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RMF26 - Krystov vs Taalasma II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Clagett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Clagett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox looks to land a combination but Clagett avoids it well.
Clagett lands with a hook. Lennox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lennox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clagett swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennox.
Lennox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lennox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clagett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lennox throws a sloppy head kick and Clagett moves out of range easily.
Clagett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobby Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lennox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clagett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clagett can't do much from the bottom here.
Clagett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Clagett misses with a double jab
and Lennox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clagett's guard.
Clagett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lennox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lennox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clagett keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Lennox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clagett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clagett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clagett has Lennox pulled in close to control his posture.
Clagett keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Clagett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lennox gets to his feet - Clagett follows without any prompting.
Clagett tries to clinch up but Lennox circles away and keeps his distance.
Lennox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clagett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lennox misses with an uppercut. Clagett saw that one coming.
Lennox throws a low kick, looking for Clagett's leg but Clagett calmly moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clagett closes the distance and clinches.
Lennox tries to pull guard but Clagett won't allow it.
Lennox tries a knee to the head but Clagett blocks it.
Lennox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lennox looks gassed!
Lennox missing with knees to the body.
Clagett has had enough of the clinch but Lennox keeps him there for the moment.
Clagett tries to circle away but Lennox has him pinned against the cage.
Clagett is looking to break free of the clinch but Lennox has double underhooks.
Clagett tries for a takedown but Lennox manages to get underhooks.
Lennox prevents Clagett from breaking the clinch.
Lennox tries to pull guard but Clagett holds him up against the cage and eventually Lennox drops back down to his feet.
Robert Clagett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lennox.
Clagett tries to break free but Lennox pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Clagett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clagett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lennox jumps guard and drags Clagett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clagett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clagett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lennox's guard.
Clagett trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Clagett wants to stand but Lennox is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lennox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clagett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lennox.
Lennox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clagett just misses with a punch to the body.
Lennox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clagett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lennox somewhat.
Clagett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lennox backs up against the cage.
Clagett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennox.
Lennox closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clagett tries to circle away but Lennox has him pinned against the cage.
Lennox manages to pull guard.
Clagett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lennox on the ground.
Clagett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lennox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clagett has managed to get both his arms back between Lennox's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clagett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lennox is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clagett counters with a one-two to the body.
Lennox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lennox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clagett tries to buck Lennox off but Lennox is having none of it.
Clagett is working hard here to advance position.
Lennox goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clagett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lennox's guard! Nice work there by Clagett!
Lennox working for submissions but it's allowed Clagett to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clagett.
Lennox is not content to let Clagett control the position.
Clagett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lennox.
Lennox actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox wants to control but Clagett is keeping busy.
Lennox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clagett is in close to Lennox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lennox working for a triangle but Clagett defends it easily.
Clagett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clagett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lennox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clagett has managed to get both his arms back between Lennox's legs - danger averted.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Clagett from controlling successfully.
Lennox is working an open guard so Clagett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lennox wants to clinch.
Clagett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Clagett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lennox shoots in looking for a takedown. Clagett tries to sprawl out of it but Lennox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clagett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clagett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clagett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lennox fails to land with a series of punches.
Clagett fails with the takedown.
Clagett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lennox.
Lennox blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clagett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lennox dodges the punch combination from Clagett.
Lennox dodges the punch combination from Clagett.
Clagett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lennox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox tries to bum rush Clagett with a series of wild strikes but Clagett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clagett wants to clinch.
Clagett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lennox blocks a head kick by Clagett.
Clagett throws a series of punches but Lennox avoids them all with ease.
Lennox shoots in for a double leg but Clagett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clagett catches Lennox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lennox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clagett.
Robert Clagett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Clagett.
Lennox rushes Clagett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lennox tries to land knees in the clinch but Clagett avoids the damage to the body.
Clagett is trying to break the clinch but Lennox has him pressed against the cage.
Lennox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Clagett.
Clagett's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Clagett duly obliges.
Lennox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clagett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox misses with a wild combination.
Clagett throws a series of strikes that have Lennox backpedaling.
