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Siberian Cage Rage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Lora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Fedotenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lora comes to the cage accompanied by indestrucatble. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelvin Lora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Fedotenko!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotenko waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lora.
Fedotenko rushes Lora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fedotenko tightens his grip and picks Lora up, before dumping him to the ground. Lora manages to land in guard.
Fedotenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedotenko wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving.
Lora keeping full guard, as Fedotenko tries to pass.
Lora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fedotenko stands up and waves to Lora to follow him.
Lora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Lora or perhaps it was just good defense by Fedotenko which made him look bad.
Fedotenko lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Kelvin Lora has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lora circles away.
Fedotenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Lora counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lora.
Lora is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotenko has his foot on Lora's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lora works his way back into a safe position though.
Lora throws and elbow that misses. Fedotenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lora's guard. Nice move by Fedotenko!
Fedotenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Lora is retaining full guard.
Fedotenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedotenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lora looking for a guillotine here but Fedotenko defends easily.
Lora really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fedotenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fedotenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fedotenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lora's head.
Fedotenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fedotenko cracks Lora with a good jab.
Fedotenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fedotenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lora, pushing him back against the cage.
Fedotenko can't break the clinch.
Lora pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedotenko blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lora leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lora lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lora is working for takedown but Fedotenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lora tries to work over Fedotenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fedotenko connects with a single shot there.
Lora tries to clinch
so Fedotenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fedotenko wants to stand and escape but instead Lora has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lora lands a couple of elbows.
Fedotenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedotenko pushes Lora off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Fedotenko moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lora goes down! Can Fedotenko finish him!?
Lora looking to control.
Fedotenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fedotenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lora!
Lora is squirming around, avoiding Fedotenko's attempts to control the action.
Fedotenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lora wants to hold on but Fedotenko pushes him away.
Fedotenko lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Fedotenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Lora's cut.
That's time! Lora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lora misses with the combination.
Lora tries to clinch but Fedotenko moves away
and Fedotenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedotenko throws a good cross that connects.
Vladamir Fedotenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lora is rocked!
Fedotenko drops Lora with a huge uppercut! Lora drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fedotenko is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedotenko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sidorenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Sidorenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Sidorenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank S!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Sidorenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sidorenko lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sidorenko.
S avoids the head kick by Sidorenko.
Ivan Sidorenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidorenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sidorenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sidorenko thows a body shot but no joy.
S has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sidorenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
S clinches.
Sidorenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sidorenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
S turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and S manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidorenko is looking to regain half guard here but S keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sidorenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on S's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
S is thwarting Sidorenko's attempts to control the position.
Sidorenko is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
S is nestled in close to Sidorenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sidorenko wants to get back to full guard.
S not doing much here.
S is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sidorenko scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but S manages to mount him!
Sidorenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
S get's back to his feet.
S dodges the punch combination from Sidorenko.
S moves into the clinch successfully.
S is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sidorenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
S tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sidorenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sidorenko wants to get back to striking at distance but S won't allow it.
Sidorenko can't break the clinch.
Sidorenko breaks from the clinch.
S keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidorenko.
Sidorenko keeps S at a distance using the push kick.
Sidorenko is breathing heavily.
Sidorenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
S blocks a head kick by Sidorenko.
Sidorenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
S moves out of range as Sidorenko throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorenko throws a head kick but S moves out of range.
S uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidorenko.
Sidorenko misses with a series of wild punches.
S tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sidorenko.
S feints and as Sidorenko raises his hands in defense, S changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
S preventing the sweep.
S is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sidorenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
S not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sidorenko wants to stand and escape but S is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S stopping the sweep attempt from Sidorenko.
S sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sidorenko working a defensive guard here.
Sidorenko keeping moving, preventing S from controlling successfully.
Sidorenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
S tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sidorenko.
Sidorenko closes the distance but S moves to the side
and S counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sidorenko trying to control but S postures up.
S passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank S dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sidorenko misses with the combination.
