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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Giel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Giel!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giel throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Giel misses with a series of wild punches.
Giel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Giel.
Giel misses with a wild combination.
Giel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Giel counters with a nice body shot.
Giel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Giel which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Giel tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Giel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Giel.
A combination from Giel does no damage.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Giel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Giel counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Giel to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giel scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Giel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giel throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Giel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Giel throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Giel misses with a double jab.
Jones moves forwards but Giel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giel throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Giel lands a jab.
Jones is rocked!
Giel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Giel looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giel misses with a double jab.
Giel connects with a crisp jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Giel looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Giel lands an overhand right.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Giel.
Giel scores with a three punch combo!
Paul Giel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Giel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Giel throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Giel shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jones is backing up but Giel catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jones covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Giel Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Giel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buscemi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sopranos Theme. Franco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clobberin Time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Buscemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Franco!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buscemi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Franco duly obliges.
Buscemi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buscemi passes into half guard.
Buscemi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franco defending well though.
Buscemi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buscemi is trying to control the action in half guard but Franco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buscemi stalling.
Buscemi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Franco!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco tries to reverse the position but Buscemi maintains control.
Buscemi wants to control the pace but Franco is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buscemi is trying to control here but Franco has managed to regain half guard.
Franco is staying active underneath Buscemi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buscemi is looking to advance position but Franco won't allow it.
Franco is looking to escape.
Buscemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
Franco is trying to stand back up but Buscemi is controlling him
That's two 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Buscemi tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Buscemi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buscemi tries to clinch up.
Franco loads up on a big right hand but Buscemi slips the punch.
Buscemi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Buscemi.
Buscemi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buscemi is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him.
Buscemi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buscemi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buscemi, into his guard.
Franco wants to control from the top but Buscemi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco won't allow Buscemi to get back to his feet.
Buscemi wants to sweep here but Franco controlling him for the moment.
Buscemi is working hard here to advance position.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Buscemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buscemi wants to get back to his feet but Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buscemi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Buscemi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buscemi misses with a head shot.
Buscemi punching from mount but Franco doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buscemi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Franco is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Buscemi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Franco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buscemi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Keith Franco has been cut.
Buscemi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franco.
Franco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buscemi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buscemi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buscemi trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Buscemi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buscemi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buscemi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
Buscemi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Franco sneaks out the side door and pushes Buscemi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Franco blocks a head kick by Buscemi.
Franco cracks Buscemi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buscemi throws a head kick that misses.
Keith Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buscemi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buscemi slips a jab from Franco.
Buscemi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Franco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.
Buscemi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buscemi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Franco is trying to stand up here but Buscemi is controlling him well.
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as Buscemi sits in half guard.
Buscemi trying to mount his opponent but Franco defends it.
Buscemi is stalling here. Franco is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Buscemi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Franco has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Buscemi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buscemi is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buscemi throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Buscemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Buscemi tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Buscemi throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Franco lunges at Buscemi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buscemi's hand.
Franco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buscemi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Buscemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Franco throws a one two combo.
Buscemi shoots in and drives through. Franco sprawls well.
Franco cracks Buscemi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buscemi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve Buscemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buscemi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Franco. That snapped Buscemi's head back.
Buscemi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franco cracks Buscemi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buscemi on the side of the head.
Franco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buscemi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.
Buscemi takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Franco's cut.
That's time! Buscemi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Buscemi takes one to the side of the head.
Franco tries to bum rush Buscemi with a series of wild strikes but Buscemi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buscemi tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Franco.
Buscemi has a takedown stuffed.
Keith Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco connects with a nice looking jab.
Buscemi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Franco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buscemi dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Buscemi's head and hops out.
Franco scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Franco.
Franco connects with a single shot there.
Franco scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Franco scores with a jab to the body.
Franco throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franco dips to his left and cracks Buscemi with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco lands a jab-cross combination.
Franco with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Franco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buscemi doesn't seem phased though.
Franco lands with a good body shot.
Buscemi tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Buscemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Franco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buscemi's head backwards.
Buscemi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buscemi throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Franco lands with a slapping head kick.
Buscemi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Franco.
Franco avoids the head kick by Buscemi.
Buscemi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buscemi lands a slapping body shot.
Buscemi moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Buscemi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franco connects with the punch.
