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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petter Anier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda has chosen Cant del Barça as his entrance music. Petter Anier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petter Anier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerard Esqueda!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Esqueda is defended easily by Anier.
Anier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Esqueda but Esqueda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Gerard Esqueda has been cut.
Esqueda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anier pinned against the cage. Anier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Anier.
Anier misses with a takedown attempt
so Esqueda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esqueda throws a big elbow that misses.
Anier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anier wants to get back to his feet but Esqueda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Esqueda tries to free his leg and advance position but Anier is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda postures up in Anier's guard and throws a big left but Anier blocks it.
Anier wants to sweep but no luck.
Esqueda postures up in Anier's guard and throws a big left but Anier blocks it.
Esquedais looking to pass into half guard but Anier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anier is in guard.
Anier tries to free his leg and advance position but Esqueda is retaining full guard.
Anier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Esqueda is proving hard to escape from.
Esqueda wants to sweep but no luck.
Esqueda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anier wants to pass the guard but Esqueda is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anier tries to get to full guard but Esqueda has control of the leg.
Anier pushes Esqueda off looking to stand but Esqueda dives back in and keeps control.
Esqueda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Esqueda.
Esqueda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anier is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Esqueda throwing shots but Anier is blocking nicely.
Esqueda thows a huge punch but Anier dodges it nicely.
Esqueda tries to pass to full mount but Anier defends it.
Esqueda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anier keeps working.
Esqueda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esqueda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Esqueda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esqueda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Esqueda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anier's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Anier is looking to get to half guard.
Esqueda landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Esqueda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esqueda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anier?
Esqueda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esqueda working for a guillotine from mount but Anier is in no mood to give up.
Anier working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Esqueda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anier shoots in for a double leg but Esqueda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petter Anier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esqueda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anier as he jumps to the side.
Anier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anier lands in his opponent's guard.
Anier trying to control but Esqueda is working from the bottom.
Esqueda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anier looking to pass the guard.
Anier wants to control from the top but Esqueda keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Esqueda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esqueda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Petter Anier just wasn't active enough.
Anier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Esqueda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anier gets to mount! Esqueda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Anier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esqueda is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda tries to lock up and control but Anier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anier tries to control but Esqueda wriggling away.
Anier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Esqueda wants to control but Anier is having none of it.
Anier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda is desperately trying to improve his position but Anier has a good base and remains in mount.
Anier looking to control but Esqueda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esqueda is looking to improve his position but Anier isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anier trying to control but Esqueda is having none of it.
Esqueda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esqueda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anier looking to control but Esqueda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anier cracks Esqueda with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is desperately trying to improve his position but Anier has a good base and remains in mount.
Anier is landing with some decent strikes but Esqueda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anier wants to control the pace but Esqueda is squirming around nicely.
Gerard Esqueda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Esqueda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Anier tries to get the hooks in deep but Esqueda pushed the leg off.
Anier is riding his opponent, not letting Esqueda buck him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anier is looking for the choke from the back position but Esqueda is controlling his hands well.
Anier is looking to control Esqueda but Esqueda is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petter Anier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Esqueda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anier tries a head kick but it misses.
Anier drives through with a takedown into Esqueda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anier wants to control from the top but Esqueda keeps moving.
Anier wants to get up but he can't break Esqueda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anier stopping the sweep attempt from Esqueda.
Anier postures up.
Esqueda can't keep his opponent in guard - Anier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Esqueda tries to roll over but Anier keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anier pulls his head out easily.
Esqueda wants to control but Anier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esqueda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Esqueda tries to roll over but Anier keeps him under control.
Esqueda trying to control from the bottom.
Esqueda manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Esqueda is proving hard to escape from.
Esqueda keeping moving, preventing Anier from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esqueda is on top in guard.
Esqueda wants to control from the top but Anier keeps moving.
Anier controls Esqueda momentarily but Esqueda frees himself.