Ivan Sidorenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sidorenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidorenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and S counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
S with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
S is thwarting Sidorenko's attempts to control the position.
Sidorenko wants to get back to his feet.
S lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from S there.
S moves into full mount! Sidorenko won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
S can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sidorenko is looking to escape.
S controlling the pace for now.
S trying to control but Sidorenko is having none of it.
S looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
S is breathing heavily.
S is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sidorenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sidorenko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Sidorenko is trying to stand.
S is thwarting Sidorenko's attempts to control the position.
Sidorenko wants to get back to his feet.
Sidorenko tries to roll over but S keeps him under control.
S wants to work for an arm triangle but Sidorenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sidorenko is looking for a sweep. S is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
S stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sidorenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivan Sidorenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidorenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
S shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
S connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
S content just to control the position here.
S is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by S!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tank S!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joeseph Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joeseph Michael has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joeseph Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adolf Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Hasselhoff with that takedown attempt.
Hasselhoff connects with a nice looking jab.
Hasselhoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Michael shoots in for a takedown but Hasselhoff shows good takedown defense.
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hasselhoff. That's going to slow Michael down.
Nice takedown defense from Michael. No joy for Hasselhoff on that attempt.
Hasselhoff misses with a straight right.
Hasselhoff with a hook.
Hasselhoff tries for a takedown but Michael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joeseph Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Hasselhoff.
Michael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michael defending well as Hasselhoff loads up on a big left hand.
Hasselhoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michael moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhoff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hasselhoff looks gassed!
Michael shoots for a double leg takedown but Hasselhoff sprawls well. He's pushed Michael's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hasselhoff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Michael takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hasselhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Hasselhoff does no damage.
Hasselhoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hasselhoff is looking to clinch but Michael is avoiding it.
Michael closes the distance and clinches up with Hasselhoff, looking for a takedown. Michael pushes Hasselhoff against the cage but Hasselhoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael scores a takedown into full mount!
Michael landing punches.
Michael 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.
Michael punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hasselhoff working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Michael cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Michael prevents Hasselhoff from getting the reversal.
Hasselhoff taking shots to the head.
Michael punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hasselhoff tries to hold on but Michael postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael lands with some strikes.
Michael avoids the attempt from Hasselhoff to control.
Michael working the ground and pound effectively.
Michael prevents Hasselhoff from getting the reversal.
Michael postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hasselhoff looks a forlorn figure.
Hasselhoff working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hasselhoff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Michael cracks Hasselhoff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hasselhoff tries to hold on but Michael postures up.
Hasselhoff throwing hammer fists to the chest of Michael. What's that going to do exactly?
Michael working the ground and pound effectively.
Hasselhoff squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hasselhoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hasselhoff is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Michael fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adolf Hasselhoff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michael shoots in for a double leg but Hasselhoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hasselhoff.
Michael looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasselhoff is fending him off so far but Michael persists. Nope, Hasselhoff circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hasselhoff as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael throws a head kick that misses.
Michael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michael closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Michael control the position.
Michael is chipping away with strikes.
Michael working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hasselhoff is breathing heavily.
Hasselhoff taking a bit of punishment here - Michael scoring with strikes.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Michael control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Michael working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hasselhoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael lands a nice forearm strike.
Michael lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff taking a bit of punishment here - Michael scoring with strikes.
Hasselhoff is trying to buck Michael off.
Michael scoring with punches and elbows.
Michael landing a few strikes.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Hasselhoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michael is really struggling to control Hasselhoff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hasselhoff tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hasselhoff grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Michael scores with punches and elbows.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Hasselhoff hold on?! Michael is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Michael throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Michael struggling to land strikes to the head as Hasselhoff covers up.
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.
Hasselhoff takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Michael lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Michael lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Michael not allowing Hasselhoff to control his hands.
Hasselhoff covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hasselhoff is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense.
