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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Buriak (ranked 434 p4p, 399 weight class) and Juha Niska (ranked 67 p4p, 63 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Buriak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buriak with the inside leg kick.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buriak.
Niska throws a leg kick
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buriak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Buriak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buriak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niska thumps Buriak with a low kick.
Buriak scores with a jab.
Niska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niska connects with a leg kick.
Buriak throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buriak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Buriak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buriak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buriak throws a jab when Niska was well out of range.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Niska buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buriak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niska scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak connects with a body shot.
Buriak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Niska throws a right and a left that Buriak avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Niska.
Niska throws a front kick aimed at Buriak's knee but Buriak avoids it well.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Niska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buriak.
Buriak slips under a jab.
As Niska backs away, Buriak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buriak misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buriak.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niska misses with a kick to the body.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak tests Niska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buriak works Niska's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niska thuds his right hand into Buriak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Niska.
Buriak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buriak is looking to wear down Niska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Buriak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buriak.
Buriak has closed the distance and engaged Niska in a clinch.
Buriak dodges an elbow strike from Niska.
Buriak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buriak takes an elbow to the temple.
Niska scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buriak.
Buriak blocks a body shot from Niska.
Buriak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niska.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Buriak lands a shoulder strike.
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buriak's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Buriak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Buriak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries to work over Buriak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska is trying to break the clinch but Buriak has him pressed against the cage.
Buriak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niska has a couple of punches blocked by Buriak.
A head punch on the inside from Buriak fails to land.
Buriak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buriak tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buriak throws a series of punches but Niska moves out of range.
Buriak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buriak.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
Buriak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Niska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buriak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niska's sensitive parts.
Buriak with a jab.
Buriak blocks a head kick by Niska.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Niska flicks out a counter leg kick but Buriak steps away.
Buriak throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A cross from Buriak lands.
Niska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Buriak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niska doesn't seem phased though.
Buriak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Buriak walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Buriak there.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buriak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buriak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buriak wants to land a leg kick but Niska is out of range.
Buriak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Buriak slams his shin into Niska's torso.
Niska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buriak counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buriak moves into the clinch.
Buriak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buriak swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buriak misses with a hook. Niska ducked under it nicely.
Buriak tests Niska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
Buriak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Niska misses.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Buriak's shoulder, as Buriak tries to avoid the shot.
Niska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buriak circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitri Buriak is winning the standup battle so far.
Buriak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buriak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buriak checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buriak, as that shot connected.
Niska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buriak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Niska throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Niska.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak lands with a right hand.
Niska throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left and a right from Buriak both land. Nice combination.
Buriak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Niska falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niska misses with a leg kick
and Buriak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buriak throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
Niska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buriak checks it well.
Niska misses with a straight left.
Buriak lands a nice shot to the body.
Niska thows a leg kick but Buriak checks it
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Buriak.
Buriak moves away from the strike by Niska.
Niska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Buriak.
The fighters circling - Niska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niska thumps Buriak with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak connects with a nice looking jab.
Niska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buriak counters with an outside leg kick.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Niska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niska connects with a solid leg kick.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buriak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buriak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buriak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buriak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niska avoids the body shot from Buriak.
A low kick from Niska misses
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niska takes one to the chin there.
Buriak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buriak checks a low kick from Niska.
Buriak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buriak slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Niska.
Niska blocks the body kick.
Buriak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niska throws a low kick but Buriak avoids it.
Niska throws a leg kick but Buriak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Niska lands with a right hand.
Buriak lands the left hand.
Niska swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
As Niska backs away, Buriak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Niska loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch.
Buriak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buriak.
Niska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Niska.
Niska takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Buriak misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Buriak.
Buriak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niska doesn't seem bothered though.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buriak.
Buriak connects with a crisp jab.
Niska throws a leg kick but Buriak checks it.
Niska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buriak counters with a nice kick to the body.
Buriak with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska throws a front kick aimed at Buriak's knee but Buriak avoids it well.
Buriak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Niska momentarily.
Niska throws a series of punches but Buriak avoids them all with ease.
Niska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buriak counters with a stiff right hand.
Niska fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Buriak moves out of range of the leg kick from Niska.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buriak digs a good hook to Niska's body.
Buriak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buriak throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Niska lands.
Buriak lands with a nice body punch.
Niska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buriak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niska can do to turn this around?
Buriak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buriak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buriak scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buriak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska is looking to slow Buriak down with leg kicks.
Buriak throws a sloppy head kick and Niska moves out of range easily.
Niska appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Niska.
Niska misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak dodges the punch combination from Niska.
Niska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Buriak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buriak is able to avoid easily.
Buriak scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak connects with a leg kick.
Niska throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Buriak.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buriak.
A head kick misses from Buriak.
Buriak fakes the leg kick and cracks Niska in the body.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Niska's shoulder, as Niska tries to avoid the shot.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.
Buriak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buriak thuds his shin into the meat of Niska's side.
Buriak throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak cracks Niska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimitri Buriak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska wants to slow Buriak down by chopping away at his legs.
Buriak lands with a kick to the temple. Niska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut there from Buriak.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buriak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buriak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
Niska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buriak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Buriak coming out on top.
Buriak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niska misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buriak scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Buriak as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Niska as he connects with a hook.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Buriak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buriak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Niska slips a straight right by Buriak.
Buriak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niska, pushing him back against the cage.
Niska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buriak blocks it with crossed arms.
Niska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska tries to work over Buriak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buriak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries a body shot but Buriak blocks it.
Dimitri Buriak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niska just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buriak's brow.
A shot in the inside from Niska.
Niska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buriak.
Niska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak letting Niska take a breather here.
Niska has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buriak.
Niska looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Buriak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buriak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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