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Rise of the Pegasi 16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed The Big T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mamuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Big T comes to the cage accompanied by Bad. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmed The Big T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Mamuh!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamuh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamuh tries to close the distance and clinch but The Big T swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Big T closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mamuh is looking for a sweep.
The Big T taking a breather here.
The Big T landing strikes.
The Big T working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamuh manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Big T's best efforts.
Mamuh wants to improve his position but The Big T is controlling well.
Mamuh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh moves into full guard.
The Big T won't allow Mamuh to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mamuh holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamuh wants to get back to his feet but The Big T is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Big T trying to control but Mamuh is working from the bottom.
The Big T passes Mamuh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if The Big T is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Big T seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamuh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamuh has hold of The Big T's hands but The Big T slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamuh trying to hold on to The Big T's head to control him but The Big T postures up.
Mamuh is looking to improve his position.
The Big T stalling away here and it's allowed Mamuh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Big T pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamuh is keeping the position for now.
Mamuh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamuh looks gassed!
The Big T postures up in Mamuh's guard and throws a big left but Mamuh blocks it.
The Big T postures up and lands a big shot to Mamuh's brow.
The Big T wants to control from the top but Mamuh keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Big T is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Big T trying to control but Mamuh is working from the bottom.
The Big T looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Big T won't allow Mamuh to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed The Big T dominated that round.
That's time! The Big T's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Big T misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mamuh is looking to clinch but The Big T is avoiding it.
The Big T fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mamuh sprawls well initially but The Big T persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Big T tries to pass to full mount but Mamuh defends it.
Mamuh actively working from the bottom here.
The Big T tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamuh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamuh is looking to get back to is feet but The Big T passes into side control.
Mamuh is breathing heavily.
Mamuh is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh taking a bit of punishment here - The Big T scoring with strikes.
Mamuh is looking to reverse the position.
The Big T advances nicely into full mount.
The Big T lands a big elbow.
The Big T controlling the position easily from mount.
The Big T putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mamuh is looking to improve his position but The Big T isn't that keen on the idea.
The Big T connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Big T content just to control the position here.
The Big T seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamuh for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Akhmed The Big T just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Big T shoots in and bounces Mamuh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Big T controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Big T has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Big T has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Big T trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamuh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Big T 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed The Big T dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mamuh tries to clinch but The Big T moves out of range.
The Big T shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Big T scores a takedown into full mount!
Mamuh can't escape the position.
The Big T controlling his opponent.
Mamuh is working to get back to half guard.
The Big T controlling from mount.
Mamuh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh tries to hold on but The Big T pushes him away.
The Big T dominating with strikes here.
The Big T content just to control the position here.
Mamuh working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Big T takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Akhmed The Big T just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Big T shoots in but Mamuh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Big T bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mamuh wants to get back to his feet but The Big T drags him back down.
The Big T moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The Big T has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T controlling the position easily from mount.
The Big T scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mamuh?
The Big T sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Big T prevents Mamuh from getting the reversal.
Akhmed The Big T is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Big T tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joe Mamuh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhmed The Big T showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Big T, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhmed The Big T!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Molotav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maskarin Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Molotov's choice of entrance music: Komodo. Maskarin Molotov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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213 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Molotav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maskarin Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov takes one to the chin there.
Molotav fails to land with a series of punches.
Molotov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molotav pinned against the cage. Molotav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Molotov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Molotav tries to kick Molotov off but Molotov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Molotov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Molotov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Molotav is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Molotov is controlling him well.
Molotov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Molotav to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Molotav some visible discomfort.
Molotav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Molotav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Molotav is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov is putting a hurting on Molotav here, landing some big shots from side control.
Molotav wants to get back to his feet.
Molotav is breathing heavily.
Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Molotav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molotav takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Molotov trying to control the position but Molotav is working away.
Molotav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Molotav taking punishment in the form of punches.
Molotov scoring with punches from side control.
