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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noach De Kaizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhordric Papadakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhordric Papadakis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noach De Kaizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rhordric Papadakis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadakis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Kaizer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Papadakis throws an elbow but De Kaizer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Papadakis decides to stand back up. Papadakis steps back and let's De Kaizer get back to his feet.
Papadakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Papadakis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Kaizer's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadakis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papadakis throwing strikes but missing.
De Kaizer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadakis.
De Kaizer working a defensive guard but Papadakis passes into half guard.
Papadakis working over De Kaizer with some ground and pound. De Kaizer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Kaizer is defending against the submission attempts here by Papadakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Kaizer is just riding it out for now. Papadakis eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadakis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Kaizer's head.
Papadakis lands strikes from half guard.
Papadakis thows a huge punch but De Kaizer dodges it nicely.
Papadakis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Kaizer is breathing heavily.
Papadakis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Papadakis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Kaizer is just riding it out for now. Papadakis eventually gives up the hold.
Papadakis wants to pass to mount but De Kaizer is defending the position.
Papadakis drops an elbow to the side of De Kaizer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Papadakis slips a nice elbow through De Kaizer's hands, connecting with De Kaizer's forehead.
Papadakis working over De Kaizer with some ground and pound. De Kaizer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Papadakis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papadakis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Papadakis seems to be looking for submissions.
Papadakis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Papadakis there.
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!
Papadakis trying to control from half guard but De Kaizer is working away.
Papadakis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Papadakis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Papadakis working over De Kaizer with some ground and pound. De Kaizer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadakis is nestled in close to De Kaizer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Papadakis is looking for a kimura but De Kaizer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Papadakis to get the leverage.
De Kaizer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Papadakis is trying to control the action in half guard but De Kaizer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Papadakis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Papadakis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papadakis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Papadakis is nestled in close to De Kaizer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhordric Papadakis dominated that 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.
Papadakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Kaizer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Papadakis somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papadakis is defended easily by De Kaizer.
Papadakis shoots in for a takedown but De Kaizer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noach De Kaizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhordric Papadakis.
De Kaizer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Kaizer wants it to stay on the feet.
Papadakis closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Kaizer circles away.
Papadakis needs to keep his hands up - De Kaizer had a free shot at his head there.
De Kaizer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Kaizer cracks a nice hook into Papadakis's ribs.
Papadakis is breathing heavily.
De Kaizer lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from De Kaizer.
Rhordric Papadakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Kaizer pinned against the cage. De Kaizer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Kaizer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Kaizer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Kaizer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadakis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Kaizer lands a jab to the head.
Rhordric Papadakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papadakis shoots in looking for a takedown but De Kaizer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Papadakis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noach De Kaizer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Kaizer lands the left hand.
De Kaizer scores with a jab to the head.
De Kaizer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papadakis under the eye.
De Kaizer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Papadakis backs up against the cage.
Papadakis slips a jab and a cross from De Kaizer.
Papadakis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer punishes Papadakis's body with a nice straight punch.
De Kaizer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Kaizer scores with a jab to the head.
Papadakis fails with the takedown.
De Kaizer scores with a jab to the body.
De Kaizer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Kaizer scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Kaizer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Papadakis.
De Kaizer throws a good cross that connects.
Papadakis tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Kaizer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Kaizer slaps away a takedown attempt from Papadakis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Kaizer punishes Papadakis's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadakis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Kaizer digs a good hook to Papadakis's body.
De Kaizer lands a slapping body shot.
De Kaizer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Kaizer is looking to wear down Papadakis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Kaizer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papadakis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papadakis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Papadakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Kaizer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Papadakis somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer lands a nice looking body shot.
De Kaizer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noach De Kaizer is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadakis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Kaizer tries to avoid it but Papadakis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Kaizer to the ground. De Kaizer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Papadakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papadakis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by De Kaizer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Kaizer.
Papadakis tries for a takedown but De Kaizer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Kaizer scores with a one two! Papadakis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from De Kaizer as Papadakis shoots in.
Papadakis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Papadakis shoots for a double leg takedown but De Kaizer sprawls well. He's pushed Papadakis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noach De Kaizer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
De Kaizer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papadakis back to the cage. De Kaizer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Papadakis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Kaizer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Papadakis.
Papadakis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papadakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadakis shoots in and drives through. De Kaizer sprawls well.
Noach De Kaizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhordric Papadakis.
De Kaizer punishes Papadakis's body with a nice straight punch.
De Kaizer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadakis moves forwards but De Kaizer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Papadakis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Kaizer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis shoots and misses
and De Kaizer counters with a right hand to the body.
De Kaizer cracks a nice hook into Papadakis's ribs.
Nice shot lands for De Kaizer.
De Kaizer lands with an uppercut that bounces Papadakis off the cage and back into range.
De Kaizer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Kaizer scores with a hook to the body. Papadakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadakis shoots for a takedown but De Kaizer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Kaizer digs a good hook to Papadakis's body.
De Kaizer slaps away a takedown attempt from Papadakis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Kaizer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadakis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Kaizer is fending him off so far but Papadakis persists. Nope, De Kaizer circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by De Kaizer. Beautiful body shot.
De Kaizer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Papadakis momentarily.
A shot to the liver by De Kaizer. Beautiful body shot.
De Kaizer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Papadakis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Kaizer as he avoids it easily.
De Kaizer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Papadakis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Kaizer lands with a cross.
De Kaizer cracks Papadakis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Kaizer jabs Papadakis right on the nose. Papadakis blinks but takes it well.
Papadakis dives in and grabs De Kaizer's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Kaizer pushes down on Papadakis's head and hops out.
De Kaizer looks to land a combination. Papadakis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Papadakis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Kaizer jabs Papadakis right on the nose. Papadakis blinks but takes it well.
Papadakis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Kaizer circles away.
De Kaizer leaves Papadakis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Kaizer tests Papadakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papadakis is defended easily by De Kaizer.
Papadakis shoots in and drives through. De Kaizer sprawls well.
Papadakis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Papadakis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Kaizer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papadakis under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Kaizer slaps away a takedown attempt from Papadakis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papadakis is defended easily by De Kaizer.
A lazy left from De Kaizer finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papadakis.
Decent striking displayed by De Kaizer there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Kaizer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Kaizer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Kaizer with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noach De Kaizer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Kaizer 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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