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RISE 7: Martynov v Svyatogor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Seppa (ranked 4574 p4p, 5887 weight class) and Darius Thibodeaux (ranked 542 p4p, 616 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jussi Seppa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thibodeaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Seppa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seppa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seppa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thibodeaux dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seppa seems keen to control Thibodeaux's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppa keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Seppa managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppa trying to strike off his back.
Seppa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Seppa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Seppa has Thibodeaux pulled in close to control his posture.
Seppa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seppa has his hands on Thibodeaux's head, controlling the position.
Seppa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Seppa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seppa closes the distance and clinches.
Seppa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Seppa working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seppa controlling the action here.
Seppa moves into full mount! Thibodeaux won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppa controlling the position easily from mount.
Thibodeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Seppa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Seppa looking for a guillotine from mount but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seppa lands a couple of good shots and Thibodeaux has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Seppa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seppa moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Seppa counters by clinching up.
Seppa pulls guard effortlessly.
Seppa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Seppa is working from the bottom.
Jussi Seppa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seppa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thibodeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Seppa 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thibodeaux has passed into half guard!
Seppa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seppa tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thibodeaux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at For Pride and Prodigies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seppa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thibodeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thibodeaux's back!
Seppa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Seppa biding his time, controlling Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux just trying to survive but Seppa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Seppa controls the action.
Seppa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Seppa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Seppa somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Thibodeaux just trying to survive but Seppa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Seppa controlling the position well here. Thibodeaux rolled but Seppa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Seppa is working the ground and pound. Can Thibodeaux escape?
Seppa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Seppa thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Seppa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thibodeaux for as long as he can get away with.
Seppa '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.
Seppa avoiding Thibodeaux 's attempts to control his hands.
Seppa looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Thibodeaux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Seppa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Seppa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seppa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Seppa controls the position.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seppa .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppa decides to stand back up.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppa takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Seppa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux won't allow Seppa to pass to mount.
Seppa trying to control the pace.
Seppa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Seppa is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thibodeaux cracks Seppa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seppa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thibodeaux to the ground. Seppa is now in Thibodeaux's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seppa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seppa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Seppa controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Seppa .
Seppa slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Seppa works his way into side control.
Seppa controlling the position.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jussi Seppa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seppa continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Seppa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seppa , 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Seppa !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Krahujec (ranked 4537 p4p, 5452 weight class) and Billy Nolan (ranked 511 p4p, 565 weight class). Kamil Krahujec could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Nolan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan dives in for a single leg takedown but Krahujec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown but Nolan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krahujec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nolan gets a takedown into half guard.
Nolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nolan throws a strike but Krahujec avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Krahujec working a defensive guard here.
Krahujec has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nolan doesn't defend quickly enough and Krahujec has managed to lock this one up! Can Nolan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Krahujec on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamil Krahujec!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ildefonso Jaquez (ranked 4790 p4p, 4711 weight class) and Ghilo Shamuba (ranked 493 p4p, 486 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ildefonso Jaquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghilo Shamuba!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamuba avoids it.
Jaquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaquez landing knees to the head.
Shamuba goes for a takedown attempt but Jaquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaquez scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Jaquez's head coaches at For Pride and Prodigies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaquez closes the distance and pushes Shamuba back into the cage.
Shamuba wants a takedown.
Shamuba is trying to pull guard but Jaquez has him pressed against the cage.
Ildefonso Jaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghilo Shamuba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaquez obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamuba.
Jaquez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamuba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Jaquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamuba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shamuba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shamuba has Jaquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Shamuba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamuba tries to stand but Jaquez is controlling from the bottom.
Jaquez working a defensive guard here.
Shamuba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaquez dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamuba keeping moving, preventing Jaquez from controlling successfully.
Jaquez preventing the sweep.
Shamuba seems keen to control Jaquez's posture.
Shamuba is continuing to stall.
Shamuba is looking for a triangle but Jaquez pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamuba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shamuba wants to stand and escape but Jaquez is having none of it.
Jaquez wants to control from the top but Shamuba keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ildefonso Jaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaquez scores with a kick to the body.
Shamuba closes the distance and clinches up with Jaquez, looking for a takedown. Shamuba pushes Jaquez against the cage but Jaquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Jaquez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamuba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamuba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaquez.
Jaquez misses with some punches.
Shamuba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamuba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Jaquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamuba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaquez defends it nicely.