Esqueda stops Anier from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda cracks Anier with a solid left hand.
Anier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Esqueda is controlling him.
Esqueda pushing down on Anier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anier trying to hold on to Esqueda's head to control him but Esqueda postures up.
Esqueda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anier is defending against the submission attempts here by Esqueda.
Esqueda prevents Anier from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anier is working hard here to advance position.
Esqueda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anier keeps working.
Anier is trying to stand back up but Esqueda is controlling him
Anier trying to hold on to Esqueda's head to control him but Esqueda postures up.
Esqueda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esqueda trying to control the action but Anier is working from the bottom.
Esqueda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Esqueda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esqueda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Esqueda!
Gerard Esqueda really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Skin-Clothes Designing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi has chosen Metallica - Iron Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi gets tackled into the cage by Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf maintains the clinch.
Uzi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smokeleaf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uzi's brow.
Uzi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uzi looking to throw knees to the head but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uzi misses with a knee to the head.
Uzi tries to land a knee to the head but Smokeleaf blocks with his arms.
Uzi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf misses with an elbow over the top.
Smokeleaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smokeleaf slips under a jab.
Smokeleaf moves into range and clinches up with Uzi.
Uzi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uzi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smokeleaf has Uzi pressed against the cage, preventing Uzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uzi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uzi tries to land knees in the clinch but Smokeleaf avoids the damage to the body.
Uzi misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Uzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smokeleaf backwards.
Uzi avoids the elbow strike from Smokeleaf, against the cage.
Smokeleaf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uzi trying to land knees to the body.
Uzi looking to throw knees to the head but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Uzi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smokeleaf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uzi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uzi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uzi blocks the elbow strike.
Uzi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smokeleaf has a couple of punches blocked by Uzi.
Uzi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf lands a damaging elbow.
Uzi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smokeleaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uzi looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Uzi in his tracks for a moment.
Smokeleaf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smokeleaf clinches.
Uzi scores with a shot to the side of Smokeleaf's head.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Smokeleaf.
It looks like Lasse Uzi has been cut.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smokeleaf throws an elbow that misses.
Smokeleaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uzi is defending well for now.
Uzi misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uzi is defending well for now.
Uzi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smokeleaf obliges.
A knee to the head by Smokeleaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scores with a knee to the head.
Uzi is rocked!
Uzi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Uzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Smokeleaf finish him?
Smokeleaf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uzi's face.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uzi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smokeleaf lands a big knee! That's hurt Uzi! Oh, he's all over the place! Smokeleaf lands another knee that sends Uzi to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Smokeleaf!
Jesus Smokeleaf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Manard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manard comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard Or Go Home. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Manard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Henry!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry looks to land a right hand but Manard moved out of range.
Manard scores with a one two! Henry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henry scores with a nice right hand.
Manard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henry.
Manard tries to clinch up.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manard.
Manard blocks a jab.
Manard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Gary Manard has been cut.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manard moves away.
Manard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry blocks a jab.
Henry's corner calls for a 1-2. Henry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manard slips under a jab.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henry misses with a hook. Manard ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry misses with a straight left.
Manard lands a head kick!
Henry tries to bum rush Manard with a series of wild strikes but Manard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manard ducks right into an uppercut from Henry.
Henry tries to clinch up but Manard circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry misses with a two punch combination.
Manard looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Manard fails to land with a series of punches.
Henry avoids the body shot from Manard.
Manard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Henry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manard to the ground. Henry is now in Manard's guard.
Manard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
Henry distracts Manard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manard working a defensive guard here.
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!
Manard managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manard working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henry is fighting to break Manard's control of his arms but Manard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Manard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Manard moved out of range.
Henry moves out of range as Manard throws a body kick.
Henry throws a series of punches but Manard moves out of range.
Manard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manard defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Henry. That snapped Manard's head back.
Manard lands with an uppercut that bounces Henry off the cage and back into range.
Manard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henry misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry scores with a punch to the head.