Molotov landing strikes.
Molotov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Molotov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Molotov grinds an elbow into Molotav's temple.
Molotov working the ground and pound.
Molotav is rocked!
Molotov cracks Molotav with a big elbow.
Oh Molotav is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Molotov! That's hurt Molotav! Will he recover? Molotov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maskarin Molotov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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209 lbs
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216 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryce Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartman drops Reynolds with a beautiful combination! Reynolds stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hartman is looking for the KO!
Reynolds is rocked!
It looks like Bryce Reynolds has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Hartman knocks Reynolds out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Hartman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Whisky Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pointon Slavey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan comes to the cage accompanied by "I'm a man" by Black Strobe. Slavey has chosen I Predict A Riot as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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197 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Whisky Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pointon Slavey!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slavey tries to bum rush Dan with a series of wild strikes but Dan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dan closes the distance and clinches up with Slavey, looking for a takedown. Dan pushes Slavey against the cage but Slavey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slavey cracks Dan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Slavey pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pointon Slavey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Matikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Angel. Matikainen has chosen Terveisiä perseestä as his entrance music. Pentti Matikainen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anders Anderson's chin.
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207 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anders Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Matikainen.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Nice sprawl there from Matikainen as Anderson shoots in.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Matikainen does no damage.
Matikainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matikainen lands a right hook to the body.
Matikainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - Matikainen scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Matikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matikainen swivels and escapes.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Matikainen.
Pentti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matikainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson leaves Matikainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Matikainen backing up. Matikainen nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Matikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Matikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Matikainen. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matikainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has hold of Matikainen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matikainen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Matikainen is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matikainen is looking to escape.
Matikainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Matikainen is squirming around nicely.
Anderson is really struggling to control Matikainen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Matikainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Matikainen throws a left and a right that both miss
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matikainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
Matikainen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Matikainen unloads with some shots from mount but Anderson bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Matikainen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Matikainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matikainen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound.
Matikainen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Anderson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Anderson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Matikainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardcore Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. B.Y.O.B- System of a Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wang Chung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hardcore Geno!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geno loads up on a big right hand but Chung slips the punch.
Geno lands a nice looking body shot.
Chung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chung lands an elbow just above Geno 's eye.
It looks like Hardcore Geno has been cut.
Geno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung taking a breather.
Geno working hard to break the clinch.
Chung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Geno has had enough of the clinch but Chung keeps him there for the moment.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Chung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Geno's face.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Chung misses with a knee strike.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Chung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Geno is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Chung.
Chung misses with an elbow over the top.
Geno tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.
Chung prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Geno is looking to break free of the clinch but Chung has double underhooks.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geno takes an elbow to the temple.
Chung scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chung misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Chung is controlling him.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
Geno is trying to break free.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Chung has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Geno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Geno takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chung is breathing heavily.
Chung keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Geno tries to break free but Chung pushes him back against the cage.
Chung prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Chung has the dominant position.
Geno is trying to break free.
Chung has Geno pressed against the cage.
Chung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Geno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Geno takes an elbow to the temple.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Chung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chung lands an elbow inside that Geno shrugs off.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chung obliges.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chung lands an elbow that stopped Geno in his tracks for a moment.
Chung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Geno is trying to break free.
Geno takes an elbow to the temple.
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Chung lands an elbow that stopped Geno in his tracks for a moment.
Chung lands a nice elbow.
Geno takes an elbow to the temple.
Chung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Geno is blocking nicely.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Chung prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Come on Chung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chung lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Geno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Chung is controlling him.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
Chung has Geno pressed against the cage, preventing Geno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Chung.
The referee calls for Chung to work.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but Geno blocks with his arms.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chung stalling.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Geno has had enough of the clinch but Chung keeps him there for the moment.
Geno is trying to break free.
Chung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geno blocks it with crossed arms.
Geno being controlled against the cage.
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.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chung lands a nice elbow.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chung throws an elbow but misses.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Chung has the dominant position.
