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RC 125 - Monstra vs. Borris PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeill comes to the cage accompanied by "Sticky Icky" - Bizzy Bone. Mickey ONeill has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill misses with a jab, cross combination.
ONeill throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch.
Mickey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ONeill as he avoids it easily.
ONeill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ONeill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwarzeneg.
ONeill misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses.
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but ONeill circles away.
Mickey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
ONeill misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Schwarzeneg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from ONeill.
ONeill scores with a nice body kick.
ONeill lands a head kick!
ONeill closes the distance but Schwarzeneg moves to the side
and Schwarzeneg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows ONeill to get to his feet.
Schwarzeneg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. ONeill sprawls well initially but Schwarzeneg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill looking for submissions off his back.
ONeill wants to improve his position but Schwarzeneg is controlling well.
Schwarzeneg throwing shots but ONeill is blocking nicely.
ONeill is looking to escape.
Schwarzeneg decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ONeill swivels and escapes.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt - ONeill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ONeill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schwarzeneg did well to prevent ONeill getting side control.
Schwarzeneg looks gassed!
ONeill trying to work for an americana but Schwarzeneg has managed to regain full guard.
ONeill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ONeill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg can't keep his opponent in guard - ONeill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to full guard.
ONeill is keen to just control but Schwarzeneg is a slippery customer.
Schwarzeneg missing with punches from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg is trying to maintain the position but ONeill is very close to passing his half guard.
Schwarzeneg is looking to get back to is feet but ONeill passes into side control.
Schwarzeneg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwarzeneg manages to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but ONeill postures up.
Schwarzeneg is staying active underneath ONeill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill trying to control the pace.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep. ONeill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg tries to get to full guard but ONeill has control of the leg.
Schwarzeneg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ONeill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
ONeill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
ONeill is looking to take a break and control but Schwarzeneg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schwarzeneg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
ONeill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schwarzeneg walks into a jab.
Schwarzeneg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ONeill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schwarzeneg's guard now.
Schwarzeneg is looking to stand up but ONeill isn't so interested in that idea.
ONeill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ONeill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
ONeill forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey ONeill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Schwarzeneg avoids them all with ease.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ONeill throws a right and a left that Schwarzeneg avoids nicely.
Mickey ONeill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schwarzeneg backs up against the cage.
ONeill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance and clinches up with ONeill, looking for a takedown. Schwarzeneg pushes ONeill against the cage but ONeill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ONeill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but ONeill shows good takedown defense.
Mickey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeill.
ONeill throws a right and a left that Schwarzeneg avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill dodges the punch combination from Schwarzeneg.
ONeill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
ONeill tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwarzeneg.
Danga de danga de dang - ONeill scores with a four punch combination!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwarzeneg has ONeill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ONeill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
ONeill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schwarzeneg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but ONeill manages to get underhooks.
Schwarzeneg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ONeill's defenses.
ONeill has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schwarzeneg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet but ONeill has full control of the position and if anything, Schwarzeneg has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schwarzeneg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
ONeill is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg can't escape the position.
ONeill is working the ground and pound. Can Schwarzeneg escape?
Schwarzeneg covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
ONeill has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Schwarzeneg.
ONeill working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Schwarzeneg is doing well to defend. ONeill seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Schwarzeneg is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey ONeill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Baduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fights kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rudies all Around. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
272 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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271 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, I Fights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Baduk!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fights scores with a takedown into Baduk's guard.
Fights drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baduk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baduk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baduk!
Baduk swings around for an armbar but Fights sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baduk's guard.
Fights drops back looking for a leg! Baduk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baduk manages to kick Fights off! Fights jumps back into Baduk's guard.
Baduk wants to stand up but Fights is controlling him.
Fights postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baduk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fights, into his guard.
Fights is looking for a triangle but Baduk pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baduk wants to pass the guard but Fights is keeping the position.
Fights throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fights is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fights lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baduk!
Fights working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fights lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baduk wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fights punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Sergei Baduk has been cut.
Fights is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baduk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baduk!
Baduk looking to pass the guard.
Baduk trying to move into half guard but instead Fights has managed to sweep!
Fights stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baduk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fights drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fights jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fights trying to control but Baduk is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baduk dives on top into guard.
Baduk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baduk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baduk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fights manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baduk has Fights in his guard.
Baduk wants to stand and escape but Fights is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fights postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baduk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fights throwing strikes from guard but Baduk blocks nicely.
Fights forces his way into half guard.
Fights seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baduk tries to kick Fights off but Fights keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fights is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baduk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fights.
Baduk won't allow Fights to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Fights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Baduk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fights tries a head kick but it misses.
Fights blocks a head kick by Baduk.
Nice body punch from Fights.
Baduk stuffs the takedown.
Fights closes the distance and clinches up with Baduk, looking for a takedown. Fights pushes Baduk against the cage but Baduk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baduk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fights lands a nice shot that snaps Baduk's head back.
Fights shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baduk sprawls well. Baduk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fights gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Fights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fights bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fights is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baduk pushes Fights away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fights gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fights wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baduk, who protects the arm well.
Fights is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baduk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fights wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baduk, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fights trying to control the action but Baduk is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baduk, who protects the arm well.
Fights working the ground and pound.
Fights goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baduk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fights's guard! Nice work there by Baduk!
Fights working for a triangle but Baduk defends it easily.
