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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gregorovitsj might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pink Panther Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cero's choice of entrance music: Hate Me Now - Nas. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj thows a body shot but no joy.
Gregorovitsj cracks the inside of Cero's front leg.
Cero throws a head kick but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cero counters with a good, hard body kick but Gregorovitsj shrugs it off.
Cero looks to land a body kick but Gregorovitsj moved away.
Gregorovitsj shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregorovitsj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gregorovitsj takes a swing at Cero's ribcage but misses.
Cero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregorovitsj misses with a right hand
and Cero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws a front kick aimed at Cero's knee but Cero avoids it well.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj misses with a leg kick.
Cero clinches up with Gregorovitsj and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gregorovitsj tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
Gregorovitsj's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
Cero keeps control of Gregorovitsj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Cero to work.
Cero misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cero.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cero slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with some punches.
Cero lands a body punch.
A short right from Cero.
Cero lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cero.
Cero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj pushes Cero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj wants to stall.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj digs a right hand underneath Cero's ribcage. Cero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cero misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice uppercut.
Cero is looking to control Gregorovitsj's arms but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cero has his back to the cage.
Gregorovitsj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gregorovitsj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cero avoids it.
Gregorovitsj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cero's elbow.
Gregorovitsj prevents a body shot from Cero.
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cero avoids it.
Gregorovitsj blocking some punches.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregorovitsj lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with an elbow strike.
Cero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Cero.
Cero blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Gregorovitsj back against the cage.
Cero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregorovitsj.
Cero leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cero cracks Gregorovitsj with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj misses with a knee strike.
Cero looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gregorovitsj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gregorovitsj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cero.
Cero closes the distance and pushes Gregorovitsj back into the cage.
Gregorovitsj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gregorovitsj blocks an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cero.
Gregorovitsj tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cero throws a head punch that misses.
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike.
Gregorovitsj is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gregorovitsj.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cero.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero can't find room to land a body shot as Gregorovitsj controls the action.
Cero is leaning against Gregorovitsj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gregorovitsj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gregorovitsj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregorovitsj tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cero avoiding damage as Gregorovitsj throws knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice knee to the body.
Cero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
Cero lands a nice uppercut.
Gregorovitsj missing with knees to the body.
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!
Still in the clinch, Cero scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj breaks from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Cero needs to keep his hands up - Gregorovitsj had a free shot at his head there.
Cero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregorovitsj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gregorovitsj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cero scores with a push kick.
Jab by Cero.
Cero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cero swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Cero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Cero.
Some bone on bone action there as Cero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Cero scoring well with a low kick there.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cero.
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick that knocks Cero off balance momentarily.
Gregorovitsj thows a leg kick but Cero checks it
and Cero counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Cero throws a front kick that sends Gregorovitsj stumbling back into the cage.
Gregorovitsj is looking to land body kicks.
Gregorovitsj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gregorovitsj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cero.
Cero throws a body kick that misses.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cero throws a push kick but Gregorovitsj slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with a body kick.
Cero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gregorovitsj on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero tries to clinch up but Gregorovitsj circles away and keeps his distance.
Cero misses with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
Cero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tried to score with a low kick but Cero checks it.
Gregorovitsj wants to land a leg kick but Cero is out of range.
Cero closes the distance and clinches.
Gregorovitsj will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cero lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregorovitsj can't find room to land a body shot as Cero controls the action.
Cero lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cero trying to control the position but instead, Gregorovitsj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cero into the cage.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Numero Cero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gregorovitsj throws a push kick but Cero slaps the foot to one side.
Gregorovitsj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cero.
Nice shot by Cero.
That kick from Cero tenderised Gregorovitsj's leg. Gregorovitsj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick.
Cero misses with a kick to the body.
Numero Cero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gregorovitsj finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gregorovitsj throws out a loose jab but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
Cero moves out of range as Gregorovitsj throws a body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj blocks the body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a front kick aimed at Cero's knee but Cero avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gregorovitsj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cero.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregorovitsj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cero. That one must have hurt.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
Cero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregorovitsj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregorovitsj lands the left hand.
Cero throws a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves out of range easily.
Cero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gregorovitsj if he has to take too many more of those.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
Cero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gregorovitsj scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj avoids the head kick by Cero.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Cero lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gregorovitsj misses with a leg kick.
Cero clobbers Gregorovitsj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gregorovitsj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cero on the side of the head.
Cero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Gregorovitsj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Cero throws a head kick but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cero.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
Gregorovitsj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregorovitsj.
Cero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gregorovitsj keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab from Cero.
Cero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gregorovitsj cracks the inside of Cero's front leg.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cero scores with a leg kick.
Cero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cero tried to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj checks it.
Cero misses with a body kick.
Numero Cero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorovitsj throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cero avoids a kick to the body.
Cero tries to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves his leg out of the way.
Cero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gregorovitsj scores with a hook to the body. Cero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gregorovitsj just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws a body punch but Cero moves out of range.
Cero gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gregorovitsj counters with a good, hard body kick but Cero shrugs it off.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gregorovitsj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cero's knee momentarily.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cero thuds his shin into the meat of Gregorovitsj's side.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and clinches.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregorovitsj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Numero Cero.
I think Cero 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Cero!
Numero Cero bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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