Hasselhoff gets caught flat footed, as Michael shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hasselhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasselhoff, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeseph Michael dominated that second round.
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!
Hasselhoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michael.
Hasselhoff fails with the takedown
and Michael counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Michael tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hasselhoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michael winds up and cracks Hasselhoff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michael trying to pass the guard but Hasselhoff defending well.
Michael landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Michael control the position.
Hasselhoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michael content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael stops Hasselhoff from getting back to his feet.
Michael is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hasselhoff is trying desperately to improve position.
Michael scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hasselhoff?
Michael working for a submission but Hasselhoff is keeping him at bay.
Michael looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael lands a nice shot to the head.
Michael unloading with bombs!
Hasselhoff wants to control but Michael is having none of it.
Joeseph Michael overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michael lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hasselhoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Michael is landing with some decent strikes but Hasselhoff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hasselhoff tries to hold on but Michael postures up.
Michael dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff tries to lock up and control but Michael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hasselhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michael trying to control but Hasselhoff is having none of it.
Hasselhoff bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hasselhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Michael is retaining full guard.
Hasselhoff pushing down on Michael's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hasselhoff throwing shots but Michael is blocking nicely.
Hasselhoff is looking to advance position but Michael won't allow it.
Hasselhoff stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Michael to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff works over Michael's head and body with a nice combination.
Michael moves out of range of the body kick from Hasselhoff.
Michael scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Michael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hasselhoff doesn't seem phased though.
Michael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hasselhoff.
Michael misses with a looping left.
Hasselhoff throws the left hand but Michael avoids the punch easily.
Hasselhoff is looking to clinch but Michael is avoiding it.
Michael doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hasselhoff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasselhoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Michael counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joeseph Michael showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michael has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeseph Michael!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thor schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipsky comes to the cage accompanied by "Unsung" by Helmet. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, thor schneider!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lipsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lipsky manages to capitalize on a mistake by schneider to take his back!
I would not like to be schneider right now.
Lipsky struggling to land strikes to the head as schneider covers up.
schneider is trying to stand back up.
Lipsky is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
schneider is trapped and Lipsky is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
schneider looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lipsky.
Lipsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for schneider on the ground.
schneider trying to control the hands but Lipsky breaks the grip.
Will Lipsky go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lipsky has good solid back control here.
schneider rolls, trying to escape but Lipsky keeps control of the position.
Lipsky trying to control momentarily.
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.
Lipsky is trying to stick to schneider's back but schneider is turning into Lipsky. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lipsky's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by schneider.
schneider prevents Lipsky from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lipsky clinches.
Lipsky fails to pull guard.
Lipsky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lipsky lands an elbow just above schneider 's eye.
schneider is trying to maintain a safe position but Lipsky gets an underhook and turns schneider into the cage.
schneider looks gassed!
Lipsky breaks the clinch.
Lipsky fails with the takedown.
Lipsky moves into range and clinches up with schneider.
Lipsky lands a nice elbow.
Lipsky tries to pull guard but schneider won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Lipsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
schneider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lipsky.
Lipsky stalls.
schneider has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lipsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
schneider tries to break the clinch but Lipsky is controlling the position.
Lipsky stalls.
schneider tries to land knees in the clinch but Lipsky avoids the damage to the body.
Lipsky breaks from the clinch.
schneider tries to clinch there but Lipsky circles away.
Matt Lipsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipsky has closed the distance and engaged schneider in a clinch.
schneider looking to throw knees to the head but Lipsky is blocking nicely.
Lipsky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lipsky wants to stand but schneider is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
schneider trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lipsky's guard.
schneider wants to control from the top but Lipsky keeps moving.
That's four 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.
schneider tries to stand but Lipsky is controlling from the bottom.
schneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Lipsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
schneider shoots in for a double leg but Lipsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lipsky has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lipsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lipsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lipsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
schneider throws a right and a left that Lipsky avoids nicely.
schneider closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lipsky circles away.
Lipsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by schneider.
Lipsky lands a high kick!
Lipsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
schneider misses with a takedown attempt
and Lipsky moves into the clinch.
Matt Lipsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of thor schneider.
Lipsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
schneider trying to stall but Lipsky improves his position.
schneider breaks the clinch.
Lipsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
schneider throws a combination that misses
and Lipsky counters by moving into the clinch.
Lipsky breaks the clinch.
Lipsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky tries to free his leg and advance position but schneider is retaining full guard.
schneider is trying to control the position but Lipsky postures up.
Lipsky trying to control but schneider is working from the bottom.
Lipsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lipsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Lipsky stands up from schneider's guard - Lipsky perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lipsky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
schneider is breathing heavily.
Lipsky controlling from side mount.
schneider is trying to control Lipsky's posture but Lipsky avoids it.
Check out the look on Lipsky's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lipsky stands up and beckons schneider to his feet.
Lipsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
schneider is trying to stall.
schneider takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lipsky fails to pull guard.
Lipsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
schneider wants to break free but Lipsky has control.
schneider drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lipsky jumps guard and drags schneider to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lipsky pulls schneider in close to his closed guard and prevents schneider from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lipsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but schneider can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lipsky has schneider pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
schneider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lipsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lipsky pulls schneider in close to his closed guard and prevents schneider from doing any damage or advancing position.
schneider wants to control from the top but Lipsky keeps moving.
schneider pushes down on Lipsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lipsky dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
schneider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
schneider closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lipsky counters by clinching up.
Lipsky lands a nice elbow.
Lipsky looking for a takedown.
schneider is trying to stall.
schneider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lipsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lipsky breaks the clinch.
Lipsky closes the distance and clinches up with schneider, looking for a takedown. Lipsky pushes schneider against the cage but schneider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lipsky swats away the attempt to clinch by schneider.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
schneider fails to land the takedown.
Matt Lipsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of thor schneider.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lipsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky shoots in for a double leg but schneider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lipsky is looking to clinch.
Lipsky rushes schneider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lipsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lipsky breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lipsky!
Lipsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
schneider can't break the clinch.
schneider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lipsky.
Lipsky is trying to trip schneider. He has hold of a leg but schneider is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lipsky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lipsky wanted to stand there but schneider had control of the position.
Lipsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Lipsky tries to stand but schneider is controlling from the bottom.
schneider controls Lipsky momentarily but Lipsky frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky is looking to stand up but schneider won't let him.
Lipsky prevents schneider from getting back to his feet.
schneider controls Lipsky momentarily but Lipsky frees himself.
schneider lands an upkick as Lipsky stands over him.
Lipsky wants to get up but he can't break schneider's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lipsky tries to clinch there but schneider circles away.
schneider fails to land with a series of punches.
Lipsky wants to clinch up but schneider keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
schneider misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lipsky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lipsky gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
schneider wants to get back to his feet but Lipsky passes into half guard.
schneider wants to control but Lipsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lipsky decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lipsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around schneider's waist but schneider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lipsky off to one side.
Lipsky has schneider up against the cage in a clinch.
Lipsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lipsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
schneider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
schneider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lipsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. schneider sprawls well initially but Lipsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
schneider wants to control but Lipsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
schneider pushes Lipsky off looking to stand but Lipsky dives back in and keeps control.
Lipsky wants to stand up but schneider has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lipsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. schneider defending well though.
Lipsky decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lipsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around schneider's waist but schneider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lipsky off to one side.
Lipsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lipsky - that landed with a thud.
Lipsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lipsky stalls.
thor schneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lipsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but schneider blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lipsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lipsky 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lipsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovich comes to the cage accompanied by Soviet Anthem. 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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195 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taj Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Petrovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrovich works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrovich manages to break the clinch.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrovich misses with an uppercut.
Petrovich missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrovich throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrovich breaks the clinch.
Petrovich throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Petrovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Petrovich connects with a jab.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrovich misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lewis up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrovich misses the jab.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrovich misses with a body shot.
Lewis moves out of range as Petrovich strikes.