Clagett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lennox takes a step back to recover.
Clagett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lennox defends it nicely.
Clagett with a nice cross.
Clagett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lennox pinned against the cage. Lennox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Clagett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clagett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Clagett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clagett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lennox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clagett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox trying to control the position but Clagett is working away.
Lennox decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Clagett.
Lennox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clagett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lennox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lennox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clagett on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Lennox.
Clagett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lennox as he avoids it easily.
Lennox misses with an uppercut. Clagett saw that one coming.
Clagett stuffs the takedown attempt from Lennox. Lennox gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clagett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lennox counter with a right hand.
Lennox works Clagett's body with a nice hook.
Lennox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clagett pinned against the cage. Clagett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A leg kick checked by Clagett.
Clagett scores with a three punch combo!
Lennox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lennox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clagett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lennox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clagett pinned against the cage. Clagett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lennox misses with a double jab.
Clagett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lennox clinches up with Clagett and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Lennox.
I think Lennox 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lennox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Moskoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Moskoff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Moskoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskoff misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moskoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moskoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Moskoff keeps him under control.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Moskoff trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Moskoff keeps him under control.
Moskoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moskoff tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is controlling an arm, preventing Moskoff from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Moskoff avoids the attempt from Emelianenko to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
Moskoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moskoff controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moskoff lands a big elbow.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Moskoff pushes him away.
Moskoff moves to take his opponent's back.
Emelianenko just trying to survive but Moskoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moskoff trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Emelianenko breaks Moskoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskoff is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Moskoff is retaining full guard.
Moskoff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emelianenko lands a couple of digs.
Moskoff wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moskoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moskoff managing to control the position.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moskoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Emelianenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moskoff is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Emelianenko trying to control but Moskoff is working from the bottom.
Moskoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Moskoff wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moskoff trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Moskoff dominated that round.
That's time! Moskoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moskoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moskoff lands in his opponent's guard.
Moskoff wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Moskoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Moskoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but instead Moskoff has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskoff moves nicely into side control.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moskoff wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Moskoff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moskoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moskoff is concentrating on defense, preventing Emelianenko from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Moskoff is a slippery customer.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Moskoff defending well.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moskoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moskoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Moskoff throws an elbow but Emelianenko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moskoff just content to control the position.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskoff trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Moskoff moves into full mount!
Moskoff is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Emelianenko is in real trouble.
Emelianenko turns into Moskoff and is now in his guard.
Moskoff looking to control.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moskoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko stands and throws Moskoff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moskoff struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moskoff, who protects the arm well.
Vlad Moskoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moskoff is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Moskoff is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moskoff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emelianenko's guard! Nice work there by Moskoff!
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Moskoff trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Moskoff dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moskoff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Moskoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko leaves Moskoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moskoff misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moskoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the position but Moskoff is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko tries to buck Moskoff off but Moskoff is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskoff is putting a hurting on Emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Moskoff working away.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko is not content to let Moskoff control the position.
Emelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Moskoff keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moskoff moves into the clinch.
Moskoff drags the fight down to the ground.
Moskoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moskoff looking to control.
Moskoff pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko being controlled here momentarily.
Moskoff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moskoff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Emelianenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moskoff trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Moskoff defends the submission attempt.
Moskoff wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moskoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Moskoff fights it but they end up in guard.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moskoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moskoff's head.
Emelianenko won't allow Moskoff to sweep him here.
Emelianenko wants to get up but he can't break Moskoff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moskoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Moskoff.
Moskoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Moskoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moskoff is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Moskoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moskoff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Moskoff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adonis comes to the cage accompanied by Ether. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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290 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julius Adonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams walks into a left hand.
It looks like Josh Williams has been cut.
Williams misses with the combination.
Adonis shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Adonis shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adonis checks the leg kick.
Adonis throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Adonis scores with a punch to the head.
Adonis dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Adonis's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Adonis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adonis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adonis showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adonis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adonis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adonis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Adonis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonis wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams keeping full guard, as Adonis tries to pass.
Adonis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams is controlling Adonis's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adonis wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Adonis!
