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RMF 40 - Taalasma vs Goudreaux PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Van Hannegem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marco Van Hannegem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Quest!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hannegem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Van Hannegem.
Van Hannegem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quest's calf.
Marco Van Hannegem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quest shoots in and bounces Van Hannegem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Hannegem tries to strike from the bottom.
Van Hannegem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quest is one step ahead there.
Van Hannegem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Hannegem tries to get out of the position.
Van Hannegem wants to get back to his feet but Quest is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Quest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Hannegem looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hannegem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Quest has passed into side control.
Quest blocks the strikes from Van Hannegem.
Van Hannegem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Hannegem is concentrating on defense, preventing Quest from advancing position.
Quest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quest throwing shots but Van Hannegem is blocking nicely.
Quest prevents Van Hannegem from standing back up.
Quest is trying to control. Van Hannegem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Hannegem wants to control but Quest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Quest has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Van Hannegem throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Quest manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quest controlling from side mount.
Van Hannegem is not content to let Quest control the position.
Van Hannegem takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Quest working away.
Van Hannegem being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Quest just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Van Hannegem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quest fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Hannegem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quest moves away.
Van Hannegem works the jab nicely.
Quest slips a jab and a cross from Van Hannegem.
Van Hannegem misses with the combination.
Quest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Hannegem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Hannegem shoots and misses
and Quest counters with a right hand to the body.
Quest misses with the combination.
Quest misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Hannegem counters with a three punch combo that has Quest backing up. Quest nods at Van Hannegem to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Hannegem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Hannegem throws a shot from downtown. Quest moves away and avoids it.
Van Hannegem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quest counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Hannegem's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Hannegem is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quest trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hannegem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Hannegem throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Van Hannegem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Hannegem is striking off his back. Quest thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Quest prevents Van Hannegem from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Quest misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Van Hannegem will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Hannegem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quest doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Hannegem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quest clinches up with Van Hannegem and pushes him back against the cage.
Quest keeps control of Van Hannegem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Hannegem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quest has him pressed against the cage.
Quest will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Hannegem up against the cage.
Quest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Hannegem tries to circle away but Quest has him pinned against the cage.
Van Hannegem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quest wants a takedown but no success here.
Quest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marco Van Hannegem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Quest.
Quest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Hannegem.
Van Hannegem tries to circle away but Quest has him pinned against the cage.
Quest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Hannegem circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hannegem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quest counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quest is breathing heavily.
Van Hannegem is trying to stand up here but Quest is controlling him well.
Quest is keen to just control but Van Hannegem is a slippery customer.
Van Hannegem trying to control but Quest postures up.
Quest wants to take a breather but Van Hannegem is having none of it.
Van Hannegem tries to roll over but Quest keeps him under control.
Van Hannegem is refusing to be controlled, as Quest sits in half guard.
Van Hannegem trying to control but Quest postures up.
Van Hannegem is refusing to be controlled, as Quest sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Hannegem tries to clinch up
and Quest counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Hannegem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Hannegem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Hannegem cracks Quest with a nice body shot.
Quest looking to stall.
Quest jumps into guard, dragging Van Hannegem to the mat.
Quest lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Hannegem!
Van Hannegem is looking to improve his position but Quest isn't that keen on the idea.
Quest controlling from mount.
Quest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem is looking to improve his position but Quest isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Hannegem flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Quest controlling the pace for now.
Quest lands a nice shot to the head.
Van Hannegem throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Van Hannegem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quest working Van Hannegem over with strikes here.
That's four 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.
Quest scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Van Hannegem tries to reverse the position but Quest maintains control.
Quest controlling from the full mount.
Van Hannegem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Hannegem working to try and regain half guard.
Van Hannegem is working hard here to advance position.
Van Hannegem throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Van Hannegem wants to hold on but Quest pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Quest tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Hannegem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quest somewhat.
Quest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quest stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Hannegem. Van Hannegem gets slowly back to his feet.
Quest misses with a wild combination.
Van Hannegem stuffs the takedown attempt from Quest. Quest gets slowly back to his feet.
Marco Van Hannegem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Quest.
Danga de danga de dang - Quest scores with a four punch combination!
Van Hannegem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Quest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Hannegem looks to land a combination. Quest sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Hannegem swats away the attempt to clinch by Quest.
Van Hannegem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hannegem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quest counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Hannegem lands a jab to the head.
Van Hannegem scores with a three punch combo!
Marco Van Hannegem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Hannegem feints and as Quest raises his hands in defense, Van Hannegem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Hannegem throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Hannegem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Hannegem looking to pass the guard.
Quest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Hannegem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Hannegem throws a big right hand that misses.
Quest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Hannegem is one step ahead there.
Van Hannegem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quest is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Hannegem is trying to control the position but Quest postures up.
Van Hannegem keeping moving, preventing Quest from controlling successfully.
Van Hannegem has control of Quest's left arm, preventing Quest from doing any damage.
Quest trying to control but Van Hannegem is working from the bottom.
Quest stays in close to Van Hannegem's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quest defends well.
Van Hannegem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Hannegem swinging wildly here.
Quest misses with a body punch
and Van Hannegem counters with a shoot takedown. Quest fights it but they end up in guard.
