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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Vendarra (ranked 1490 p4p, 211 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 2001 p4p, 266 weight class). Vendarra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avenged Sevenfold-Hail to the King Ragnar. Alexander Usikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendarra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vendarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Usikov checks a leg kick.
Vendarra cracks Usikov with an open hand slap.
Usikov misses with a leg kick
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Vendarra.
Vendarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Usikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Usikov looks to land a right hand but Vendarra moved out of range.
Usikov throws a wild body kick that Vendarra sees coming a mile off.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Vendarra staying out of range there.
Usikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vendarra throws a big counter combination but Usikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Usikov blocks a head kick by Vendarra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Usikov's hands.
Usikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vendarra.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Usikov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vendarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Usikov.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Usikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vendarra works on Usikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usikov.
Vendarra digs a right hand into Usikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Usikov's gas tank.
Vendarra tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Vendarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vendarra digs a right hand underneath Usikov's ribcage. Usikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vendarra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Vendarra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Usikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Vendarra cracks Usikov with a nice body shot.
Usikov looks winded!
Usikov is trying to stall.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendarra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vendarra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vendarra.
Vendarra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usikovs head.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra lands a nice uppercut.
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vendarra.
Usikov slowing the pace effectively.
Vendarra lands with a right to the head.
Vendarra working aggressively here.
Vendarra digs a right hand underneath Usikov's ribcage. Usikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vendarra tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Vendarra.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vendarra avoids it.
Nice body punch from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vendarra throws a hook but Usikov blocks it.
Vendarra sets himself, and Usikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Vendarra avoids it this time.
Usikov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov has closed the distance and engaged Vendarra in a clinch.
Vendarra scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Vendarra lands but Usikov takes it in his stride.
Vendarra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vendarra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vendarra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vendarra, right into the meat.
Vendarra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Usikov slips a straight right by Vendarra.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vendarra.
Vendarra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov looks for the body kick but Vendarra saw that one coming.
Usikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vendarra throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Vendarra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Usikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Usikov moves out of range.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vendarra throws the kick towards the body but Usikov avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vendarra.
Bob Vendarra is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Usikov misses the target.
Usikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Usikov misses with a low kick.
Usikov scores with a jab to the body.
Usikov pushes Vendarra up against the cage in a clinch.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Usikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vendarra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Vendarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra has Usikov pushed against the cage.
Usikov slows down the pace here.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vendarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vendarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Usikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vendarra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Vendarra.
Vendarra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Usikov up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Vendarra on the inside.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Vendarra.
Usikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks it.
Usikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Vendarra won't allow it.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Vendarra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra stalls.
Nice body punch from Vendarra.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Vendarra cracks Usikov with a nice body shot.
Vendarra pushes Usikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendarra lands with a right to the head.
Vendarra is leaning against Usikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
Vendarra tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Vendarra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks it.
Vendarra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Usikov up against the cage.
Vendarra struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Vendarra lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Bob Vendarra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Usikov is trying to force a seperation but Vendarra has the dominant position.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Vendarra is blocking nicely.
Vendarra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usikov can do to turn this around?
Vendarra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov working aggressively here.
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vendarra looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Usikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vendarra avoids the body shot from Usikov.
Usikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Vendarra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vendarra.
Vendarra forces Usikov back against the cage and clinches.
Vendarra tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Usikov tries to stall but Vendarra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vendarra is defending well for now.
Vendarra avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Vendarra has Usikov pressed against the cage.
Vendarra breaks from the clinch.
Usikov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra misses with the body kick
and Usikov counters by clinching up.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Vendarra.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra working aggressively here.
Usikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Vendarra scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vendarra.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Usikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov tries to stall but Vendarra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Vendarra.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vendarra lands a hook that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Vendarra gets through Usikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Vendarra lands with a right to the head.
Vendarra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vendarra has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vendarra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vendarra.
Vendarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra stalling against the cage.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vendarra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usikov's efforts to push away.
Vendarra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vendarra is defending well for now.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vendarra blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vendarra lands an uppercut.
Vendarra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vendarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendarra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usikovs head.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vendarra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Usikov is rocked!
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Usikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vendarra can pounce on him.
Usikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
Usikov misses with a left hand
and Vendarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Usikov thinking.
Vendarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Usikov moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Usikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vendarra.
Good exchange - Vendarra coming out on top.
Vendarra cracks Usikov with an open hand slap.
Usikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vendarra working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Vendarra.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Vendarra is blocking nicely.
Bob Vendarra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Usikov throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra pushes Usikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander Usikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Vendarra.
Vendarra stalling against the cage.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch.
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Usikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usikov tried to score with a low kick but Vendarra checks it.
Usikov takes one to the chin there.
Usikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vendarra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Usikov's head.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body. Usikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vendarra lands a brutal head kick. Usikov looks out on his feet and Vendarra throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bob Vendarra!
A very excited looking Bob Vendarra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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