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IFL 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kornil Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes into the arena with The Final Countdown, really. blaring out of the sound system. Kornil Frolov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the 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, Aaron Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kornil Frolov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gutierrez scores with a takedown into Frolov's guard.
Frolov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gutierrez is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gutierrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frolov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gutierrez thows a big elbow that misses.
Frolov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gutierrez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frolov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gutierrez has managed to get both his arms back between Frolov's legs - danger averted.
Gutierrez chips away with some ground and pound.
Frolov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gutierrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez thows a big elbow that misses.
Gutierrez lands a couple of elbows.
Gutierrez is working Frolov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gutierrez.
Frolov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gutierrez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gutierrez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frolov's head.
Gutierrez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gutierrez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frolov's head.
Gutierrez works over Frolov with some ground and pound from guard.
Gutierrez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frolov's head.
Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frolov 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.
Frolov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gutierrez lands a couple of elbows.
Gutierrez stopping the sweep attempt from Frolov.
Frolov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gutierrez chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez chips away with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez distracts Frolov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gutierrez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gutierrez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gutierrez works over Frolov with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Kornil Frolov has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez is working Frolov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gutierrez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gutierrez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frolov is rocked!
Gutierrez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frolov is still in real trouble! Can Gutierrez finish him?
Gutierrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frolov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gutierrez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frolov's head.
Gutierrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutierrez landing with the ground and pound.
Frolov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov has momentary wrist control but Gutierrez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gutierrez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frolov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gutierrez is aware though and is defending well.
Gutierrez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gutierrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gutierrez postures up and lands a big shot to Frolov's brow.
Gutierrez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frolov's head.
That has opened up Kornil Frolov's cut even more.
Gutierrez works over Frolov with some ground and pound from guard.
Gutierrez landing with the ground and pound.
Gutierrez with a nice head shot there.
Gutierrez is in close to Frolov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gutierrez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frolov controls Gutierrez momentarily but Gutierrez frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutierrez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gutierrez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez lands a couple of digs.
Gutierrez preventing the sweep.
Frolov has momentary wrist control but Gutierrez slips an elbow through the middle.
The cut above Kornil Frolov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gutierrez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gutierrez landing with the ground and pound.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frolov's head.
Frolov looking for a guillotine here but Gutierrez defends easily.
Gutierrez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kornil Frolov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kornil Frolov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Gutierrez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berra Blomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berra Blomberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blomberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawajiri shoots and misses
letting Blomberg counter with a right hand.
Blomberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawajiri can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawajiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawajiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blomberg.
Kawajiri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blomberg!
You get the feeling that Blomberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kawajiri has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blomberg is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Kawajiri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Pustoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Pustoy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustoy wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Pustoy.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moon counters with a straight right hand.
Moon blocks the body kick.
Pustoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Moon counters with a nice uppercut.
Moon fails with the takedown
and Pustoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pustoy throws a push kick but Moon slaps the foot to one side.
Moon throws a series of punches but Pustoy avoids them all with ease.
Pustoy wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Moon blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustoy looks to throw the jab but Moon is out of range.
Pustoy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moon is able to avoid easily.
Moon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pustoy.
Moon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pustoy counters with a low kick, right behind Moon 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon swats away the attempt to clinch by Pustoy.
Moon blocks a jab.
Pustoy misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Pustoy misses.
Moon moves out of range as Pustoy throws a body kick.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt
and Pustoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Moon blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pustoy misses.
Pustoy throws a leg kick but Moon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pustoy throws a lazy uppercut
so Moon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pustoy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moon, into his guard.
Pustoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Pustoy wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon is looking for a triangle but Pustoy pushes his legs off easily.
Pustoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustoy is sitting in close to Moon's body. Moon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pustoy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pustoy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Moon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Moon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaques Du Coudray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dzemilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Du Coudray comes to the cage accompanied by Tinie Tempah-Written in the Stars. Dzemilli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nuke in coming. Alex Dzemilli will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaques Du Coudray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Dzemilli!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Du Coudray misses
and Dzemilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jaques Du Coudray has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dzemilli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzemilli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Coudray managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dzemilli.
Dzemilli has hold of Du Coudray's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Du Coudray seems comfortable defending it but Dzemilli has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Du Coudray is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Du Coudray is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dzemilli couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Dzemilli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauli Niinisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep. Sauli Niinisto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sauli Niinisto!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niinisto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Niinisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Niinisto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Niinisto cracks Roberts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Niinisto throws a front kick aimed at Roberts's knee but Roberts avoids it well.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Jake Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts tries to clinch but Niinisto moves away
and Niinisto counters by clinching up.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niinisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Roberts.
Niinisto throws an elbow but it misses.
Niinisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Niinisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Niinisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts avoiding damage as Niinisto throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Roberts.
Niinisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Niinisto has Roberts pressed against the cage.
Niinisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roberts wants a takedown.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niinisto.
Niinisto scores a nice knee to the body.
Niinisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Niinisto as Roberts tries to tie him up.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike from Niinisto.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Niinisto throws an elbow but it misses.
Niinisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinisto throws an elbow that misses.
Roberts blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niinisto lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts has clasped his hands together around Niinisto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Roberts is trying to ground and pound but Niinisto uses the momentary lack of control by Roberts to regain half guard.
Roberts wants to take a breather but Niinisto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Roberts 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.
