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SPFT 19: Banana vs. Jim PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kon Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernov comes into the arena with 2rbina 2rista - Brutality blaring out of the sound system. Sai has chosen Sleep Now In the Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mark Chernov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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176 cm
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162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kon Sai!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernov tries for a takedown but Sai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sai moves in looking to clinch but Chernov pushes him off.
Chernov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sai tries to sprawl out of it but Chernov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chernov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernov prevents Sai from improving his position.
Sai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sai's head.
Chernov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Chernov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sai tries to roll over but Chernov keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sai is trying to maintain the position but Chernov is very close to passing his half guard.
Chernov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sai tries to roll over but Chernov keeps him under control.
Chernov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chernov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sai is in trouble now - Chernov has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sai regains half guard.
Chernov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chernov throwing shots but Sai is blocking nicely.
Sai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernov.
Sai is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chernov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sai wants to stand but Chernov is controlling the position.
Chernov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernov stops Sai from standing up.
Sai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chernov working some strikes from top position.
Sai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov postures up and lands a big shot to Sai's brow.
Chernov throwing strikes from guard but Sai blocks nicely.
Chernov won't allow Sai to sweep him here.
Sai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernov's guard.
Sai won't allow Chernov to sweep him here.
Sai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sai slaps away a takedown attempt from Chernov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Chernov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mark Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernov tries to keep at a distance but Sai has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai looking for a takedown.
Sai manages to break the clinch.
Chernov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sai as he avoids it easily.
Chernov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sai defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chernov is breathing heavily.
Chernov shoots for a takedown but Sai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chernov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sai is fending him off so far but Chernov persists. Nope, Sai circles away and we're back to standing.
Sai tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chernov shoots in and drives through. Sai sprawls well.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chernov is defended easily by Sai.
Sai tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sai.
No luck for Sai with that takedown attempt.
Sai has Chernov up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Mark Chernov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chernov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sai tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Chernov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sai which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sai moves into range and clinches up with Chernov.
Chernov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sai prevents it.
Sai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sai is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Chernov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernov wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernov tries for a takedown but Sai manages to get underhooks.
Sai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chernov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sai.
Chernov walks into a jab.
Chernov closes the distance and clinches up with Sai, looking for a takedown. Chernov pushes Sai against the cage but Sai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chernov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chernov enables Sai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chernov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sai wants to control from the top but Chernov keeps moving.
Sai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chernov's guard.
Sai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chernov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chernov tries to get out of the position.
Sai moves into full mount! Chernov won't be happy about that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sai wants to control the pace but Chernov is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sai has hold of Chernov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chernov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sai wants to control the pace but Chernov is squirming around nicely.
Chernov is trying to escape the mount.
Sai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernov is looking to escape.
Sai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chernov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov is trying to get back to half guard.
Sai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chernov tries to bench press Sai off him but Sai keeps the position.
Sai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernov keeps working.
Chernov tries to buck Sai off but Sai is having none of it.
Sai wants to stand but Chernov is controlling his arm.
Chernov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai gets to mount! Chernov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chernov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chernov is surviving well by controlling Sai's body position as best he can.
Sai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernov is looking to escape.
Chernov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernov is looking to improve his position.
Sai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chernov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kon Sai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chernov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chernov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sai. Sai obviously looking to wear him down.
Sai dives in and grabs Chernov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernov pushes down on Sai's head and hops out.
Sai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernov circles away.
Sai is looking to clinch.
Sai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kon Sai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sai stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Chernov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sai throws a head kick that Chernov semi-blocks.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sai controls Chernov momentarily but Chernov frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernov is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chernov is surviving well by controlling Sai's body position as best he can.
Sai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chernov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chernov sneaks back into half guard.
Sai wants to stand up but Chernov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chernov gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai wants to control from the top but Chernov keeps moving.
Sai drops back looking for a leg! Chernov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chernov manages to kick Sai off! Sai jumps back into Chernov's guard.
Chernov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sai is one step ahead there.
Sai trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sai trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chernov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov wants to get back to full guard.
Sai wants to pass to mount but Chernov is defending the position.
Chernov moves into full guard.
Chernov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sai's guard.
Sai is controlling Chernov's posture.
Sai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chernov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sai's head.
Chernov stopping the sweep attempt from Sai.
Chernov is in close to Sai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernov postures up in Sai's guard and throws a big left but Sai blocks it.