Chung lands a nice knee to the body.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Chung.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Chung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Geno's face.
Chung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
Geno is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Geno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Geno is blocking nicely.
Geno is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hardcore Geno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Geno misses with a straight left.
Chung wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chung tries to clinch but Geno is having none of it.
Hardcore Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Chung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Geno. That did some damage!
Geno's corner calls for a 1-2. Geno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Geno connects with a right hand. Chung shakes it off.
Chung lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Geno misses.
Geno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chung doesn't seem bothered though.
Chung has closed the distance and engaged Geno in a clinch.
Geno is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chung has Geno pushed against the cage.
Chung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Chung.
Chung keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Geno wants to break free but Chung has control.
Chung scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chung obliges.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Hardcore Geno's cut even more.
Chung using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Geno takes an elbow to the temple.
Chung keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Geno takes an elbow to the temple.
Chung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chung lands a nice elbow.
Chung scores a nice knee to the body.
Chung landing knees to the body.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Chung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Geno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Chung.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geno wants to break free but Chung has control.
Chung prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Geno wants to break free but Chung has control.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Chung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Geno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chung stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Geno is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Geno has had enough of the clinch but Chung keeps him there for the moment.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chung tries to stall but Geno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Geno is trying to break free.
Geno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
Chung has Geno pressed against the cage, preventing Geno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Geno takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Geno is blocking nicely.
Chung lands an elbow that stopped Geno in his tracks for a moment.
Chung keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Geno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Geno's defenses.
Geno tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.
Chung stalls.
Chung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Chung lands an elbow just above Geno 's eye.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chung lands a knee to the body.
Chung lands an elbow inside that Geno shrugs off.
Chung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Geno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chung taking a breather.
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.
Geno tries to break free but Chung pushes him back against the cage.
Geno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chung keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geno blocks it with crossed arms.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Geno wants to break free but Chung has control.
Chung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Geno is keeping busy.
Geno tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.
Chung lands a nice elbow.
Chung has Geno pressed against the cage, preventing Geno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geno's efforts to push away.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
Geno tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.
Chung leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chung for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Chung tries to stall but Geno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Geno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Geno managing to block the knees to the body from Chung.
Chung has Geno pressed against the cage, preventing Geno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hardcore Geno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chung tries to clinch but Geno moves out of range.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Geno throws a shot from downtown. Chung moves away and avoids it.
Chung ducks under a wild hook from Geno.
Chung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geno.
Geno throws a right hand that Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Chung also avoids with ease.
Chung is looking to clinch.
Chung moves in looking to clinch but Geno pushes him off.
Geno throws a looping overhand right but Chung ducks down to avoid it.
Chung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
Chung tries to clinch there but Geno circles away.
Chung is looking to clinch but Geno is avoiding it.
Geno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Geno swats away the attempt to clinch by Chung.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geno. Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geno keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Geno does it's job there.
Chung takes the fight into the clinch.
Geno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Geno's face.
Chung keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chung lands an elbow that stopped Geno in his tracks for a moment.
Chung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Chung stalling the fight.
Geno working hard to break the clinch.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Geno is blocking nicely.
Geno avoids a wild elbow strike from Chung.
Geno tries to break free but Chung pushes him back against the cage.
Chung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chung throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geno blocks it with crossed arms.
Chung has Geno pressed against the cage, preventing Geno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chung tries to land knees in the clinch but Geno avoids the damage to the body.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Chung has the dominant position.
Wang Chung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chung tries a knee to the head but Geno blocks it.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chung prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Chung throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Geno blocks an elbow strike.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geno is looking to break free of the clinch but Chung has double underhooks.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Geno is blocking nicely.
Chung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geno is defending well for now.
Geno tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
Chung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wang Chung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Chung lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Chung prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Chung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Geno working hard to break the clinch.
Geno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Geno tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.
Geno wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
Geno is looking to break free of the clinch but Chung has double underhooks.