Franco 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buscemi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buscemi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buscemi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Franco's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco is trying to control but can't.
Franco wants to get back to full guard but Buscemi has passed into side control.
Franco is trying to escape the mount.
Buscemi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franco is looking to escape.
Buscemi lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Buscemi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Buscemi tries to control but Franco wriggling away.
Buscemi lands a heavy elbow.
Buscemi misses with a head shot.
Franco is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Buscemi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Buscemi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Franco because Buscemi loaded up on that one.
Buscemi looking to ground and pound but Franco is blocking nicely.
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.
Buscemi looking to ground and pound but Franco is blocking nicely.
Buscemi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Buscemi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Franco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buscemi with the ground and pound from mount.
Buscemi breaks from Franco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Franco bucks up and throws Buscemi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buscemi doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Franco looks to land a right hand but Buscemi moved out of range.
Buscemi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buscemi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Franco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giorgios Finlitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Parga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Parga 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giorgios Finlitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Parga!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finlitis.
A telegraphed right hand from Parga misses the target.
Parga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finlitis.
Parga shoots in and drives through. Finlitis sprawls well.
Finlitis tries to clinch but Parga moves out of range.
Parga darts in trying to clinch
and Finlitis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finlitis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finlitis breaks the clinch.
Finlitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finlitis.
Parga clinches but Finlitis breaks the clinch
and Finlitis counters with a good low kick that Parga was not able to check.
Parga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finlitis.
A punch lands to the side of Parga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlitis tries to clinch but Parga is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlitis rushes Parga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Parga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finlitis prevents a body shot from Parga.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finlitis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pargas head.
Finlitis tries to break the clinch but Parga is controlling the position.
Parga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Finlitis regains guard immediately.
Finlitis is looking to stand up but Parga isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Parga stops Finlitis from standing up.
Parga wants to control from the top but Finlitis keeps moving.
Finlitis has his feet on Parga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Parga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finlitis counters with a good low kick that Parga was not able to check.
Finlitis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parga.
Parga tries to clinch
and Finlitis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finlitis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parga stalling the fight.
Parga keeps control of Finlitis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finlitis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parga misses with a straight left.
Parga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parga avoids the head kick by Finlitis.
Parga lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Finlitis as Parga shoots in.
Finlitis is looking to land body kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Finlitis.
Parga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parga lands a jab to Finlitis's midsection.
Finlitis is breathing heavily.
Parga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Finlitis counters with a nice leg kick.
Giorgios Finlitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Parga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finlitis's head backwards.
Finlitis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parga.
Parga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finlitis counters with a three punch combo that has Parga backing up. Parga nods at Finlitis to acknowledge the strikes.
Parga tries to clinch but Finlitis moves away
and Parga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finlitis loads up on a big right hand but Parga slips the punch.
Parga throws a combination that misses
and Parga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Parga.
Parga avoids a kick to the body.
Parga misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finlitis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Giorgios Finlitis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Parga shoots in but Finlitis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parga closes the distance but Finlitis moves to the side
and Finlitis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgios Finlitis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finlitis closes the distance and clinches.
Parga has hold of one of Finlitis's legs. Finlitis is fighting the takedown attempt but Parga gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Parga wants to control from the top but Finlitis keeps moving.
Parga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finlitis keeping moving, preventing Parga from controlling successfully.
Parga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parga trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parga is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Parga.
Parga with a poor takedown
and Finlitis counters by clinching up.
Finlitis breaks from the clinch.
Parga misses with a double jab
and Finlitis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Parga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Finlitis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Finlitis counters with a good low kick that Parga was not able to check.
Finlitis closes the distance and clinches.
Parga prevents Finlitis from breaking the clinch.
Parga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Finlitis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Finlitis breaks the clinch.
Finlitis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis looks to land a combination but Parga avoids it well.
Finlitis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parga tries to clinch but Finlitis is having none of it.
Finlitis has Parga up against the cage in a clinch.
Finlitis breaks the clinch.
Parga slips a jab and a cross from Finlitis.
Finlitis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parga.
Parga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlitis defending well though.
Parga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finlitis wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parga misses with a head shot. Finlitis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Parga trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parga tries to stand but Finlitis is controlling from the bottom.
Finlitis is looking to stand up but Parga isn't so interested in that idea.