Chernov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernov won't allow Sai to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mark Chernov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sai wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chernov is controlling him.
Chernov landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kon Sai.
I think Sai 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kon Sai!
A very excited looking Kon Sai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Shlemenko had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. On his way into the cage it seems that Alexander Shlemenko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexander Shlemenko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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183 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko walks into a jab.
Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Levesque has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Levesque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Levesque digs a right hand underneath Shlemenko's ribcage. Shlemenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Levesque lands a right hand.
Shlemenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Levesque rushes Shlemenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shlemenko wants to break free but Levesque has control.
Levesque is leaning against Shlemenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levesque moves into the clinch successfully.
Levesque misses with the head strike.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque manages to break the clinch.
Levesque scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levesque throwing shots but Shlemenko is blocking nicely.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shlemenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque is looking to stall here but Shlemenko recovers full guard.
Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Levesque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque throwing strikes from guard but Shlemenko blocks nicely.
Levesque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levesque throws a big elbow that misses.
Levesque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque works over Shlemenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Levesque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shlemenko wants to stand and escape but Levesque is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacques Levesque was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Levesque fails with the takedown.
Levesque moves into the clinch successfully.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Levesque just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shlemenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Levesque keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shlemenko's efforts to push away.
Shlemenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Levesque lands with a light punch inside.
Levesque lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levesque misses with the head strike.
Levesque scores with a shot to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Shlemenko manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levesque getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Levesque scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levesque clinches with his opponent.
Shlemenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levesque walks away with a smile on his face. Shlemenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Levesque finds it's way through Shlemenko's defenses.
Levesque scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Levesque dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shlemenko misses with a double jab.
Levesque lands a jab-cross combination.
Shlemenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Levesque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shlemenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Levesque.
Levesque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Levesque with the ground and pound but Shlemenko regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Levesque sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shlemenko defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levesque thows a huge punch but Shlemenko dodges it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Levesque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shlemenko is refusing to be controlled, as Levesque sits in half guard.
Shlemenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque trying to control the action but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levesque.
Levesque slips a nice elbow through Shlemenko's hands, connecting with Shlemenko's forehead.
Levesque throwing shots but Shlemenko is blocking nicely.
Levesque thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shlemenko's head.
Levesque drops an elbow to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Levesque wants to take a breather but Shlemenko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levesque missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shlemenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levesque.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shlemenko keeps working.
Levesque is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levesque seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shlemenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levesque trying to control the pace.
Jacques Levesque has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levesque's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Levesque not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levesque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levesque trying to control from half guard but Shlemenko is working away.
Levesque throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levesque thows a huge punch but Shlemenko dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Levesque trying to control from half guard but Shlemenko is working away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacques Levesque hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Levesque pushes Shlemenko up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shlemenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Levesque softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Levesque lands a body punch in the clinch.
Levesque lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levesque has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shlemenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Levesque throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levesque lands with a hammerfist to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Levesque misses with an elbow to the head.
Levesque trying to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levesque throwing sloppy strikes.
Shlemenko is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Levesque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Levesque moves into the clinch successfully.
Levesque lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levesque.
Shlemenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levesque walks away with a smile on his face. Shlemenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Levesque listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Levesque shoots in and gets a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Levesque with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shlemenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Levesque trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Levesque with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levesque throwing strikes but missing.
Levesque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Shlemenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levesque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Levesque throwing strikes but missing.
Levesque trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Levesque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Levesque is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levesque throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levesque's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levesque trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Levesque with a nice head shot there.
Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shlemenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levesque.
Levesque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is in close to Shlemenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Levesque slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shlemenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shlemenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levesque not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Levesque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levesque 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Levesque!
Jacques Levesque tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erlan Baltabekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Golyshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golyshev has chosen Die Antwoord - Rich Bich as his entrance music. Anton Golyshev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erlan Baltabekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Golyshev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltabekov moves into range and clinches up with Golyshev.
Golyshev scores with a knee to the head.
Golyshev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Golyshev misses with a knee strike.
Golyshev scores a nice knee to the body.
Baltabekov is breathing heavily.
Baltabekov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baltabekov has had enough of the clinch but Golyshev keeps him there for the moment.
Golyshev lands a good knee to the midsection. Baltabekov won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Golyshev.
Golyshev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golyshev lands a knee to the head.
Golyshev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Golyshev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Golyshev.
Golyshev landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golyshev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Golyshev landing knees to the body.