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Chung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geno's efforts to push away.
Geno wants to break free but Chung has control.
Chung prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardcore Geno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chung lands an elbow just above Geno 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardcore Geno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chung 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Chung!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Chernenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieminen has chosen Raised Fist - Wounds as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hugh Chernenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Chernenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jari Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nieminen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nieminen controlling from the top position.
Chernenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nieminen defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernenko is looking for a triangle but Nieminen pushes his legs off easily.
Nieminen wants to pass the guard but Chernenko is keeping the position.
Chernenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nieminen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chernenko looking for a guillotine here but Nieminen defends easily.
Chernenko keeping moving, preventing Nieminen from controlling successfully.
Chernenko keeping full guard, as Nieminen tries to pass.
Chernenko is looking to stand up but Nieminen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nieminen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nieminen.
Nieminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nieminen dives in and grabs Chernenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernenko pushes down on Nieminen's head and hops out.
Chernenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Nieminen. Nieminen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugh Chernenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Nieminen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernenko sprawls well. He's pushed Nieminen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nieminen looks gassed!
Chernenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nieminen in his tracks.
Chernenko rushes Nieminen with punches - Nieminen moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Nieminen goes down! Chernenko follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Chernenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hogan Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Midwest Explosion by Stevie Stone and Tech N9ne. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hogan Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrell Williams!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robson forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robson controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Robson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Williams looks gassed!
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robson is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robson leaning against his opponent.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Robson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robson slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Robson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Robson.
A knee to the head by Robson.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Robson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Good body shot from Robson.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Robson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson taking a breather.
Robson works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Robson.
The referee calls for Robson to work.
Robson lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robson blocks an elbow strike.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hogan Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Williams.
Williams wants a takedown.
Robson stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Williams tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Robson gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson lands a damaging elbow.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Robson lands an elbow inside.
Robson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Robson.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hogan Robson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Robson throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robson moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Williams misses the jab.
Robson clinches up against the cage.
Robson missing with knees to the body.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Robson working Williams over with knees to the body.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robson lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Robson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robson lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Robson.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Robson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson lands a nice elbow.
Williams letting Robson take a breather here.
Robson lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hogan Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Williams.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robson.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Williams avoiding damage as Robson throws knees to the body.
Robson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Williams is trying to drag Robson to the mat but Robson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson working Williams over with knees to the body.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Williams tries to pull guard but Robson won't allow it.
Robson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robson.
Williams jumps guard but Robson stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Robson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robson working Williams over with knees to the body.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robson smiles and moves away.
Williams tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Robson misses.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrell Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hogan Robson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Robson instigates a clinch.
Robson lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
A knee to the head by Robson.
Robson misses with a knee strike.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Robson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robson cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Robson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams wants a takedown.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson is working Williams over against the cage.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Robson lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Robson slows down the pace here.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Robson stalling.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson lands a nice elbow.
Come on Robson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams is trying to control the position but Robson postures up.
Robson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robson controls the pace.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Robson rolls with it to try and escape but Williams cranks on the arm and Robson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrell Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Contender. Evans has chosen I need Scissors! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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12 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Evans!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Emelianenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Emelianenko.
Evans throws out a powerful jab.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Evans connects with a crisp jab.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelianenko is able to avoid easily.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gattsu Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the body.
Evans misses with a body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Evans tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Evans looks gassed!
Emelianenko misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a right hand.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Evans stumbling backwards into the cage! Evans bounces back off the cage towards Emelianenko, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Emelianenko lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Emelianenko celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gattsu Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isotalo has chosen Battle Metal by Turisas as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antti Isotalo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Isotalo misses.
A big right from Isotalo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Black.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Isotalo's sensitive parts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black has Isotalo pressed against the cage, preventing Isotalo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black lands a nice uppercut.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black digs a right hand underneath Isotalo's ribcage. Isotalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Isotalo misses with a body punch.