Niinisto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niinisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Roberts throwing shots but Niinisto is blocking nicely.
Roberts controlling the action here.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberts wants to take a breather but Niinisto is having none of it.
Roberts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roberts controlling the action here.
Roberts frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roberts thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts unloads with some shots from mount but Niinisto bucks and avoids them well.
Roberts throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Roberts trying to control but Niinisto is having none of it.
Roberts throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Niinisto because Roberts loaded up on that one.
Roberts swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Niinisto is now in Roberts's guard. A big mistake from Roberts there, giving up the dominant position!
Roberts working for a triangle but Niinisto defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niinisto defends it easily.
Roberts controls Niinisto momentarily but Niinisto frees himself.
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Niinisto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six 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.
Niinisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niinisto looking to pass the guard.
Roberts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Niinisto won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has an active guard here but Niinisto has managed to pass into half guard.
Roberts is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Niinisto jumps into side control!
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roberts 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.
Niinisto is trying to stand.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niinisto defends it well.
Roberts throws a strike but Niinisto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roberts thows a big elbow that misses.
Niinisto controlling the position.
Roberts slips nicely into half guard.
Niinisto controlling the position well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Niinisto is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Niinisto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Niinisto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Roberts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Niinisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roberts wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberts lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts checks a low kick from Niinisto.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Niinisto sprawls well.
Roberts moves to clinch but Niinisto breaks away
and Niinisto counters with an inside leg kick.
Niinisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts wants to clinch but Niinisto slips to the side
and Niinisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts moves to clinch but Niinisto breaks away
and Niinisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niinisto, right into the meat.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Niinisto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niinisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roberts wants to clinch but Niinisto slips to the side
and Niinisto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roberts dodges an elbow strike from Niinisto.
Niinisto misses with an elbow strike.
Niinisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niinisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Roberts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niinisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Niinisto.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niinisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts dodges an elbow strike from Niinisto.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside.
Niinisto is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Niinisto.
Niinisto looking to slow down the pace here.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto stalls.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Niinisto.
Niinisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Niinisto misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niinisto.
Roberts is looking to control Niinisto's arms but Niinisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roberts has his back to the cage.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Roberts blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niinisto obliges.
Roberts can't find room to land a body shot as Niinisto controls the action.
Niinisto stalling.
Niinisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Niinisto wants to stall.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Niinisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Niinisto.
Nice elbow from Niinisto.
Niinisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niinisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberts's brow.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike from Niinisto.
Niinisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
Roberts pushes Niinisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
Roberts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niinisto landing knees to the head.
Niinisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Niinisto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Niinisto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Niinisto missing with knees to the body.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside.
Roberts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niinisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Niinisto stalling in the clinch but Roberts improves position.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Niinisto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Roberts avoids the elbow strike from Niinisto, against the cage.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niinisto.
Niinisto leaning against his opponent.
Roberts dodges an elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts goes for a takedown attempt but Niinisto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niinisto wants to slow Roberts down by chopping away at his legs.
Niinisto clinches.
Niinisto connects with a knee to the head.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niinisto working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Roberts gets through Niinisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niinisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Niinisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Roberts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niinisto stalling against the cage.
Niinisto trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roberts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Niinisto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Niinisto passes into side control.
Niinisto just content to control the position.
Niinisto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Roberts is trying to control Niinisto's posture but Niinisto avoids it.
Niinisto stands up.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto throws a head kick that misses.
Niinisto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niinisto pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Niinisto throws an elbow that misses.
Niinisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Niinisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts scores with a shot to the side of Niinisto's head.
Roberts blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts has Niinisto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roberts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Niinisto tumbling to the mat - Roberts dives into Niinisto's guard.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niinisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roberts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Niinisto dives on top into guard.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts looking for a guillotine here but Niinisto defends easily.
Jake Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts seems keen to control Niinisto's posture.
Niinisto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Niinisto is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Niinisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Niinisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts darts in trying to clinch
and Niinisto counters with a low kick, right behind Roberts 's knee.
Niinisto closes the distance and clinches.
Niinisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niinisto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niinisto scores a nice knee to the body.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike.
Niinisto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roberts blocks the elbow strike.
Niinisto lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.
Niinisto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niinisto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roberts.
Niinisto misses with a kick to the body.
Sauli Niinisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niinisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niinisto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niinisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Niinisto moves into the clinch.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Niinisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Niinisto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niinisto lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Niinisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Niinisto is pressed up against the cage. Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niinisto down to the mat. Niinisto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niinisto, right into the meat.
Niinisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niinisto misses with a low kick as Roberts jumps back.
Niinisto wants to slow Roberts down by chopping away at his legs.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niinisto instigates a clinch.
Sauli Niinisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niinisto.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Niinisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Niinisto lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Niinisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Niinisto is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niinisto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Niinisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niinisto prevents the takedown attempt.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Niinisto.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niinisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niinisto or not.
Niinisto missing with knees to the body.
Roberts lands a shot to the body.
Niinisto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberts lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niinisto lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
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.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts dodges an elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niinisto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Niinisto is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niinisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Niinisto blocks nicely.
Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts passes Niinisto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Roberts trying to control the action but Niinisto is working from the bottom.
Niinisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
Roberts trying to control the hands but Niinisto won't let him.
That's six 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.
Roberts holding both Niinisto 's hands and preventing any damage.
