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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Ovaltine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaltine comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne. The key to victory for Harrison Ovaltine has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Ovaltine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley Stuus!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Stuus.
Ovaltine lands with a straight right. Stuus didn't see that one coming.
Stuus lands with a kick to the temple. Ovaltine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No joy there for Stuus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick from Stuus.
Ovaltine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stuus scoring well with a low kick there.
Ovaltine looks to land a combination. Stuus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Stanley Stuus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovaltine throws a combination that misses
and Stuus counters with a thumping low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stuus.
Stuus tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ovaltine is trying to defend but Stuus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stuus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ovaltine defends it well.
Stuus trying to control the pace.
Stuus is looking to stall here but Ovaltine recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuus prevents Ovaltine from getting back to his feet.
Stuus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stuus has gone for a leg lock! Ovaltine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stuus's guard.
Stuus looking to control.
Ovaltine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ovaltine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stuus's guard.
Stuus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ovaltine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ovaltine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stuus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stuus wants to control the pace but Ovaltine is squirming around nicely.
Stuus throwing strikes here but Ovaltine is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stuus quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Stuus but it's paid off an Ovaltine is forced to tap! Nice work by Stuus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanley Stuus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Polish Number (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavril Sidelnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konrad Polish Number!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gavril Sidelnikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Sidelnikov.
It looks like Konrad Polish Number has been cut.
Sidelnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Polish Number stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polish Number is breathing heavily.
Polish Number blocks a head kick by Sidelnikov.
Sidelnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Sidelnikov with that takedown attempt.
Polish Number ducks straight into an uppercut from Sidelnikov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Polish Number manages to regain guard straight away.
Polish Number is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidelnikov is stalling in the full guard.
Sidelnikov pushes down on Polish Number's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidelnikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sidelnikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Polish Number is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidelnikov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Polish Number could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sidelnikov has cracked it and Polish Number is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sidelnikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gavril Sidelnikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Hansseen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Oswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jokke Hansseen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansseen blocks a head kick by Oswald.
Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oswald tries to clinch there but Hansseen circles away.
Oswald tries to land a front kick but Hansseen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hansseen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hansseen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hansseen drops back looking for a leg! Oswald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oswald manages to kick Hansseen off! Hansseen jumps back into Oswald's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansseen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hansseen stops Oswald from standing up.
Hansseen tries to free his leg and advance position but Oswald is retaining full guard.
Hansseen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hansseen won't allow Oswald to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansseen pushing down on Oswald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hansseen stops Oswald from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oswald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jokke Hansseen has been cut.
Oswald doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansseen circles away.
Hansseen keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oswald is trying to break the clinch but Hansseen is controlling him.
Oswald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hansseen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Oswald throws a head kick that Hansseen semi-blocks.
Oswald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Hansseen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen wants to land a leg kick but Oswald is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hansseen.
Jokke Hansseen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hansseen can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oswald. Hansseen shrugs it off though.
Oswald clinches up with Hansseen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Oswald - that landed with a thud.
Hansseen decides to pull guard.
Hansseen working for a triangle but Oswald defends it easily.
Oswald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hansseen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hansseen working a defensive guard here.
Hansseen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oswald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hansseen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hansseen looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald wants to stand but Hansseen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oswald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hansseen working for a triangle but Oswald defends it easily.
Oswald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hansseen's guard.
Hansseen looking to control.
Oswald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oswald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Hansseen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oswald defends it easily.
Hansseen has a closed guard, preventing Oswald from standing up.
Hansseen working for a triangle but Oswald defends it easily.
Oswald stands up and waves to Hansseen to follow him.
Oswald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jokke Hansseen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jokke Hansseen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hansseen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansseen shoots in but Oswald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hansseen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hansseen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hansseen wants to pass the guard but Oswald is defending well.
Hansseen prevents Oswald from standing back up.
Hansseen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hansseen in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansseen wants to work for an arm triangle but Oswald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hansseen is breathing heavily.
Oswald tries to kick Hansseen off but Hansseen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hansseen is pressing down on Oswald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oswald is holding on for now.
Oswald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hansseen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oswald is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Hansseen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hansseen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oswald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hansseen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oswald, who protects the arm well.
Hansseen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hansseen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oswald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hansseen but great work by Oswald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hansseen is trying to get back to half guard.