Parga trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parga shoots and misses
and Finlitis counters by clinching up.
Giorgios Finlitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Parga.
Parga decides to pull guard.
Finlitis won't allow Parga to sweep him here.
Finlitis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Finlitis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parga there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgios Finlitis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Finlitis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finlitis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Parga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlitis.
Nice uppercut there from Parga.
Parga just misses with a punch to the body.
Parga ducks under a wild hook from Finlitis.
Parga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Finlitis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Finlitis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finlitis misses with a few strikes there.
Parga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parga misses with a combination
and Finlitis counters with a left and a right that stings Parga.
Finlitis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finlitis counters with a left and a right that stings Parga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parga tries to close the distance and clinch but Finlitis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parga misses with a series of wild punches.
Giorgios Finlitis is winning the standup battle so far.
Finlitis looks to land a left hand but Parga moved out of range nicely.
Finlitis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finlitis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finlitis scores with a jab to the head.
Parga slips under a jab.
Parga throws a hook to the side of Finlitis's head but Finlitis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parga scores with a hook to the body. Finlitis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parga avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Parga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finlitis doesn't seem phased though.
Parga throws a combination that misses
and Finlitis counters with a low kick, right behind Parga 's knee.
Finlitis misses with a combination
and Parga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlitis throws a series of punches but Parga moves out of range.
Parga is looking to clinch but Finlitis is avoiding it.
Finlitis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Finlitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parga misses with a takedown
and Finlitis counters with a left and a right that stings Parga.
Giorgios Finlitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Parga.
Nice shot by Finlitis.
Parga slips a jab and a cross from Finlitis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parga has his takedown stuffed
and Finlitis counters with a body kick that stops Parga in his tracks momentarily.
Parga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Finlitis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finlitis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finlitis.
Finlitis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finlitis moves into the clinch.
Parga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parga pushes Finlitis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Finlitis.
A head punch on the inside from Finlitis fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finlitis manages to break the clinch.
Parga throws a hook but Finlitis avoids it easily.
Finlitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigo Parga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parga is looking to clinch.
Parga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finlitis is fending him off so far but Parga persists. Nope, Finlitis circles away and we're back to standing.
Finlitis misses with a double jab
and Parga counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Finlitis's guard now.
Parga throwing strikes from guard but Finlitis blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodrigo Parga.
I think Finlitis 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgios Finlitis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudziadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwinn has chosen The Vines - Don't listen to the radio as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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280 lbs
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25
268 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mariusz Pudziadowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Carwinn!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudziadowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Carwinn misses with a straight left.
Carwinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Pudziadowski is just out of range.
Mariusz Pudziadowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudziadowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pudziadowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudziadowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudziadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudziadowski fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudziadowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwinn takes one on the button.
Pudziadowski fails to land the takedown.
Carwinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carwinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pudziadowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carwinn pinned against the cage. Carwinn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carwinn throws a right and a left that Pudziadowski avoids nicely.
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.
Carwinn throws a shot from downtown. Pudziadowski moves away and avoids it.
Carwinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carwinn slaps away a takedown attempt from Pudziadowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carwinn stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudziadowski. Pudziadowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Pudziadowski dives in and grabs Carwinn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carwinn pushes down on Pudziadowski's head and hops out.
Pudziadowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carwinn.
Pudziadowski shoots in but Carwinn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pudziadowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudziadowski is breathing heavily.
Carwinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski wants to clinch.
Carwinn misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pudziadowski has a takedown stuffed.
Pudziadowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carwinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pudziadowski tries to clinch but Carwinn moves out of range.
Pudziadowski tries for a takedown but Carwinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Pudziadowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Carwinn which made him look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudziadowski has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwinn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Carwinn does no damage.
Carwinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carwinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudziadowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carwinn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pudziadowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carwinn scores with a nice strike.
Carwinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pudziadowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pudziadowski is defended easily by Carwinn.
Carwinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudziadowski tries to clinch there but Carwinn circles away.
A punch combination from Carwinn misses.
Pudziadowski fails to land the takedown.
Pudziadowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudziadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carwinn misses with a series of wild punches.
Pudziadowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pudziadowski looks for a takedown but Carwinn sprawls well.
Pudziadowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carwinn defends it nicely.
Pudziadowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carwinn is trying to defend but Pudziadowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski throws a strike but Carwinn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pudziadowski throwing strikes from guard but Carwinn blocks nicely.
Carwinn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pudziadowski won't allow Carwinn to get back to his feet.
Pudziadowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carwinn is keeping the position for now.
Pudziadowski throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Pudziadowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pudziadowski trying to control but Carwinn is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carwinn fails to land with a series of punches.
Carwinn throws an overhand right that lands on Pudziadowski's shoulder, as Pudziadowski tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudziadowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudziadowski shoots for a takedown but Carwinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pudziadowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carwinn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pudziadowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carwinn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carwinn is pushing Pudziadowski's head away, looking to escape. Pudziadowski manages to hold on to the position though.
Pudziadowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudziadowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Carwinn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pudziadowski misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwinn pushes Pudziadowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pudziadowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pudziadowski is staying tight to Carwinn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carwinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pudziadowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carwinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pudziadowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pudziadowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carwinn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pudziadowski lands a nice forearm strike.
Pudziadowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pudziadowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carwinn is avoiding damage well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carwinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pudziadowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carwinn tries to escape but Pudziadowski is in control.
Pudziadowski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Carwinn defending against the ground and pound.
Carwinn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwinn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pudziadowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pudziadowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carwinn is letting Pudziadowski control him for a moment.
Pudziadowski working the ground and pound but Carwinn is defending the strikes.
Carwinn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pudziadowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mariusz Pudziadowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pudziadowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carwinn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pudziadowski's guard! Nice work there by Carwinn!
Pudziadowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carwinn is fighting to break Pudziadowski's control of his arms but Pudziadowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carwinn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pudziadowski's guard.
Pudziadowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pudziadowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudziadowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carwinn 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Carwinn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lessnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessnar comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Bob Parker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
279 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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22
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Lessnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a hook but Lessnar avoids it easily.
Lessnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Parker tries to hold on but Lessnar pushes him away.
Lessnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Parker is rocked!
It looks like Bob Parker has been cut.
Lessnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Parker is still in real trouble! Can Lessnar finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lessnar postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Parker in real trouble here! The ref calls for Parker to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lessnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Matinheimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by U Know. Wandy Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wandy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paavo Matinheimo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matinheimo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matinheimo fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Matinheimo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matinheimo avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matinheimo trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matinheimo into the cage.
Matinheimo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Matinheimo jumps guard but Silva stands there with Matinheimo around his waist. Matinheimo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matinheimo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matinheimo or not.
Matinheimo looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matinheimo up against the cage.
Silva gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matinheimo.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matinheimo backwards.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Matinheimo's ribcage.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matinheimo's face.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva with a knee to the head.
A short right from Silva.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matinheimo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Matinheimo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Matinheimo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Matinheimo in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matinheimo.
Matinheimo is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matinheimo has his back to the cage.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matinheimo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matinheimo tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Matinheimo stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Matinheimo has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva works on Matinheimo's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matinheimo misses with a body punch.
Silva blocks a body shot from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Matinheimo backwards.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Matinheimo successfully pulls guard.
Matinheimo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matinheimo is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matinheimo's guard.
Matinheimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Matinheimo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Matinheimo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matinheimo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Silva is looking to clinch but Matinheimo is avoiding it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matinheimo fails with the takedown.
Wandy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Matinheimo.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matinheimo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matinheimo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandy Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matinheimo slips a straight right by Silva.
Matinheimo scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matinheimo swinging wildly here.
Silva misses with a leg kick
enabling Matinheimo to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Matinheimo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matinheimo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matinheimo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matinheimo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matinheimo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matinheimo lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva wants to clinch up but Matinheimo keeps it at a distance.
Matinheimo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matinheimo throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wandy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matinheimo slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matinheimo blocks a head kick by Silva.
Matinheimo misses with a body shot.
Matinheimo lands a nice shot to the body.
Matinheimo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Matinheimo checks a low kick from Silva.
Matinheimo misses with the combination.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matinheimo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva slips a jab from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo misses the jab.
Wandy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Matinheimo misses.
A punch combination from Matinheimo misses.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matinheimo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Matinheimo down.
Silva thows a body kick. Matinheimo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the body shot from Matinheimo.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Good body shot from Silva.
Matinheimo takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matinheimo backwards.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matinheimo prevents it.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Matinheimo's head.