Fights working for a triangle but Baduk defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fights keeping full guard, as Baduk tries to pass.
Fights has his foot on Baduk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baduk works his way back into a safe position though.
Fights keeping full guard, as Baduk tries to pass.
Fights is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baduk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Fights looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baduk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fights won't allow Baduk to pass to mount.
Baduk seems to be looking for submissions.
Fights gets back to full guard.
Fights had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baduk defends it easily.
Baduk drops back looking for a leg! Fights is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fights manages to kick Baduk off! Baduk jumps back into Fights's guard.
Baduk slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Fights dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Baduk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baduk throws a head kick but Fights moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fights moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fights looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fights tries to clinch but Baduk moves out of range.
Fights fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fights throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baduk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fights looks to land a combination but Baduk avoids it well.
Baduk throws a sloppy head kick
and Fights decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baduk's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baduk keeping moving, preventing Fights from controlling successfully.
Fights drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baduk dives on top into guard.
Baduk has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fights to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Baduk is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fights pulls down on the head and he's put Baduk to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). I Fights!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gynther Gail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TT Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy has chosen Roky Erickson - Night of the Vampire as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gynther Gail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TT Boy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy looks to land a left hand but Gail moved out of range nicely.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gail slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like TT Boy has been cut.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gail. Gail gets slowly back to his feet.
Gail shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Gail shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gynther Gail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gail fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Gail or perhaps it was just good defense by Boy which made him look bad.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Gail, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Gail or perhaps it was just good defense by Boy which made him look bad.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Gail moved out of range.
Gail moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Gail drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gail throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boy dodges the ground and pound from Gail.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Gail are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boy stops Gail from passing to mount.
Gail lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boy down.
Gail looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boy is avoiding damage well.
Gail scoring with punches from side control.
Gail will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gail tries to advance to mount but Boy denies him.
Boy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gail wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Boy parries the strikes from Gail easily there. Gail is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boy to escape.
The ground and pound from Gail seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gail tries to score with some ground and pound. Boy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boy regains half guard, as Gail was trying to land strikes.
Gail thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boy wants to clinch up but Gail keeps it at a distance.
Boy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Gynther Gail has been cut.
Gail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gail shoots in but no luck this time.
Boy moves forwards but Gail connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gail looks for a takedown but Boy sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gail shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gail is defended easily by Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gynther Gail dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gail's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Boy misses.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gail.
Gail misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gail moves out of range as Boy strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gail lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gail is defended easily by Boy.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Boy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Gail fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gynther Gail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gail misses the shot to the body.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Gail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gail throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Gail tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Gail, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Gail moved out of range.
Gail fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boy avoids it really well and circles away.
Gynther Gail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gail shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Gail's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gail.
TT Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boy stuffs the takedown.
Gail misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Gail fails with a takedown attempt.
Gail is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gail.
Gail shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gail changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Gail manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses the jab.
Gail will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Gail's shoulder, as Gail tries to avoid the shot.
Gail slips a straight right by Boy.
Gail tries for a takedown but Boy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boy as he avoids it easily.
Gail shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boy sprawls well. Boy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gail gets slowly back to his feet.
Gail shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gynther Gail dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gail closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boy circles away.
Boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gail shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gail.
Boy misses the jab.
Gail tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gail somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gynther Gail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gail tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Gail saw that one coming.
Gail is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Gail shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boy defends it nicely.
Gail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Boy misses.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Gail ducks down to avoid it.
TT Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Gail shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boy as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gail.
Boy scores with a nice strike.
Gail closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Gail pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gail misses with an uppercut.
Gail closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Gail pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gail moves away from the strike by Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gail closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boy circles away.
TT Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boy 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy misses with a hook.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy misses with a straight left.
A big right from Boy misses.
Boy throws the left hand but Gail avoids the punch easily.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gail. Gail gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands the left hand.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gail.
Gail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gail slips a jab from Boy.
Boy throws a hook but Gail avoids it easily.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Boy misses.
Gail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
And that's the end of the fight!
TT Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gail 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cornish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornish comes to the cage accompanied by Ready For War - 50 Cent (Instrumental). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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159 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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26
167 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Cornish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Crichton!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crichton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crichton.
It looks like Jeremy Cornish has been cut.
Cornish misses with a hook. Crichton ducked under it nicely.
Crichton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crichton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cornish.
Crichton lands a nice shot that snaps Cornish's head back.
Cornish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Crichton.
Crichton looks to score with a jab to the body but Cornish is just out of range.
Cornish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crichton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crichton lands a right hook to the body.
Crichton misses with a hook. Cornish ducked under it nicely.
Crichton cracks Cornish with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crichton thuds a left hand into Cornish's body.
Cornish throws a nice looking combination but Crichton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Crichton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crichton throws a body punch but Cornish moves out of range.
Crichton swings for the body but Cornish moves out of range.
Cornish cracks Crichton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cornish fails with a takedown attempt.
Cornish is breathing heavily.
Crichton closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crichton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crichton.
Crichton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crichton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cornish backwards.
Cornish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crichton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cornish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crichton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crichton misses with a hook. Cornish ducked under it nicely.
Crichton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Cornish misses.
Crichton thuds his right hand into Cornish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as Crichton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cornish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crichton connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Cornish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crichton instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Crichton as the two fighters clinch.