Oswald tries to stand but Hansseen is controlling his head.
Hansseen tries to bench press Oswald off him but Oswald keeps the position.
Oswald wants to stand but Hansseen is controlling his arm.
Oswald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hansseen on the ground.
Hansseen is trying to improve his position.
Hansseen wants to control but Oswald postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansseen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hansseen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oswald. That did some damage!
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.
Hansseen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oswald sprawls well initially but Hansseen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hansseen trying to pass the guard but Oswald defending well.
Hansseen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oswald defends it well.
Hansseen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oswald tries to kick Hansseen off but Hansseen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansseen stalling.
Hansseen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Hansseen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jokke Hansseen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.
Oswald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hansseen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oswald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oswald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oswald stuffs the takedown.
Hansseen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hansseen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansseen prevents Oswald from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansseen is nestled in close to Oswald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hansseen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oswald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oswald wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hansseen lands a nice short elbow.
Hansseen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oswald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hansseen.
Hansseen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jokke Hansseen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Hansseen wants to take a breather but Oswald is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hansseen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jokke Hansseen.
Oswald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansseen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oswald circles away.
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.
Oswald moves into range and clinches up with Hansseen.
Hansseen prevents Oswald from breaking the clinch.
Oswald is trying to break free.
Oswald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oswald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oswald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mark Oswald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oswald tries to break free but Hansseen pushes him back against the cage.
Oswald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansseen's elbow.
Oswald throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jokke Hansseen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hansseen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Hansseen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden has chosen Battlefield 1943 as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bob Ross has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ross finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Ross takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Ross throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Durden. Durden gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross misses with a hook.
Durden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ross was covering up waiting for the punch and Durden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Durden is in close to Ross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ross is pulling down on Durden's head. It's preventing any offense from Durden, at least for the moment.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross trying to control but Durden is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Durden is trying desperately to improve position.
Durden is controlling an arm, preventing Ross from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Durden is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action.
Ross controlling from the full mount.
Durden is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action.
Ross controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying to escape the mount.
Durden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Ross.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Durden. Durden gets slowly back to his feet.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
Durden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ross wants to control but Durden is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden looks to land a strike but Ross avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ross controls Durden momentarily but Durden frees himself.
Durden won't allow Ross to sweep him here.
Durden throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ross misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Durden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Durden fails with the takedown.
Durden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ross is trying to defend but Durden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Durden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durden is working for an americana but Ross has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Durden was thinking about the submission.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durden.
Durden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durden landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durden's guard.
Ross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Durden holds on and takes a little breather.
Ross sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Durden.
Ross sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durden's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ross stalling.
Ross trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden is trying to control but can't.
Ross controlling the action here.
Ross is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Ross.
Ross misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Ross thows a body shot but no joy.
Ross missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durden gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
Ross lands with a good body shot.
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.
Ross takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden slips a straight right by Ross.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Ross moves his leg out of the way.
Horrible takedown by Durden or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross which made him look bad.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown by Durden or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross which made him look bad.
Durden shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Durden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ross dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ross wants to control but Durden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Durden with the ground and pound but Ross uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Durden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Durden trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Durden!
Ross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden can't escape the position.
Ross trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durden tries to control Ross's body but Ross pushes him off. Durden squirms to his side and now Ross has his back!
Ross has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Durden's body.
Durden manages to stand up with Ross still on his back. Eventually Ross drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ross lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Ross throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Ross throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.
Ross cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
Durden shoots for a takedown but Ross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ross throws out the jab.
Ross scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durden somewhat.
Ross misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ross thows a body shot but no joy.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Ross lands with a cross.
Durden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Durden showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross is looking to control Durden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ross avoid being mounted?
Durden trying to mount his opponent but Ross defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ross 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Ross!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarek Dobromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarek Dobromir!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobromir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dobromir lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobromir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dobromir postures up in Novikov's guard and throws a big left but Novikov blocks it.
Dobromir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Novikov's head.
Novikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dobromir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dobromir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Novikov wants to sweep here but Dobromir controlling him for the moment.
Dobromir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dobromir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dobromir.
Dobromir fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Novikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dobromir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Novikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Novikov is looking to regain half guard here but Dobromir keeps moving and retains side control.