Roberts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Niinisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Niinisto trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Niinisto controlling the pace.
Roberts looking for subs from the bottom but Niinisto mounts him!
That's eight 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.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Niinisto isn't that keen on the idea.
Niinisto controlling from the full mount.
Niinisto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Roberts regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts wants to control but Niinisto is keeping busy.
Roberts gets back to full guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Niinisto from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Niinisto really 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.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Niinisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Niinisto misses with a shot to the body
and Roberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niinisto swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Niinisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Niinisto misses the target.
Roberts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Niinisto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Niinisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roberts is looking to wear down Niinisto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niinisto tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niinisto to the ground. Niinisto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Niinisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niinisto clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinisto working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Niinisto throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Niinisto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinisto is struggling to control the position.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
Niinisto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Niinisto.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Niinisto working Roberts over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niinisto.
Roberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niinisto leaning against his opponent.
Niinisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Niinisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Niinisto blocks an uppercut.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Niinisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoiding damage as Niinisto throws knees to the body.
Niinisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts dodges an elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts wants a takedown.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niinisto lands an elbow inside.
Roberts avoids the elbow strike from Niinisto, against the cage.
Niinisto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Niinisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Niinisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Niinisto landing knees to the body.
Roberts is looking to control Niinisto's arms but Niinisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roberts has his back to the cage.
Niinisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niinisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow.
Niinisto missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niinisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberts's brow.
Roberts works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Niinisto is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Niinisto is working from the bottom.
Niinisto keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Niinisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Niinisto, not yet.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niinisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roberts is working hard here to advance 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.
Roberts throws a strike but Niinisto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roberts is looking for a triangle but Niinisto pushes his legs off easily.
Roberts has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Niinisto has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niinisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Niinisto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Niinisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Niinisto wants to stand but Roberts is controlling his arm.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Niinisto controls the position from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts wants to control but Niinisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Niinisto seems content to control.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts moves into full guard.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niinisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niinisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Niinisto passes into half guard.
Niinisto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roberts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts controls Niinisto momentarily but Niinisto frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Niinisto dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Niinisto.
Roberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roberts slips a jab from Niinisto.
Niinisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niinisto throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Niinisto.
Niinisto connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Niinisto counters with a good low kick that Roberts was not able to check.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Niinisto has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niinisto.
Niinisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinisto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roberts as Niinisto tries to tie him up.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Niinisto.
Knees to the body from Niinisto.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Niinisto is trying to stall.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike from Niinisto.
Niinisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Niinisto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niinisto prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Niinisto.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niinisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niinisto connects with a knee to the head.
Niinisto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Niinisto throws an elbow that misses.
Roberts avoiding damage as Niinisto throws knees to the body.
Niinisto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Niinisto lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts tries a body shot but Niinisto blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Niinisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roberts scores with a shot to the side of Niinisto's head.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niinisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Niinisto controls his hands.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Niinisto.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niinisto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Niinisto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts checks a low kick from Niinisto.
Niinisto moves into the clinch.
Roberts has Niinisto pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niinisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberts's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a shot to the body.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niinisto lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Niinisto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Niinisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Roberts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niinisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts trying to stall but Niinisto improves his position.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Niinisto.
Roberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roberts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niinisto or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roberts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Niinisto throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niinisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberts's brow.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Niinisto.
Roberts jumps guard but Niinisto stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the body.
Niinisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Niinisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Niinisto lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niinisto.
Roberts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto stalls.
Roberts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberts lands a takedown into guard.
Niinisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Niinisto keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Niinisto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Niinisto blocks nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts trying to control but Niinisto is working from the bottom.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Niinisto keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Niinisto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roberts has Niinisto in his guard.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
That's six 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.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Niinisto passes into half guard.
Niinisto is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niinisto uses his free foot to push down on Roberts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roberts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Niinisto isn't that keen on the idea.
Roberts is trying to reverse the position but instead Niinisto has taken his back - oops!
Niinisto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roberts doesn't escape.
That's eight 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.
Niinisto keeps control of the position as Roberts tries to break free.
Roberts staying busy and making it hard for Niinisto to control.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roberts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roberts wants to sweep but Niinisto has passed to side control!
Niinisto wants to stand but Roberts has his arm trapped.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Niinisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niinisto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauli Niinisto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy McSouthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSouthers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by VNV Nation - Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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201 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandy McSouthers!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McSouthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position but McSouthers is working away.
Tjitsteuvfehl creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McSouthers stops Tjitsteuvfehl from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSouthers keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjitsteuvfehl in side control, throwing shots but McSouthers defends.
McSouthers is looking to reverse the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Tjitsteuvfehl crashes against the mat.
Tjitsteuvfehl 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.
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.
Tjitsteuvfehl controls the position from side control.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an elbow but McSouthers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the action but McSouthers is working from the bottom.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McSouthers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pass to full mount but McSouthers defends it.
McSouthers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
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.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to take a breather but McSouthers is having none of it.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to free his trapped foot but McSouthers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tjitsteuvfehl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the pace.
Tjitsteuvfehl passes to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position but McSouthers is working away.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control for a moment but McSouthers uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to control the action in half guard but McSouthers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to advance position but McSouthers won't allow it.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling the action here.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the ground and pound but McSouthers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McSouthers keeping full guard, as Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pass.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSouthers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers keeping full guard, as Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pass.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from the top position.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws and elbow that misses. McSouthers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard. Nice move by McSouthers!