Jaquez thows a body kick. Shamuba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shamuba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ildefonso Jaquez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jaquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamuba takes a step back to recover.
Shamuba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaquez with the inside leg kick.
Jaquez pushes Shamuba up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamuba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ildefonso Jaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghilo Shamuba.
Jaquez landing knees to the head.
Shamuba is trying to pull guard but Jaquez has him pressed against the cage.
Jaquez lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jaquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamuba blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamuba misses with an elbow strike.
Jaquez looking to throw knees to the head but Shamuba is blocking nicely.
Jaquez with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaquez throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamuba tries to circle away but Jaquez has him pinned against the cage.
Jaquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamuba scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamuba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamuba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shamuba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaquez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamuba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamuba blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaquez digs a right hand underneath Shamuba's ribcage. Shamuba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamuba wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaquez won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaquez.
Jaquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamuba can do to turn this around?
Jaquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamuba blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamuba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shamuba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shamuba tries to pull guard but Jaquez won't allow it.
Shamuba tries to break the clinch but Jaquez is controlling the position.
Jaquez pushes Shamuba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaquez tries to work over Shamuba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaquez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamuba successfully pulls guard.
Shamuba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaquez is really struggling to control Shamuba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamuba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shamuba seems keen to control Jaquez's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jaquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A low kick lands for Jaquez.
Shamuba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaquez.
Shamuba fails with the takedown.
Jaquez scores with a jab.
Jaquez moves in looking to clinch but Shamuba pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaquez. Shamuba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Shamuba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamuba takes a step back to recover.
Jaquez scores with a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ildefonso Jaquez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shamuba has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jaquez fails to land.
Jaquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamuba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamuba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaquez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamuba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaquez misses with some punches.
Jaquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamuba prevents a body shot from Jaquez.
Jaquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamuba.
Shamuba breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquez moves into the clinch.
Jaquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaquez lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaquez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jaquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamuba blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamuba blocks an uppercut.
Ildefonso Jaquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamuba slowing the pace effectively.
Shamuba is trying to drag Jaquez to the mat but Jaquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaquez prevents Shamuba from breaking the clinch.
Jaquez misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaquez.
Jaquez lands a knee to the body.
Jaquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamuba breaks from the clinch.
Shamuba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaquez.
Shamuba shoots in looking for a takedown but Jaquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamuba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jaquez lands a high kick!
Ghilo Shamuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamuba shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaquez sprawls well. He's pushed Shamuba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ildefonso Jaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghilo Shamuba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaquez throws a nice head kick!
Jaquez connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaquez lands a nice shot that snaps Shamuba's head back.
Jaquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamuba on the side of the head.
Shamuba digs a good body shot into Jaquez's ribs.
Jaquez gets tackled into the cage by Shamuba. Shamuba maintains the clinch.
Jaquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaquez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shamuba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaquez after a bit of a struggle.
Shamuba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaquez lands a knee to the body.
Jaquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shamuba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaquez smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jaquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shamuba darts in looking for a takedown but Jaquez gets double underhooks and turns Shamuba into the cage.
Jaquez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ildefonso Jaquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamuba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaquez throws a head kick that Shamuba semi-blocks.
Shamuba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaquez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shamuba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jaquez throws a head kick that Shamuba semi-blocks.
Shamuba has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaquez throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamuba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaquez pinned against the cage. Jaquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
No luck for Shamuba with that takedown attempt.
Ildefonso Jaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaquez is looking to clinch.
Shamuba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaquez lands a head kick. Shamuba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jaquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamuba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamuba feints the counter takedown.
Shamuba moves into the clinch.
Shamuba looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Shamuba.
Ghilo Shamuba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ildefonso Jaquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamuba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaquez backwards.
Jaquez avoiding damage as Shamuba throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ildefonso Jaquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaquez, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ildefonso Jaquez!
Ildefonso Jaquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Dustfinger (ranked 4440 p4p, 4972 weight class) and Mauricio Ascaciba (ranked 464 p4p, 510 weight class). Dustfinger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Ascaciba!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ascaciba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dustfinger is trying to pull guard but Ascaciba has him pressed against the cage.
Ascaciba is trying to break free.
Dustfinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dustfinger gets through Ascaciba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ascaciba should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ascaciba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dustfinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dustfinger.
