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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Starikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thirtynine has chosen Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura as his entrance music. Saku Thirtynine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergei Starikov's chin.
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Starikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirtynine misses with the combination.
Starikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Thirtynine misses the shot to the body.
Thirtynine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Starikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Thirtynine throws a looping overhand right but Starikov ducks down to avoid it.
Thirtynine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starikov.
Thirtynine looks to land a right hand but Starikov moved out of range.
Thirtynine takes one to the side of the head.
Thirtynine throws a combination that misses
and Starikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starikov throws a shot from downtown. Thirtynine moves away and avoids it.
Thirtynine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Starikov to the ground. Thirtynine is now in Starikov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thirtynine throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thirtynine trying to control but Starikov is working from the bottom.
Starikov keeping full guard, as Thirtynine tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Saku Thirtynine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Starikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thirtynine.
Thirtynine shoots for a takedown but Starikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thirtynine misses with a combination
and Starikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thirtynine thinking.
Thirtynine gets the takedown into side control.
Thirtynine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thirtynine tries for a kimura but Starikov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thirtynine trying to control the action but Starikov is working from the bottom.
Starikov is looking to regain half guard here but Thirtynine keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Thirtynine trying to control the position but Starikov is working away.
Thirtynine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thirtynine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Starikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here as Thirtynine stalls from top position.
Starikov parries the strikes from Thirtynine easily there. Thirtynine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Starikov to escape.
Thirtynine working the ground and pound from side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thirtynine tries to move to mount but Starikov blocks the move with his legs.
Thirtynine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thirtynine scoring with punches from side control.
Thirtynine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thirtynine trying to control the position but Starikov is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starikov tries to buck Thirtynine off but Thirtynine is having none of it.
Starikov trying to remain calm as Thirtynine controls from the top position.
Thirtynine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Starikov parries the strikes from Thirtynine easily there. Thirtynine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Starikov to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine trying to control the position but Starikov is working away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Saku Thirtynine hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thirtynine misses with a combination
and Starikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Starikov finds it's way through Thirtynine's defenses.
Saku Thirtynine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thirtynine throws a right hand that Starikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Starikov also avoids with ease.
Thirtynine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starikov slips a jab and a cross from Thirtynine.
Starikov jabs at Thirtynine's body.
Starikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starikov misses the shot to the body.
Thirtynine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thirtynine misses with a double jab
and Starikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Thirtynine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thirtynine fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starikov looks to land a left hand but Thirtynine moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Thirtynine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thirtynine has a takedown stuffed.
Starikov scores with a hook to the body. Thirtynine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thirtynine is just out of range.
Starikov throws a hook to the side of Thirtynine's head but Thirtynine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thirtynine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown but Starikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergei Starikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Thirtynine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thirtynine throws a looping overhand right but Starikov ducks down to avoid it.
Starikov lands a jab to Thirtynine's midsection.
Saku Thirtynine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starikov pinned against the cage. Starikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thirtynine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thirtynine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thirtynine throws a nice looking combination but Starikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Starikov sprawls well. Starikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thirtynine gets slowly back to his feet.
Starikov connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Starikov. Beautiful body shot.
Starikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sergei Starikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Starikov as Thirtynine shoots in.
Starikov loads up on a big right hand but Thirtynine slips the punch.
Sergei Starikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Starikov as he avoids it easily.
Thirtynine throws a lazy uppercut
and Starikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thirtynine is breathing heavily.
Starikov connects with a body shot.
Thirtynine blocks a jab.
Starikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Starikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Starikov looks to land a left hand but Thirtynine moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starikov missing with a left hand there. Thirtynine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thirtynine misses with a combination
and Starikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thirtynine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thirtynine throws a combination that misses
and Starikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Starikov. No joy for Thirtynine on that attempt.
Thirtynine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starikov.
Starikov lands a right hook to the body.
Thirtynine slips under a jab from Starikov.
Starikov scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine takes one on the button.
Starikov throws an overhand right that lands on Thirtynine's shoulder, as Thirtynine tries to avoid the shot.