McSouthers is standing up over Tjitsteuvfehl. Tjitsteuvfehl looks to escape but McSouthers dives into side control.
That's eight 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control from McSouthers's half guard. McSouthers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position from guard on top but McSouthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working McSouthers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McSouthers pulls Tjitsteuvfehl in close to his closed guard and prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from doing any damage or advancing position.
McSouthers keeping full guard, as Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tjitsteuvfehl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a jab to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl darts in and clinches McSouthers up against the cage.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McSouthers misses with some punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to slow down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tjitsteuvfehl or not.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to stall but McSouthers improves his position.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a punch on the inside.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers presses Tjitsteuvfehl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McSouthers blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
Sandy McSouthers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Tjitsteuvfehl's head.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl goes for a takedown attempt but McSouthers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to keep at a distance but McSouthers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Tjitsteuvfehl's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to maintain a safe position but McSouthers gets an underhook and turns Tjitsteuvfehl into the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Tjitsteuvfehl.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
A short right from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McSouthers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to control McSouthers's arms but McSouthers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tjitsteuvfehl has his back to the cage.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSouthers smiles and moves away.
McSouthers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy McSouthers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tjitsteuvfehl moves into range and clinches up with McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers gets underhooks to prevent Tjitsteuvfehl's takedown attempt.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSouthers smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSouthers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tjitsteuvfehl was covering up waiting for the punch and McSouthers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McSouthers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl actively working from the bottom here.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from improving his position.
Tjitsteuvfehl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McSouthers is working away from the top position though.
Tjitsteuvfehl is holding on to half guard well.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McSouthers staying out of range there.
McSouthers ducks under a wild hook from Tjitsteuvfehl.
A combination from Tjitsteuvfehl does no damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl missing with a left hand there. McSouthers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McSouthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a right hand that misses
and McSouthers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeping full guard, as McSouthers tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl working a defensive guard here.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McSouthers escapes and throws Tjitsteuvfehl's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McSouthers just content to control the position.
That's six 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers takes a little break here. Tjitsteuvfehl wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an off balance right hand
and McSouthers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard now.
Tjitsteuvfehl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McSouthers defends it easily.
McSouthers won't allow Tjitsteuvfehl to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl working a defensive guard here.
Tjitsteuvfehl isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McSouthers stacks Tjitsteuvfehl on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McSouthers!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tjitsteuvfehl can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to regain half guard here but McSouthers keeps moving and retains side control.
McSouthers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tjitsteuvfehl keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy McSouthers really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tjitsteuvfehl rushes McSouthers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to stall but McSouthers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McSouthers prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSouthers stops a takedown attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops down looking for an ankle pick but McSouthers pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from McSouthers. Those never looked like landing.
Tjitsteuvfehl stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tjitsteuvfehl!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSouthers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McSouthers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but McSouthers postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McSouthers counters with a single leg into guard. Tjitsteuvfehl didn't expect that.
Tjitsteuvfehl 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl clinches up with McSouthers and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McSouthers.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a shot to the side of McSouthers's head.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to drag McSouthers to the mat but McSouthers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to score a body lock takedown but McSouthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
McSouthers is pressed up against the cage. Tjitsteuvfehl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McSouthers down to the mat. McSouthers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an off balance right hand
and McSouthers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tjitsteuvfehl!
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to get to half guard.
McSouthers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sandy McSouthers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to lock up and control but McSouthers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tjitsteuvfehl taking shots to the head.
McSouthers wants to control the pace but Tjitsteuvfehl is squirming around nicely.
That's six 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.
BOOM! McSouthers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to improve his position but McSouthers isn't that keen on the idea.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McSouthers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a right hand
and McSouthers counters with a left to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSouthers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers won't allow Tjitsteuvfehl to sweep him here.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSouthers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers tries to work over Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy McSouthers dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Tjitsteuvfehl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McSouthers scores a takedown into full mount!
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
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.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to lock up and control but McSouthers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tjitsteuvfehl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl just wasn't active enough.
McSouthers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tjitsteuvfehl to the mat! Tjitsteuvfehl manages to get full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSouthers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McSouthers has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McSouthers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl sneaks back into half guard.
McSouthers prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sandy McSouthers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a hook
and McSouthers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McSouthers stalling.
Sandy McSouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sandy McSouthers.
Jab, jab by Tjitsteuvfehl - just one landing.
Tjitsteuvfehl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tjitsteuvfehl stalling against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl goes for a takedown attempt but McSouthers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tjitsteuvfehl swings widly with a right hand
and McSouthers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McSouthers tries to keep at a distance but Tjitsteuvfehl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to score a body lock takedown but McSouthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Tjitsteuvfehl throws knees to the body.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers prevents the takedown attempt.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to stall but McSouthers improves his position.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Tjitsteuvfehl.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl is rocked!
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy McSouthers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McSouthers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy McSouthers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Ipkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc Jitus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mc Jitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Ipkiss!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ipkiss looks to land a combination but Jitus avoids it well.
Ipkiss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jitus back to the cage. Ipkiss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ipkiss blocks a head kick by Jitus.
Ipkiss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitus.
Ipkiss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jitus. Ipkiss shrugs it off though.
Mc Jitus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jitus misses with an uppercut.
Jitus misses with a wild body shot.