Ascaciba throws a punch but it's blocked by Dustfinger.
A short body shot lands from Dustfinger as the two fighters clinch.
Ascaciba looks winded!
Dustfinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascaciba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dustfinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dustfinger looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Dustfinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dustfinger scores with a shot to the side of Ascaciba's head.
Dustfinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dustfinger gets control of Ascaciba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dustfinger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ascaciba won't allow Dustfinger to get back to his feet.
Dustfinger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Dustfinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dustfinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascaciba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dustfinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ascaciba is trying to break the clinch but Dustfinger is controlling him.
Ascaciba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dustfinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dustfinger lands with a left to the head.
Dustfinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dustfinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ascaciba takes a shot to the head.
Dustfinger has Ascaciba pressed against the cage. Ascaciba drops his hands and Dustfinger takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Ascaciba tumbling to the canvas! Dustfinger rains down with more punches but Ascaciba was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Dustfinger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger very nearly forgot to thank Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 160q Rec&St amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Read (ranked 4462 p4p, 4489 weight class) and Ingemar Tossen (ranked 468 p4p, 469 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Read!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ingemar Tossen !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Read lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Read connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tossen . Tossen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Read catches Tossen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tossen shoots in but no luck this time.
Tossen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Read stuffs the takedown attempt from Tossen . Tossen gets slowly back to his feet.
Read throws a body punch but Tossen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tossen .
Read ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Read lunges at Tossen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tossen 's hand.
Tossen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Read lands a jab.
Tossen wants to clinch up but Read keeps it at a distance.
Tossen lands a high kick!
 It looks like Gabriel Read has been cut.
Read uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tossen has time to react.
Read lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Read.
Tossen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gabriel Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingemar Tossen .
Tossen tries to clinch
and Read counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Read.
Gabriel Read is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Read with a jab.
Read throws a big shot that misses.
Tossen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Read missing with a left hand there. Tossen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tossen fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Read on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Read lands with an uppercut that bounces Tossen off the cage and back into range.
Read keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read misses with an uppercut. Tossen saw that one coming.
Tossen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Read.
The fighters circling - Read throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tossen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Read connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read cracks a nice hook into Tossen 's ribs.
Tossen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Read.
Read jabs Tossen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tossen moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Read's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tossen wants to take the fight to the mat but Read manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tossen pulls Read into guard.
Tossen being controlled here, momentarily.
Read throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tossen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Read looking to pass the guard.
Read passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Read is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tossen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Read in side control, throwing shots but Tossen defends.
Tossen struggling a bit here.
Read postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Read are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tossen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Read off and has taken his back!
Read knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tossen on the ground.
Read is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Read dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Read's cut.
That's time! Read's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tossen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Read lands a nice looking body shot.
Tossen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tossen fails with the takedown
and Read counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tossen thinking.
Tossen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gabriel Read is winning the standup battle so far.
Read lands a nice shot to the body.
Read throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tossen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tossen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tossen ducks under a wild hook from Read.
Tossen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ingemar Tossen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read loads up on a big right hand but Tossen slips the punch.
Read throws a body punch but Tossen moves out of range.
Tossen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tossen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tossen is breathing heavily.
Read uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Tossen is looking to clinch but Read is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read throws an overhand right that lands on Tossen 's shoulder, as Tossen tries to avoid the shot.
Tossen tries to clinch but Read moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Read on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tossen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Read to score with a decent uppercut.
Read misses with a looping left.
Tossen looks to throw a body kick
and Read cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tossen takes one to the side of the head.
Tossen staying out of range there.
Tossen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tossen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tossen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tossen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Read swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Read lands a nice shot to the body.
Read throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Read misses the target.
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!
Read misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Read dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tossen tries to clinch up
and Read counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Read digs a good hook to Tossen 's body.
Read scores with a hook to the body. Tossen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tossen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Read.
Tossen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Read fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Read lands a nice looking body shot.
Read scores with a nice strike.
Read thuds a left hand into Tossen 's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tossen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Read tests Tossen 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tossen has his takedown stuffed
and Read counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gabriel Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingemar Tossen .
Read jabs at Tossen 's body.
Tossen walks into a left hand.
Tossen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Tossen is rocked!
Read fakes the body blow, causing Tossen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tossen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Read!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bundi Ankea (ranked 4502 p4p, 4536 weight class) and Honza Hohol (ranked 534 p4p, 537 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bundi Ankea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohol closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ankea 's 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.