Cornish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crichton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cornish backwards.
Crichton lands a shot to the body.
Crichton lands a body punch.
Crichton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crichton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cornish backwards.
Nice body punch from Crichton.
Crichton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crichton scores with a hook to the body.
Crichton pushes Cornish back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crichton gets through Cornish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crichton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Crichton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crichton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cornish backwards.
Crichton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crichton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Crichton.
Crichton digs a right hand into Cornish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cornish's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crichton lands a nice shot to the body.
Cornish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crichton prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crichton.
Crichton scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Crichton.
A left hand lands to the body for Crichton.
Crichton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crichton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cornish. Cornish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jeremy Cornish's cut is getting worse.
Crichton misses with a looping right.
Crichton lands with a cross.
Crichton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crichton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crichton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crichton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Crichton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cornish's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crichton thuds a left hand into Cornish's body.
Crichton clinches up against the cage.
Crichton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crichton lands a body punch.
Crichton cracks Cornish with a nice body shot.
Crichton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Crichton on the inside.
Crichton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crichton pushes Cornish back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crichton lands a shoulder strike.
Crichton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cornish.
Crichton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cornish backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crichton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crichton.
Crichton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crichton lands a left hand.
Crichton lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crichton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton scores with a hook to the body.
Crichton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cornish needs to keep his hands up - Crichton had a free shot at his head there.
Crichton lands with an uppercut that bounces Cornish off the cage and back into rage.
Crichton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cornish in his tracks.
Jeremy Cornish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crichton lands a nice hook to Cornish's body. Cornish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Crichton.
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!
Crichton throws a series of punches but Cornish avoids them all with ease.
Crichton misses with a double jab.
John Crichton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crichton lands with a nice body punch.
Crichton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John Crichton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Crichton. Beautiful body shot.
Crichton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Crichton.
A lazy left from Crichton finds it's target.
Crichton lands with a shot to the body.
Crichton scores with a punch to the head.
Cornish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crichton lands with an uppercut that bounces Cornish off the cage and back into rage.
A left and a right from Crichton both land. Nice combination.
Crichton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cornish moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crichton scores with a body shot.
Crichton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crichton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cornish's head.
Cornish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crichton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crichton misses with a wild combination.
Crichton lands a jab to the head.
Crichton lands with a shot to the body.
Crichton connects with a jab.
Crichton lunges at Cornish with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cornish's hand.
Cornish shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jeremy Cornish's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A left lands for Crichton.
Cornish ducks under a wild hook from Crichton.
Crichton digs a good body shot into Cornish's ribs.
Cornish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crichton tries to avoid it but Cornish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crichton to the ground. Crichton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cornish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cornish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cornish walks into a straight right hand from Crichton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Crichton.
Cornish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crichton throws a body punch but Cornish moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Crichton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cornish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crichton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cornish misses with an uppercut.
Crichton misses the jab.
Cornish takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cornish throws a body punch but Crichton moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Crichton.
Crichton scores with a nice right hand.
Crichton scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cornish is defended easily by Crichton.
Jab by Crichton.
Cornish is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crichton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cornish has time to react.
Cornish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cornish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Cornish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Jeremy Cornish's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A big right from Crichton misses.
Cornish seems to have got his legs back now.
Cornish misses with a body punch
and Crichton counters with a nice right hand that sends Cornish toppling to the canvas! Cornish scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crichton finish him?!
Cornish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crichton.
Crichton scores with a jab. Cornish acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeremy Cornish's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Crichton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Knox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
300 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Silver shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Silver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Silver to the canvas! Knox follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Knox!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Sessions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes to the cage accompanied by Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
146 lbs
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22
156 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Sessions!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sessions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fletcher manages to avoid it.
Sessions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sessions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sessions ducks right into an uppercut from Fletcher.
Sessions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Fletcher blocks the leg kick.
Fletcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sessions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fletcher checks it well.
Sessions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sessions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fletcher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fletcher lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher lands some shots froms side control.
Sessions stops Fletcher from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher trying to control the action but Sessions is working from the bottom.
Sessions managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fletcher.
Fletcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Sessions is defending well.
Fletcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sessions has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Sessions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fletcher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sessions, who protects the arm well.
Fletcher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fletcher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sessions is avoiding damage well.
Fletcher advances to mount.
Fletcher lands a heavy elbow.
Sessions tries to hold on but Fletcher pushes him away.
Fletcher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sessions hang on?
Fletcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sessions is looking to escape.
Fletcher with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sessions really wants to buck Fletcher off and get back to his feet.
Fletcher is landing with some decent strikes but Sessions is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fletcher looking to control but Sessions is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sessions is in a horrible position here. Fletcher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fletcher lands a big elbow.
Sessions really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fletcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Fletcher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fletcher dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletcher landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Fletcher blocks the leg kick.
Sessions fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fletcher with a jab.
Sessions tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fletcher is able to avoid easily.
Fletcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sessions tries to clinch up but Fletcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Sessions throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sessions throws a solid leg kick but Fletcher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sessions.
Sessions misses with a low kick as Fletcher jumps back.
Sessions misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sessions is looking to clinch.
Fletcher sizes up Sessions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sessions throws a wild body kick that Fletcher sees coming a mile off.
Fletcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fletcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Sessions does no damage.
Fletcher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fletcher trying to mount his opponent but Sessions defends it.