Golyshev tries to land knees in the clinch but Baltabekov avoids the damage to the body.
Golyshev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baltabekov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Golyshev connects with a knee to the head.
Baltabekov avoiding damage as Golyshev throws knees to the body.
Golyshev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltabekov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baltabekov tries to pull guard but Golyshev won't allow it.
Golyshev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Golyshev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baltabekov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Golyshev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golyshev lands a knee to the body.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Golyshev crunches a lovely knee into Baltabekov's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev misses with a knee to the head.
Golyshev tries a knee to the head but Baltabekov blocks it.
Golyshev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baltabekov is defending well for now.
Golyshev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Golyshev crunches a lovely knee into Baltabekov's ribcage.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Golyshev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baltabekov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golyshev walks away with a smile on his face. Baltabekov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erlan Baltabekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golyshev takes the fight into the clinch.
Golyshev connects with a knee to the head.
Golyshev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Golyshev lands a knee to the body.
Golyshev missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Golyshev connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Golyshev.
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the head but Baltabekov blocks with his arms.
Golyshev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golyshev lands a knee to the body.
Golyshev tries to stall but Baltabekov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baltabekov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golyshev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baltabekov's face.
Golyshev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baltabekov is trying to pull guard but Golyshev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baltabekov can't break the clinch.
Baltabekov is trying to drag Golyshev to the mat but Golyshev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Golyshev lands an elbow just above Baltabekov 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltabekov takes an elbow to the temple.
Golyshev lands with a left to the head.
Golyshev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Golyshev looking to throw knees to the head but Baltabekov is blocking nicely.
Golyshev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Golyshev scores with a knee to the head.
Baltabekov is rocked!
Golyshev lands an elbow that stopped Baltabekov in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Baltabekov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golyshev with a knee to the head.
Golyshev lands an elbow just above Baltabekov 's eye.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baltabekov jumps guard but Golyshev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Golyshev lands a knee to the body.
Golyshev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltabekov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baltabekov breaks the clinch.
Golyshev instigates a clinch.
Golyshev misses with a knee strike.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Golyshev lands a knee to the body.
Golyshev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Golyshev landing knees to the head.
Baltabekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Golyshev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baltabekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baltabekov seems to have got his legs back now.
Golyshev scores with a jab to the head.
Golyshev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baltabekov will feel that in the morning.
Golyshev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golyshev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golyshev moves into the clinch successfully.
Golyshev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baltabekov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Golyshev stalls.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Golyshev obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golyshev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Golyshev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltabekov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Golyshev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golyshev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baltabekov's defenses.
Golyshev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Golyshev missing with knees to the body.
Golyshev is trying to stall.
Golyshev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baltabekov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head.
Golyshev connects with a knee to the head.
Golyshev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baltabekov wants to take the fight to the mat but Golyshev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Golyshev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baltabekov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev with a knee to the head.
Golyshev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Golyshev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baltabekov is looking to control Golyshev's arms but Golyshev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baltabekov has his back to the cage.
Golyshev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baltabekov blocks it with crossed arms.
Golyshev keeps control of Baltabekov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baltabekov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Golyshev lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golyshev scores with a knee to the head.
Golyshev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baltabekov pulls guard successfully.
Golyshev tries to stand but Baltabekov is controlling from the bottom.
Baltabekov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev wants to get up but he can't break Baltabekov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Golyshev postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Erlan Baltabekov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Baltabekov swats away the attempt to clinch by Golyshev.
Golyshev has closed the distance and engaged Baltabekov in a clinch.
Golyshev scores a nice knee to the body.
Golyshev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baltabekov manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltabekov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golyshev as he jumps to the side.
Golyshev is looking to clinch but Baltabekov is avoiding it.
Golyshev moves in looking to clinch but Baltabekov pushes him off.
Anton Golyshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golyshev moves in looking to clinch but Baltabekov pushes him off.
Baltabekov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Golyshev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baltabekov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Golyshev.
Golyshev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golyshev is looking to clinch but Baltabekov is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baltabekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baltabekov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Golyshev is looking to clinch.
Golyshev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Golyshev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Baltabekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golyshev tries to clinch up.
Golyshev tries to close the distance and clinch but Baltabekov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Golyshev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baltabekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golyshev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golyshev clinches.
Golyshev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Golyshev lands an elbow just above Baltabekov 's eye.
Baltabekov avoiding damage as Golyshev throws knees to the body.