Ankea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Ankea blocks nicely.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankea is retaining full guard.
Ankea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Ankea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankea working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily.
Ankea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hohol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Ankea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ankea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Ankea being controlled here, momentarily.
Hohol is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol advances to half guard.
Ankea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Ankea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ankea actively working from the bottom here.
Hohol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ankea is just riding it out for now. Hohol eventually gives up the hold.
Hohol is trying to control the action in half guard but Ankea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankea controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ankea won't allow Hohol to pass to mount.
Hohol throwing shots but Ankea is blocking nicely.
Hohol is thwarting Ankea 's attempts to control the position.
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ankea trying to control here.
Ankea wants to improve his position but Hohol is controlling well.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Ankea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ankea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Hohol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ankea haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ankea . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ankea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hohol throws a strike but Ankea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ankea stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's time! Ankea 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hohol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ankea keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Ankea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Ankea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankea is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohol is controlling him.
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankea is retaining full guard.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol postures up in Ankea 's guard and throws a big left but Ankea blocks it.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Ankea looking to control.
Hohol postures up in Ankea 's guard and throws a big left but Ankea blocks it.
Ankea keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ankea looking to control.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Ankea keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ankea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Ankea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Ankea is trying to keep Hohol in close.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Ankea blocks nicely.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Ankea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Ankea !
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankea postures up in Hohol's guard and throws a big left but Hohol blocks it.
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Ankea stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ankea connects with a body shot that sends Hohol's belly button to the back.
Hohol looking to score a takedown here. Ankea is defending well but Hohol drives through and ends up in Ankea 's guard.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Hohol throws a strike but Ankea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ankea preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankea postures up in Hohol's guard and throws a big left but Hohol blocks it.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankea trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hohol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hohol controls Ankea momentarily but Ankea frees himself.
Ankea preventing the sweep.
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ankea advances position into side control!
Hohol is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Hohol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hohol is not content to let Ankea control the position.
Hohol wants to control but Ankea postures up.
Ankea is chipping away with strikes.
Ankea trying to control the action but Hohol is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol wants to control but Ankea postures up.
Hohol is trying to get back to half guard.
Ankea throws a strike aimed at the side of Hohol's head but Hohol avoids it well.
Hohol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hohol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Ankea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol lands a couple of elbows.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ankea is trying to keep Hohol in close.
Honza Hohol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Ankea keeps moving.
Ankea keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Ankea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ankea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bundi Ankea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Honza Hohol.
I've got Hohol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Violent Femme (ranked 2551 p4p, 2613 weight class) and Onterrio Smith (ranked 67 p4p, 68 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Violent Femme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onterrio Smith!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Femme circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme throws a good cross that connects.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Femme misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith clobbers Femme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Femme.
Smith throws the left hand but Femme avoids the punch easily.
Femme takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Femme.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Femme misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Femme's guard.
Femme seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Femme looking for a sweep. Not yet Femme, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Femme looking to control.
Femme is controlling Smith's posture.
Femme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up in Femme's guard and throws a big left but Femme blocks it.
Femme keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Femme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Femme is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Femme has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Femme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Femme manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Femme's guard.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Femme wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Femme keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith is looking to chop away at Femme's legs.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Femme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Femme controlling the position well.
Femme gets back to full guard.
Femme is adopting a defensive guard.
Femme keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Femme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Femme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Femme pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith advances to half guard.
Femme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Femme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Femme is trying to get back to full guard.
Femme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Femme sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is trying to control. Femme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Onterrio Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Femme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Femme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith slips a jab from Femme.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Femme steps away.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Femme, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Femme against the cage but Femme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Femme blocks a head kick by Smith.
Femme swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Femme as Smith shoots in.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Femme finds it's target.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Femme is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to move into range but Femme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Femme sprawls well.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onterrio Smith.
Femme checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme with a hook.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Femme cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith clobbers Femme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Femme slips under a jab.
Femme lands an overhand right.
Violent Femme is winning the standup battle so far.
Femme blocks a head kick by Smith.
It looked like Femme wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Femme connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Violent Femme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Onterrio Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Femme is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Femme keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Femme is keeping the position for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Femme.
Femme is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Femme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Femme manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Femme's guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Femme is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Femme holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Violent Femme will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Femme sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith jabs at Femme's body.