Henry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henry dives in and grabs Manard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manard pushes down on Henry's head and hops out.
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manard tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Manard throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Henry 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.
Henry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry with the ground and pound from mount.
Manard is in a horrible position here. Henry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry lands a big shot there that rocks Manard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Henry landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manard's face.
Henry with shots to the head and body - Manard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Henry with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry lands a big elbow.
Manard is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henry lands a big elbow.
Manard regains half guard.
Henry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henry stops Manard from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry stands up over Manard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manard's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Manard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manard moves to clinch but Henry breaks away
and Henry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Sloppy strikes from Manard. Those never looked like landing.
Henry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manard eats them both and turns towards Henry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henry feints and as Manard raises his hands in defense, Henry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manard has his foot on Henry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Manard's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manard trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manard looking for a sweep. Not yet Manard, not yet.
Henry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manard wants to control the position but Henry says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Henry is thwarting Manard's attempts to control the position.
Henry lands strikes from half guard.
Henry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henry drops an elbow to the side of Manard's head.
Manard tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manard's head.
Manard is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Henry there.
Manard tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Manard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henry.
Manard is pressing down on Henry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manard is trying to hold Henry in close to prevent damage but Henry has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henry connects with a nice short shot to Manard's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manard tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Henry.
Manard is pressing down on Henry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manard looking to control.
Henry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manard wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position.
Leon Henry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Manard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry scoring with some ground and pound.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Manard's brow.
Henry throws a big elbow that misses.
Manard working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Manard trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
Henry working some strikes from top position.
Henry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manard pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry distracts Manard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manard keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Henry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manard's head.
Henry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manard's head.
Manard is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manard is rocked!
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Manard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manard pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Manard seems to have got his legs back now.
Henry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manard looking for a sweep. Not yet Manard, not yet.
Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Manard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henry throws a hook but Manard avoids it easily.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manard lands a right hook to the body.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Manard is out of range.
Manard slips a jab from Henry.
Manard throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Manard throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Manard avoids the body shot from Henry.
Henry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manard throws a low kick but Henry moves out of range easily.
Manard slips a straight right by Henry.
Henry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
Henry avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manard moves away.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manard throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Manard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manard missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henry misses with a hook
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manard throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Henry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manard on his heels. He'll look to pass Manard's guard now, I'm sure.
Henry distracts Manard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manard trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
Henry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manard's guard.
Manard pushes Henry off looking to stand but Henry dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manard has his hands clasped together around Henry's back. He's all about the action.
Henry winds up and cracks Manard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leon Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Gary Manard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leon Henry.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
Manard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manard throws a solid leg kick but Henry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manard.
Manard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manard looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Henry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manard on the side of the head.
Henry connects with a right hand. Manard shakes it off.
Manard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henry dives on top into guard.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Manard's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control from the top but Manard keeps moving.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manard working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Manard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Henry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grand Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by Mad Sin / Rusty Nails. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nikolai Kukuev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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29
270 lbs
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28
240 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grand Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed scores with a jab. Kukuev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kukuev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Speed pinned against the cage. Speed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kukuev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kukuev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kukuev checks a low kick from Speed.
Kukuev tries for a takedown but Speed circles away easily
and Speed counters with a nice body shot.
Grand Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kukuev.
Kukuev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Speed sprawls well. Speed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukuev gets slowly back to his feet.
Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukuev manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Speed stuffs the takedown attempt from Kukuev. Kukuev gets slowly back to his feet.
Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukuev manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Speed.
Nice sprawl there from Speed as Kukuev shoots in.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Kukuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Speed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Speed tests Kukuev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukuev closes the distance and clinches up with Speed, looking for a takedown. Kukuev pushes Speed against the cage but Speed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed throws a low kick but Kukuev moves out of range easily.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukuev is just out of range.
Kukuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Speed tries to avoid it but Kukuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Speed to the ground. Speed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kukuev shoots for a double leg takedown but Speed sprawls well. He's pushed Kukuev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Speed swings for the body but Kukuev moves out of range.
Speed throws a body punch but Kukuev moves out of range.
Speed leaves Kukuev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Speed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Speed connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Speed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Speed wants it to stay on the feet.
Speed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kukuev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grand Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukuev shoots for a takedown but Speed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Speed with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Speed as Kukuev shoots in.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed connects with the punch.
Kukuev takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukuev shoots in but no luck this time.
Kukuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukuev is just out of range.
Grand Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukuev manages to avoid it.
Speed throws the left hand but Kukuev avoids the punch easily.
Kukuev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukuev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukuev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Speed's waist but Speed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kukuev off to one side.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grand Speed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Speed misses the target.
Speed loads up on a big right hand but Kukuev slips the punch.
Kukuev shoots in looking for a takedown. Speed tries to sprawl out of it but Kukuev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Speed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kukuev staying out of range there.
Speed throws a body punch but Kukuev moves out of range.
Kukuev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kukuev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Speed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kukuev.
Kukuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Speed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Speed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Speed tries to get to full guard but Kukuev has control of the leg.
Speed is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukuev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukuev is working for a kimura but Speed is defending it quite comfortably.
Speed is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukuev.
Speed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kukuev on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed is staying active underneath Kukuev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Speed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Speed tries to get out of the position.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kukuev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Speed wants to control but Kukuev is keeping busy.
Kukuev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed is looking to control Kukuev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Speed avoid being mounted?
Speed tries to roll over but Kukuev keeps him under control.
Speed is positioning himself well to prevent Kukuev advancing to mount.
Kukuev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Speed is just riding it out for now. Kukuev eventually gives up the hold.
Speed is looking for a sweep. Kukuev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Speed defends it well.
Speed is trying to stand.
Kukuev seems to be looking for submissions.
Speed wants to get back to full guard.
Kukuev is trying to control. Speed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura here.
Kukuev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kukuev 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kukuev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Speed throws an overhand right that lands on Kukuev's shoulder, as Kukuev tries to avoid the shot.
Kukuev moves out of range as Speed strikes.
Speed misses with a double jab.
Jab by Speed.
Speed throws a body punch but Kukuev moves out of range.
Grand Speed is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukuev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Speed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kukuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speed as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Speed finds it's way through Kukuev's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed digs a good body shot into Kukuev's ribs.
Speed thuds a left hand into Kukuev's body.
Kukuev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kukuev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Speed lands with a nice body punch.
Kukuev shoots in but Speed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grand Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kukuev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukuev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed scores with a shot to the body.
Speed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Speed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kukuev is out of range.
Nice shot by Speed.
Speed works Kukuev's body with a nice hook.
Speed connects with a right hand. Kukuev shakes it off.
Kukuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed throws a looping overhand right but Kukuev ducks down to avoid it.
Speed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kukuev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to sprawl but Kukuev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Speed is trying is best to control the position here.
Kukuev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Speed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kukuev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Speed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kukuev has Speed in his guard.
Kukuev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed controlling from the top position.
Kukuev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukuev working for a triangle but Speed defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukuev can't keep his opponent in guard - Speed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grand Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Speed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grand Speed!
An intense looking Grand Speed took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That was fun!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asser Toropainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Manuawillie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toropainen comes to the cage accompanied by Paleface-Syntynyt rellestää. Manuawillie has chosen Lil Wayne Feat. Eminem - Drop The World! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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26
203 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asser Toropainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Manuawillie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toropainen tries for a takedown but Manuawillie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toropainen motions for Manuawillie to come forward. Toropainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Manuawillie both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Asser Toropainen has been cut.
Manuawillie pushes Toropainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Manuawillie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manuawillie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manuawillie swings wildly with an uppercut but Toropainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuawillie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manuawillie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toropainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toropainen shoots for a takedown but Manuawillie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toropainen is breathing heavily.