Van Hannegem wants to get up but he can't break Quest's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Hannegem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Hannegem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem postures up in Quest's guard and throws a big left but Quest blocks it.
Van Hannegem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quest on the ground.
Van Hannegem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Hannegem wants to control from the top but Quest keeps moving.
Van Hannegem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Hannegem trying to control the position from guard on top but Quest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Hannegem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Hannegem trying to control the position from guard on top but Quest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Van Hannegem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Hannegem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Van Hannegem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Vedhult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tully Sisyphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vedhult comes to the cage accompanied by The skatt bros - Life at the outpost. 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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208 lbs
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211 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenneth Vedhult!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tully Sisyphus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vedhult closes the distance and clinches.
Vedhult lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vedhult lands with a left to the head.
Sisyphus trying to land knees to the body.
Vedhult looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Vedhult as the two fighters clinch.
Sisyphus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vedhult is defending well for now.
Vedhult wants to stall.
Sisyphus lands a good knee to the midsection. Vedhult won't want to take too many of those.
Vedhult is working Sisyphus over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vedhult.
Vedhult lands a nice uppercut.
Sisyphus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vedhult.
Vedhult gets through Sisyphus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sisyphus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vedhult.
Vedhult gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vedhult looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vedhult is trying to control. Sisyphus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sisyphus tries to roll over but Vedhult keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedhult passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sisyphus!
Vedhult looking to control but Sisyphus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vedhult prevents Sisyphus from getting the reversal.
Sisyphus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vedhult lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vedhult lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vedhult prevents Sisyphus from getting the reversal.
Vedhult with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Vedhult.
Vedhult working Sisyphus over with strikes here.
Vedhult cracks Sisyphus with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Vedhult!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Kleinsasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Edvard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Powerful |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Kleinsasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gunnar Edvard!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinsasser misses with a head kick.
Edvard is looking to clinch.
Kleinsasser tries to clinch but Edvard is having none of it.
Kleinsasser throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kleinsasser thumps Edvard with a low kick.
Kleinsasser tries for a takedown but Edvard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kleinsasser cracks the inside of Edvard's front leg.
Edvard swinging wildly here.
Kleinsasser shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edvard pinned against the cage. Edvard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kleinsasser looks for the body kick but Edvard saw that one coming.
Kleinsasser throws a nice outside leg 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!
Kleinsasser throws a right hand that Edvard ducks under and follows up with a left that Edvard also avoids with ease.
Edvard moves out of range as Kleinsasser throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edvard throws a right hand that Kleinsasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinsasser also avoids with ease.
Edvard throws a right and a left that Kleinsasser avoids nicely.
Kleinsasser throws a sloppy head kick and Edvard moves out of range easily.
Edvard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kleinsasser tries a head kick but it misses.
Edvard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kleinsasser, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edvard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edvard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kleinsasser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kleinsasser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edvard just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Kleinsasser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleinsasser misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edvard.
A bit of stalling here from Kleinsasser.
A short body shot lands from Kleinsasser as the two fighters clinch.
Kleinsasser putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edvard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edvard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edvard digs a right hand into Kleinsasser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kleinsasser's gas tank.
Kleinsasser missing with knees to the body.
Edvard is trying to break the clinch but Kleinsasser is controlling him.
Edvard throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleinsasser.
Edvard can't get the takedown.
Edvard fails to pull guard.
Kleinsasser manages to pull 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.
Edvard looking to pass the guard.
Kleinsasser working a defensive guard but Edvard passes into half guard.
Kleinsasser is looking to control Edvard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kleinsasser avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edvard wants to get back to his feet.
Edvard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edvard is looking to stall here but Kleinsasser recovers full guard.
Kleinsasser keeping moving, preventing Edvard from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edvard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edvard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kleinsasser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kleinsasser.
Kleinsasser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edvard's head.
Edvard keeping moving, preventing Kleinsasser from controlling successfully.
Edvard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edvard wants to sweep here but Kleinsasser controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kleinsasser trying to control but Edvard is working from the bottom.
Edvard is trying to keep Kleinsasser in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Kleinsasser dominated that round.
That's time! Kleinsasser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edvard.
Kleinsasser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleinsasser tries to score with a low kick but Edvard moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Edvard does it's job there.
Kleinsasser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edvard.
Kleinsasser tries to close the distance and clinch but Edvard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edvard is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edvard!
Edvard throws a right hand that Kleinsasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinsasser also avoids with ease.
Kleinsasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Edvard is just out of range.
Edvard throws a right hand that Kleinsasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinsasser also avoids with ease.
Gunnar Edvard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinsasser tries a head kick but it misses.
Kleinsasser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edvard tries to clinch up.
Edvard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edvard avoids the head kick by Kleinsasser.
Edvard moves in looking to clinch but Kleinsasser pushes him off.
Gunnar Edvard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleinsasser throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kleinsasser misses with a head kick.
Kleinsasser motions for Edvard to come forward. Kleinsasser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Edvard - just one landing.
Edvard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melvin Kleinsasser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinsasser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edvard.
Jab from Edvard.
Kleinsasser instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser keeps control of Edvard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edvard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Edvard is trying to keep Kleinsasser in close.
Kleinsasser throwing strikes from guard but Edvard blocks nicely.