Fletcher throwing shots but Sessions is blocking nicely.
Fletcher is looking to advance position but Sessions won't allow it.
Fletcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sessions keeps working.
Fletcher throwing shots but Sessions is blocking nicely.
Fletcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sessions is staying active underneath Fletcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fletcher working the head and body with strikes.
Fletcher trying to pass the guard but Sessions defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sessions, right into the meat.
Sessions throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sessions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sessions wants to clinch up but Fletcher keeps it at a distance.
Sessions looks for the body kick but Fletcher saw that one coming.
Manny Sessions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Fletcher as he checks the leg kick.
Sessions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sessions misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sessions throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fletcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sessions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donk. Fletcher catches Sessions right on the button with a cross.
A jab lands there for Fletcher.
Fletcher tests Sessions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fletcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manny Sessions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sessions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fletcher.
Sessions tries to clinch there but Fletcher circles away.
Sessions gets caught flat footed, as Fletcher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fletcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sessions controls Fletcher momentarily but Fletcher frees himself.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Sessions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fletcher forces his way into half guard.
Fletcher frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fletcher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses
enabling Fletcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Fletcher blocks a leg kick.
Sessions misses with a body shot
and Fletcher counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fletcher.
Fletcher blocks a leg kick.
Fletcher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sessions taking some punishment here, with Fletcher in his half guard.
Sessions wants to improve his position but Fletcher is controlling well.
Fletcher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sessions doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fletcher.
Rmarkas Fletcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Fletcher there.
Fletcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fletcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sessions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fletcher is trying to control. Sessions wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fletcher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fletcher trying to control from half guard but Sessions is working away.
Sessions is trying to maintain the position but Fletcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Fletcher thows a huge punch but Sessions dodges it nicely.
Sessions has hold of Fletcher's hands but Fletcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sessions avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fletcher.
Fletcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fletcher is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fletcher lands a nice shot to the head.
Fletcher with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sessions tries to reverse the position but Fletcher maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher with a couple of short strikes.
Sessions really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fletcher working the ground and pound effectively.
Manny Sessions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fletcher dominating with strikes here.
Rmarkas Fletcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fletcher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sessions is squirming around, avoiding Fletcher's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rmarkas Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fletcher 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rmarkas Fletcher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Svetnela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Kuusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svetnela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Angel of Death by Slayer. Kuusisto has chosen System of a down - Chop Suey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Armas Kuusisto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Svetnela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Kuusisto!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Svetnela misses.
Kuusisto throws a body kick that misses.
Kuusisto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Svetnela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuusisto checks a low kick from Svetnela.
Svetnela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuusisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuusisto slips under a jab from Svetnela.
Svetnela checks a low kick from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto tries to land a leg kick but Svetnela saw it coming and moves away.
Svetnela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuusisto throws out the jab.
Svetnela throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Armas Kuusisto has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svetnela. That's going to slow Kuusisto down.
Kuusisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svetnela.
Svetnela misses with a body kick.
Kuusisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svetnela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuusisto.
Svetnela looks to land a body kick but Kuusisto moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetnela throws a head kick that misses.
Kuusisto connects with a body shot.
Svetnela throws a leg kick
and Kuusisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuusisto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Svetnela keeping full guard, as Kuusisto tries to pass.
Kuusisto throwing strikes from guard but Svetnela blocks nicely.
Svetnela is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusisto is stalling in the full guard.
Svetnela keeping moving, preventing Kuusisto from controlling successfully.
Kuusisto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Svetnela is not content to let Kuusisto control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuusisto.
Svetnela on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Svetnela tries to get out of the position.
Kuusisto is taking a breather. Svetnela says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Svetnela has hold of Kuusisto's hands but Kuusisto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuusisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Svetnela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuusisto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svetnela has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuusisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Svetnela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuusisto throws a strike but Svetnela avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Svetnela has his hands on Kuusisto's head, controlling the position.
Kuusisto trying to control but Svetnela is working from the bottom.
Svetnela keeping full guard, as Kuusisto tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armas Kuusisto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svetnela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svetnela bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kuusisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuusisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuusisto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Svetnela. That one must have hurt.
Kuusisto throws a low kick but Svetnela moves out of range easily.
Svetnela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svetnela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuusisto manages to avoid it.
Svetnela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuusisto misses with a leg kick
and Svetnela counters with a big head kick but Kuusisto shrugs it off.
Kuusisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Svetnela checks it well.
Kuusisto throws a hook to the side of Svetnela's head but Svetnela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuusisto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kuusisto misses with a takedown attempt - Svetnela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Svetnela.
Kuusisto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetnela lands a head kick. Kuusisto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuusisto misses with a low kick.
Svetnela instigates a clinch.
A short right from Svetnela.
Svetnela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusisto is defending well for now.
Svetnela creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuusisto's defenses.
Kuusisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Armas Kuusisto's cut even more.
Svetnela has Kuusisto pressed against the cage.
Svetnela tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuusisto blocks the elbow strike.
Svetnela is struggling to control the position.
Svetnela connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuusisto's face.
Kuusisto is working for takedown but Svetnela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Svetnela creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuusisto blocks an elbow strike.
Kuusisto dodges an elbow strike from Svetnela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela lands an elbow that stopped Kuusisto in his tracks for a moment.
Kuusisto looking to slow down the pace here.