Manuawillie scores with a punch to the head.
Manuawillie sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Toropainen to the ground! Manuawillie dives into full mount looking to finish!
Toropainen is rocked!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Manuawillie postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Toropainen badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Manuawillie around the waist but Manuawillie pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Manuawillie is the winner by TKO! Manuawillie jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Manuawillie!
In his post fight interview, Willie Manuawillie gave a big smile as he said 'You all know what I want after a hard fought battle? Auntie Nellie's malasadas! Remember no be silly vote Willie!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Training Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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264 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Training Partner!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hearns is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Partner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Partner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hearns bucks Partner off and manages to get back to his feet!
Partner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hearns but Hearns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearns instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hearns.
It looks like Training Partner has been cut.
Partner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hearns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Partner.
Hearns moves in looking to clinch but Partner pushes him off.
No luck for Partner with that takedown attempt.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Training Partner.
Partner gets tackled into the cage by Hearns. Hearns maintains the clinch.
Partner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hearns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Partner is working for takedown but Hearns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hearns lands an elbow inside.
Partner looks gassed!
Hearns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Partner.
Hearns scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hearns landing knees to the head.
Hearns lands a nice knee to the body.
Partner takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Hearns breaks the clinch.
Hearns tries to clinch there but Partner circles away.
Hearns leaves Partner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hearns has managed to clinch.
Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearns tries to clinch but Partner moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hearns.
Hearns has managed to clinch.
Hearns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hearns lands an elbow inside.
Hearns manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Partner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Hearns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hearns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns moves in looking to clinch but Partner pushes him off.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearns has managed to clinch.
Partner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hearns prevents it.
Hearns lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hearns.
Hearns working Partner over with knees to the body.
Hearns lands a knee to the head.
Hearns lands an elbow just above Partner 's eye.
That has opened up Training Partner's cut even more.
Partner takes an elbow to the temple.
Hearns lands an elbow that stopped Partner in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hearns obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Hearns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hearns working Partner over with knees to the body.
Hearns lands a good knee to the midsection. Partner won't want to take too many of those.
Hearns connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Partner goes down! Hearns jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Partner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearns controlling the position easily from mount.
Partner is still in real trouble! Can Hearns finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hearns controlling the position easily from mount.
Partner seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Hearns has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hearns darts in and clinches Partner up against the cage.
Partner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hearns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hearns landing knees to the head.
Hearns lands an elbow inside that Partner shrugs off.
Partner wants a takedown.
Hearns manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch but Partner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Partner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearns gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet but Partner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Training Partner's cut.
That's time! Hearns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hearns has Partner up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearns lands an elbow just above Partner 's eye.
Hearns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Hearns.
Partner is looking for a takedown.
Hearns lands with a left to the head.
Hearns lands a nice elbow.
Hearns manages to break the clinch.
Partner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch but Partner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearns moves into the clinch successfully.
Hearns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partner gets a double leg takedown into Hearns's guard.
Partner is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns wants to stand up but Partner is controlling him.
Hearns is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hearns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partner can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns manages to break the clinch.
Hearns tries to clinch up but Partner circles away and keeps his distance.
Partner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Training Partner.
Hearns gets a clinch.
Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Hearns gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Partner tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearns is retaining full guard.
Hearns pushes Partner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hearns moves into the clinch.
Hearns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hearns breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearns tries to clinch but Partner moves out of range.
Training Partner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hearns forces Partner back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hearns prevents it.
Hearns breaks the clinch.
Partner swats away the attempt to clinch by Hearns.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hearns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Partner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hearns rushes Partner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hearns lands a nice elbow.
Hearns connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Partner goes down! Hearns jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Hearns controlling his opponent.
Hearns's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Hearns.
Hearns drops his shoulder and cracks Partner with a huge uppercut! Partner goes down! Can Hearns finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearns decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Partner, up you get!