Kleinsasser trying to control but Edvard is working from the bottom.
Edvard trying to control the position.
Kleinsasser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edvard working for a triangle but Kleinsasser defends it easily.
Edvard controls Kleinsasser momentarily but Kleinsasser frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edvard.
Edvard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Edvard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edvard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edvard has managed to clinch.
Edvard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edvard fails to pull guard.
Kleinsasser leaning against his opponent.
Edvard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kleinsasser.
A right hook to the body lands for Edvard.
Kleinsasser looking to stall.
Edvard is trying to force a seperation but Kleinsasser has the dominant position.
Kleinsasser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kleinsasser leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kleinsasser drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edvard wants to stand but Kleinsasser has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kleinsasser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Edvard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Edvard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kleinsasser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kleinsasser shoots in for a double leg but Edvard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edvard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kleinsasser throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edvard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kleinsasser lands with a slapping head kick.
Kleinsasser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kleinsasser instigates a clinch.
Kleinsasser is trying to maintain a safe position but Edvard gets an underhook and turns Kleinsasser into the cage.
Kleinsasser holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kleinsasser trying to land knees to the body.
Kleinsasser jumps guard but Edvard stands there with Kleinsasser around his waist. Kleinsasser gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edvard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kleinsasser walks away with a smile on his face. Edvard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser throws a sloppy head kick and Edvard moves out of range easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kleinsasser here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Edvard lands an overhand right.
Kleinsasser slips a jab and a cross from Edvard.
Nice jab there from Edvard.
Kleinsasser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edvard.
Kleinsasser throws a leg kick but Edvard checks it.
Edvard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kleinsasser keeps the fight on the outside.
Kleinsasser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Edvard blocks the leg kick.
Kleinsasser tries to clinch there but Edvard circles away.
Edvard scores with a one two! Kleinsasser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edvard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kleinsasser tries to clinch
and Edvard counters with a stiff right hand.
Kleinsasser dodges the punch combination from Edvard.
Kleinsasser tries to work over Edvard's front leg with a kick but Edvard checks it.
Edvard throws a right hand that Kleinsasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinsasser also avoids with ease.
Gunnar Edvard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kleinsasser swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kleinsasser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kleinsasser throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kleinsasser throws a leg kick but Edvard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edvard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edvard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kleinsasser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kleinsasser cracks the inside of Edvard's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Edvard misses.
Edvard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edvard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Edvard.
Edvard drives through and clinches with Kleinsasser against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Edvard.
Kleinsasser trying to stall but Edvard improves his position.
Kleinsasser missing with knees to the body.
Kleinsasser tries to land knees in the clinch but Edvard avoids the damage to the body.
Edvard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kleinsasser is looking to control Edvard's arms but Edvard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kleinsasser has his back to the cage.
Kleinsasser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edvard uses from the top position.
Edvard trying to control but Kleinsasser is working from the bottom.
Kleinsasser being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edvard wants to control from the top but Kleinsasser keeps moving.
Edvard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleinsasser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Edvard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edvard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Edvard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart. Lewis Creed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lewis Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Creed swinging wildly here.
Creed wants to clinch up but Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Creed circles away.
Creed tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Creed scores with a hook to the body. Nogueira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Creed has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira in a clinch.
Nogueira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nogueira can't get the takedown.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nogueira misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Ricardo Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed digs a right hand underneath Nogueira's ribcage. Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Creed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nogueira's face.
Creed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed lands a nice knee to the body.
Creed working Nogueira over with knees to the body.
Creed scores a nice knee to the body.
Creed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Creed pushes Nogueira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Creed lands a nice elbow.
Creed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nogueira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Creed presses Nogueira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed digs a right hand underneath Nogueira's ribcage. Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Creed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Creed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Creed scores a nice knee to the body.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Creed works on Nogueira's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Creed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nogueiras head.
Creed digs a right hand into Nogueira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nogueira's gas tank.
Creed is working Nogueira over against the cage.
Creed digs a right hand underneath Nogueira's ribcage. Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Creed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Creed lands a body punch.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Nogueira's head.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Creed digs a right hand underneath Nogueira's ribcage. Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Creed lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Creed.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Creed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogueira's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Creed.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Nogueira's head.
Nogueira wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Creed.
Nogueira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nogueira fails to land.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
Creed pushes Nogueira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Creed lands a knee to the head.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nogueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Creed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Creed prevents it.
Nogueira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Creed prevents it.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nogueira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Creed smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nogueira misses the target.
Creed moves into the clinch successfully.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Creed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Creed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Creed digs a right hand into Nogueira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nogueira's gas tank.
Nogueira pulls guard effortlessly.
Creed is looking to stand up but Nogueira won't let him.
Creed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Creed has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Creed tests Nogueira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Nogueira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Creed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
Creed gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Creed is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
Creed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Creed tries to land knees in the clinch but Nogueira avoids the damage to the body.
Nogueira trying to control the position but instead, Creed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nogueira into the cage.
Lewis Creed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nogueira swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira wants to break free but Creed has control.
Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Creed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lewis Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Nogueira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Creed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nogueira shoots in but Creed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed takes a swing at Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Creed tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Creed to the ground. Creed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Lewis Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Creed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Creed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Creed tries to get out of the position.
