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WTA 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Alekhine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Velikij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Alekhine had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Alekhine!
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, Ivan Velikij!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekhine swinging wildly here.
Velikij swats away the attempt to clinch by Alekhine.
Alekhine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alekhine wants it to stay on the feet.
Velikij shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alekhine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velikij swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velikij shoots in and drives through. Alekhine sprawls well.
Alexander Alekhine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Velikij.
Velikij takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alekhine lands a jab to the nose.
Velikij moves out of range of the body kick.
Alekhine moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alekhine jumps into guard, dragging Velikij to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekhine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velikij defends it easily.
Velikij is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alekhine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alekhine has escaped and now he's on top!
Alekhine is looking to work some ground and pound but Velikij has wrist control.
Alekhine wants to control from the top but Velikij keeps moving.
Alekhine throwing strikes but missing.
Alekhine throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velikij pulls Alekhine in close to prevent any damage.
Alekhine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alekhine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velikij swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alekhine trying to control but Velikij is working from the bottom.
Alekhine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alekhine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alekhine with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Velikij fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikij tries to clinch but Alekhine is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alekhine.
Alekhine fails to land with a series of punches.
Alekhine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Velikij will feel that in the morning.
Alekhine throws a right hand that Velikij ducks under and follows up with a left that Velikij also avoids with ease.
No luck for Velikij with that takedown attempt.
Alekhine doesn't manage to clinch there - Velikij circles away.
Alekhine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Velikij's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velikij shoots for a takedown but Alekhine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velikij looks gassed!
Alekhine connects with a nice looking jab.
Alekhine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Velikij will feel that in the morning.
Alekhine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alekhine has Velikij up against the cage in a clinch.
Alekhine is pressed up against the cage. Velikij has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alekhine down to the mat. Alekhine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Alekhine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alekhine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alekhine has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Alekhine 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.
Alekhine feints a jab promting Velikij to slip. Alekhine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Velikij slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alekhine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Velikij shoots in but Alekhine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Alekhine.
Alexander Alekhine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alekhine leaves Velikij with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velikij gets tackled into the cage by Alekhine. Alekhine maintains the clinch.
Velikij is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alekhine has hold of one of Velikij's legs. Velikij is fighting the takedown attempt but Alekhine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Velikij avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velikij working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alekhine.
Alekhine postures up in Velikij's guard and throws a big left but Velikij blocks it.
Velikij preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alekhine trying to control but Velikij is working from the bottom.
Alekhine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velikij looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alekhine is one step ahead there.
Velikij preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alekhine throws an elbow that misses. Velikij uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alekhine's guard. Nice move by Velikij!
Alekhine is looking to stand up but Velikij isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alekhine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Velikij tries to free his leg and advance position but Alekhine is retaining full guard.
Alekhine wants to stand up but Velikij is controlling him.
Alekhine pushes Velikij off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Velikij with that takedown attempt.
Alexander Alekhine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Velikij.
Velikij keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikij fails to land the takedown.
Alekhine misses with a combination
and Velikij counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alekhine is looking to improve his position.
Alekhine wants to get back to his feet.
Velikij tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alekhine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Velikij trying to control from half guard but Alekhine is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alekhine wants to improve his position but Velikij is controlling well.
Velikij not doing much here.
Velikij is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alekhine is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velikij is pressing down on Alekhine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alekhine is holding on for now.
Velikij is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Alekhine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Velikij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alekhine stuffs the takedown.
Velikij keeps the fight on the outside.
Alekhine tries to clinch up.
Velikij shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alekhine but Alekhine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velikij looks to land a combination but Alekhine avoids it well.
Alekhine tries to clinch there but Velikij circles away.
No joy there for Alekhine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander Alekhine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekhine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Velikij takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alekhine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velikij circles away quickly and effectively.
Alekhine cracks Velikij with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alekhine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velikij.
Alexander Alekhine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Velikij.
Velikij keeps the fight on the outside.
Alekhine clinches.
Alekhine tries to land knees in the clinch but Velikij avoids the damage to the body.
Alekhine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alekhine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alekhine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alekhine tries to land knees in the clinch but Velikij avoids the damage to the body.
Alekhine is pressed up against the cage. Velikij has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alekhine down to the mat. Alekhine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Velikij or perhaps it was just good defense by Alekhine which made him look bad.
Alekhine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alekhine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velikij, pushing him back against the cage.
Alekhine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alekhine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alekhine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikij working a defensive guard here.
Alekhine stands and steps away. Velikij gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alekhine rushes Velikij and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alekhine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velikij can do to turn this around?
Alekhine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alekhine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velikij has time to react.
Alekhine stuffs the takedown attempt from Velikij. Velikij gets slowly back to his feet.