Thirtynine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thirtynine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Starikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Starikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thirtynine manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thirtynine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starikov defends well.
Thirtynine being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thirtynine is looking to stand up but Starikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Thirtynine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Starikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Starikov looking to pass the guard.
Saku Thirtynine has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergei Starikov just wasn't active enough.
Starikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Starikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck for Thirtynine with that takedown attempt.
Thirtynine shoots in but Starikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thirtynine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thirtynine somewhat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine misses with a combination
and Starikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starikov swings for the body but Thirtynine moves out of range.
Starikov throws a shot to the body.
Thirtynine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starikov throws out the jab.
Thirtynine moves forwards but Starikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Thirtynine.
Starikov with a jab.
Starikov lunges at Thirtynine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thirtynine's hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thirtynine counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thirtynine misses the target.
Thirtynine throws out a loose jab but Starikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thirtynine ducks under a wild hook from Starikov.
Thirtynine has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Thirtynine misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thirtynine has a takedown stuffed.
Starikov looks to throw the jab but Thirtynine is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Starikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thirtynine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starikov.
Thirtynine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starikov.
Thirtynine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Starikov slips a jab from Thirtynine.
Thirtynine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Starikov counters with a left to the body.
Thirtynine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starikov's waist but Starikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thirtynine off to one side.
Starikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Starikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Starikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thirtynine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thirtynine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starikov.
Thirtynine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Starikov, as that shot connected.
Thirtynine throws a nice looking combination but Starikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thirtynine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Starikov lands a jab to Thirtynine's midsection.
Starikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starikov as he jumps to the side.
Sergei Starikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Thirtynine misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine shoots for a takedown but Starikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starikov with a hook.
Thirtynine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Starikov.
Starikov lands a right hook to the body.
Thirtynine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Starikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thirtynine shoots in and drives through. Starikov sprawls well.
Starikov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starikov misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thirtynine misses with a few strikes there.
Starikov thuds his right hand into Thirtynine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Starikov misses with a right hand
and Thirtynine counters with a nice body shot.
Thirtynine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Starikov dips to his left and cracks Thirtynine with an uppercut!
Thirtynine misses with a body shot.
Starikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thirtynine was well out of range. Poor timing from Starikov.
Starikov looks to throw the jab but Thirtynine is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starikov digs a good body shot into Thirtynine's ribs.
Nice cross by Starikov.
Starikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thirtynine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Starikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thirtynine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thirtynine tries for a takedown but Starikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Starikov connects with a body shot that sends Thirtynine's belly button to the back.
Thirtynine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thirtynine somewhat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starikov misses with a looping right.
Starikov throws an overhand right that lands on Thirtynine's shoulder, as Thirtynine tries to avoid the shot.
Thirtynine ducks right into an uppercut from Starikov.
Thirtynine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Starikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thirtynine dives in and grabs Starikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starikov pushes down on Thirtynine's head and hops out.
Starikov scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Starikov.
Starikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thirtynine moves away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine shoots in looking for a takedown. Starikov tries to sprawl out of it but Thirtynine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Starikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Starikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thirtynine at a distance.
Thirtynine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Starikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thirtynine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thirtynine somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thirtynine is defended easily by Starikov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starikov catches Thirtynine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Starikov throws out a loose jab but Thirtynine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starikov lands with a hook. Thirtynine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Starikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Starikov avoids the body shot from Thirtynine.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Starikov as he avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Starikov.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thirtynine misses with a straight right.
Thirtynine dips to his left and cracks Starikov with an uppercut!
Thirtynine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starikov.
Starikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starikov stuns Thirtynine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thirtynine.
Horrible takedown by Thirtynine or perhaps it was just good defense by Starikov which made him look bad.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine throws a shot from downtown. Starikov moves away and avoids it.
Starikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thirtynine manages to avoid it.
Thirtynine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thirtynine misses with a body shot
and Starikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown attempt - Starikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thirtynine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starikov circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starikov throws a body punch but Thirtynine moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Starikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starikov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Sergei Starikov!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Sergei Starikov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Sergei Starikov!
Sergei Starikov wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Sergei Starikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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