Lewis slips under a jab from Petrovich.
Petrovich looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
A combination from Petrovich does no damage.
Petrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrovich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lewis!
Petrovich landing punches.
Petrovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lewis regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Petrovich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petrovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Petrovich controlling the action here.
Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lewis tries to roll over but Petrovich keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Petrovich seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Petrovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrovich.
Lewis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrovich controls the pace.
Petrovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrovich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrovich slips nicely into half guard.
Petrovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrovich is nestled in close to Lewis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrovich working Lewis over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovich passes to full mount!
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis is bucking up trying to escape but Petrovich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrovich landing punches.
Petrovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrovich is landing with some decent strikes but Lewis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Petrovich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Petrovich controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrovich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Petrovich.
Petrovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrovich looking to control but Lewis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrovich content just to control the position here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Petr Petrovich just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Petrovich shoots and misses
and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lewis won't allow Petrovich to sweep him here.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrovich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
Petrovich wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Petrovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrovich controlling the action here.
Petrovich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Petrovich in his half guard.
Petrovich controlling the action here.
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.
Petrovich working Lewis over with strikes.
Petrovich is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrovich uses his free foot to push down on Lewis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lewis.
Petrovich controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrovich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lewis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Petrovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Petrovich dominated that second round.
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!
Petrovich throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Petrovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Petrovich.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovich. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich has his takedown stuffed
and Lewis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Petrovich!
Petrovich tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lewis looking to ground and pound but Petrovich is blocking nicely.
Petr Petrovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petrovich is now in Lewis's guard. A big mistake from Lewis there, giving up the dominant position!
Petrovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petrovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Petr Petrovich just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Petrovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrovich counters with a left to the body.
Taj Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Petrovich.
Petrovich digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovich swivels and escapes.
Petrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Petrovich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lewis's guard.
Petr Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taj Lewis.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrovich.
Petrovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrovich is in close to Lewis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Petrovich postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich forces his way into half guard.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Petrovich in his half guard.
Petrovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrovich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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!
Petrovich wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Petrovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Petrovich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lewis!
Lewis is bucking up trying to escape but Petrovich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Petrovich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich lands a big shot there that rocks Lewis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lewis is rocked!
Lewis can't escape the position.
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Petrovich finish him?
Petrovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrovich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Petrovich tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Petrovich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Petrovich has hold of Lewis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lewis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petrovich controlling the pace for now.
Petrovich looking to secure an arm triangle but Lewis defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lewis looks a forlorn figure.
Petrovich dominating with strikes here.
Petrovich content just to control the position here.
Petrovich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Petrovich controlling from the full mount.
Lewis is looking to improve his position but Petrovich isn't that keen on the idea.
Taj Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Petrovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrovich 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Petrovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bud Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Lane!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spencer prevents Lane from getting back to his feet.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lane working a defensive guard here.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Lane has wrist control.
Spencer 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.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spencer throws and elbow that misses. Lane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spencer's guard. Nice move by Lane!
Lane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spencer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Spencer wants to sweep here but Lane controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spencer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lane circles away.
Lane wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Lane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lane misses with a takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lane won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Spencer is working Lane over with some ground and pound from side control.
Spencer working the head with strikes.
Spencer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spencer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lane is avoiding damage well.
Spencer misses with the ground and pound.
Spencer tries to move to full mount but Lane actually manages to regain half guard.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spencer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spencer working the ground and pound effectively.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Spencer breaks from Lane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control the pace but Lane is squirming around nicely.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
Spencer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lane suckers Spencer into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Lane is now in Spencer's guard!
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Spencer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lane preventing the sweep.
Lane wants to stand but Spencer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spencer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer can't control as he wanted to and Lane manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Spencer throwing shots but Lane is blocking nicely.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lane trying to control here.
Spencer working Lane over with strikes.
Spencer throwing shots but Lane is blocking nicely.
Spencer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spencer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lane hang on?