Golyshev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baltabekov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baltabekov jumps into guard, dragging Golyshev to the mat.
Baltabekov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Golyshev is looking to stand up but Baltabekov won't let him.
Golyshev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golyshev is looking to clinch.
That kick from Golyshev tenderised Baltabekov's leg. Baltabekov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baltabekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golyshev tries to clinch there but Baltabekov circles away.
Baltabekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golyshev but Golyshev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Golyshev has managed to clinch.
Golyshev lands a damaging elbow.
Golyshev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baltabekov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Golyshev.
Golyshev crunches a lovely knee into Baltabekov's ribcage.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head.
Baltabekov breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev tries to clinch there but Baltabekov circles away.
Golyshev wants to clinch but Baltabekov slips to the side
and Baltabekov moves into the clinch.
Anton Golyshev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golyshev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Golyshev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baltabekov lands a nice uppercut.
Baltabekov looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Golyshev leaning against his opponent.
Golyshev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golyshev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baltabekov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erlan Baltabekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baltabekov wants to get back to striking at distance but Golyshev won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev lands a nice knee to the body.
Baltabekov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Golyshev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baltabekov's face.
Knees to the body from Golyshev.
Golyshev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baltabekov up against the cage.
Golyshev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baltabekov managing to block the knees to the body from Golyshev.
Baltabekov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Golyshev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baltabekov.
Baltabekov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golyshev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev trying to land knees to the body.
Baltabekov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Baltabekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golyshev is keeping the position for now.
Golyshev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baltabekov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golyshev wants to get up but he can't break Baltabekov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anton Golyshev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golyshev won't allow Baltabekov to sweep him here.
Erlan Baltabekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golyshev wants to get up but he can't break Baltabekov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Golyshev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Golyshev 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Golyshev!
Anton Golyshev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menoza Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Menoza Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Torres walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres blocks a leg kick.
Ivan Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres slips under a jab.
Torres throws a series of strikes that have Kuznetsov backpedaling.
Torres scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Torres.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Torres misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Torres checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torres finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuznetsov, right into the meat.
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuznetsov eats them both and turns towards Torres to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Torres avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Torres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torres is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
Torres tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torres tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov keeps control of Torres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetsov effectively controlling the action here.
Torres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov keeps control of Torres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Torres is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
Torres is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Torres has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Torres tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Torres is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Kuznetsov.
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!
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuznetsov lands a head kick. Torres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torres's head backwards.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torres there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torres checks it well.
Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
A good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torres can't break the clinch.
Torres tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the cage.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov tests Torres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov throws a one two combo.
Kuznetsov punishes Torres's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Torres is rocked!
Torres on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuznetsov steps in with a hook that catches Torres right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kuznetsov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Torres looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kuznetsov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Florin Chernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borys Filipowicz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Florin Chernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borys Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Chernat.
A combination from Chernat does no damage.
Chernat fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipowicz shoots in for a double leg but Chernat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chernat lands a jab to the nose.
Chernat jabs Filipowicz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chernat throws a right hand that Filipowicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipowicz also avoids with ease.
Filipowicz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chernat is trying to defend but Filipowicz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chernat is not content to let Filipowicz control the position.
Filipowicz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chernat tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Filipowicz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Filipowicz!
During a confident post fight interview, Borys Filipowicz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaroslav Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Puukko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pekka Puukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaroslav Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puukko is fending him off so far but Vasilyev persists. Nope, Puukko circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasilyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puukko defends it nicely.
Puukko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vasilyev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puukko on his heels. He'll look to pass Puukko's guard now, I'm sure.
Vasilyev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puukko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puukko has escaped and now he's on top!
Puukko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasilyev is proving hard to escape from.
Puukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puukko looking to pass the guard.
Vasilyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puukko defends it easily.
Vasilyev looking for subs off his back but Puukko has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vasilyev moves into full guard.
Puukko is posturing up here but Vasilyev has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Puukko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Puukko has to tap! Slick submission there by Vasilyev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaroslav Vasilyev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dobroslav Poddubny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poddubny comes to the cage accompanied by The Subways - Rock & Roll Queen. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dobroslav Poddubny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poddubny drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Poddubny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Head is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Head has escaped and now he's on top!
Poddubny is looking for a triangle but Head pushes his legs off easily.
Poddubny has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Head doesn't defend quickly enough and Poddubny has managed to lock this one up! Can Head escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Poddubny on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dobroslav Poddubny!