Dobromir lands a nice forearm strike.
Dobromir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novikov tries to bench press Dobromir off him but Dobromir keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dobromir is trying to get an arm triangle but Novikov is defending well.
Novikov struggling a bit here.
Dobromir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dobromir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dobromir looks gassed!
Novikov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dobromir connects with a decent elbow.
Novikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Novikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Novikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dobromir.
Novikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dobromir on the ground.
Dobromir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Novikov is just riding it out for now. Dobromir eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Novikov to regain full guard.
Novikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dobromir.
Dobromir works over Novikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dobromir is looking to work some ground and pound but Novikov has wrist control.
Novikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dobromir.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobromir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobromir stopping the sweep attempt from Novikov.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Novikov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Novikov duly obliges.
Novikov misses with a looping right.
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.
Dobromir ducks under a wild hook from Novikov.
Dobromir thows a body shot but no joy.
Novikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Novikov tries to clinch but Dobromir is having none of it.
Dobromir's corner calls for a 1-2. Dobromir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Victor Novikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobromir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dobromir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dobromir trying to work for an americana but Novikov has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarek Dobromir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Novikov misses with a jab to the body
so Dobromir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobromir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Novikov working a defensive guard here.
Dobromir chips away with some ground and pound.
Dobromir slips nicely into half guard.
Novikov has hold of Dobromir's hands but Dobromir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dobromir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Novikov's head.
Dobromir seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Novikov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jarek Dobromir!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
145 lbs
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145 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farro throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a jab when Farro was well out of range.
Farro misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Farro scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farro there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Ben Farro has been cut.
Farro stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Farro tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben Farro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farro throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farro.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Farro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Farro misses with a low kick.
Farro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Farro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farro connects with a jab.
Farro looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Farro slips under a jab from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro misses with a combination
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz sizes up Farro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farro throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farro.
Farro misses with a straight right.
No luck for Farro with that takedown attempt.
Farro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farro.
Farro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farro is keeping the position for now.
Farro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Farro is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz trying to control but Farro is working from the bottom.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz cracks Farro with a solid left hand.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Farro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farro wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz postures up in Farro's guard and throws a big left but Farro blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Farro looking for a sweep. Not yet Farro, not yet.
Farro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Farro avoids nicely.
Farro lands a nice looking body shot.
Farro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Farro misses its intended target.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Farro's ribs.
Farro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Farro persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Farro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Farro looks gassed!
Farro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Farro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farro pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Farro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Farro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Farro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Farro is keeping the position.
Farro looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Farro looking for a sweep. Not yet Farro, not yet.
Farro keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Farro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farro working a defensive guard here.
Farro has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farro is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Farro wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Farro should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farro instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Farro.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Farro manages to get underhooks.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Farro moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Farro lands a nice looking body shot.
Farro throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farro. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Farro shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro chips away with some ground and pound.
Farro stops Diaz from standing up.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Farro defends easily.
Farro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farro landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Farro has moved into half guard.
Farro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farro working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Farro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Farro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Farro works his way into side control.
Farro lands a nice forearm strike.
Farro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farro grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Farro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ben Farro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Farro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Farro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Farro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farro.
A lazy left from Farro finds it's target.
Farro closes the distance and clinches.
Farro lands a body punch.
Farro trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
The referee calls for Farro to work.
Farro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Farro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Farro misses.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Farro misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Farro there.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farro doesn't seem phased though.
Farro connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Farro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farro lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farro.
Farro misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Farro's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Farro misses the target.
A big right from Diaz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Farro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses the jab.
Farro throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Farro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farro.
Farro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz slips a jab from Farro.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Farro saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farro throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Farro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Farro showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz has hold of Farro's hands but Farro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Farro is controlling well.
Farro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Diaz tries to roll over but Farro keeps him under control.
Farro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Farro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farro prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz is looking to control Farro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Farro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farro scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Farro wants to clinch.
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.
Farro's corner calls for a 1-2. Farro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Farro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farro is one step ahead there.
Farro advances position into side control!
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Farro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Farro working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Farro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farro 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Farro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stahl's entrance music is 'Return to Jericho' by Asian Dub Foundation. A fine choice. Takaya comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jimi Hendrix - All along the Watchtower kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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25
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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23
152 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrik Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshihiro Takaya!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takaya.
Takaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stahl is fending him off so far but Takaya persists. Nope, Stahl circles away and we're back to standing.
Stahl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Stahl misses the target.
Takaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Stahl is just out of range.
Takaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stahl throws out the jab.
Stahl slips under a jab.
Takaya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Takaya is controlling well.
Takaya wants to take a breather but Stahl is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya trying to mount his opponent but Stahl defends it.
Takaya is taking a breather. Stahl says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Takaya thows a huge punch but Stahl dodges it nicely.
Stahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takaya controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takaya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Henrik Stahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takaya throws a series of punches but Stahl moves out of range.
Takaya swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stahl to counter with a crisp jab.
Stahl takes a swing at Takaya's ribcage but misses.
Stahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Takaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takaya throws a body punch but Stahl moves out of range.
Takaya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stahl at a distance.
Takaya closes the distance and clinches up with Stahl, looking for a takedown. Takaya pushes Stahl against the cage but Stahl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takaya lands a two punch combo.
Stahl lands with a nice body punch.
Stahl throws a combination that misses
and Takaya counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stahl manages to avoid it.
Takaya misses with a double jab
and Stahl makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henrik Stahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
Takaya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stahl's head.
Takaya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Stahl misses the target.
Stahl swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takaya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takaya swinging wildly here.
Takaya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stahl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl drops his hands momentarily and Takaya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stahl cracks Takaya with a good jab.
Stahl misses with a body shot
and Takaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Stahl.
Takaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takaya misses with a takedown
and Stahl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaya just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stahl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takaya's head backwards.
Stahl punishes Takaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Takaya looks gassed!
Stahl misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takaya misses with an uppercut.
Takaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Stahl throws a shot from downtown. Takaya moves away and avoids it.
Takaya swings for the body but Stahl moves out of range.
Takaya blocks a jab.
Takaya dives in and grabs Stahl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stahl pushes down on Takaya's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stahl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stahl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takaya.
Henrik Stahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
Takaya swings for the body but Stahl moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stahl throws out the jab.
Stahl ducks under a wild hook from Takaya.
Stahl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takaya has time to react.
Stahl moves out of range of the strikes.
Takaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
Takaya misses with a body punch
and Stahl counters with a nice body shot.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stahl but Stahl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takaya is breathing heavily.
Takaya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stahl avoids it really well and circles away.
Takaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stahl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stahl ducks under a wild hook from Takaya.
A slow jab from Takaya misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Stahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takaya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stahl is trying to defend but Takaya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stahl is trying to maintain the position but Takaya is very close to passing his half guard.
Stahl gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stahl is keeping the position for now.
Takaya postures up.
Stahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stahl wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Takaya trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
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.
Takaya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stahl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takaya misses with a double jab
and Takaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takaya misses with an uppercut.
Stahl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takaya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stahl 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.
Stahl scores with a one two! Takaya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Stahl as Takaya shoots in.
Stahl lands with a nice combination. Takaya backs away looking to recover.
Takaya's corner calls for a 1-2. Takaya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaya.
Stahl throws a series of strikes that have Takaya backpedaling.
Stahl connects with a body shot.
Stahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takaya swinging wildly here.
Takaya loads up on a big right hand but Stahl slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Takaya looks to land a left hand but Stahl moved out of range nicely.
Takaya gets the takedown into side control.
Takaya with the ground and pound but Stahl regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Takaya is pressing down on Stahl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stahl is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaya with the ground and pound but Stahl uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takaya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takaya wants to control from the top but Stahl keeps moving.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Takaya controlling him for the moment.
Stahl trying to keep a closed guard but Takaya is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch lands to the side of Takaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Stahl.
Stahl tries to bum rush Takaya with a series of wild strikes but Takaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takaya misses with a looping right.
Takaya lands a nice looking body shot.
Stahl misses with a wild body shot.
Takaya slips a jab from Stahl.
Takaya connects with a looping right hand.
Yoshihiro Takaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takaya misses with a body shot
and Stahl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stahl misses with a hook to the body
and Takaya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl trying to control but Takaya postures up.
Takaya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stahl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henrik Stahl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takaya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takaya working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stahl's thigh. Stahl counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Takaya.