Black cracks Isotalo with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Isotalo looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is pushing Isotalo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Black.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black scores with a crisp jab that stopped Isotalo in his tracks.
Black lands with a nice combination. Isotalo backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Black lands a jab to the nose.
Black connects with a jab.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Isotalo moves out of range easily.
Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Isotalo's head.
Black turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Isotalo misses with a body kick.
Black throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Isotalo has time to react.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Isotalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Isotalo tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Isotalo backs up against the cage.
Isotalo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.
Isotalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
Isotalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Black scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black digs a right hand into Isotalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Isotalo's gas tank.
Black slowing the pace effectively.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black cracks Isotalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Isotalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black clinches up with Isotalo and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Isotalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black stalls.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Black gets through Isotalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Isotalo takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
A hook to the body from Black.
A hook to the body from Black.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Black.
A frustrated look appears on Isotalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
A right handed body shot lands from Black.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black presses Isotalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Black is working Isotalo over against the cage.
Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Black - that landed with a thud.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Isotalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Black pushes Isotalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
Black pushes Isotalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Isotalo backwards.
Isotalo is trying to break free.
Isotalo tries to break free but Black pushes him back against the cage.
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Isotalo.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Isotalos head.
Come on Black - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Black dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black fakes the leg kick and cracks Isotalo in the body.
The crowd cheers as Isotalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Isotalo misses
and Black counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Black defending well as Isotalo loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Black - that will leave a mark!
Black lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Isotalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Isotalo is breathing heavily.
Isotalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
Isotalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black connects with the punch.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isotalo can do to turn this around?
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Isotalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isotalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Isotalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Black cracks the inside of Isotalo's front leg.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black lands with a kick to the temple. Isotalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Black drives through and clinches with Isotalo against the cage.
Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Isotalo's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Black - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Black.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
Antti Isotalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Isotalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Isotalo misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Isotalo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Isotalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Black - the referee stops the clock and Isotalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Black. Isotalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Isotalo's head.
Black lands a head kick!
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Black.
Black lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
A punch lands to the side of Isotalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Isotalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Black moves away from the strike by Isotalo.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Black stalling in the clinch but Isotalo improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Black.
Isotalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Black keeps control of Isotalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black has Isotalo pushed against the cage.
Black manages to break the clinch.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Isotalo moves out of range easily.
Black dips to his left and cracks Isotalo with an uppercut!
Isotalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Isotalo.
Black lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Black moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Isotalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isotalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isotalo throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isotalo misses the body punch
and Black counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Black dominated that second round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Isotalo 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.
Isotalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Isotalo misses with a looping left.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Isotalo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black slips under a jab.
Isotalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Isotalo misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Isotalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Isotalo tries to avoid it.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Isotalo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Isotalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Black duly obliges.
Black displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Black instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black digs a right hand underneath Isotalo's ribcage. Isotalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Black stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Black.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black has Isotalo pushed against the cage.
Isotalo can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
The referee is keeping an eye on Black - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Isotalo backwards.
Black controlling the action here for a moment.
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Isotalo.
Isotalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Antti Isotalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black lands a shot to the body.
Isotalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isotalo misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black slips under a jab from Isotalo.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Black - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Isotalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Isotalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Isotalo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Isotalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Isotalo tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black blocking some punches.
Isotalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
Isotalo is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Black is leaning against Isotalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black is leaning against Isotalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black is leaning against Isotalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Isotalo backwards.
Black lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isotalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Black scores with a jab. Isotalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Isotalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Black.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Isotalo has time to react.
Mike Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Isotalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black moves into the clinch.
Isotalo misses with the head strike.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Isotalo can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Isotalo tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Black is leaning against Isotalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Isotalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Isotalo - that landed with a thud.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Isotalo backwards.
Isotalo is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Isotalo.
Isotalo can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black blocking some punches.
Isotalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Isotalo working aggressively here.
Black pushes Isotalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Isotalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Black!
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