Silva trying to stall but Matinheimo improves his position.
Matinheimo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Matinheimo does it's job there.
Silva tries to clinch but Matinheimo moves out of range.
Matinheimo tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matinheimo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matinheimo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matinheimo connects with a body shot.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matinheimo can do to turn this around?
Matinheimo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Silva.
Matinheimo misses with a body shot.
Matinheimo misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Matinheimo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matinheimo lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva wants to clinch up but Matinheimo keeps it at a distance.
Matinheimo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Matinheimo lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matinheimo. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matinheimo ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matinheimo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matinheimo moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandy Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva defending well as Matinheimo loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matinheimo.
Matinheimo throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Matinheimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Matinheimo misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Matinheimo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Matinheimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matinheimo misses with a straight right.
Matinheimo gets the takedown into side control.
Matinheimo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matinheimo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matinheimo tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Matinheimo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matinheimo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Matinheimo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Matinheimo trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Matinheimo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matinheimo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matinheimo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matinheimo swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Matinheimo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Matinheimo misses with an uppercut.
Matinheimo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matinheimo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matinheimo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matinheimo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wandy Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Matinheimo misses with a wild body shot.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo connects with a looping right hand.
Paavo Matinheimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matinheimo misses with an uppercut.
Matinheimo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Matinheimo misses the shot to the body.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva wants to clinch but Matinheimo slips to the side
enabling Matinheimo to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva stuns Matinheimo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matinheimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Matinheimo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matinheimo wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Matinheimo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Matinheimo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matinheimo landing punches.
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Matinheimo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Matinheimo with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Matinheimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wandy Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armand Krajnc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Tower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krajnc comes to the cage accompanied by 'Street Fighting Man' by The Rolling Stones. Paul Tower has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armand Krajnc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tower!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tower pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krajnc is out of range and Tower settles back down.
Tower blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Tower.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower stuns Krajnc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krajnc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krajnc rushes Tower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krajnc controlling the action here for a moment.
Krajnc with a knee to the head.
Tower misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower.
Krajnc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krajnc tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krajnc closes the distance and pushes Tower back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajnc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krajnc is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tower lands a left hand.
Tower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tower trying to control the position but instead, Krajnc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tower into the cage.
Krajnc has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Krajnc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tower.
Krajnc lands a shoulder strike.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krajnc lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Krajnc on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krajnc scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head.
Krajnc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Towers head.
Krajnc lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Krajnc stalling against the cage.
Krajnc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Krajnc.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krajnc stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Krajnc.
Nice body punch from Krajnc - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krajnc lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Krajnc scores with a shoulder strike.
Krajnc lands an uppercut.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krajnc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krajnc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tower.
A nice left hand lands by Krajnc.
Tower is trying to break free.
Tower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krajnc dodges an elbow strike from Tower.
Krajnc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krajnc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tower trying to stall but Krajnc improves his position.
Krajnc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Krajnc.
Krajnc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krajnc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krajnc swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krajnc is pushing Tower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Krajnc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower is trying to stall.
Krajnc leaning against his opponent.
Krajnc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Krajnc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Tower has a couple of punches blocked by Krajnc.
Krajnc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tower misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Krajnc.
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krajnc throws a low kick, looking for Tower's leg but Tower calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krajnc.
Krajnc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Tower as he checks the leg kick.
Tower throws an overhand right that lands on Krajnc's shoulder, as Krajnc tries to avoid the shot.
Tower missing with a left hand there. Krajnc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krajnc avoids the body shot from Tower.
Krajnc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tower misses with a kick to the body
and Krajnc counters with a solid body kick.
Tower looks gassed!
Krajnc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tower. That did some damage!
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!
Tower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krajnc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krajnc scoring well with a low kick there.
Krajnc throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Krajnc thumps Tower with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krajnc scores with a jab.
Krajnc misses with a head kick.
Krajnc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tower's head.
Krajnc scores with a one two! Tower had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Krajnc 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.
Krajnc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tower throws a shot from downtown. Krajnc moves away and avoids it.
Tower looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krajnc scores with a jab. Tower acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Tower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Armand Krajnc is winning the standup battle so far.
Krajnc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick.
Tower blocks a jab.
Krajnc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krajnc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krajnc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krajnc stalls.