Jitus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ipkiss is trying to defend but Jitus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jitus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jitus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ipkiss is staying active underneath Jitus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jitus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jitus is just content to waste time from the top position. Ipkiss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus postures up in Ipkiss's guard and throws a big left but Ipkiss blocks it.
Jitus looking to pass the guard.
Ipkiss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ipkiss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jitus wants to control from the top but Ipkiss keeps moving.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jitus tries to free his leg and advance position but Ipkiss is retaining full guard.
Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Jitus from controlling successfully.
Jitus 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mc Jitus.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jitus. Ipkiss shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jitus.
No luck for Jitus with that takedown attempt.
Jitus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ipkiss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jitus throws a body punch but Ipkiss moves out of range.
Jitus scoring well with a low kick there.
Ipkiss looks gassed!
Jitus shoots in but Ipkiss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ipkiss misses with a two punch combination.
Ipkiss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jitus.
Jitus moves into range and clinches up with Ipkiss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ipkiss is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jitus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ipkiss to the mat. Ipkiss regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jitus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ipkiss wants to get back to his feet but Jitus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jitus is looking to work some ground and pound but Ipkiss has wrist control.
Jitus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ipkiss keeping full guard, as Jitus tries to pass.
Jitus passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ipkiss reverses the position - he's now on top in Jitus's guard.
Jitus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ipkiss is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jitus is on top in guard.
Ipkiss keeping full guard, as Jitus tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Jitus from controlling successfully.
Jitus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ipkiss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jitus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jitus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ipkiss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jitus has Ipkiss in his guard.
Ipkiss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ipkiss has managed to get both his arms back between Jitus's legs - danger averted.
That's six 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.
Jitus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ipkiss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ipkiss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jitus's guard.
Jitus wants to sweep but no luck.
Ipkiss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jitus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitus 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.
Jitus trying to control the position.
Jitus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ipkiss is aware though and is defending well.
Jitus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jitus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ipkiss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jitus working a defensive guard but Ipkiss passes into half guard.
That's eight 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.
Jitus is looking to improve his position.
Jitus wants to get back to full guard but Ipkiss has mounted him!
Jitus wants to hold on but Ipkiss pushes him away.
Jitus can't escape the position.
Jitus is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Jitus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jitus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ipkiss checks it well.
Ipkiss looks to land a combination but Jitus avoids it well.
Ipkiss blocks a leg kick.
A head kick from Jitus lands but Ipkiss takes it in his stride.
Jitus dives in and grabs Ipkiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ipkiss pushes down on Jitus's head and hops out.
Jitus misses with a body kick.
Jab by Jitus.
Ipkiss avoids a kick to the body.
Jitus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ipkiss.
Jitus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ipkiss is out of range.
Ipkiss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jitus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jitus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jitus dodges the punch combination from Ipkiss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jitus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ipkiss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jitus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ipkiss was covering up waiting for the punch and Jitus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jitus looking to sit in guard and control but Ipkiss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ipkiss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ipkiss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ipkiss preventing the sweep.
Jitus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ipkiss uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Jitus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Jitus is trying to get back to half guard.
Jitus tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jitus is desperately trying to improve his position but Ipkiss has a good base and remains in mount.
Ipkiss avoids the attempt from Jitus to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus regains half guard.
Jitus wants to improve his position but Ipkiss is controlling well.
Ipkiss stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jitus pushes Ipkiss away with a front kick.
A cross from Jitus lands.
Jitus darts in and clinches Ipkiss up against the cage.
Jitus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ipkiss blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss is trying to break the clinch but Jitus has him pressed against the cage.
Ipkiss is looking to break free of the clinch but Jitus has double underhooks.
Jitus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jitus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ipkiss blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Ipkiss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jitus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ipkiss's efforts to push away.
Jitus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ipkiss's face.
Jitus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jitus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ipkiss's corner calls for a 1-2. Ipkiss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ipkiss throws a right hand that Jitus ducks under and follows up with a left that Jitus also avoids with ease.
Mc Jitus is winning the standup battle so far.
Jitus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ipkiss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ipkiss misses with a double jab.
Jitus throws a hook to the side of Ipkiss's head but Ipkiss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jitus.
Ipkiss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jitus eats them both and turns towards Ipkiss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ipkiss misses with a double jab.
Jitus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ipkiss moves away.
Ipkiss throws a head kick but Jitus moves out of range.
Stanley Ipkiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jitus back to the cage. Ipkiss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Mc Jitus has been cut.
Ipkiss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ipkiss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Jitus or perhaps it was just good defense by Ipkiss which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Jitus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ipkiss lands a nice shot that snaps Jitus's head back.
Ipkiss misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Ipkiss.
Jitus slips a jab and a cross from Ipkiss.
Ipkiss tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jitus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ipkiss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ipkiss slips a jab from Jitus.
Jitus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ipkiss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ipkiss tries to sprawl but Jitus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jitus trying to control from half guard but Ipkiss is working away.
Jitus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ipkiss defending well though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jitus.
Jitus throwing shots but Ipkiss is blocking nicely.
Jitus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ipkiss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jitus.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitus trying to control from half guard but Ipkiss is working away.
Jitus is looking for a kimura here.
Jitus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ipkiss defending well though.
Jitus is keen to just control but Ipkiss is a slippery customer.
Jitus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's eight 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.
Jitus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jitus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ipkiss's head.