Creed wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Creed uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Creed sprawls well. Creed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Creed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nogueira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Creed to the mat. Creed regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Creed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nogueira works over Creed with some ground and pound from guard.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Creed has momentary wrist control but Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Creed dives on top into guard.
Creed stands and steps away. Nogueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nogueira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira.
Creed lands a glancing blow to the side of Nogueira's head.
Creed throws a series of punches but Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Creed throws a hook but Nogueira blocks it.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creed's waist but Creed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Creed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Nogueira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Creed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Creed sprawls well.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nogueira has time to react.
Creed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nogueira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Creed sprawls well.
Lewis Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Nogueira shoots in but Creed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creed as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Creed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nogueira on the side of the head.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nogueira tries to move into range but Creed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nogueira tries to keep at a distance but Creed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Creed gets underhooks to prevent Nogueira's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed lands a hook that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Creed scores a nice knee 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!
Creed scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Creed.
Knees to the body from Creed.
Nogueira takes a shot to the head.
Creed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Creed gets underhooks to prevent Nogueira's takedown attempt.
A short left from Creed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nogueira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Creed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Creed is leaning against Nogueira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed lands a nice elbow.
Creed landing knees to the body.
Nogueira is trying to trip Creed. He has hold of a leg but Creed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nogueira persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard.
Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Creed has wrist control.
Nogueira won't allow Creed to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira working some strikes from top position.
Nogueira trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Nogueira cracks Creed with a solid left hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Creed tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Creed's half guard.
Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Creed kicks Nogueira off and gets back to his feet.
Creed stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira.
Ricardo Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira throws a big shot that misses.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
Nogueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Creed tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nogueira throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Creed, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Creed against the cage but Creed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira misses with a straight left.
Nogueira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creed, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Creed!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sung il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numero Nueve has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Nueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kim Sung il!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nueve fails to land the takedown.
Sung il tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nueve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sung il.
Nueve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nueve shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sung il tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nueve thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sung il has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nueve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sung il lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nueve!
Nueve is working to get back to half guard.
Sung il looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung il looking to control but Nueve is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sung il tries to push Nueve's head away but Nueve is holding on tight.
Sung il sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung il trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kim Sung il just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nueve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sung il lands a high kick!
Sung il scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Nueve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nueve is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sung il looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nueve is looking for a sweep.
Sung il tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sung il is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sung il fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nueve sprawls well initially but Sung il persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nueve is looking for a sweep. Sung il is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sung il is looking to take a break and control but Nueve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nueve wants to improve his position but Sung il is controlling well.
Nueve is doing well to control the position and prevent Sung il from advancing to side control.
Sung il sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nueve wants to control but Sung il is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is staying active underneath Sung il, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nueve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sung il counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Nueve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung il doesn't manage to clinch there - Nueve circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sung il, right into the meat.
Nueve is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Sung il.
Sung il scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nueve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sung il. Sung il obviously looking to wear him down.
Numero Nueve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sung il closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sung il content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
I looks like Sung il might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sung il works his way into full mount!
Sung il jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nueve manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Sung il dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nueve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sung il counters with an outside leg kick.
Sung il doesn't manage to clinch there - Nueve circles away.
Nueve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sung il.
Nueve fails with the takedown
and Sung il counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nueve tries to keep at a distance but Sung il has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sung il manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sung il jumps guard.
Sung il looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nueve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sung il is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sung il is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sung il wants to control from the top but Nueve keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve has his foot on Sung il's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sung il works his way back into a safe position though.
Sung il advances to half guard.
Sung il stops Nueve from getting back to his feet.
Sung il content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sung il seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nueve does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sung il prevents Nueve from standing back up.
Sung il is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nueve is just riding it out for now. Sung il eventually gives up the hold.
Sung il is looking to take a break and control but Nueve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nueve is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nueve blocks a head kick by Sung il.
Nueve closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sung il sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sung il trying to control from the bottom.
Nueve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sung il has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sung il is concentrating on defense, preventing Nueve from advancing position.
Sung il is trying to maintain the position but Nueve is very close to passing his half guard.
Sung il regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nueve drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nueve jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sung il is on top in guard.
Kim Sung il has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il won't allow Nueve to sweep him here.
Nueve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sung il wants to control from the top but Nueve keeps moving.
Sung il passes Nueve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sung il takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nueve is trying to get back to full guard.
Sung il looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nueve is defending against the submission attempts here by Sung il.
Sung il passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nueve!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sung il controlling the pace for now.
Sung il can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nueve is looking to escape.
Nueve slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sung il is trying to work for a kimura but Nueve is defending well.
Nueve desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Sung il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sung il lands with a kick to the temple. Nueve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sung il scores with a kick to the body.
Nueve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nueve fails with the takedown
and Sung il counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nueve won't be happy with that.
Nueve looks to move to half guard but instead Sung il has passed into mount! Damn!
Nueve wants to control but Sung il is having none of it.
Sung il manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nueve to take his back!
Nueve is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Nueve's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nueve preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sung il.
Nueve needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung il has good solid back control here.
Nueve wants to escape the position.
Sung il tries to keep control of the position but Nueve is staying busy.
