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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans von Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Finkelstein comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - We Will Rock You. Nikifor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enae Volare Mezzo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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195 cm
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205 lbs
17 - 11 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
World class 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans von Finkelstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Nikifor!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Finkelstein loads up on a big right hand but Nikifor slips the punch.
Nikifor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but von Finkelstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
von Finkelstein misses with a wild body shot.
von Finkelstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikifor manages to avoid it.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
letting von Finkelstein counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Nikifor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikifor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Hans von Finkelstein has been cut.
von Finkelstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikifor momentarily.
von Finkelstein dives in and grabs Nikifor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nikifor pushes down on von Finkelstein's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikifor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nikifor looks to land a combination but von Finkelstein avoids it well.
Nikifor tries to bum rush von Finkelstein with a series of wild strikes but von Finkelstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Nikifor catches von Finkelstein right on the button with a cross.
von Finkelstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nikifor walks into a straight right hand from von Finkelstein.
Nikifor misses with a double jab
and von Finkelstein counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikifor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein misses with a right hand
and Nikifor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - von Finkelstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
von Finkelstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikifor.
von Finkelstein misses with a wild body shot.
Nikifor misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikifor misses with a two punch combination.
Nikifor looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from von Finkelstein. Nikifor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikifor throws a series of strikes that have von Finkelstein backpedaling.
Maksim Nikifor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikifor swinging wildly here.
Nikifor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
letting von Finkelstein counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikifor falls off balance throwing a combination
and von Finkelstein counters with a stiff right hand.
von Finkelstein scores with a body shot.
von Finkelstein swings for the body but Nikifor moves out of range.
von Finkelstein connects with a body shot that sends Nikifor's belly button to the back.
von Finkelstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikifor at a distance.
Jab by von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikifor. Nikifor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
von Finkelstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nikifor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikifor did well to prevent von Finkelstein getting side control.
von Finkelstein is controlling the pace.
Nikifor blocking the ground and pound attempt from von Finkelstein.
Nikifor pushes von Finkelstein off looking to stand but von Finkelstein dives back in and keeps control.
von Finkelstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein prevents Nikifor from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Finkelstein content to control rather than advance.
von Finkelstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Finkelstein controlling the action here.
von Finkelstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nikifor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans von Finkelstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans von Finkelstein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
von Finkelstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
and von Finkelstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikifor throws a series of punches but von Finkelstein moves out of range.
von Finkelstein missing with a left hand there. Nikifor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
von Finkelstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maksim Nikifor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikifor misses with a wild body shot.
von Finkelstein lunges at Nikifor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nikifor's hand.
Hans von Finkelstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikifor throws a combination that misses
and von Finkelstein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nikifor!
Nikifor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with von Finkelstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
von Finkelstein throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
von Finkelstein controlling from the full mount.
Nikifor is breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by von Finkelstein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by von Finkelstein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Finkelstein throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
von Finkelstein unloads with some shots from mount but Nikifor bucks and avoids them well.
von Finkelstein content just to control the position here.
von Finkelstein sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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.
von Finkelstein controlling from the full mount.
Nikifor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
von Finkelstein sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
von Finkelstein with shots to the head and body - Nikifor looks very uncomfortable down there.
von Finkelstein lands a nice shot to the head.
von Finkelstein throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
von Finkelstein looking to ground and pound but Nikifor is blocking nicely.
von Finkelstein cracks Nikifor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Finkelstein lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein working the ground and pound effectively.
von Finkelstein controlling from the full mount.
von Finkelstein throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Finkelstein takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans von Finkelstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans von Finkelstein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nikifor misses with a wild combination.
Nikifor throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Nikifor lands an impressive looking overhand right. von Finkelstein doesn't seem phased though.
von Finkelstein throws a big shot that misses.
Nikifor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikifor ducks under a wild hook from von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikifor throws a big shot that misses.
Maksim Nikifor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikifor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and von Finkelstein counters with a nice body shot.
Nikifor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikifor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and von Finkelstein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nikifor!
von Finkelstein looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Finkelstein throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nikifor blocking the ground and pound.
von Finkelstein won't let Nikifor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
von Finkelstein scores with a couple of good head shots there.
von Finkelstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, von Finkelstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nikifor can do anything to dispel that myth.
von Finkelstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
von Finkelstein is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nikifor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
von Finkelstein controlling from the full mount.
von Finkelstein lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
von Finkelstein lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
von Finkelstein unloads with some shots from mount but Nikifor bucks and avoids them well.
von Finkelstein misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
von Finkelstein dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor blocking the ground and pound.
von Finkelstein with shots to the head and body - Nikifor looks very uncomfortable down there.
von Finkelstein controlling the pace for now.
von Finkelstein misses with a head shot.
Maksim Nikifor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Finkelstein content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans von Finkelstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well von Finkelstein 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans von Finkelstein!
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