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Adonis working to try and regain half guard.
Adonis is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adonis tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adonis is working to get back to half guard.
Adonis tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Adonis is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adonis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Adonis is breathing heavily.
Adonis just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Adonis's front leg but catches the back leg as Adonis tries to avoid it.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Williams catches Adonis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Julius Adonis has been cut.
Adonis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Adonis tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Adonis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Adonis is rocked!
Williams dances in with a quick combination. Adonis is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Williams snaps Adonis's head back. Adonis stumbles backwards against the cage. Williams steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Adonis's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Adonis just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hagendoorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hagendoorn has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Richard Hagendoorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Hagendoorn!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hagendoorn sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hagendoorn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Hagendoorn is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hagendoorn defends it well.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Hagendoorn is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hagendoorn is working from the bottom.
Hagendoorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagendoorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hagendoorn looks gassed!
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hagendoorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Hagendoorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hagendoorn, who protects the arm well.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hagendoorn, who protects the arm well.
Hagendoorn tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hagendoorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hagendoorn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filthy McNasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNasty comes to the cage accompanied by Burn it to the ground-Nickelback. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filthy McNasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNasty fails to land the takedown.
McNasty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Valuev controlling McNasty's posture.
McNasty wants to pass the guard but Valuev is keeping the position.
McNasty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McNasty is working hard here to advance position.
Valuev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McNasty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNasty tries for a kimura but Valuev is defending well.
McNasty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valuev's legs.
McNasty goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Valuev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McNasty but great work by Valuev.
Valuev stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McNasty.
McNasty tries for a takedown but Valuev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filthy McNasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNasty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valuev as he avoids it easily.
McNasty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valuev struggling a bit here.
McNasty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McNasty is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McNasty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valuev is trying to get back to his feet.
McNasty tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNasty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valuev sprawls well. Valuev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McNasty gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McNasty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valuev wants to stand but McNasty is controlling the position.
McNasty wants to pass the guard but Valuev is keeping the position.
McNasty pushing down on Valuev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McNasty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev is trying to stand up here but McNasty is controlling him well.
McNasty passes the guard and advances to mount!
McNasty is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Valuev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McNasty is working for a guillotine from mount but Valuev frees his head quite easily.
McNasty is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Valuev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Valuev!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filthy McNasty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McNasty fails with the takedown.
McNasty dives in and grabs Valuev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valuev pushes down on McNasty's head and hops out.
McNasty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valuev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filthy McNasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNasty fails to land the takedown.
McNasty shoots for a double leg takedown but Valuev sprawls well. He's pushed McNasty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valuev as he jumps to the side.
Filthy McNasty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNasty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McNasty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty stopping the sweep attempt from Valuev.
Valuev pushes McNasty off and scrambles back to his feet.
McNasty tries for a takedown but Valuev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNasty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valuev swivels and escapes.
McNasty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for McNasty with that takedown attempt.
Valuev stuffs the takedown.
McNasty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valuev's waist but Valuev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNasty off to one side.
McNasty tries for a takedown but Valuev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valuev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McNasty circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNasty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valuev pinned against the cage. Valuev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McNasty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valuev but Valuev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valuev tries to clinch up but McNasty circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from McNasty. No joy for Valuev on that attempt.
Valuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McNasty misses with a takedown attempt
and Valuev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valuev wants to stand but McNasty has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McNasty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty has a closed guard, preventing Valuev from standing up.
Valuev preventing the sweep.
Valuev wanted to stand there but McNasty had control of the position.
Valuev preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valuev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McNasty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valuev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McNasty has Valuev in his guard.
McNasty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty wants to hit a switch here but Valuev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McNasty there!
McNasty is in all sorts of trouble here.
McNasty is squirming around, avoiding Valuev's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Valuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McNasty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McNasty shoots and misses
and Valuev counters by clinching up.
McNasty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valuev pulls his leg out and moves away.
McNasty misses with a takedown
and Valuev counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filthy McNasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNasty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valuev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McNasty.
Valuev misses with a knee to the head.
Valuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valuev looking to throw knees to the head but McNasty is blocking nicely.
McNasty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McNasty is working for takedown but Valuev is calmly controlling the position for now.
McNasty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valuev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valuev scores with a knee to the head.
McNasty has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Valuev uses from the top position.
McNasty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valuev is aware though and is defending well.
McNasty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valuev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valuev wanted to stand there but McNasty had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valuev defends it easily.
McNasty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valuev is one step ahead there.
McNasty is looking for a triangle but Valuev pushes his legs off easily.
Valuev gets to his feet. McNasty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McNasty misses with a takedown
and Valuev counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNasty blocks it with crossed arms.
McNasty fails to pull guard.
Valuev looking to throw knees to the head but McNasty is blocking nicely.
McNasty tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valuev landing knees to the head.
McNasty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valuev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valuev misses with a knee to the head.
Valuev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McNasty.
Valuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNasty blocks it with crossed arms.
Valuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNasty blocks it with crossed arms.
Valuev gets underhooks to prevent McNasty's takedown attempt.
Valuev prevents the takedown attempt.
Valuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valuev misses with a knee strike.
Valuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNasty blocks it with crossed arms.
Valuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Valuev tries a knee to the head but McNasty blocks it.
Valuev is pressed up against the cage. McNasty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valuev down to the mat. Valuev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McNasty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valuev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McNasty's guard.
McNasty looking for subs off his back but Valuev has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty is looking to get back to full guard here but Valuev has managed to pass to side control instead.
McNasty is looking to improve his position but Valuev isn't that keen on the idea.
Valuev tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Valuev prevents McNasty from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valuev tries to control but McNasty wriggling away.
McNasty bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McNasty stands and throws Valuev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McNasty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valuev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Valuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valuev 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Valuev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moishe Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. 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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26
177 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeeves Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moishe Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaplan.
Smith defending well as Kaplan loads up on a big left hand.
Kaplan blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Kaplan.
Kaplan lands the left hand.
It looks like Jeeves Smith has been cut.
Kaplan defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kaplan misses.
Kaplan missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Kaplan looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a jab.
Kaplan walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jeeves Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith pushes Kaplan up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaplan blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaplan can't break the clinch.
Kaplan is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Kaplan in his tracks for a moment.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Kaplan's ribcage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaplan backwards.
A knee to the head by Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaplan takes a shot to the head.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Kaplan blocks it.
Kaplan tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Kaplan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaplan misses the target.
Kaplan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kaplan.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Kaplan keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith slips a straight right by Kaplan.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaplan.
Kaplan avoids the head kick by Smith.
Kaplan looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Kaplan misses its intended target.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaplan was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A shot to de liver by Kaplan. Beautiful body shot.
Kaplan throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeeves Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeeves Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaplan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith is looking to chop away at Kaplan's legs.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaplan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaplan throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaplan.
Jeeves Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaplan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kaplan is breathing heavily.
Smith slips a straight right by Kaplan.
Kaplan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaplan circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kaplan moves out of range easily.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kaplan keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to work over Kaplan's front leg with a kick but Kaplan checks it.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Kaplan in a clinch.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Kaplan wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaplan working hard to break the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Kaplan blocks with his arms.
Kaplan breaks from the clinch.
Smith wants to slow Kaplan down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaplan lands with a cross.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeeves Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaplan missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kaplan is avoiding it.
Kaplan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Kaplan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kaplan moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Kaplan tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kaplan is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaplan.
Kaplan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith slips under a jab from Kaplan.
Kaplan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaplan in the body.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kaplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kaplan down.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaplan's sensitive parts.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Kaplan's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Smith.
Kaplan wants to break free but Smith has control.
Kaplan has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeeves Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeeves Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaplan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kaplan moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Kaplan misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaplan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaplan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaplan can do to turn this around?
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Kaplan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith lands a high kick!
Kaplan throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith scores with the left hand. Kaplan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to slow Kaplan down with leg kicks.
Kaplan looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Kaplan 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.
Kaplan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith is looking to slow Kaplan down with leg kicks.