Jitus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ipkiss!
Jitus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jitus landing strikes from the mount.
Jitus looking to ground and pound but Ipkiss is blocking nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitus content just to control the position here.
Ipkiss takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jitus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ipkiss is surviving well by controlling Jitus's body position as best he can.
Jitus looking to ground and pound but Ipkiss is blocking nicely.
Jitus unloading with bombs!
Jitus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Jitus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mc Jitus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ipkiss misses with a series of wild punches.
Jitus gets the takedown into side control.
Jitus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jitus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jitus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jitus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ipkiss avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jitus.
Ipkiss is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jitus trying to control the position but Ipkiss is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jitus throwing strikes but Ipkiss manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus is trying to control Ipkiss's posture but Ipkiss avoids it.
Jitus is looking to regain half guard here but Ipkiss keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Jitus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ipkiss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jitus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jitus thows a huge punch but Ipkiss dodges it nicely.
Jitus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jitus throws a strike but Ipkiss avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jitus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ipkiss's head.
Jitus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus throwing strikes but missing.
Jitus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipkiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ipkiss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ipkiss has escaped and now he's on top!
Jitus has his foot on Ipkiss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ipkiss works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Jitus tries to strike from the bottom.
Jitus wants to control but Ipkiss passes easily into half guard.
Jitus is looking to control Ipkiss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jitus avoid being mounted?
Jitus wants to get back to full guard.
Ipkiss stands up from half guard.
Jitus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jitus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ipkiss tries to sprawl out of it but Jitus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ipkiss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jitus throws a head kick that misses.
Ipkiss swinging wildly here.
Ipkiss throws a nice looking combination but Jitus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ipkiss throws a right hand that Jitus ducks under and follows up with a left that Jitus also avoids with ease.
Jitus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jitus misses with a takedown
and Ipkiss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ipkiss lands a jab-cross combination.
Jitus dodges the punch combination from Ipkiss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jitus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jitus looks for a takedown but Ipkiss sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Jitus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitus takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Ipkiss.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jitus.
Ipkiss misses with a double jab.
Ipkiss misses with a series of wild punches.
Jitus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jitus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ipkiss.
Ipkiss slaps away a takedown attempt from Jitus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ipkiss misses with a double jab.
Jitus clobbers Ipkiss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jitus misses with a left hand
and Ipkiss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ipkiss misses with a double jab.
Jitus scores with a takedown into Ipkiss's guard.
Jitus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc Jitus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jitus throws a big right hand that misses.
Jitus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jitus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jitus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Jitus from controlling successfully.
Jitus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jitus throws and elbow that misses. Ipkiss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jitus's guard. Nice move by Ipkiss!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jitus 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.
Jitus has an active guard here but Ipkiss has managed to pass into half guard.
Jitus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ipkiss decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ipkiss misses with a double jab.
Ipkiss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jitus.
Ipkiss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jitus.
No joy there for Ipkiss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ipkiss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jitus dodges the punch combination from Ipkiss.
Ipkiss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jitus lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Jitus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mc Jitus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ipkiss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ipkiss wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ipkiss moves away from the strike by Jitus.
Jitus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ipkiss counters with a three punch combo that has Jitus backing up. Jitus nods at Ipkiss to acknowledge the strikes.
Ipkiss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitus.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ipkiss!
Ipkiss throws a right and a left that Jitus avoids nicely.
Ipkiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mc Jitus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ipkiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jitus throws out the jab.
Ipkiss misses with a two punch combination.
Ipkiss throws a series of strikes that have Jitus backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Jitus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jitus looks to land a right hand but Ipkiss moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ipkiss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ipkiss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jitus's head backwards.
Jitus tries to clinch up.
Jitus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ipkiss.
Danga de danga de dang - Ipkiss scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Jitus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ipkiss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jitus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Ipkiss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jitus dives in and grabs Ipkiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ipkiss pushes down on Jitus's head and hops out.
A right-left combo lands from Ipkiss.
Ipkiss looks to land a combination. Jitus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Ipkiss does no damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jitus. Ipkiss shrugs it off though.
Jitus clinches up against the cage.
Jitus pushes Ipkiss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jitus is working for takedown but Ipkiss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jitus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jitus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ipkiss.
Jitus prevents Ipkiss from breaking the clinch.
Ipkiss has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jitus.
Jitus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jitus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ipkiss's efforts to push away.
Jitus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jitus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ipkiss.
Jitus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ipkiss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jitus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ipkiss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ipkiss throws a series of punches but Jitus moves out of range.
Jitus throws a head kick that Ipkiss semi-blocks.
Jitus scores with a leg kick.
Ipkiss swinging wildly here.
Jitus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ipkiss.
Jitus forces Ipkiss back against the cage and clinches.
Jitus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jitus lands an elbow inside.
Jitus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jitus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jitus looking to throw knees to the head but Ipkiss is blocking nicely.
Jitus missing with knees to the body.
Ipkiss working hard to break the clinch.
Ipkiss tries to break free but Jitus pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus working aggressively here.
Ipkiss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jitus has Ipkiss pressed against the cage, preventing Ipkiss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jitus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jitus shoots in but Ipkiss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Ipkiss does no damage.
Ipkiss misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Ipkiss. Those never looked like landing.
Jitus lands with a right hand.
Jitus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jitus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jitus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ipkiss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitus but great work by Ipkiss.
Jitus is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitus can't do much from the bottom here.