Svetnela lands an elbow just above Kuusisto 's eye.
The cut above Armas Kuusisto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Svetnela using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuusisto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svetnela just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuusisto's brow.
Nice body punch from Kuusisto.
Svetnela with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svetnela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuusisto's efforts to push away.
Kuusisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svetnela just stands there and leans against the cage.
Igor Svetnela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armas Kuusisto.
Svetnela lands an elbow inside that Kuusisto shrugs off.
Svetnela pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuusisto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Svetnela lands a nice elbow.
Svetnela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusisto is defending well for now.
Svetnela stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kuusisto.
Svetnela tries to land a knee to the head but Kuusisto blocks with his arms.
Svetnela is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela throws an elbow that misses.
Svetnela pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuusisto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Svetnela tries a knee to the head but Kuusisto blocks it.
Svetnela pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuusisto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuusisto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Svetnela looking to throw knees to the head but Kuusisto is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svetnela.
Kuusisto avoiding damage as Svetnela throws knees to the body.
Kuusisto can't break the clinch.
Svetnela putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuusisto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Svetnela throws an elbow that misses.
Kuusisto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svetnela looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svetnela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuusisto working aggressively here.
Kuusisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Svetnela.
Svetnela throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuusisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svetnela backwards.
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.
Svetnela keeps control of Kuusisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svetnela trying to land knees to the body.
Svetnela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusisto is defending well for now.
Svetnela lands an elbow that stopped Kuusisto in his tracks for a moment.
Kuusisto pulls guard.
Kuusisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuusisto, not yet.
Kuusisto is trying to keep Svetnela in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuusisto is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Svetnela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armas Kuusisto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Svetnela blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuusisto.
Svetnela throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuusisto looks to land a combination but Svetnela avoids it well.
Kuusisto misses with a head kick.
Svetnela misses with a body kick.
Svetnela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuusisto moves out of range of the body kick.
Igor Svetnela is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuusisto misses with a low kick as Svetnela jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Svetnela.
Kuusisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svetnela.
Kuusisto misses with a leg kick.
Svetnela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuusisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Svetnela circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svetnela as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Svetnela misses its intended target.
A head kick by Svetnela misses
and Kuusisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuusisto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svetnela counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuusisto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuusisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuusisto avoids the head kick by Svetnela.
Svetnela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuusisto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svetnela throws a jab when Kuusisto was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Svetnela, right into the meat.
A jab from Kuusisto misses.
Svetnela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svetnela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuusisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Kuusisto misses
and Svetnela counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuusisto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Armas Kuusisto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svetnela moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuusisto looks to land a left hand but Svetnela moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuusisto.
Kuusisto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svetnela. That did some damage!
Svetnela ducks right into an uppercut from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svetnela's sensitive parts.
Svetnela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuusisto misses with a body kick.
Svetnela misses with a leg kick
and Kuusisto counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svetnela gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuusisto mounts Svetnela! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuusisto has hold of Svetnela's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Svetnela manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuusisto throws a wild left hand from mount and Svetnela manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Svetnela is not content to let Kuusisto control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Svetnela keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kuusisto is trying to control. Svetnela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusisto tries to pass to full mount but Svetnela defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armas Kuusisto's cut.
That's time! Svetnela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Svetnela throws a low kick, looking for Kuusisto's leg but Kuusisto calmly moves out of range.
Svetnela misses with the combination.
Kuusisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svetnela.
Good work by Svetnela as he checks the leg kick.
Kuusisto thumps Svetnela with a low kick.
A jab from Kuusisto misses.
Svetnela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto throws a leg kick
and Svetnela counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kuusisto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuusisto scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuusisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuusisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Svetnela throws a head kick but Kuusisto moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetnela throws a lazy head kick
and Kuusisto counters with a three punch combo that has Svetnela backing up. Svetnela nods at Kuusisto to acknowledge the strikes.
Good work by Svetnela as he checks the leg kick.
Kuusisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svetnela checks a leg kick.
Kuusisto thumps Svetnela with a low kick.
Kuusisto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuusisto fakes the leg kick and cracks Svetnela in the body.
Kuusisto has his takedown stuffed
and Svetnela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Svetnela defending well as Kuusisto loads up on a big left hand.
Kuusisto throws a shot from downtown. Svetnela moves away and avoids it.
Svetnela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuusisto throws a wild body kick that Svetnela sees coming a mile off.
Svetnela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuusisto avoids the head kick by Svetnela.
Svetnela misses with a body kick.
Kuusisto misses with a low kick.
Svetnela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Svetnela is looking to chop away at Kuusisto's legs.
Svetnela tries to clinch up but Kuusisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuusisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Svetnela moves out of range of the body kick from Kuusisto.
Igor Svetnela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svetnela throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Svetnela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuusisto moves away.
Svetnela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svetnela misses with a leg kick
and Kuusisto counters with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuusisto blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuusisto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Svetnela slips under a jab.
Svetnela scores with a nice body kick.
Kuusisto throws the left hand but Svetnela avoids the punch easily.
Svetnela throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuusisto's head.
Svetnela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuusisto throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Svetnela to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuusisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Svetnela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuusisto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svetnela sprawls well. Svetnela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuusisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuusisto swings for the body but Svetnela moves out of range.
Kuusisto misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela throws a lazy head kick
and Kuusisto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Svetnela!