Sung il is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nueve is trying to break free.
Sung il is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nueve is defending well though. Sung il let's go of the attempt for now.
Nueve breaks Sung il's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nueve is pushing down on Sung il's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sung il is fighting to maintain full guard but Nueve has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nueve is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nueve with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sung il has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sung il!
Nueve keeping moving, preventing Sung il from controlling successfully.
Sung il content to stall in guard here.
Nueve has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sung il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sung il showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Numero Nueve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nueve escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sung il gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sung il is aware though and is defending well.
Sung il passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sung il wants to control but Nueve is keeping him busy.
Sung il passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nueve!
Nueve is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sung il can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nueve is looking to escape.
Nueve working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sung il moves to take his opponent's back.
Sung il is looking to control Nueve but Nueve is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sung il has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nueve's body.
Sung il avoiding Nueve 's attempts to control his hands.
Sung il tries to keep control of the position but Nueve is staying busy.
Kim Sung il is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nueve tries to escape the position.
Nueve is trying to get back to his feet but Sung il has full control of the position and if anything, Nueve has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Sung il comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sung il 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Sung il!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov has chosen Kalinka as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
245 lbs
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260 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicolai Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Hammerlik connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammerlik pushes Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Romanov letting Hammerlik take a breather here.
Hammerlik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hammerlik is looking to control Romanov's arms but Romanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hammerlik has his back to the cage.
Hammerlik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Romanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Nicolai Romanov has been cut.
Hammerlik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hammerlik tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it.
Hammerlik tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Hammerlik has Romanov pressed against the cage.
Hammerlik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Neik Hammerlik.
Romanov misses with a leg kick.
Hammerlik moves in looking to clinch but Romanov pushes him off.
Hammerlik tries to clinch up but Romanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammerlik moves out of range as Romanov throws a body kick.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Romanov.
Hammerlik throws a head kick that misses.
Hammerlik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romanov is able to avoid easily.
Hammerlik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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.
Romanov throws a right hand that Hammerlik ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammerlik also avoids with ease.
Romanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Romanov.
Hammerlik tries to clinch there but Romanov circles away.
Romanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerlik.
Hammerlik clinches with his opponent.
Romanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Romanov tries to break the clinch but Hammerlik is controlling the position.
Romanov manages to break the clinch.
Romanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Romanov lands a really nice looking cross but Hammerlik seems unphased.
Hammerlik closes the distance and clinches.
Romanov trying to stall but Hammerlik improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Hammerlik blocks a body shot from Romanov.
Romanov blocks an elbow strike from Hammerlik.
Romanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerlik.
Nicolai Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerlik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romanov throws a jab when Hammerlik was well out of range.
A left lands for Romanov.
Hammerlik thows a leg kick but Romanov checks it
and Romanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hammerlik!
Romanov trying to control but Hammerlik is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov working Hammerlik over with strikes here.
Romanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hammerlik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Romanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammerlik can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Romanov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hammerlik wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Romanov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Romanov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Sadlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Katainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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194 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Sadlovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jyrki Katainen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sadlovsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Katainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadlovsky manages to avoid it.
Sadlovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Sadlovsky looks for the body kick but Katainen saw that one coming.
Katainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Roman Sadlovsky has been cut.
Sadlovsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadlovsky.
Sadlovsky slips a jab from Katainen.
Sadlovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sadlovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sadlovsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Katainen dodges the punch combination from Sadlovsky.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sadlovsky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Katainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Katainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sadlovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Jyrki Katainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadlovsky scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadlovsky swinging wildly here.
Sadlovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sadlovsky scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadlovsky delivers a nice body kick.
Katainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Katainen tries to bum rush Sadlovsky with a series of wild strikes but Sadlovsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katainen drops his hands momentarily and Sadlovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Katainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Katainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Katainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Sadlovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadlovsky is just out of range.
A combination from Katainen does no damage.
Sadlovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadlovsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Sadlovsky throws a low kick but Katainen avoids it.
Katainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Sadlovsky.
Sadlovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Sadlovsky lands a head kick!
It looks like Jyrki Katainen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadlovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katainen looks gassed!
Sadlovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sadlovsky!
Katainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sadlovsky counters with a big head kick but Katainen shrugs it off.
Sadlovsky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sadlovsky punishes Katainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sadlovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Sadlovsky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sadlovsky, right into the meat.
Sadlovsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sadlovsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sadlovsky sizes up Katainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadlovsky throws a nice head kick!
Katainen is rocked!
Katainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sadlovsky lands a high kick to the side of Katainen's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sadlovsky dives into guard, looking to finish.
Katainen is still in real trouble! Can Sadlovsky finish him?
Sadlovsky stands and steps away. Katainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadlovsky drops Katainen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Katainen! Sadlovsky dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Roman Sadlovsky!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taz Devil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Kawajiri's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devil tries a head kick but it misses.
Devil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Devil slips under a jab.
Devil throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Devil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Devil moves out of range.
Kawajiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Kawajiri.
Devil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devil was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
Devil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devil.
Tyson Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawajiri scores with a body shot.
Kawajiri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kawajiri throws a nice looking combination but Devil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil tries to land a front kick but Kawajiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawajiri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Devil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Kawajiri misses.