Krajnc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tower is rocked!
Krajnc misses with the head strike.
Tower is still on wobbly legs! Can Krajnc finish him?
Tower is breathing heavily.
Krajnc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tower seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajnc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krajnc unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tower! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Krajnc is unloading with more strikes now! Tower drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armand Krajnc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Game (Feat Jay-Z) - What You Say. Gomez has chosen Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nestor Anderton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderton scores with a shot to the body.
Gomez looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Anderton.
Anderton lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Nestor Anderton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Gomez.
Anderton's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderton throws a shot to the body.
Anderton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderton.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Anderton moves out of range.
Anderton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderton.
Gomez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anderton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gomez.
Anderton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomez on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Anderton. Beautiful body shot.
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderton throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Anderton.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Anderton.
Anderton lands a slapping body shot.
Nestor Anderton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderton fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderton jabs at Gomez's body.
Anderton lands a right hook to the body.
Gomez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderton as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderton. That snapped Gomez's head back.
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderton lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez takes one to the chin there.
Anderton lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Anderton lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Anderton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderton works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Gomez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomez takes one to the side of the head.
Anderton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderton, as that shot connected.
Gomez takes one on the button.
Anderton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Anderton. Beautiful body shot.
Anderton misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderton lands a left and a right that send Gomez crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gomez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Anderton! Gomez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Anderton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takeshi's choice of entrance music: On The Dub-ble. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
the Project ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeshi moves away.
Takeshi throws a hook to the side of the Project's head but the Project sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeshi moves away from the strike by the Project.
the Project lands with a thumping leg kick.
the Project moves into range and clinches up with Takeshi.
the Project lands an uppercut.
the Project has Takeshi pushed against the cage.
the Project working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeshi obliges.
the Project slows down the pace here.
the Project digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
Takeshi avoiding damage.
Takeshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but the Project has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
the Project misses with some punches.
the Project misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from the Project fails to land.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from the Project.
the Project misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
the Project lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi throws an elbow that misses.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeshi looks gassed!
the Project is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from the Project.
A body shot lands from the Project.
the Project lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
A right hand to the body from the Project.
the Project stalling against the cage.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it misses.
the Project lands with a left to the head.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project pushes Takeshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
the Project lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, the Project scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi misses with an elbow strike.
the Project dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, the Project scores with a nice short uppercut.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
the Project displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takeshi up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, the Project scores with a nice short uppercut.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.
the Project pushes Takeshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
the Project lands a hook to the side of the head.
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from the Project.
the Project lands with a left to the head.
Takeshi pressing his opponent against the cage.
the Project avoiding damage.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
the Project gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
the Project on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
the Project managing to block the knees to the body from Takeshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project stalling against the cage.
the Project scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project leaning his opponent against the cage.
the Project gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from the Project as the two fighters clinch.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
the Project digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
the Project digs a right hand underneath Takeshi's ribcage. Takeshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from the Project.
the Project working some nice short punches in the clinch.
the Project scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
the Project is pushing Takeshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
the Project scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from the Project.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from the Project.
the Project blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
the Project scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
Nice body punch from the Project.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeshi taking a breather.
the Project on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from the Project.
the Project lands a body shot.
the Project lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
the Project throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
the Project instigates a clinch.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
the Project avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
the Project stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
the Project misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
Chuck the Project has scored more points in the clinch so far.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.
the Project lands a body punch.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
the Project lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takeshi or not.
A short right from the Project.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
the Project softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
the Project softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from the Project.
the Project is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project works on Takeshi's body with a couple of short punches.
the Project is working Takeshi over against the cage.
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project slowing the pace effectively.
the Project lands a shoulder strike.
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from the Project.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
the Project lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
the Project lands a body shot.
the Project scores with a shoulder strike.
the Project is working Takeshi over against the cage.
the Project is working Takeshi over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it misses.
the Project is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Takeshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through the Project's defenses.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
the Project has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takeshi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
the Project gets his hands free as Takeshi looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Takeshi right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from the Project.
the Project trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
the Project stops Takeshi from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the Project is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takeshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
the Project swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeshi.