Svetnela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuusisto throwing strikes here but Svetnela is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Svetnela is squirming around, avoiding Kuusisto's attempts to control the action.
Kuusisto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kuusisto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Svetnela can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svetnela is squirming around, avoiding Kuusisto's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Armas Kuusisto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Svetnela lands a high kick!
Kuusisto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svetnela as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svetnela.
Kuusisto thows a leg kick but Svetnela checks it
and Svetnela counters with a solid body kick.
Kuusisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svetnela.
Kuusisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuusisto blocks a head kick by Svetnela.
Kuusisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Svetnela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuusisto. That did some damage!
A low kick from Kuusisto is predictable there
and Svetnela counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Svetnela there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuusisto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A chopping leg kick lands by Svetnela.
Kuusisto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svetnela throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetnela connects with a single shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Armas Kuusisto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Svetnela!
Igor Svetnela retains his middleweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredruk Reinfeldt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Fridman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fridman has chosen Kill as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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230 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fredruk Reinfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Fridman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fridman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Fredruk Reinfeldt has been cut.
Fridman digs a good hook to Reinfeldt's body.
Fridman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fridman throws a jab when Reinfeldt was well out of range.
Good exchange - Fridman coming out on top.
Reinfeldt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fridman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinfeldt.
Fridman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fridman throws a leg kick but Reinfeldt sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fridman misses.
Jab from Fridman.
Reinfeldt connects with a crisp jab.
Fridman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fridman misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Fridman. Beautiful body shot.
Fridman throws a looping overhand right but Reinfeldt ducks down to avoid it.
Fridman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Fridman coming out on top.
Fridman slips a jab and a cross from Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alex Fridman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fridman.
Fridman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fridman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fridman keeps the fight on the outside.
Fridman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Fridman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fridman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinfeldt looks to throw the jab but Fridman is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fridman misses the target.
Reinfeldt walks into a left hand.
Fridman throws a body punch but Reinfeldt moves out of range.
Reinfeldt slips under a jab.
Reinfeldt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinfeldt sizes up Fridman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinfeldt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fridman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reinfeldt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Fridman.
Reinfeldt misses with a straight left.
Fridman misses with a looping left.
Fridman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reinfeldt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fridman wants to stand up but Reinfeldt is controlling him.
Fridman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fridman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinfeldt is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinfeldt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinfeldt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fridman is keeping the position for now.
Reinfeldt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinfeldt trying to control but Fridman is working from the bottom.
Reinfeldt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fridman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reinfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fridman.
Fridman is looking to clinch.
Reinfeldt misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reinfeldt moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Reinfeldt blocks the leg kick.
Fridman takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Fridman does no damage.
Reinfeldt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reinfeldt throws a hook to the side of Fridman's head but Fridman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fridman avoids the body shot from Reinfeldt.
Fridman misses with a shot to the body
and Reinfeldt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fridman's guard now.
Reinfeldt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fridman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinfeldt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fridman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinfeldt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reinfeldt is in close to Fridman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Fridman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fredruk Reinfeldt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reinfeldt walks into a stiff left hand from Fridman.
Fridman misses with a looping left.
Fridman misses with a wild body shot.
Fridman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fridman.
Fridman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fridman.
Reinfeldt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fridman lands a really nice looking cross but Reinfeldt seems unphased.
Reinfeldt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fridman.
A telegraphed right hand from Fridman misses the target.
Alex Fridman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Fridman scores with a four punch combination!
Reinfeldt dodges the punch combination from Fridman.
Reinfeldt swings for the body but Fridman moves out of range.
Fridman tries to bum rush Reinfeldt with a series of wild strikes but Reinfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fridman throws an overhand right that lands on Reinfeldt's shoulder, as Reinfeldt tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Reinfeldt as he checks the leg kick.
Alex Fridman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reinfeldt looks to land a combination but Fridman avoids it well.
Reinfeldt looks to land a left hand but Fridman moved out of range nicely.
Fridman throws a leg kick which misses Reinfeldt's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinfeldt tries to avoid it.
Fridman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fridman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fridman ducks under a wild hook from Reinfeldt.
Fridman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reinfeldt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fridman drops his hands momentarily and Reinfeldt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reinfeldt closes the distance and pushes Fridman back into the cage.
Reinfeldt pushes Fridman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reinfeldt wants a takedown but no success here.
Reinfeldt tries to pull guard but Fridman won't allow it.
Fridman has had enough of the clinch but Reinfeldt keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fridman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fridman prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredruk Reinfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinfeldt drags the fight down to the ground.
Reinfeldt keeping moving, preventing Fridman from controlling successfully.
Reinfeldt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fridman is one step ahead there.
Reinfeldt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridman stopping the sweep attempt from Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt lands a decent shot there.
Reinfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Fridman misses.
Fridman throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt tries to clinch up but Fridman circles away and keeps his distance.
Fridman throws a right hand that Reinfeldt ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinfeldt also avoids with ease.
Fridman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reinfeldt momentarily.
Fridman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt is looking to clinch but Fridman is avoiding it.
A combination from Fridman does no damage.
Fridman lands a head shot.
Fredruk Reinfeldt's cut is getting worse.
Reinfeldt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fridman wants to clinch.
Fridman misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Fridman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredruk Reinfeldt's cut.
That's time! Reinfeldt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reinfeldt throws a right and a left that Fridman avoids nicely.