I think Stahl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Stahl!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sahti Waari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waari comes into the arena with SMC Hoodrats - Lähiörotat Skujaa blaring out of the sound system. Sahti Waari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny DeVito's chin.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sahti Waari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waari.
Waari thows a body shot but no joy.
Waari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Waari.
Waari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waari closes the distance and clinches up with DeVito, looking for a takedown. Waari pushes DeVito against the cage but DeVito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeVito looks for a takedown but Waari sprawls well.
Waari throws the left hand but DeVito avoids the punch easily.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito misses the jab.
DeVito thows a body shot but no joy.
Waari misses with an uppercut.
Waari throws a looping overhand right but DeVito ducks down to avoid it.
Waari lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for DeVito. That snapped Waari's head back.
DeVito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A control attempt from Waari but he's now mounted!
Waari is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waari tries to hold on but DeVito postures up.
Waari is looking to get to half guard.
DeVito moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Waari has worked his arm free - good work by Waari!
Waari tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Waari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but DeVito is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Waari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Waari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waari is desperately trying to improve his position but DeVito has a good base and remains in mount.
Waari regains half guard.
Waari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waari wants to control but DeVito passes into side.
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.
Waari looking for a sweep but DeVito has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Waari working to try and regain half guard.
DeVito avoids the attempt from Waari to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sahti Waari will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeVito defending well as Waari loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Waari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeVito throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeVito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waari's head.
Waari blocks a jab.
DeVito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waari.
Waari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting DeVito counter with a right hand.
Waari thows a body shot but no joy.
DeVito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVito missing with a left hand there. Waari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeVito's corner calls for a 1-2. DeVito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeVito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waari as he jumps to the side.
DeVito ducks under a wild hook from Waari.
DeVito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Waari to counter with a crisp jab.
DeVito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waari misses with a takedown attempt - DeVito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Waari takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waari misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by DeVito or perhaps it was just good defense by Waari which made him look bad.
Sahti Waari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny DeVito.
Waari jabs at DeVito's body.
DeVito drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeVito tries to free his leg and advance position but Waari is retaining full guard.
DeVito trying to control but Waari is working from the bottom.
DeVito looking to sit in guard and control but Waari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeVito keeping moving, preventing Waari from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is trying to control the position but Waari postures up.
Waari trying to control the position from guard on top but DeVito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeVito is trying to control the position but Waari postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeVito cracks a nice hook into Waari's ribs.
DeVito misses with an uppercut.
Waari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Waari misses the target.
DeVito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from DeVito finds it's way through Waari's defenses.
DeVito fails to land the takedown.
Waari clobbers DeVito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeVito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Waari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeVito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeVito's back!
Waari is not going to allow DeVito to sit and survive in this position.
Waari struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waari is landing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waari lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
DeVito is trapped and Waari is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. DeVito is defending well though. Waari let's go of the attempt for now.
DeVito grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Waari throwing strikes and DeVito squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Waari throws some wild stikes that DeVito manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny DeVito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeVito cracks Waari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Waari digs a good hook to DeVito's body.
DeVito throws a series of punches but Waari moves out of range.
Waari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Waari falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeVito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waari thinking.
Waari swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting DeVito counter with a right hand.
Donk. DeVito catches Waari right on the button with a cross.
Waari ducks under a wild hook from DeVito.
DeVito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waari's head.
DeVito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeVito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeVito misses with a body shot
and Waari counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Waari misses.
Waari misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sahti Waari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Waari's head backwards.
DeVito lands a head shot.
DeVito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Waari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waari throws a looping overhand right but DeVito ducks down to avoid it.
Waari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeVito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeVito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from DeVito misses.
A combination from DeVito does no damage.
DeVito cracks Waari with an open hand slap.
Waari scores with a decent looking hook.
Waari misses with a combination
and DeVito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waari. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeVito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waari throws a jab when DeVito was well out of range.
Waari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVito manages to avoid it.
Sahti Waari is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waari.
DeVito loads up on a big right hand but Waari slips the punch.
Waari misses with an uppercut.
DeVito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Waari's guard.
Waari controls DeVito momentarily but DeVito frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito trying to control but Waari is working from the bottom.
DeVito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Waari is trying to control but DeVito passes into side control!
DeVito wants to control but Waari is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito gets to mount! Waari was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Waari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Waari wants to control but DeVito is having none of it.