Spencer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lane is bucking up trying to escape but Spencer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spencer landing punches.
Spencer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spencer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spencer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spencer controlling the pace for now.
Spencer is landing with some decent strikes but Lane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lane is desperately trying to improve his position but Spencer has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Spencer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spencer fails with the takedown
and Lane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt
and Lane counters with a nice body shot.
Spencer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lane throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer shoots and misses
and Lane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spencer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Spencer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lane stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Lane is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lane manages to get himself to full guard.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound.
Spencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer advances position into side control!
Spencer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spencer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spencer grinds an elbow into Lane's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spencer is chipping away with strikes.
Spencer looks up at the clock and then as Lane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spencer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lane to see if he's OK.
Spencer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Spencer landing a few strikes.
Spencer is working Lane over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lane tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Spencer working away.
Spencer misses with the ground and pound.
Lane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spencer throwing strikes but Lane manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position.
Spencer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lane slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Spencer.
Spencer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spencer tries to lock up and control but Lane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spencer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lane lands a big elbow.
Lane scoring with strikes but Spencer is staying in there.
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Lane isn't that keen on the idea.
Lane is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spencer?
Spencer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lane trying to control.
Lane doesn't have the hooks in and Spencer manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spencer!
Spencer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Lane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Lane or perhaps it was just good defense by Spencer which made him look bad.
Spencer with a poor takedown
and Lane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spencer!
Spencer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spencer can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spencer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer trying to control the hands but Lane breaks the grip.
Lane scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lane wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy.
Lane scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Spencer tries to escape but Lane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lane lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Spencer breaks Lane's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lane trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lane 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.
Lane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spencer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spencer won't allow Lane to sweep him here.
Spencer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spencer, into his guard.
Spencer looking to control.
Spencer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lane is one step ahead there.
Spencer is striking off his back. Lane thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Spencer manages to get to full guard.
Spencer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lane tries to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spencer unloading with bombs!
Spencer cracks Lane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spencer dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Spencer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spencer lands a big elbow.
Spencer is landing with some decent strikes but Lane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lane is rocked!
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spencer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Spencer working for a guillotine from mount but Lane is in no mood to give up.
Spencer cracks Lane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spencer 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Spencer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Hander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Klaus Hander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miroslav Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Hander avoids it well.
Hander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipovic moves away.
Filipovic lands with a nice body punch.
Hander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hander on the side of the head.
Hander shoots in but Filipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hander slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Hander fails to land the takedown.
Filipovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hander is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hander has time to react.
Hander seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Filipovic shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hander is backing up but Filipovic catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hander covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Filipovic Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miroslav Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Rasputen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Rasputen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle tries for a takedown but Rasputen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rasputen misses with a series of wild punches.
Battle fails with the takedown.
Battle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Battle jumps guard but Rasputen stands there with Battle around his waist. Battle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battle prevents Rasputen from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasputen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Battle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasputen but Rasputen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rasputen lands a jab to the head.
Battle shoots in for a takedown but Rasputen shows good takedown defense.
Rasputen misses with a series of wild punches.
Battle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rasputen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rasputen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Battle is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Battle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasputen circles away.
Rasputen connects with a single shot there.
Rasputen lands with a shot to the body.
Rasputen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battle is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Rasputen.
Rasputen lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputen lands a slapping body shot.
Battle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Battle fails with the takedown.
Battle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Battle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rasputen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rasputen throws out a powerful jab.
Rasputen stuns Battle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputen scores with a jab to the body.
Battle misses with a double jab
and Rasputen counters with a series of strikes. Battle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rasputen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rasputen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battle misses with a takedown attempt - Rasputen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rasputen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Battle shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Rasputen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rasputen lands with a nice body punch.
Rasputen works Battle's body with a nice hook.
Battle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasputen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Battle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rasputen stuns Battle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rasputen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Battle rather than just go for the knockout.
Rasputen cracks Battle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasputen digs a good hook to Battle's body.