Velikij takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Velikij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alekhine rushes Velikij and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velikij letting Alekhine take a breather here.
Alexander Alekhine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivan Velikij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velikij goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alekhine prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velikij jumps guard but Alekhine stands there with Velikij around his waist. Velikij gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Alekhine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alekhine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Alekhine!
A victorious Alexander Alekhine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Benevidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Cannon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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192 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Benevidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevidi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benevidi lands with an overhand left.
Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benevidi lands a really nice looking cross but Cannon seems unphased.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but Benevidi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benevidi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cannon in his tracks.
Good exchange - Benevidi coming out on top.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt
and Benevidi counters with a right hand to the body.
Cannon looks gassed!
Benevidi jabs Cannon right on the nose. Cannon blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benevidi cracks Cannon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benevidi scores with a hook to the body. Cannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benevidi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cannon back to the cage. Benevidi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cannon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benevidi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cannon.
Cannon is rocked!
Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benevidi throws a shot to the body.
Benevidi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benevidi scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon drops his hands momentarily and Benevidi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Benevidi finish him?
Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benevidi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benevidi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benevidi feints with a jab and clips Cannon right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Cannon is sent crashing into the canvas and Benevidi leaps in for the kill! Cannon tries to get to his feet but Benevidi is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Cannon is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Benevidi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Pechna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentin Pechna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pechna's half guard.
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.
Daddy stops Pechna from getting back to his feet.
Pechna wants to control but Daddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Daddy is looking to take a break and control but Pechna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pechna is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Daddy is tapping! Great win for Pechna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Pechna!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ditte Enzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masatacu Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oyama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Masutatsu Oyama 10 DAN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ditte Enzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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202 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ditte Enzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masatacu Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Oyama.
A head kick misses from Oyama.
Oyama throws a series of punches but Enzo avoids them all with ease.
Enzo is looking to clinch.
Oyama throws a head kick but Enzo moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Enzo.
Oyama tries to land a front kick but Enzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Enzo moves out of range as Oyama throws a body kick.
Enzo shoots in for a double leg but Oyama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Oyama.
Enzo tries for a takedown but Oyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ditte Enzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enzo shoots in for a takedown but Oyama shows good takedown defense.
Enzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oyama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oyama did well to prevent Enzo getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Enzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Enzo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oyama is just riding it out for now. Enzo eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enzo is working for a kimura but Oyama is defending it quite comfortably.
Enzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Enzo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Enzo is working for a kimura but Oyama is defending it quite comfortably.
Enzo seems to be working for a kimura but Oyama defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oyama is just riding it out for now. Enzo eventually gives up the hold.
Enzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Oyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Enzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Enzo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enzo is trying to work for a kimura but Oyama is defending well.
Enzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ditte Enzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oyama as he jumps to the side.
Enzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oyama as he avoids it easily.
Oyama digs a good body shot into Enzo's ribs.
Oyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oyama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ditte Enzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enzo shoots for a takedown but Oyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oyama throws a head kick but Enzo moves out of range.
Oyama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ditte Enzo has been cut.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oyama.
Enzo avoids the head kick by Oyama.
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Enzo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oyama connects with a high kick.
Enzo is rocked!
Enzo looks for a takedown but Oyama sprawls well.
Oh Enzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oyama circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Enzo drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Oyama follows Enzo to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masatacu Oyama!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Bokya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bokya comes to the cage accompanied by Embrace Annihilation. Yuri Bokya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Bokya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nichols.
Bokya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nichols's elbow.
Nichols breaks from the clinch.
Bokya throws the left hand but Nichols avoids the punch easily.
Nichols looks for a takedown but Bokya sprawls well.
Nichols plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Yuri Bokya has been cut.
Nichols pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nichols throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bokya counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses.
Bokya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses.
Bokya misses with a head kick.
Nichols throws a leg kick that misses.
Nichols goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nichols throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bokya.
Nichols goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nichols with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nichols scores with a hook.
Nichols thows a body kick. Bokya tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chris Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bokya to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Nichols.
Bokya dips to his left and cracks Nichols with an uppercut!
Nichols bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bokya's head backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Nichols.
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!
Nichols tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bokya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nichols somewhat.
Nichols wants to slow Bokya down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokya 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.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses.
Bokya blocks a head kick by Nichols.
Bokya slips a straight right by Nichols.
Nichols jabs at Bokya's body.
Bokya slips a jab and a cross from Nichols.
Nichols connects with an inside leg kick.
Nichols lands a nice looking body shot.
Bokya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nichols.
A nice combination there by Nichols.
Bokya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Nichols.
Nichols moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols misses with a body kick.
Nichols lands a big head kick that sends Bokya to the canvas! Nichols follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Nichols!
Chris Nichols thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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