Kaplan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kaplan.
Kaplan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith cracks the inside of Kaplan's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Kaplan stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination. Kaplan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeeves Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Kaplan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith pushes Kaplan away with a front kick.
Smith feints and then cracks Kaplan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaplan down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaplan's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeeves Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeeves Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palle Vitrikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Popovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Funeral March by Frederic Chopin . Branko Popovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
221 lbs
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23
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Palle Vitrikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Popovic!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitrikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Popovic.
Popovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vitrikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Popovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popovic feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Vitrikainen crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Branko Popovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djordje Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovic has chosen Karadjordje Petrovicu as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
196 lbs
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197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Djordje Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic pushes Kovalov away with a front kick.
Petrovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrovic lands with a hook. Kovalov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Antonio Kovalov has been cut.
Petrovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovalov.
Nice cross by Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a double jab.
Kovalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrovic throws a head kick that Kovalov semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrovic looks to land a left hand but Kovalov moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrovic.
Kovalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovic. No joy for Kovalov on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kovalov does no damage.
Petrovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovalov misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovalov is defended easily by Petrovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovalov closes the distance and pushes Petrovic back into the cage.
Kovalov tries to stall but Petrovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kovalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrovic wants to break free but Kovalov has control.
Kovalov misses with a body punch.
Petrovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovalov tries to work over Petrovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Petrovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovalov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrovic blocking some punches.
Petrovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kovalov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petrovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Kovalov with that takedown attempt.
Kovalov throws a sloppy head kick and Petrovic moves out of range easily.
Antonio Kovalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalov fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovalov is defended easily by Petrovic.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov wants to clinch up but Petrovic keeps it at a distance.
Kovalov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kovalov is pressing down on Petrovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrovic is holding on for now.
Kovalov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrovic's head.
Kovalov drops an elbow to the side of Petrovic's head.
Petrovic tries to kick Kovalov off but Kovalov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kovalov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrovic's head.
Kovalov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov throwing shots but Petrovic is blocking nicely.
Petrovic is trying to stand.
Kovalov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovalov working over Petrovic with some ground and pound. Petrovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kovalov wants to free his trapped foot but Petrovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Petrovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalov throws a lazy head kick
and Petrovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovalov is out of range.
Kovalov misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Petrovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kovalov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kovalov is looking to clinch.
Kovalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrovic.
Petrovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovalov moves out of range as Petrovic strikes.
Petrovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Antonio Kovalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrovic blocks the body kick.
Petrovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kovalov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kovalov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kovalov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovalov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovalovis looking to pass into half guard but Petrovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petrovic is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovic is one step ahead there.
Kovalov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovalov is looking to clinch.
Kovalov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovalov's head.
Kovalov misses with a body punch
and Petrovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovalov misses with a takedown
and Petrovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrovic tries to keep at a distance but Kovalov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovic. No joy for Kovalov on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic misses with a low kick.
Petrovic slips a jab and a cross from Kovalov.
Petrovic throws a front kick aimed at Kovalov's knee but Kovalov avoids it well.
A big right from Kovalov misses.
Kovalov tries to clinch but Petrovic moves out of range.
Djordje Petrovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrovic.
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovic but Petrovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Antonio Kovalov's cut is getting worse.
Kovalov clinches but Petrovic breaks the clinch
and Petrovic counters with a straight right hand.
Petrovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovalov doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov tries to clinch there but Petrovic circles away.
Petrovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Djordje Petrovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Petrovic does it's job there.
Petrovic throws a leg kick which misses Kovalov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovalov tries to avoid it.
Kovalov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovalov checks a leg kick.
Petrovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrovic lands a left and a right that send Kovalov crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Antonio Kovalov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An inside leg kick from Petrovic misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Petrovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kovalov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrovic lands a jab.
Petrovic misses with a hook to the body
and Kovalov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrovic won't be happy with that.
Petrovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kovalov.
Petrovic is not content to let Kovalov control the position.
Petrovic stops Kovalov from passing to mount.