Kawajiri thuds a left hand into Devil's body.
Devil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Devil doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawajiri lands a body shot.
Kawajiri misses with a body punch
and Devil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Devil.
Devil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawajiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Devil.
Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Devil.
Kawajiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Devil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawajiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Devil blocking some punches.
Devil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawajiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to land a knee to the head but Kawajiri blocks with his arms.
Devil tries to throw a body punch but Kawajiri avoids it by throwing Devil back against the cage.
Devil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Devil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawajiri avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Devil.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Devil backwards.
Devil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawajiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawajiri can't break the clinch.
Devil works on Kawajiri's body with a couple of short punches.
Devil blocks an uppercut.
Devil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Devil.
Kawajiri tries to break the clinch but Devil is controlling the position.
Kawajiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawajiri is defending well for now.
Devil with a knee to the head.
Kawajiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devil walks into a straight right hand from Kawajiri.
Devil throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Devil does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawajiri moves out of range of the body kick.
Devil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Kawajiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawajiri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Devil is looking to clinch but Kawajiri is avoiding it.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that Devil avoids nicely.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Devil throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kawajiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Devil.
Devil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Devil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri scores with a body shot.
Kawajiri tests Devil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawajiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Devil.
Devil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawajiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawajiri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kawajiri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Devil counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devil tries to work over Kawajiri's front leg with a kick but Kawajiri checks it.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawajiri scores with a shot to the body.
Devil looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Devil to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawajiri cracks Devil with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kawajiri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Devil dodges the punch combination from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devil circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawajiri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Devil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Devil throws an elbow but misses.
Kawajiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawajiri managing to block the knees to the body from Devil.
Devil missing with knees to the body.
Kawajiri takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawajiri.
Devil misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawajiri managing to block the knees to the body from Devil.
Kawajiri working aggressively here.
Devil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kawajiri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Devil blocking some punches.
Kawajiri breaks the clinch.
Kawajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Devil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawajiri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawajiri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Devil's hands.
Kawajiri misses with a body punch
and Devil counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kawajiri is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Devil with a series of wild strikes but Devil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri blocks a head kick by Devil.
Kawajiri looks to land a combination but Devil avoids it well.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Devil avoids it easily.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Devil blocks it.
Kawajiri connects with a jab.
Devil slips a jab and a cross from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Devil throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri connects with a single shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Devil's ribcage but misses.
Kawajiri throws a jab when Devil was well out of range.
Devil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawajiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Devil counters with a head kick. That will keep Kawajiri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A shot to the body from Kawajiri misses
and Devil counters with a head kick that drops Kawajiri to the mat! Kawajiri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kawajiri is rocked!
Devil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Kawajiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devil misses with a head kick.
Kawajiri seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyson Kawajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devil scores with a head kick.
Devil is breathing heavily.
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!
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Devil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devil tries to move into range but Kawajiri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawajiri lands with a right hand.
Devil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kawajiri.
A head kick misses from Devil.
Kawajiri is looking to wear down Devil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devil scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Tyson Kawajiri has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Devil tried to score with a low kick but Kawajiri checks it.
Kawajiri lands a right hook to the body.
Kawajiri sizes up Devil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devil moves away.
Kawajiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawajiri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Devil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kawajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Devil lands the left hand.
Kawajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Devil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawajiri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a right hand that Devil ducks under and follows up with a left that Devil also avoids with ease.
Devil avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Kawajiri. Beautiful body shot.
Kawajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawajiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Kawajiri misses
and Devil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a two punch combination.
Devil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kawajiri moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawajiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Devil doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawajiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Kawajiri does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kawajiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Kawajiri's cut.
That's time! Kawajiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Kawajiri both land. Nice combination.
Kawajiri keeps the fight on the outside.
Devil misses with a body kick.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson Kawajiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawajiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Devil.
Kawajiri throws the left hand but Devil avoids the punch easily.
Kawajiri misses with a two punch combination.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Devil dodges the punch combination from Kawajiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Devil avoids them all with ease.
Kawajiri lands with a straight right. Devil didn't see that one coming.
Devil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kawajiri's head.
Devil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devil manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawajiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Devil at a distance.
Devil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawajiri misses with a double jab.
Kawajiri looks to land a combination but Devil avoids it well.
Devil defending well as Kawajiri loads up on a big left hand.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Kawajiri thuds a left hand into Devil's body.
Devil misses with a looping right.
Kawajiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Devil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Devil throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Kawajiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawajiri thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawajiri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kawajiri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kawajiri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Devil with a series of wild strikes but Devil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kawajiri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut. Devil saw that one coming.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devil manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri lands a jab to Devil's midsection.
Devil closes the distance and clinches.
Kawajiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Devil backwards.
Devil lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawajiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kawajiri is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice jab there from Kawajiri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a body punch but Devil moves out of range.
Devil misses with a head kick.
Devil avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri thuds a left hand into Devil's body.
A combination from Kawajiri does no damage.
Kawajiri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Devil's head.
Kawajiri lands with a good body shot.
Devil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawajiri works Devil's body with a nice hook.
Kawajiri scores with a one two! Devil had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson Kawajiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawajiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Devil is rocked!
Jab from Kawajiri.