Jitus wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jitus is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitus wants to get back to his feet.
Jitus is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jitus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six 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.
Jitus is trying to improve his position.
Jitus is trying to buck Ipkiss off.
Jitus is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitus is trying to control Ipkiss's posture but Ipkiss avoids it.
Ipkiss decides to stand back up.
Ipkiss tries to bum rush Jitus with a series of wild strikes but Jitus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jitus feints and then cracks Ipkiss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ipkiss down.
A cross from Ipkiss lands.
Ipkiss misses with a hook.
Ipkiss with a hook.
Ipkiss throws a right and a left that Jitus avoids nicely.
Ipkiss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ipkiss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ipkiss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ipkiss misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Jitus or perhaps it was just good defense by Ipkiss which made him look bad.
A combination from Ipkiss does no damage.
Ipkiss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ipkiss duly obliges.
Ipkiss 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.
Ipkiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ipkiss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ipkiss misses with a two punch combination.
Jitus misses with a body kick.
Jitus connects with a leg kick. Ipkiss looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jitus takes the fight into the clinch.
Jitus looking to throw knees to the head but Ipkiss is blocking nicely.
Jitus prevents Ipkiss from breaking the clinch.
Jitus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ipkiss wants to get back to striking at distance but Jitus won't allow it.
Jitus landing knees to the head.
Ipkiss can't break the clinch.
Jitus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ipkiss is trying to force a seperation but Jitus has the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss is pressed up against the cage. Jitus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ipkiss down to the mat. Ipkiss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Ipkiss does no damage.
Ipkiss misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Ipkiss does no damage.
Jitus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ipkiss. Ipkiss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Ipkiss does it's job there.
Jitus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ipkiss is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ipkiss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ipkiss.
Jitus tries a head kick but it misses.
Jitus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jitus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jitus misses with a body shot.
Ipkiss throws a right and a left that Jitus avoids nicely.
Jitus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jitus lands with a slapping head kick.
Jitus shoots in for a double leg but Ipkiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jitus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ipkiss!
A clash of legs there as Ipkiss blocks the low kick.
Ipkiss cracks Jitus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Ipkiss dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mc Jitus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ipkiss misses with a series of wild punches.
Ipkiss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jitus slips a jab and a cross from Ipkiss.
Jitus shoots in and bounces Ipkiss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jitus throwing strikes but missing.
Jitus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ipkiss is keeping the position for now.
Ipkiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jitus.
Jitus landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jitus looking to pass the guard.
Jitus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jitus thows a big elbow that misses.
Jitus wants to control from the top but Ipkiss keeps moving.
Jitus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jitus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipkiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ipkiss keeping full guard, as Jitus tries to pass.
Jitus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipkiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ipkiss wriggles free and stands up.
Jitus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jitus there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jitus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus is looking to slow Ipkiss down with leg kicks.
Jitus slips a jab and a cross from Ipkiss.
Jitus thumps Ipkiss with a low kick.
Ipkiss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jitus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ipkiss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ipkiss tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jitus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ipkiss tries to sprawl out of it but Jitus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ipkiss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jitus scores with a nice body kick.
Ipkiss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jitus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ipkiss but Ipkiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Jitus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ipkiss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ipkiss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ipkiss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jitus backs up against the cage.
Jitus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ipkiss.
Jitus misses the jab.
Jitus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ipkiss. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jitus is trying to ground and pound but Ipkiss uses the momentary lack of control by Jitus to regain half guard.
Jitus thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ipkiss to regain full guard.
Jitus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ipkiss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ipkiss has escaped and now he's on top!
Jitus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitus working for submissions but it's allowed Ipkiss to get to half guard.
Ipkiss is thwarting Jitus's attempts to control the position.
Jitus has a hand on Ipkiss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ipkiss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jitus can't escape the position.
That's six 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.
Jitus wants to control but Ipkiss is having none of it.
Jitus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jitus wants to control but Ipkiss is having none of it.
Jitus tries to reverse the position but Ipkiss maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitus tries to hold on but Ipkiss pushes him away.
Jitus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jitus is trying to escape the mount.
Ipkiss stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jitus is looking to clinch.
Ipkiss looks to land a combination but Jitus avoids it well.
Ipkiss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitus shoots in and bounces Ipkiss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jitus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jitus throws a strike but Ipkiss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jitus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ipkiss stands up and waves to Jitus to follow him.
Stanley Ipkiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jitus.
Ipkiss managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jitus.
Jitus throws a strike aimed at the side of Ipkiss's head but Ipkiss avoids it well.
Jitus tries to score with some ground and pound. Ipkiss controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Jitus.
Jitus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mc Jitus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jitus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Jitus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lark McTeague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lon Sihanouk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McTeague comes into the arena with Alphaville - Forever Young blaring out of the sound system. Sihanouk has chosen Traditional Thai Fighting Music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
210 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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25
209 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lark McTeague!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lon Sihanouk !
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sihanouk .
McTeague falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sihanouk counters with a head kick.
McTeague is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sihanouk .
Sihanouk misses the body punch
and McTeague cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Lon Sihanouk has been cut.
McTeague on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sihanouk ducks under a wild hook from McTeague.
McTeague connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTeague takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Lark McTeague has been cut.
Sihanouk tries a head kick but it misses.
McTeague walks into a left hand.
McTeague misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sihanouk , right into the meat.