DeVito looking to control but Waari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Waari is looking to improve his position but DeVito isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Waari wants to control but DeVito is having none of it.
DeVito controlling the position easily from mount.
Waari is looking to improve his position but DeVito isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny DeVito.
I think DeVito 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Klutie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero has chosen Giant Squid - Panthalassa as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darnell Klutie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Hero!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Klutie saw that one coming.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Klutie moves away and avoids it.
Hero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hero swings for the body but Klutie moves out of range.
Klutie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Klutie.
Hero throws a body punch but Klutie moves out of range.
Klutie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hero avoids it really well and circles away.
Klutie throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hero landing strikes from the mount.
Hero misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klutie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero punching from mount but Klutie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Klutie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klutie regains half guard.
Klutie is not content to let Hero control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Klutie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klutie is trying to maintain the position but Hero is very close to passing his half guard.
Hero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hero seems content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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.
Hero takes a swing at Klutie's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klutie, right into the meat.
Klutie tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Klutie misses with a wild body shot.
Hero has his takedown stuffed
and Klutie moves into the clinch.
Klutie misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klutie.
Klutie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hero avoids it.
Klutie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Klutie is trying to maintain a safe position but Hero gets an underhook and turns Klutie into the cage.
Hero fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hero leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sub Hero will probably get the nod.
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.
Klutie misses the shot to the body.
Hero blocks the body kick.
Klutie throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Hero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klutie keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klutie working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klutie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hero trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Klutie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hero wants to sweep here but Klutie controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klutie wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Klutie is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klutie counters with a shoot takedown. Hero fights it but they end up in guard.
Hero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klutie passes into half guard.
Klutie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hero gets full guard.
Klutie connects with a couple of short punches.
Klutie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hero!
Hero working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klutie is trying to improve his position.
Hero tries to score with some ground and pound. Klutie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hero throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Klutie struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Hero seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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.
You can see the frustration on Klutie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klutie has his takedown stuffed
and Hero counters with a shoot takedown. Klutie fights it but they end up in guard.
Klutie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darnell Klutie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klutie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sub Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero takes a swing at Klutie's ribcage but misses.
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero checks a low kick from Klutie.
Hero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klutie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klutie rather than just go for the knockout.
Klutie ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Hero shoots in for a double leg but Klutie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hero shoots in but no luck this time.
Darnell Klutie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Klutie slips a jab from Hero.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
Hero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klutie counters with a big head kick but Hero shrugs it off.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klutie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutie trying to control the position.
Hero won't allow Klutie to sweep him here.
Klutie controls Hero momentarily but Hero frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hero postures up in Klutie's guard and throws a big left but Klutie blocks it.
Klutie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hero pushes down on Klutie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Klutie to regain full guard.
Hero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klutie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hero throws a strike but Klutie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Klutie wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Klutie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klutie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klutie throws a strike but Hero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sub Hero just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klutie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Hero lands a jab to the head.
Klutie misses with a wild body shot.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Klutie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klutie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Klutie lands in his opponent's guard.
Klutie chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klutie!
Hero with shots to the head and body - Klutie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Klutie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hero landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klutie tries to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
Hero prevents Klutie from getting the reversal.
Hero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Klutie manages to control the position for a moment.
Hero goes for an armbar but Klutie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Klutie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klutie throws a big right hand that misses.
Klutie wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Klutie throwing strikes but missing.
Klutie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klutie is working away from the top position though.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hero working a defensive guard here.
Sub Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klutie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hero's head.
Klutie is looking to stand up but Hero won't let him.
Hero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Klutie can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darnell Klutie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Klutie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt - Klutie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hero checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klutie.
Klutie stuffs the takedown attempt from Hero. Hero gets slowly back to his feet.
Hero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Klutie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Klutie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Hero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Klutie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutie is looking to get back to full guard here but Hero has managed to pass to side control instead.
Klutie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice elbow there by Hero.
Hero breaks from Klutie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Klutie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Klutie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Klutie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Klutie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Klutie and Hero has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Klutie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Klutie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Klutie wants to get back to full guard.
Hero thows a huge punch but Klutie dodges it nicely.
Klutie is refusing to be controlled, as Hero sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Hero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hero 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Hero!
Sub Hero is the new bantamweight champion!
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