Hearns tries to clinch there but Partner circles away.
Partner keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearns is looking to clinch but Partner is avoiding it.
Hearns clinches.
Partner takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hearns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hearns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partner shoots in for a takedown but Hearns shows good takedown defense.
Hearns tries to clinch but Partner moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hearns as Partner shoots in.
Hearns clinches with his opponent.
Hearns lands a knee to the head.
Hearns lands an elbow inside.
Hearns lands an elbow just above Partner 's eye.
Hearns lands an elbow inside that Partner shrugs off.
Hearns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hearns has Partner pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Partner is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hearns - that's hurt Partner badly! Oh, another knee lands and Partner is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Partner doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thomas Hearns!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Andruszkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Taki maly taki duzy. Andruszkiewicz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nine - Make Or Take feat. Smooth Da Hustler . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damian Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Andruszkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andruszkiewicz misses with a body kick.
Newman looks to land a left hand but Andruszkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andruszkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Newman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Newman just misses with a punch to the body.
Andruszkiewicz lands a jab to the nose.
Andruszkiewicz avoids the body shot from Newman.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andruszkiewicz.
Newman thows a body shot but no joy.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Andruszkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newman is looking to wear down Andruszkiewicz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andruszkiewicz.
Newman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andruszkiewicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andruszkiewicz tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andruszkiewicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Andruszkiewicz - just one landing.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Newman should have avoided that one.
Newman throws a body punch but Andruszkiewicz moves out of range.
Michal Andruszkiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newman moves away from the strike by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andruszkiewicz lands a two punch combo.
Andruszkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Newman swinging wildly here.
Newman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andruszkiewicz to the mat! Andruszkiewicz manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Newman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andruszkiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newman wants to control from the top but Andruszkiewicz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andruszkiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newman trying to control but Andruszkiewicz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman is really struggling to control Andruszkiewicz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Damian Newman just wasn't active enough.
Newman has a takedown stuffed.
Newman thows a body shot but no joy.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman just misses with a punch to the body.
Newman takes one to the side of the head.
Andruszkiewicz slips a jab and a cross from Newman.
Andruszkiewicz throws a lazy head kick
and Newman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andruszkiewicz's guard now.
Newman advances to half guard.
Newman seems to be working for a kimura but Andruszkiewicz defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andruszkiewicz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andruszkiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andruszkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully.
Newman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andruszkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Damian Newman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Andruszkiewicz is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Andruszkiewicz as he connects with a hook.
Newman dives in and grabs Andruszkiewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andruszkiewicz pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Andruszkiewicz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andruszkiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andruszkiewicz connects with a body shot.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newman counters with a left to the body.
Michal Andruszkiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a good body shot.
Andruszkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Newman.
Andruszkiewicz connects with the punch.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Andruszkiewicz.
Newman avoids the head kick by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz misses the jab.
Newman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andruszkiewicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andruszkiewicz is not content to let Newman control the position.
Newman working away.
Newman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Andruszkiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Newman is trying to get an arm triangle but Andruszkiewicz is defending well.
Newman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andruszkiewicz is looking to reverse the position.
Newman swings around for an armbar but Andruszkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newman's guard.
Andruszkiewicz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newman has a hand on Andruszkiewicz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Andruszkiewicz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andruszkiewicz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Andruszkiewicz lands a head kick. Newman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Andruszkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andruszkiewicz.
Newman shoots for a double leg takedown but Andruszkiewicz sprawls well. He's pushed Newman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman throws a body punch but Andruszkiewicz moves out of range.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a hook.
A head kick from Andruszkiewicz lands but Newman takes it in his stride.
Newman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andruszkiewicz moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andruszkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Andruszkiewicz throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Newman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andruszkiewicz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Andruszkiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Newman staying out of range there.
Andruszkiewicz connects with a high kick.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Andruszkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman shoots in and drives through. Andruszkiewicz sprawls well.
Andruszkiewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michal Andruszkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andruszkiewicz.
Newman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a slapping head kick.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz connects with the punch.
Andruszkiewicz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newman on the side of the head.
Newman throws a nice looking combination but Andruszkiewicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Andruszkiewicz is just out of range.
Newman thows a body shot but no joy.
Andruszkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Andruszkiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Newman thows a body shot but no joy.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a head kick. Newman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andruszkiewicz digs a good hook to Newman's body.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Andruszkiewicz.
Jab from Andruszkiewicz.
Newman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andruszkiewicz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Andruszkiewicz tenderised Newman's leg. Newman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Andruszkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newman dives in and grabs Andruszkiewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andruszkiewicz pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andruszkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Newman throws a sloppy body shot
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andruszkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Andruszkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andruszkiewicz lands a high kick!
Andruszkiewicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
Newman scores with a body shot.
Andruszkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Andruszkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a head kick.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Andruszkiewicz is just out of range.
Andruszkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a jab to the head.
Andruszkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andruszkiewicz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andruszkiewicz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andruszkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
Newman takes one to the side of the head.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a head kick.
Newman looks to land a left hand but Andruszkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman misses with a body shot.
Newman just misses with a punch to the body.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a head kick. Newman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Andruszkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Andruszkiewicz tenderised Newman's leg. Newman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that Newman semi-blocks.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a double jab
and Newman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newman.
Newman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andruszkiewicz trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Andruszkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andruszkiewicz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Andruszkiewicz!
During a confident post fight interview, Michal Andruszkiewicz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazar Nimirov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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211 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hearts.
Nimirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Nimirov misses the target.
Nimirov tries to clinch up but Hearts circles away and keeps his distance.
Nimirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nimirov swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
That kick from Nimirov tenderised Hearts's leg. Hearts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nimirov misses with a low kick as Hearts jumps back.
Hearts takes a swing at Nimirov's ribcage but misses.
Hearts ducks right into an uppercut from Nimirov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimirov throws a body kick that misses.
Nimirov loads up on a big right hand but Hearts slips the punch.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimirov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hearts. That did some damage!
Nimirov throws out a loose jab but Hearts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nimirov scores with a head kick.
Hearts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hearts looks to land a left hand but Nimirov moved out of range nicely.
Nimirov misses with an uppercut
and Nimirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimirov.
Hearts misses with a series of wild punches.
Nimirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hearts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Hearts throws a lazy right hand but Nimirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nimirov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nimirov gets tackled into the cage by Hearts. Hearts maintains the clinch.
Hearts lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts lands a shoulder strike.
Hearts looking for a takedown.
Hearts works on Nimirov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nimirov is pushing Hearts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nimirov misses with a body punch.
Hearts prevents a body shot from Nimirov.
Hearts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nimirov backwards.
Nimirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nimirov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hearts on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hearts as Nimirov tries to tie him up.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nimirov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for A J Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Hearts blocks the leg kick.
Nimirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nimirov throws a head kick that misses.
Nimirov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nimirov throws a shot to the body.
Hearts thumps Nimirov with a low kick.
Nimirov lands with an overhand left.
Nimirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hearts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearts misses the shot to the body.
Hearts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nimirov is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimirov scores with the left hand. Hearts knows he should have avoided that one.
Hearts thows a leg kick but Nimirov checks it
and Nimirov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hearts's knee momentarily.
Nimirov scores with the left hand. Hearts knows he should have avoided that one.
Nimirov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hearts.
Hearts misses with a shot to the body
and Nimirov counters with a left to the body.
Hearts blocks the body kick.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Nimirov.
Nimirov tries to clinch there but Hearts circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Nimirov catches Hearts right on the button with a cross.
Nimirov defending well as Hearts loads up on a big left hand.
Lazar Nimirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov dominated that round.
That's time! Hearts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nimirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nimirov forces Hearts back against the cage and clinches.