Femme throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Femme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Femme.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Smith forces Femme back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries a body shot but Femme blocks it.
Femme throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Femme lands with a right to the head.
Femme has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Femme's efforts to push away.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Femme's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Femme avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Femme stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Femme.
Femme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Femme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Femme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Onterrio Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Femme after a bit of a struggle.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onterrio Smith.
Smith tries to work over Femme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Femme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Femme.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Femme.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Femme throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Femme.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Femme on his heels. He'll look to pass Femme's guard now, I'm sure.
Femme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Femme dives on top into guard.
Femme 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.
Smith looking to control.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Femme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Femme has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme laying and praying for a moment but Smith takes advantage and regains half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Femme is one step ahead there.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Femme pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Femme 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 1589 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 40 p4p, 55 weight class). Roman Ship told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Ship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ship ducks under a wild hook from Bystrom.
Ship looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Bystrom lands.
 It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Bystrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bystrom blocks the body kick.
Bystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Ship utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ship jumps into guard, dragging Bystrom to the mat.
Bystrom trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ship is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ship manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bystrom has Ship in his guard.
Ship drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bystrom dives on top into guard.
Ship working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bystrom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bystrom throws an overhand right that lands on Ship's shoulder, as Ship tries to avoid the shot.
Bystrom walks into a straight right hand from Ship.
Torkel Bystrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ship throws a head kick that misses.
Bystrom tries to clinch up.
Bystrom darts in and clinches Ship up against the cage.
Ship trying to land knees to the body.
Bystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Ship avoids the damage to the body.
Bystrom gets control of Ship's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bystrom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Bystrom working for a triangle but Ship defends it easily.
Ship postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bystrom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ship, into his guard.
Bystrom looking to sit in guard and control but Ship gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for a triangle here. Ship is fighting it but it looks tight! Bystrom pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ship is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Torkel Bystrom!
A victorious Torkel Bystrom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Martynov (ranked 1215 p4p, 1875 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 42 p4p, 50 weight class). Dimitri Svyatogor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Svyatogor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Svyatogor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Svyatogor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svyatogor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martynov throws the left hand but Svyatogor avoids the punch easily.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a hook
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
Martynov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Martynov.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Svyatogor.
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Martynov misses with a hook
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martynov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Svyatogor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martynov staying out of range there.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov gets a clinch.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martynov's brow.
Martynov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martynov.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov is pushing Svyatogor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svyatogor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martynov.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Svyatogor avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the temple.
Martynov misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svyatogor blocks an uppercut.
Martynov misses with a knee strike.
Svyatogor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svyatogor.
Martynov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martynov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martynov looking to throw knees to the head but Svyatogor is blocking nicely.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svyatogor avoids it.
Martynov avoiding damage as Svyatogor throws knees to the body.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor avoids a wild elbow strike from Martynov.
Svyatogor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor digs a right hand into Martynov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martynov's gas tank.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martynov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Martynov pushes Svyatogor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svyatogor looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martynov.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Martynov doesn't manage to clinch there - Svyatogor circles away.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martynov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martynov misses the jab.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor 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.
Jab from Svyatogor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Martynov.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Martynov moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svyatogor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with an open hand slap.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Svyatogor looks to land a combination. Martynov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martynov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it misses.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov misses with an elbow over the top.
Martynov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svyatogor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Svyatogor lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Svyatogor scores with a nice right hand.
Martynov throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martynov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martynov is leaning against Svyatogor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Svyatogor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svyatogor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martynov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martynov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martynov throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov leaning against his opponent.
Svyatogor tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Svyatogor back against the cage.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Svyatogor lands a glancing blow to the side of Martynov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martynov tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Martynov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Svyatogor moved out of range.
Svyatogor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov drops his hands momentarily and Svyatogor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martynov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svyatogor scores with a hook.
Martynov slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Martynov tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Martynov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svyatogor thinking.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov is looking to clinch but Svyatogor is avoiding it.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Svyatogor slips a straight right by Martynov.
Martynov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov just misses with a punch 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!
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Martynov wants to clinch.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svyatogor.
A nice leg kick from Svyatogor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svyatogor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Svyatogor dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Svyatogor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor takes one on the button.
Martynov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Svyatogor to score with a decent uppercut.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one.
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Svyatogor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Svyatogor 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dimitri Svyatogor waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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