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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhenya Tsiunchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Hendriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Zhenya Tsiunchik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hendrik Hendriksson's chin.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhenya Tsiunchik!
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, Hendrik Hendriksson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendriksson looks for a takedown but Tsiunchik sprawls well.
Hendriksson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jab, jab by Tsiunchik - just one landing.
Tsiunchik looks to throw the jab but Hendriksson is out of range.
Tsiunchik throws a series of punches but Hendriksson moves out of range.
A combination from Tsiunchik does no damage.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsiunchik as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tsiunchik moves out of range as Hendriksson throws a body kick.
Tsiunchik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsiunchik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hendriksson wants to clinch up but Tsiunchik keeps it at a distance.
Hendriksson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsiunchik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hendriksson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hendriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsiunchik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hendriksson blocks a head kick by Tsiunchik.
Tsiunchik circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiunchik throws a big shot that misses.
Hendriksson avoids the body shot from Tsiunchik.
Hendriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsiunchik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhenya Tsiunchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Hendriksson.
Hendriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hendriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsiunchik.
Hendriksson moves in looking to clinch but Tsiunchik pushes him off.
Tsiunchik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendriksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsiunchik lands with a straight right. Hendriksson didn't see that one coming.
Hendriksson tries for a takedown but Tsiunchik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hendriksson wants to clinch.
Zhenya Tsiunchik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsiunchik scores with a three punch combo!
Tsiunchik keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendriksson shoots in and drives through. Tsiunchik sprawls well.
Tsiunchik just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsiunchik misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendriksson tries to clinch up.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsiunchik but Tsiunchik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsiunchik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendriksson somewhat.
Hendriksson blocks a head kick by Tsiunchik.
Hendriksson checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsiunchik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hendriksson checks a leg kick.
Hendriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsiunchik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hendriksson connects with a crisp jab.
Hendriksson is looking to clinch but Tsiunchik is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendriksson wants to clinch up but Tsiunchik keeps it at a distance.
Hendriksson looks for a takedown but Tsiunchik sprawls well.
Hendriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsiunchik tries to sprawl out of it but Hendriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsiunchik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsiunchik misses with a low kick.
Tsiunchik misses with a looping left.
Tsiunchik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hendriksson is able to avoid easily.
Hendriksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsiunchik throws a body punch but Hendriksson moves out of range.
Tsiunchik slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendriksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hendriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Tsiunchik, looking for a takedown. Hendriksson pushes Tsiunchik against the cage but Tsiunchik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsiunchik misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsiunchik looks to land a combination but Hendriksson avoids it well.
Tsiunchik swinging wildly here.
Tsiunchik misses with a wild combination.
Tsiunchik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsiunchik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendriksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendriksson wants to clinch.
Tsiunchik throws a series of punches but Hendriksson moves out of range.
Tsiunchik throws a hook but Hendriksson blocks it.
Hendriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Tsiunchik moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsiunchik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsiunchik throws a sloppy head kick and Hendriksson moves out of range easily.
Hendriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsiunchik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhenya Tsiunchik dominated that round.
That's time! Tsiunchik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hendriksson shoots for a takedown but Tsiunchik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsiunchik misses with a few strikes there.
Hendriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsiunchik throws out the jab.
Hendriksson pushes Tsiunchik away with a front kick.
Hendriksson walks into a straight right hand from Tsiunchik.
Tsiunchik lands with a hook. Hendriksson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsiunchik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsiunchik avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendriksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zhenya Tsiunchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Hendriksson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsiunchik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hendriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsiunchik walks away with a smile on his face. Hendriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hendriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsiunchik swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiunchik looks to land a left hand but Hendriksson moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Hendriksson lands but Tsiunchik takes it in his stride.
Tsiunchik throws a hook but Hendriksson blocks it.
Tsiunchik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tsiunchik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsiunchik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hendriksson. That did some damage!
Hendriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsiunchik defends it nicely.
Zhenya Tsiunchik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsiunchik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsiunchik wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsiunchik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsiunchik swinging wildly here.
Tsiunchik throws a looping overhand right but Hendriksson ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsiunchik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendriksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsiunchik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendriksson.
Hendriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsiunchik pinned against the cage. Tsiunchik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsiunchik throws a right hand that Hendriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendriksson also avoids with ease.
Hendriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsiunchik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsiunchik tries to sprawl out of it but Hendriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsiunchik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsiunchik throws out a leg kick but Hendriksson moves out of range and Tsiunchik only half commits.
Hendriksson drives through and clinches with Tsiunchik against the cage.
Hendriksson gets control of Tsiunchik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hendriksson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tsiunchik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsiunchik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiunchik throwing strikes from guard but Hendriksson blocks nicely.
Tsiunchik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsiunchik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendriksson trying to control the position.
Tsiunchik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsiunchik throws a nice looking combination but Hendriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsiunchik throws a head kick that misses
and Hendriksson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hendriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsiunchik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendriksson somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hendriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsiunchik but Tsiunchik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsiunchik as he jumps to the side.
Tsiunchik misses with a few strikes there.
Tsiunchik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsiunchik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsiunchik throws a sloppy head kick and Hendriksson moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tsiunchik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hendriksson - the referee stops the clock and Tsiunchik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hendriksson. Tsiunchik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hendriksson shoots in for a double leg but Tsiunchik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Tsiunchik is predictable there
and Hendriksson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hendrik Hendriksson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsiunchik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendriksson fails with the takedown.
Tsiunchik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendriksson shoots for a takedown but Tsiunchik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsiunchik stalks Hendriksson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hendriksson's face. Hendriksson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hendriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendriksson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsiunchik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendriksson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tsiunchik's guard now.
Hendriksson prevents Tsiunchik from getting back to his feet.
Hendriksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tsiunchik dives on top into guard.
Hendriksson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsiunchik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsiunchik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiunchik won't allow Hendriksson to get back to his feet.
Hendriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsiunchik lands a couple of elbows.
Tsiunchik thows a big elbow that misses.
Tsiunchik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsiunchik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendriksson on the ground.
Hendriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsiunchik.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hendriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhenya Tsiunchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Hendriksson.
Hendriksson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hendriksson cracks the inside of Tsiunchik's front leg.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Tsiunchik. No joy for Hendriksson on that attempt.
Hendriksson moves in looking to clinch but Tsiunchik pushes him off.
Tsiunchik leaves Hendriksson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Tsiunchik.
Tsiunchik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendriksson.
Tsiunchik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsiunchik wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsiunchik misses with an uppercut. Hendriksson saw that one coming.
Hendriksson blocks a leg kick.
No joy there for Tsiunchik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsiunchik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsiunchik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendriksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsiunchik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendriksson tries to clinch up
and Tsiunchik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendriksson thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown but Tsiunchik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsiunchik misses with a wild body shot.
Hendriksson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hendriksson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tsiunchik lands a head shot.
Hendriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsiunchik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendriksson pushes Tsiunchik up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsiunchik is pressed up against the cage. Hendriksson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tsiunchik down to the mat. Tsiunchik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendriksson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hendriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tsiunchik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsiunchik as he avoids it easily.
Hendriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsiunchik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsiunchik slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendriksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hendriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendriksson tries to get to his feet but Tsiunchik is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Hendriksson in his guard.
Hendriksson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tsiunchik is looking to stand back up but Hendriksson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tsiunchik.
Tsiunchik wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Hendriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendriksson 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 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Hendriksson!
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hype
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RATING
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