Hearts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearts cracks Nimirov with a nice body shot.
Nimirov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heartss head.
Hearts tries to work over Nimirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearts misses with some punches.
Hearts being controlled against the cage.
Nimirov blocks a body shot from Hearts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nimirov.
Hearts throws a punch but it's blocked by Nimirov.
Nimirov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearts controls his hands.
Nimirov blocks a body shot from Hearts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov prevents a body shot from Hearts.
Hearts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nimirov lands a shoulder strike.
Hearts misses with some punches.
Hearts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Hearts.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hearts as Nimirov tries to tie him up.
Nimirov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
Hearts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hearts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nimirov after a bit of a struggle.
Hearts avoiding damage as Nimirov throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nimirov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nimirov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nimirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts throws a wild body kick that Nimirov sees coming a mile off.
Hearts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nimirov throws a good cross that connects.
Hearts throws a body kick that misses.
Hearts has managed to clinch.
Hearts lands with a right to the head.
Nimirov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hearts is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nimirov to the mat. Nimirov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hearts is looking to work some ground and pound but Nimirov has wrist control.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nimirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov is pulling down on Hearts's head to control his posture.
Nimirov is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up.
Hearts scoring with some ground and pound.
Hearts tries to free his leg and advance position but Nimirov is retaining full guard.
Nimirov is adopting a defensive guard.
Hearts throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov pulls Hearts in close to his closed guard and prevents Hearts from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lazar Nimirov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nimirov throws a hook but Hearts avoids it easily.
Nimirov misses with a wild combination.
Hearts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nimirov circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nimirov connects with a body shot that sends Hearts's belly button to the back.
Nimirov throws a front kick aimed at Hearts's knee but Hearts avoids it well.
Nimirov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nimirov looks to throw the jab but Hearts is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lazar Nimirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hearts throws a big shot that misses.
Hearts misses with an uppercut. Nimirov saw that one coming.
Nimirov scores with a head kick.
Hearts stalks Nimirov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nimirov's face. Nimirov staggers backwards, shaken.
Hearts moves out of range of the body kick.
Nimirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimirov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nimirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearts looks to land a combination but Nimirov avoids it well.
Nimirov catches Hearts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nimirov loads up on a big right hand but Hearts slips the punch.
Nimirov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov digs a good hook to Hearts's body.
Nimirov looks to land a right hand but Hearts moved out of range.
Lazar Nimirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Hearts blocks the leg kick.
Nimirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nimirov counters with a two punch combo.
Nimirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nimirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Nimirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nimirov gets tackled into the cage by Hearts. Hearts maintains the clinch.
Nimirov gets underhooks to prevent Hearts's takedown attempt.
Nimirov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimirov gets through Hearts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nimirov prevents a body shot from Hearts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries a knee to the head but Nimirov blocks it.
Nimirov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearts controls his hands.
Nimirov prevents a body shot from Hearts.
Hearts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nimirov tries a body shot but Hearts blocks it.
Nimirov misses with a body punch.
Nimirov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nimirov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hearts or not.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Nimirov controls the action.
Nimirov is leaning against Hearts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazar Nimirov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nimirov misses with a body punch.
Nimirov has a couple of punches blocked by Hearts.
Hearts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nimirov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nimirov.
Nimirov can't find room to land a body shot as Hearts controls the action.
Hearts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearts blocks an elbow strike.
Nimirov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nimirov is struggling to control the position.
Nimirov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hearts or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nimirov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearts controls his hands.
Nimirov tries to throw a body punch but Hearts avoids it by throwing Nimirov back against the cage.
Hearts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nimirov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hearts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearts managing to block the knees to the body from Nimirov.
A J Hearts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hearts.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hearts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nimirov regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearts wants to control from the top but Nimirov keeps moving.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearts postures up and lands a big shot to Nimirov's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lazar Nimirov.
I've got Nimirov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazar Nimirov!
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