Takeshi lunges at the Project with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by the Project's hand.
the Project misses with a hook. Takeshi ducked under it nicely.
the Project paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
the Project tries to keep at a distance but Takeshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
the Project dodges an elbow strike from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws an elbow that misses.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
Takeshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from the Project.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
A short right from the Project.
the Project lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from the Project.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it misses.
the Project managing to block the knees to the body from Takeshi.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
the Project lands an uppercut.
the Project lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from the Project.
the Project pushes Takeshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
the Project gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
the Project perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takeshi pushes the Project off looking to stand but the Project dives back in and keeps control.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi looks like he's trying to stand up.
the Project controlling the action here.
That's four 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.
Takeshi has one foot on the Project's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project clearly takes that round.
That's time! the Project's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
the Project lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by the Project.
Takeshi misses with a few strikes there.
the Project misses the shot to the body.
Takeshi missing with a left hand there. the Project was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
the Project digs a good hook to Takeshi's body.
the Project keeps the fight on the outside.
the Project fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeshi scores with a nice right hand.
the Project closes the distance and clinches.
the Project working aggressively here.
the Project avoids the elbow strike from Takeshi, against the cage.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takeshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by the Project.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi is looking to control the Project's arms but the Project gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeshi has his back to the cage.
the Project tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
the Project controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi pushes the Project back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
the Project lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but the Project improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
the Project lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from the Project.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
the Project lands a right hand.
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project lands a shoulder strike.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project digs a right hand underneath Takeshi's ribcage. Takeshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
the Project lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takeshi or not.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from the Project.
the Project lands a shoulder strike.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the Project.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the Project.
A quick uppercut on the inside from the Project.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeshi missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from the Project.
A short uppercut from the Project.
A head punch blocked on the inside by the Project.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
Nice body punch from the Project.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from the Project.
the Project lands with a right to the head.
the Project lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the Project scores with a nice hook to the head.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the Project.
Takeshi missing with knees to the body.
the Project stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from the Project as the two fighters clinch.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
A right hook to the body lands for the Project.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
the Project stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from the Project.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the Project avoids it.
the Project is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project has hold of one of Takeshi's legs. Takeshi is fighting the takedown attempt but the Project gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
the Project passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with the Project in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project had his way with Ryuu Takeshi in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
the Project circles away from the clinch attempt.
the Project throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Takeshi is looking to clinch.
Takeshi lands with a cross.
Takeshi works the Project's body with a nice hook.
the Project will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the Project fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeshi is looking to clinch but the Project is avoiding it.
the Project scores with a hook to the body. Takeshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeshi avoids the body shot from the Project.
the Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeshi was well out of range. Poor timing from the Project.
Takeshi blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeshi moves in looking to clinch but the Project pushes him off.
the Project tries to clinch but Takeshi moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
the Project has Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
the Project avoids a wild elbow strike from Takeshi.
A left hand lands to the body for the Project.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, the Project creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
Takeshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
the Project avoids the elbow strike from Takeshi, against the cage.
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
the Project misses with a punch on the inside.
the Project tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Good body shot from the Project.
Takeshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
the Project misses with a body punch.
the Project lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by the Project as Takeshi tries to tie him up.
the Project prevents a body shot from Takeshi.
the Project digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
A short left from the Project.
the Project lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
the Project lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
the Project is struggling to control the position.
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
the Project manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
the Project lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
Chuck the Project is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
Takeshi looking to stall.
Takeshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from the Project.
A short body shot lands from the Project as the two fighters clinch.
the Project is stalling here.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
the Project blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi is trying to maintain a safe position but the Project gets an underhook and turns Takeshi into the cage.
Takeshi misses with a knee to the head.
Takeshi has a couple of punches blocked by the Project.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi looking to stall.
the Project pushes Takeshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takeshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
the Project lands a body shot.
Takeshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Takeshi tries to land knees in the clinch but the Project avoids the damage to the body.
the Project lands a body punch.
Takeshi misses with a knee strike.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takeshi tries to stall but the Project uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but the Project blocks it.
Ryuu Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takeshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards the Project's brow.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
the Project stalling against the cage.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
the Project avoids a wild elbow strike from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from the Project.
Takeshi lands a body shot.
the Project digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but the Project improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but the Project improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck the Project showed his dominance in that final round.
Well the Project has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:44
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:44
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck the Project!
Chuck the Project retains his middleweight title!
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