punch from Luther.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoffer Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luther has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoffer Luther!
Kristoffer Luther is the new heavyweight champion!
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