McTeague throws a poor cross that misses
and Sihanouk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sihanouk .
McTeague fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTeague misses with some punches.
Sihanouk missing with knees to the body.
McTeague fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sihanouk .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sihanouk .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sihanouk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTeague.
McTeague has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sihanouk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McTeague has Sihanouk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sihanouk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sihanouk pushes off an throws an elbow but McTeague leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McTeague wants to break the clinch but can't.
McTeague blocks a body shot from Sihanouk .
Sihanouk breaks from the clinch.
Sihanouk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sihanouk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sihanouk cracks McTeague with a good jab.
McTeague shoots for a double leg takedown but Sihanouk sprawls well. He's pushed McTeague's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lark McTeague. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sihanouk throws a leg kick but McTeague moved away.
Sihanouk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McTeague throws a low kick, looking for Sihanouk 's leg but Sihanouk calmly moves out of range.
Sihanouk throws a head kick that McTeague semi-blocks.
McTeague tests Sihanouk 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sihanouk lands a leg kick that knocks McTeague off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Sihanouk .
A slapping leg kick lands for Sihanouk .
Sihanouk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTeague.
Sihanouk lands with a straight right. McTeague didn't see that one coming.
Sihanouk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTeague has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTeague will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sihanouk clinches with his opponent.
McTeague misses with a body punch.
Sihanouk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTeague is defending well for now.
Sihanouk scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Sihanouk as the two fighters clinch.
Sihanouk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sihanouk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sihanouk lands a nice knee to the body.
McTeague is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Sihanouk as the two fighters clinch.
Sihanouk lands an uppercut.
Sihanouk misses with a hook from the clinch.
McTeague avoids a wild elbow strike from Sihanouk .
Sihanouk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McTeague or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sihanouk .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sihanouk pushes McTeague back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Sihanouk .
Sihanouk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTeague's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Sihanouk .
Sihanouk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTeague is defending well for now.
Sihanouk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McTeague has him pressed against the cage.
McTeague throws a head punch that misses.
Sihanouk throws a head punch that misses.
Sihanouk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sihanouk throws an elbow that misses.
Sihanouk pushes McTeague back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sihanouk tries to land knees in the clinch but McTeague avoids the damage to the body.
Sihanouk lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sihanouk .
McTeague blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTeague tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sihanouk 's elbow.
Sihanouk scores with a shot to the side of McTeague's head.
Lark McTeague's cut is getting worse.
Sihanouk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McTeague in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sihanouk lands a right hand.
McTeague on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Sihanouk .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sihanouk .
Sihanouk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McTeague goes for a takedown attempt but Sihanouk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sihanouk . That's going to slow McTeague down.
Lon Sihanouk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTeague on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sihanouk . Sihanouk obviously looking to wear him down.
Sihanouk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McTeague.
Sihanouk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sihanouk scores with a leg kick.
Sihanouk gets a clinch.
Sihanouk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McTeague throws a punch but it's blocked by Sihanouk .
McTeague managing to block the knees to the body from Sihanouk .
Sihanouk trying to land knees to the body.
Sihanouk manages to break the clinch.
McTeague keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sihanouk does it's job there.
Sihanouk throws a head kick that misses
and Sihanouk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTeague has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sihanouk .
Sihanouk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McTeague.
McTeague takes a kick to the side of the head.
McTeague fails to land with a series of punches.
Sihanouk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sihanouk lands a head kick. McTeague smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sihanouk throws a head kick that misses.
Sihanouk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTeague is able to avoid easily.
Sihanouk ducks under a wild hook from McTeague.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sihanouk thows a body shot but no joy.
Sihanouk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sihanouk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sihanouk throws a leg kick
and McTeague counters with a stiff right hand.
McTeague shoots in looking for a takedown. Sihanouk tries to sprawl out of it but McTeague keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sihanouk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sihanouk throws a nice outside leg kick.
McTeague misses with a combination
and Sihanouk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lark McTeague's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sihanouk misses with a kick to the body.
McTeague blocks a head kick by Sihanouk .
Sihanouk throws a sloppy head kick and McTeague moves out of range easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McTeague. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sihanouk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sihanouk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sihanouk misses with a head kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sihanouk is predictable there
letting McTeague counter with a right hand.
Sihanouk throws a leg kick but McTeague moved away.
McTeague bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McTeague throws a right hand that misses
and Sihanouk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sihanouk .
A solid leg kick lands there for Sihanouk .
McTeague will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sihanouk wants to land a leg kick but McTeague is out of range.
Sihanouk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sihanouk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTeague is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McTeague fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sihanouk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McTeague rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sihanouk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sihanouk misses with a low kick.
McTeague tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sihanouk swivels and escapes.
Sihanouk is looking to slow McTeague down with leg kicks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McTeague has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sihanouk throws a head kick that half lands.
Sihanouk throws a solid leg kick but McTeague takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sihanouk .
Sihanouk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McTeague blocks a head kick by Sihanouk .
A slapping leg kick lands for Sihanouk .
An inside leg kick lands from Sihanouk .
Sihanouk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McTeague.
Jeez, Lark McTeague's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sihanouk moves away from the strike by McTeague.
Sihanouk moves into range and connects with a jab.
McTeague rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sihanouk counters with a head kick. That will keep McTeague thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sihanouk scores with a decent looking hook.
McTeague is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lark McTeague's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lon Sihanouk !
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