A very excited looking Dobroslav Poddubny rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill comes into the arena with It rubs the lotion on its skin blaring out of the sound system. Silva has chosen Vlad the Impaler as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buffalo Bill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Bill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Bill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying to stand.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Bill in his half guard.
Bill trying to control the pace.
Bill drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bill.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bill.
Bill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Bill is controlling him
Bill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Bill is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bill winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Silva is looking to control Bill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva tries to kick Bill off but Bill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bill is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Bill lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Bill wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bill slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Silva is rocked!
Silva is trying to stand.
Bill works his way into full mount!
Silva is looking to improve his position but Bill isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bill lands a big elbow.
Bill cracks Silva with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buffalo Bill!
Buffalo Bill retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamii Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim has chosen Any as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
179 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamii Banana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jim is fending him off so far but Banana persists. Nope, Jim circles away and we're back to standing.
Banana misses with a takedown attempt - Jim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jim as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamii Banana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banana.
Banana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banana tries to clinch up but Jim circles away and keeps his distance.
Banana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Jamii Banana has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banana shoots in but Jim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jim misses with a wild body shot.
Slim Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banana shoots in for a takedown but Jim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim looks to score with a jab to the body but Banana is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jim looks to land a combination but Banana avoids it well.
Jim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banana but Banana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Banana with that takedown attempt.
Jim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jim counters with a good, hard body kick but Banana shrugs it off.
Jim tries a head kick but it misses.
Jim works Banana's body with a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Banana. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Banana is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim throws a body kick that misses.
Jim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slim Jim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banana blocks a head kick by Jim.
Banana shoots in but Jim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jim thuds a left hand into Banana's body.
Jim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banana fails with the takedown.
Jim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jim misses with a wild body shot.
Jim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jim pinned against the cage. Jim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jim lands a high kick!
Jim misses with a head kick.
Banana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jim can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Jim.
Jim tries a head kick but it misses.
Banana shoots in for a takedown but Jim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banana.
Jim scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jim.
Banana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jim as he jumps to the side.
Jim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banana rather than just go for the knockout.
Banana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jim.
Jim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jim throws a sloppy body shot
so Banana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jim wants to stand and escape but Banana is having none of it.
Jim kicks Banana off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Jim there.
Banana throws a shot from downtown. Jim moves away and avoids it.
Jim pushes Banana away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Jim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamii Banana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jim - that will leave a mark!
Jim misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banana tries for a takedown but Jim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jim tries a head kick but it misses.
Jim misses with a low kick.
Jim tests Banana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jim thows a body shot but no joy.
Jim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banana if he has to take too many more of those.
Jim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banana.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banana blocks a head kick by Jim.
Banana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banana tries to free his leg and advance position but Jim is retaining full guard.
Jim is looking to stand up but Banana isn't so interested in that idea.
Banana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jim keeping moving, preventing Banana from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banana wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamii Banana.
Jim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Banana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banana blocks a head kick by Jim.
Jamii Banana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jim misses with a low kick as Banana jumps back.
Jim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banana is out of range and Jim settles back down.
Banana will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Banana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jim tries a head kick but it misses.
Jim looks to land a body kick but Banana moved away.
Banana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamii Banana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Banana.
Jim lands a jab to Banana's midsection.
Banana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banana fails to land the takedown.
Jim scores with a leg kick.
Slim Jim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jim. That one must have hurt.
Jim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banana is out of range.
Jim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banana.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jim. Banana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim digs a good hook to Banana's body.
Banana needs to keep his hands up - Jim had a free shot at his head there.
Jim takes a swing at Banana's ribcage but misses.
Jim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jim misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim digs a good body shot into Banana's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Jim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamii Banana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jim misses with a wild body shot.
Jim misses the shot to the body.
Banana shoots in for a takedown but Jim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banana shoots for a takedown but Jim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jim but Jim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamii Banana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jim lands with a right hand.
Jim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banana. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jim.
Jim misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Jim finds it's target.
Banana fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jim pinned against the cage. Jim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim throws a shot to the body.
Banana moves in looking to clinch but Jim pushes him off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jim - that will leave a mark!
Banana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jim thumps Banana with a low kick.
A big head kick from Jim and Banana is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Slim Jim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banana is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jim stands and steps away. Banana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Banana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whack! Jim lands a heavy head kick that drops Banana. The ref tackles Jim to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Banana was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Slim Jim!
Slim Jim is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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