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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ham Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vondrachek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ham Xu!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vondrachek.
Xu fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xu.
No luck for Xu with that takedown attempt.
Vondrachek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xu.
A big left from Xu misses.
Xu throws a low kick, looking for Vondrachek's leg but Vondrachek calmly moves out of range.
Xu misses with a double jab.
Xu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xu fails with the takedown.
Petr Vondrachek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Xu.
Vondrachek connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ham Xu has been cut.
Vondrachek misses with a looping right.
Xu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xu scores with a leg kick.
Vondrachek misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek lands a body shot.
Xu tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Vondrachek as he connects with a hook.
Vondrachek gets caught flat footed, as Xu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vondrachek wants to sweep here but Xu controlling him for the moment.
Vondrachek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xu looking to pass the guard.
Vondrachek throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vondrachek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xu manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek wants to pass the guard but Xu is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xu wants to stand but Vondrachek is controlling the position.
Vondrachek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xu is keeping the position for now.
Xu pulls Vondrachek in to control the position.
Vondrachek trying to control but Xu is working from the bottom.
Vondrachek stopping the sweep attempt from Xu.
Xu has control of Vondrachek's left arm, preventing Vondrachek from doing any damage.
Vondrachek wants to control from the top but Xu keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xu.
Xu misses with a straight left.
Xu misses with a wild body shot.
Vondrachek misses with a looping right.
Xu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vondrachek circles away quickly and effectively.
Xu gets a takedown into half guard.
Xu is stalling here. Vondrachek is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Xu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vondrachek has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Xu is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Vondrachek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek working away.
Xu is trying to improve his position.
Vondrachek tries to move into full mount but can't pass Xu's legs.
Vondrachek takes a little break here. Xu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vondrachek trying to control the position but Xu is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xu scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vondrachek moves out of range of the strikes.
Vondrachek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xu.
Xu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vondrachek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ham Xu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xu shoots in for a takedown but Vondrachek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xu loads up on a big right hand but Vondrachek slips the punch.
Vondrachek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vondrachek throws a shot from downtown. Xu moves away and avoids it.
Vondrachek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xu can pounce on him.
Xu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vondrachek's calf.
Xu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vondrachek!
Xu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xu thowing shots but they're missing.
Xu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu trying to control but Vondrachek is having none of it.
Vondrachek working to try and regain half guard.
Xu lands a big elbow.
Xu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Xu landing strikes from the mount.
Vondrachek can't escape the position.
Xu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Xu landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xu breaks from Vondrachek's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vondrachek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Xu.
Vondrachek is trying desperately to improve position.
Xu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xu is landing with some decent strikes but Vondrachek is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vondrachek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Xu is adopting a defensive guard.
Vondrachek trying to control but Xu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vondrachek postures up.
Xu wants to get back to his feet but Vondrachek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vondrachek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vondrachek trying to control but Xu is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xu tests Vondrachek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vondrachek misses with an uppercut.
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.
Vondrachek thows a leg kick but Xu checks it
and Xu counters with a straight right hand.
Xu tries a head kick but it misses.
Vondrachek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xu on the side of the head.
Vondrachek stuffs the takedown.
Vondrachek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Xu misses
and Vondrachek counters with a stiff right hand.
Xu avoids the head kick by Vondrachek.
Xu throws a nice looking combination but Vondrachek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vondrachek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vondrachek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vondrachek tries to land a front kick but Xu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xu tries for a takedown but Vondrachek circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ham Xu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ham Xu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Vondrachek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vondrachek.
Vondrachek throws a hook but Xu blocks it.
Xu is looking to land body kicks.
Vondrachek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xu scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xu.
Xu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vondrachek. That did some damage!
Ham Xu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vondrachek scores with a decent looking hook.
Xu scores with a nice strike.
Xu shoots in for a double leg but Vondrachek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vondrachek blocks a head kick by Xu.
Vondrachek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xu shoots for a takedown but Vondrachek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vondrachek slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek moves out of range as Xu throws a body kick.
Xu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xu shoots in for a double leg but Vondrachek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petr Vondrachek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Xu.
Xu loads up on a big right hand but Vondrachek slips the punch.
Xu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xu moves forwards but Vondrachek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vondrachek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xu momentarily.
Xu takes one on the button.
Ham Xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vondrachek counters with a one-two to the body.
Xu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vondrachek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Vondrachek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vondrachek.
Vondrachek looks to land a right hand but Xu moved out of range.
Xu throws a combination that misses
and Vondrachek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vondrachek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vondrachek punishes Xu's body with a nice straight punch.
Vondrachek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xu blocks a head kick by Vondrachek.
Vondrachek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vondrachek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vondrachek lands with a cross.
Xu has his takedown stuffed
and Vondrachek counters with a good low kick that Xu was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu slips a jab and a cross from Vondrachek.
Xu misses with a body punch
and Vondrachek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vondrachek works over Xu's head and body with a nice combination.
A left and a right from Vondrachek both land. Nice combination.
Xu fails with a takedown attempt.
Vondrachek looks to land a combination but Xu avoids it well.
Vondrachek lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vondrachek counters with a left to the body.
Vondrachek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vondrachek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vondrachek lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Xu with that takedown attempt.
Vondrachek misses with a low kick as Xu jumps back.
Vondrachek lands a nice shot that snaps Xu's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vondrachek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vondrachek is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Vondrachek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vondrachek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Vondrachek!
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RATING
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