Devil is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawajiri finish him?
Kawajiri scores with a sloppy right hand. Devil should have avoided that one.
Kawajiri scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Devil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kawajiri cracks Devil with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Devil falls to his knees and Kawajiri doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Kawajiri!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhrgryn Raedwulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jhrgryn Raedwulfson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heikki Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jhrgryn Raedwulfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raedwulfson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuula lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Raedwulfson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuula doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Heikki Kuula has been cut.
Raedwulfson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raedwulfson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raedwulfson is looking to clinch but Kuula is avoiding it.
Raedwulfson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raedwulfson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuula prevents Raedwulfson from breaking the clinch.
Kuula has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Raedwulfson is trying to keep an underhook but Kuula manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kuula slows the pace down in half guard.
Raedwulfson wants to sweep but Kuula has passed to side control!
Kuula controls the position.
Kuula working the body and head with strikes.
Kuula grinds an elbow into Raedwulfson's temple.
The referee asks Kuula politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuula prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raedwulfson is not content to let Kuula control the position.
Kuula lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here as Kuula stalls from top position.
Kuula cracks Raedwulfson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Raedwulfson is trying to buck Kuula off.
Kuula avoids the strikes from the bottom by Raedwulfson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raedwulfson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kuula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raedwulfson keeps working.
Raedwulfson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuula working the head with strikes.
Raedwulfson is trying to buck Kuula off.
Kuula connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Raedwulfson some visible discomfort.
Kuula grinds an elbow into Raedwulfson's temple.
Kuula scores with punches from side control.
Kuula is putting a hurting on Raedwulfson here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Kuula landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Raedwulfson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raedwulfson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula lands a few punches from side control.
Raedwulfson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kuula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuula in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Raedwulfson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heikki Kuula!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godeaux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle Ready. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Godeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Godeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Godeaux avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Godeaux - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Godeaux.
Godeaux walks into a left hand.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch but Godeaux is avoiding it.
Taalasmaa tries to land a leg kick but Godeaux saw it coming and moves away.
Godeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Godeaux throws a series of strikes that have Taalasmaa backpedaling.
Godeaux throws a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head but Taalasmaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Godeaux is just out of range.
Godeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taalasmaa throws a shot from downtown. Godeaux moves away and avoids it.
Taalasmaa lands a nice hook to Godeaux's body. Godeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Taalasmaa with that takedown attempt.
Godeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taalasmaa's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Godeaux misses.
Godeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taalasmaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taalasmaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boudreaux Godeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Godeaux is looking to stand up but Taalasmaa isn't so interested in that idea.
Taalasmaa forces his way into half guard.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but Godeaux defending well.
Godeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godeaux is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to take a break and control but Godeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taalasmaa stops Godeaux from getting back to his feet.
Taalasmaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taalasmaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Boudreaux Godeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Godeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taalasmaa looks to land a body kick but Godeaux moved away.
Taalasmaa looks to land a left hand but Godeaux moved out of range nicely.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown but Godeaux sprawls well.
Taalasmaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Godeaux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Godeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taalasmaa.
Godeaux misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Godeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Godeaux throws a looping overhand right but Taalasmaa ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Godeaux misses with a hook. Taalasmaa ducked under it nicely.
Godeaux throws a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head but Taalasmaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from Godeaux.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Godeaux is having none of it.
Godeaux misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Godeaux.
Godeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taalasmaa.
Godeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Taalasmaa seems unphased.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Godeaux defends it nicely.
Taalasmaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taalasmaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godeaux lands a jab-cross combination.
Godeaux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taalasmaa throws a chopping leg kick but Godeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Godeaux misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Godeaux is working the combinations to good effect here.
A shot to de liver by Taalasmaa. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to de liver by Taalasmaa. Beautiful body shot.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab from Godeaux.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch.
Taalasmaa throws a jab when Godeaux was well out of range.
Godeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Godeaux scores with a jab.
A big right from Godeaux misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Godeaux misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Godeaux takes one on the button.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taalasmaa misses with a two punch combination.
Taalasmaa motions for Godeaux to come forward. Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taalasmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Godeaux.
Godeaux jabs Taalasmaa right on the nose. Taalasmaa blinks but takes it well.
Boudreaux Godeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up.
Godeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Godeaux wants to get back to his feet but Taalasmaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Godeaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godeaux trying to control the position here.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux has his hands on Taalasmaa's head, controlling the position.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Godeaux.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Godeaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Godeaux.
Godeaux is working hard here to advance position.
Taalasmaa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taalasmaa grinds an elbow into Godeaux's temple.
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound but Godeaux is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Godeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound but Godeaux is defending the strikes.
Taalasmaa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Godeaux is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Godeaux is looking for a sweep.
Godeaux keeping his opponent close.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Godeaux wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Godeaux checks a leg kick.
That's four 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.
Taalasmaa digs a good body shot into Godeaux's ribs.
Godeaux stuffs the takedown.
Godeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Godeaux's head but Godeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa misses with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Godeaux.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown but Godeaux sprawls well.
Boudreaux Godeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godeaux misses with a straight left.
Godeaux lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boudreaux Godeaux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Godeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Taalasmaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taalasmaa looks for the body kick but Godeaux saw that one coming.
Taalasmaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Taalasmaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Godeaux misses.
Taalasmaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godeaux.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Godeaux's hands.
Godeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Godeaux misses with a looping left.
Donk. Godeaux catches Taalasmaa right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godeaux thuds his right hand into Taalasmaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taalasmaa with a jab.
Godeaux missing with a left hand there. Taalasmaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godeaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Godeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but Godeaux checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Godeaux. No joy for Taalasmaa on that attempt.
Boudreaux Godeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Godeaux's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Taalasmaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Godeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Godeaux counter with a right hand.
Godeaux misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but Godeaux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taalasmaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taalasmaa staying out of range there.
A combination from Godeaux does no damage.
Godeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taalasmaa dodges the punch combination from Godeaux.
Taalasmaa throws a wild body kick that Godeaux sees coming a mile off.
Taalasmaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Godeaux cracks Taalasmaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Godeaux throws out a loose jab but Taalasmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Godeaux circles away easily
and Godeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt
and Godeaux counters with a three punch combo that has Taalasmaa backing up. Taalasmaa nods at Godeaux to acknowledge the strikes.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taalasmaa walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Godeaux.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch
and Godeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godeaux with a nice cross.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a double leg but Godeaux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Godeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Godeaux scores with a nice strike.
Godeaux throws a looping overhand right but Taalasmaa ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Taalasmaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Godeaux doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Godeaux is fending him off so far but Taalasmaa persists. Nope, Godeaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Godeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taalasmaa momentarily.
Godeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Godeaux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Godeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taalasmaa throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Godeaux.
Taalasmaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Godeaux thuds a left hand into Taalasmaa's body.
Godeaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taalasmaa takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Godeaux misses.
A big left from Godeaux misses.
Godeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Godeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Godeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Taalasmaa's shoulder, as Taalasmaa tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Godeaux defends it nicely.
Godeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa tries to work over Godeaux's front leg with a kick but Godeaux checks it.
Godeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Godeaux finds it's target.
Godeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taalasmaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taalasmaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Taalasmaa looks to land a left hand but Godeaux moved out of range nicely.
Godeaux throws a jab when Taalasmaa was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godeaux.
Taalasmaa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Godeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godeaux lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Godeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Godeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Godeaux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Godeaux.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Godeaux misses the jab.
A jab from Godeaux misses.
Godeaux ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Godeaux avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taalasmaa blocks a jab.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch but Godeaux is avoiding it.
Godeaux throws the left hand but Taalasmaa avoids the punch easily.
Godeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Godeaux lands a jab to Taalasmaa's midsection.
Taalasmaa thows a leg kick but Godeaux checks it
and Godeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab from Godeaux.
Taalasmaa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Godeaux scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Godeaux avoids the punch easily.
Godeaux misses the jab.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Godeaux's shoulder, as Godeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godeaux.
Taalasmaa moves forwards but Godeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godeaux throws out the jab.
Godeaux slips a jab from Taalasmaa.
Godeaux misses with a straight left.
Godeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Godeaux.
Godeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Godeaux but Godeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick from Taalasmaa misses.
Godeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godeaux with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Taalasmaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taalasmaa looks to land a body kick but Godeaux moved away.
Godeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taalasmaa on the side of the head.
No joy there for Godeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Godeaux lands a jab to the nose.
Godeaux throws a jab when Taalasmaa was well out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight left.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
and Godeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Godeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Taalasmaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taalasmaa has his takedown stuffed
and Godeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Boudreaux Godeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Godeaux circles away.
Godeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Taalasmaa.
Godeaux misses with a hook.
Godeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Godeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taalasmaa can do to turn this around?
Taalasmaa with a poor takedown
and Godeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Godeaux looks to throw the jab but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Godeaux scores with a hook.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Godeaux throws out a loose jab but Taalasmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa with a poor takedown
letting Godeaux counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Godeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Godeaux's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Godeaux duly obliges.
Taalasmaa is rocked!
Taalasmaa slips a straight right by Godeaux.
Taalasmaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Godeaux misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Godeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheers as Godeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taalasmaa doesn't seem phased though.
Taalasmaa defending well as Godeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Godeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Godeaux counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Godeaux lands.
Taalasmaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Godeaux cracks Taalasmaa with a good jab.
Godeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Godeaux cracks Taalasmaa with a good jab.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godeaux misses with a straight right.
Taalasmaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taalasmaa throws and low kick but Godeaux moves out of range easily.
Godeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Godeaux throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Taalasmaa counter with a right hand.
Godeaux tests Taalasmaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Taalasmaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux had his way with Seppo Taalasmaa in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Godeaux shows good takedown defense.
Godeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Taalasmaa is predictable there
and Godeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Godeaux cracks Taalasmaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Godeaux jabs Taalasmaa right on the nose. Taalasmaa blinks but takes it well.
Godeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Taalasmaa's shoulder, as Taalasmaa tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt
and Godeaux counters with a left and a right that stings Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godeaux throws a lazy right hand but Taalasmaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taalasmaa walks into a jab.
Godeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Godeaux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taalasmaa stops Godeaux from standing up.
Taalasmaa being controlled here momentarily.
Taalasmaa looking to sit in guard and control but Godeaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Godeaux trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Godeaux should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taalasmaa has tightened it up now! Godeaux should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seppo Taalasmaa!
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