A big left from Fridman misses.
Fridman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reinfeldt misses with a looping right.
Reinfeldt throws a shot from downtown. Fridman moves away and avoids it.
Fridman throws a hook but Reinfeldt blocks it.
Reinfeldt takes one on the button.
Reinfeldt closes the distance and clinches up with Fridman, looking for a takedown. Reinfeldt pushes Fridman against the cage but Fridman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Reinfeldt.
The fighters circling - Fridman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fridman stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinfeldt. Reinfeldt gets slowly back to his feet.
Reinfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fridman.
Fridman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reinfeldt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fridman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinfeldt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fridman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fridman throws a hook but Reinfeldt avoids it easily.
Fridman 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.
Fridman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fridman.
Fridman digs a good body shot into Reinfeldt's ribs.
Fridman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinfeldt.
Fridman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fridman wants to clinch
and Reinfeldt counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fridman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fridman blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Fridman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reinfeldt tries to throw a body punch but Fridman avoids it by throwing Reinfeldt back against the cage.
Fridman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredruk Reinfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinfeldt misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinfeldt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fridman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fridman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinfeldt's sensitive parts.
Fridman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reinfeldt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fridman.
Fridman misses with a few strikes there.
Alex Fridman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fridman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinfeldt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fridman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fredruk Reinfeldt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fridman thuds his shin into the meat of Reinfeldt's side.
Fridman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinfeldt.
Fridman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fridman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fridman takes a swing at Reinfeldt's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridman fails with a takedown attempt.
Fridman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fridman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reinfeldt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reinfeldt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinfeldt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Reinfeldt misses its intended target.
Reinfeldt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fridman manages to avoid it.
Fridman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinfeldt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fridman scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinfeldt should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Reinfeldt.
Fridman misses with a few strikes there.
Fridman throws a hook to the side of Reinfeldt's head but Reinfeldt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinfeldt looks for a takedown but Fridman sprawls well.
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.
No joy there for Fridman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fridman moves away from the strike by Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt throws out a loose jab but Fridman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Fridman both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinfeldt misses the target.
Fredruk Reinfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fridman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinfeldt throws out the jab.
Reinfeldt missing with a left hand there. Fridman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fridman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinfeldt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Fridman misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinfeldt cracks Fridman with a good jab.
Reinfeldt feints and as Fridman raises his hands in defense, Reinfeldt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinfeldt throws a strike but Fridman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fridman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fridman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Fridman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fridman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Fridman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumopainija Hokanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Foo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sumopainija Hokanen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokanen throws an overhand right that lands on Foo's shoulder, as Foo tries to avoid the shot.
Foo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hokanen.
Hokanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hokanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hokanen throwing strikes here but Foo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hokanen lands with some strikes.
It looks like Papa Foo has been cut.
Foo can't escape the position.
Hokanen looking to finish Foo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Foo!
Papa Foo's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Papa Foo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sumopainija Hokanen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borris Whoopyourasski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monstra comes into the arena with Slayer - Hate Worldwide blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Monstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Whoopyourasski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monstra misses with a hook. Whoopyourasski ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Whoopyourasski misses the target.
Whoopyourasski misses with a hook.
Monstra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Whoopyourasski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monstra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whoopyourasski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monstra misses with a double jab.
Monstra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whoopyourasski.
Whoopyourasski looks to throw the jab but Monstra is out of range.
Whoopyourasski looks to land a combination but Monstra avoids it well.
Monstra throws a hook but Whoopyourasski avoids it easily.
Whoopyourasski throws a body punch but Monstra moves out of range.
Whoopyourasski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Monstra.
Whoopyourasski throws a body punch but Monstra moves out of range.
Monstra throws a lazy right hand but Whoopyourasski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monstra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Monstra.
Whoopyourasski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monstra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monstra throws out a loose jab but Whoopyourasski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Whoopyourasski slips under a jab.
Whoopyourasski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monstra misses with a series of wild punches.
Monstra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marcus Monstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monstra misses with a wild combination.
Whoopyourasski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monstra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoopyourasski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monstra throws a big shot that misses.
Whoopyourasski misses with a hook.
Whoopyourasski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monstra if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monstra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whoopyourasski.
Whoopyourasski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monstra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whoopyourasski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Monstra throws a combination that misses
enabling Whoopyourasski to counter with a crisp jab.
Whoopyourasski avoids the body shot from Monstra.
Whoopyourasski moves away from the strike by Monstra.
Whoopyourasski slips under a jab.
Whoopyourasski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whoopyourasski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whoopyourasski circles away quickly and effectively.
Monstra cracks Whoopyourasski with a good jab.
Whoopyourasski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monstra moves away.
Monstra misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monstra. Whoopyourasski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Monstra.
Whoopyourasski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monstra throws a one two combo.
Monstra misses with a body shot
and Whoopyourasski counters with a straight right hand.
Whoopyourasski throws a body punch but Monstra moves out of range.
Monstra lands a two punch combo.
Monstra misses with a jab to the body
and Monstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monstra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Monstra misses.
Monstra avoids a kick to the body.
Monstra blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Whoopyourasski misses.
Monstra lands a jab to the head.
Whoopyourasski takes a swing at Monstra's ribcage but misses.
Monstra looks to land a combination but Whoopyourasski avoids it well.
Whoopyourasski throws a lazy right hand but Monstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monstra misses with a double jab
and Whoopyourasski counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monstra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whoopyourasski.