Battle tries for a takedown but Rasputen circles away easily
and Battle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rasputen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Battle on the side of the head.
Battle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rasputen counters with a series of strikes. Battle will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left and a right from Rasputen both land. Nice combination.
Battle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Battle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Battle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Battle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rasputen is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Rasputen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rasputen! More shots from Battle and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Battle!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Nikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Nikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone misses with a straight left.
Nikkari slips under a jab.
Nikkari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikkari.
Nikkari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnstone, pushing him back against the cage.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Johnstone blocks it.
Johnstone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Johnstone is blocking nicely.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Johnstone blocks with his arms.
Nikkari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikkari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikkari rushes Johnstone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nikkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikkari lands a knee to the head.
Nikkari connects with a knee to the head.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Johnstone blocks with his arms.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnstone tries to pull guard but Nikkari holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnstone drops back down to his feet.
Esko Nikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Johnstone.
Nikkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnstone wants the takedown. Nikkari is fighting it off but Johnstone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nikkari's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkari trying to control the position here.
Nikkari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnstone is controlling him.
Johnstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikkari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikkari pushes Johnstone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hank Johnstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A choreographed right hand from Johnstone misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnstone throws a nice looking combination but Nikkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikkari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnstone.
Nikkari tries to clinch but Johnstone is having none of it.
Johnstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikkari moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nikkari scores with a knee to the head.
Johnstone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nikkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnstone can't get the takedown.
Nikkari lands a knee to the head.
Johnstone looks gassed!
Nikkari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikkari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Nikkari.
Johnstone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nikkari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnstone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nikkari smiles and moves away.
Nikkari tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnstone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnstone misses with a looping left.
Nikkari has managed to clinch.
Nikkari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnstone blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikkari misses with a knee strike.
Johnstone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnstone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnstone fails to pull guard.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnstone fails to pull guard.
Nikkari landing knees to the head.
It looks like Hank Johnstone has been cut.
Nikkari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikkari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnstone's face.
Nikkari landing knees to the body.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Johnstone blocks with his arms.
Nikkari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnstone's face.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Johnstone is blocking nicely.
Nikkari misses with a knee strike.
Nikkari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnstone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikkari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nikkari lands a knee to the head.
Nikkari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnstone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Nikkari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Johnstone blocks it.
Johnstone tries to score a body lock takedown but Nikkari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnstone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nikkari is looking to stand up but Johnstone won't let him.
Johnstone 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.
Nikkari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikkari wants to pass the guard but Johnstone is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Nikkari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Johnstone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Johnstone as Nikkari shoots in.
Nikkari tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnstone. That snapped Nikkari's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnstone scores with a four punch combination!
Johnstone throws an overhand right that lands on Nikkari's shoulder, as Nikkari tries to avoid the shot.
Nikkari clinches with his opponent.
Nikkari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikkari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Johnstone is blocking nicely.
Johnstone wants a takedown.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Johnstone blocks it.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Esko Nikkari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnstone jumps guard but Nikkari stands there with Johnstone around his waist. Johnstone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikkari with a knee to the head.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Johnstone blocks it.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnstone wants a takedown.
Esko Nikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Johnstone.
Johnstone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nikkari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nikkari staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikkari clinches up against the cage.
Johnstone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikkari tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnstone avoids the damage to the body.
Johnstone can't get the takedown.
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
Nikkari crunches a lovely knee into Johnstone's ribcage.
Nikkari misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Nikkari.
Nikkari connects with a knee to the head.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Johnstone blocks it.
Nikkari lands a knee to the head.
Nikkari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnstone's face.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikkari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hank Johnstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnstone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone with a nice cross.
Esko Nikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnstone cracks Nikkari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Esko Nikkari has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnstone!
Nikkari is rocked!
Nikkari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Nikkari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnstone connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Nikkari! He's out on his feet! Johnstone rushes in and drops Nikkari with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hank Johnstone!
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