Monstra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whoopyourasski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Monstra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Monstra. Whoopyourasski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monstra throws a nice looking combination but Whoopyourasski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whoopyourasski throws a hook but Monstra blocks it.
Monstra dips to his left and cracks Whoopyourasski with an uppercut!
Monstra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whoopyourasski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whoopyourasski dodges the punch combination from Monstra.
Whoopyourasski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Whoopyourasski.
Whoopyourasski misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Whoopyourasski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monstra moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Monstra misses.
Whoopyourasski misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monstra misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Monstra. Beautiful body shot.
Whoopyourasski throws a solid leg kick but Monstra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whoopyourasski.
Monstra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monstra throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Whoopyourasski misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whoopyourasski. Monstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whoopyourasski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whoopyourasski misses with a hook.
Whoopyourasski lands with a nice body punch.
Monstra lands with a right hand.
Monstra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monstra misses with a wild combination.
Whoopyourasski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monstra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whoopyourasski moves out of range as Monstra strikes.
Whoopyourasski looks to score with a jab to the body but Monstra is just out of range.
Whoopyourasski cracks Monstra with a good jab.
It looks like Marcus Monstra has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whoopyourasski punishes Monstra's body with a nice straight punch.
Monstra slips under a jab.
Whoopyourasski missing with a left hand there. Monstra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whoopyourasski.
Whoopyourasski throws a lazy right hand but Monstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whoopyourasski misses with a double jab
and Monstra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whoopyourasski looks to land a left hand but Monstra moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whoopyourasski was well out of range. Poor timing from Monstra.
Monstra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monstra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whoopyourasski throws a hook but Monstra avoids it easily.
Whoopyourasski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monstra.
Monstra misses with a looping right.
Monstra slips a jab and a cross from Whoopyourasski.
Whoopyourasski loads up on a big right hand but Monstra slips the punch.
Whoopyourasski lands a nice looking body shot.
Monstra misses with a straight right.
Whoopyourasski avoids the body shot from Monstra.
Marcus Monstra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whoopyourasski moves forwards but Monstra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoopyourasski needs to keep his hands up - Monstra had a free shot at his head there.
Whoopyourasski lands a body shot.
Monstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whoopyourasski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monstra.
Whoopyourasski throws a hook to the side of Monstra's head but Monstra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monstra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whoopyourasski doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcus Monstra is winning the standup battle so far.
Whoopyourasski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monstra cracks Whoopyourasski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whoopyourasski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monstra.
A slow jab from Monstra misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoopyourasski throws a leg kick which misses Monstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Monstra tries to avoid it.
Whoopyourasski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monstra throws a lazy right hand but Whoopyourasski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Borris Whoopyourasski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Monstra's cut.
That's time! Monstra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Whoopyourasski just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Whoopyourasski misses.
Whoopyourasski slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Monstra misses its intended target.
Monstra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whoopyourasski has time to react.
Whoopyourasski scores with a jab to the head.
Monstra misses with a hook.
Whoopyourasski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whoopyourasski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monstra was well out of range. Poor timing from Whoopyourasski.
Whoopyourasski tries a head kick but it misses.
Monstra looks to throw the jab but Whoopyourasski is out of range.
Monstra throws a lazy right hand but Whoopyourasski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whoopyourasski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monstra works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monstra misses with a straight left.
Whoopyourasski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whoopyourasski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whoopyourasski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whoopyourasski slips under a jab.
Monstra throws a series of punches but Whoopyourasski avoids them all with ease.
Monstra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monstra misses with a wild combination.
Whoopyourasski scores with a nice right hand.
Whoopyourasski misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Whoopyourasski misses
and Monstra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monstra slips under a jab from Whoopyourasski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoopyourasski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monstra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whoopyourasski counters with a nice uppercut.
Whoopyourasski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monstra.
A telegraphed right hand from Monstra misses the target.
Whoopyourasski slips a jab and a cross from Monstra.
Whoopyourasski throws a head kick but Monstra moves out of range.
Monstra clobbers Whoopyourasski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whoopyourasski moves out of range of the strikes.
Monstra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Whoopyourasski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monstra counters with a two punch combo.
Whoopyourasski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monstra throws a combination. Whoopyourasski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monstra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Whoopyourasski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whoopyourasski. Monstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Whoopyourasski misses.
Monstra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whoopyourasski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whoopyourasski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monstra.
Monstra looks to land a right hand but Whoopyourasski moved out of range.
Monstra throws out a loose jab but Whoopyourasski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whoopyourasski throws a wild body kick that Monstra sees coming a mile off.
Whoopyourasski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monstra.
Whoopyourasski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monstra misses with a double jab
and Whoopyourasski counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Monstra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monstra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Whoopyourasski misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Whoopyourasski. That snapped Monstra's head back.
Monstra checks the leg kick.
A cross from Whoopyourasski lands.
Monstra looks to land a combination but Whoopyourasski avoids it well.
Whoopyourasski misses with a two punch combination.
Whoopyourasski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whoopyourasski!
Whoopyourasski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monstra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whoopyourasski lands with an uppercut that bounces Monstra off the cage and back into rage.
Monstra misses with a looping right.
Monstra looks to land a right hand but Whoopyourasski moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borris Whoopyourasski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whoopyourasski 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borris Whoopyourasski!
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