Kovalov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Petrovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kovalov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Kovalov.
Petrovic is trying to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Kovalov misses its intended target.
Kovalov tries to move into range but Petrovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kovalov walks into a left hand.
Jeez, Antonio Kovalov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Petrovic connects with a looping right hand.
Kovalov defending well as Petrovic loads up on a big left hand.
Petrovic throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalov's shoulder, as Kovalov tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalov misses with a jab to the body
and Petrovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovalov is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov swings for the body but Petrovic moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovalov.
Kovalov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovalov slips a jab from Petrovic.
Petrovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalov shoots in but Petrovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Kovalov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Djordje Petrovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yourn Rotterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotterdam comes into the arena with deftones-change blaring out of the sound system. Boris Kharitonov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245 lbs
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272 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotterdam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Rotterdam moved out of range nicely.
Rotterdam gets a takedown into half guard.
Rotterdam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kharitonov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharitonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rotterdam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kharitonov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kharitonov wants to get back to full guard.
Rotterdam prevents Kharitonov from standing back up.
Rotterdam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rotterdam working Kharitonov over with strikes.
Rotterdam passes to side control.
Rotterdam lands a few punches from side control.
Rotterdam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotterdam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kharitonov down.
Rotterdam landing strikes.
Rotterdam working the ground and pound.
Rotterdam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rotterdam scores with punches from side control.
Rotterdam is chipping away with strikes.
Rotterdam cracks Kharitonov with a big right hand but Kharitonov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kharitonov is rocked!
A big shot lands for Rotterdam! That's hurt Kharitonov! Will he recover? Rotterdam fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yourn Rotterdam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Krystov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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26
163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Krystov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Krystov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to the head.
Krystov just misses with a punch to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krystov throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krystov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krystov 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.
Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but instead Krystov has moved into half guard.
Krystov seems to be looking for submissions.
Krystov trying to control the action but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa gets full guard.
Krystov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krystov trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taalasmaa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krystov's guard.
Krystov keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Krystov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taalasmaa postures up in Krystov's guard and throws a big left but Krystov blocks it.
Taalasmaa postures up.
Krystov wants to sweep here but Taalasmaa controlling him for the moment.
Krystov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taalasmaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krystov has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Krystov keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krystov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Krystov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taalasmaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krystov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krystov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krystov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taalasmaa keeping full guard, as Krystov tries to pass.
Krystov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taalasmaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taalasmaa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krystov wants to control from the top but Taalasmaa keeps moving.
Taalasmaa has his hands on Krystov's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taalasmaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krystov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krystov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taalasmaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krystov passes Taalasmaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krystov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taalasmaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taalasmaa controlling the position for now.
Krystov is looking for a kimura but Taalasmaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krystov to get the leverage.
Krystov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taalasmaa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krystov is working away from the top position though.
Taalasmaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taalasmaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taalasmaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krystov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position.
Krystov looking to pass the guard.
Krystov pushing down on Taalasmaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krystov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Krystov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taalasmaa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krystov not doing much here.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taalasmaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krystov postures up.
Taalasmaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krystov tries to roll over but Taalasmaa keeps him under control.
Krystov moves into full guard.
Taalasmaa connects with a couple of short punches.
Taalasmaa advances position into side control!
Taalasmaa landing strikes.
Krystov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa drops an elbow to the side of Krystov's head.
Krystov trying to control from the bottom.
Taalasmaa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working Krystov over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa prevents Krystov from improving his position.
Taalasmaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taalasmaa prevents Krystov from improving his position.
Krystov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is looking to take a break and control but Krystov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taalasmaa throws a looping overhand right but Krystov ducks down to avoid it.
Krystov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taalasmaa moves in looking to clinch but Krystov pushes him off.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
and Krystov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Taalasmaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but Krystov checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krystov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taalasmaa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Krystov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krystov fails with the takedown.
Taalasmaa throws a series of strikes that have Krystov backpedaling.
Taalasmaa punishes Krystov's body with a nice straight punch.
Krystov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taalasmaa connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Taalasmaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Taalasmaa as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Krystov misses.
Taalasmaa connects with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taalasmaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Taalasmaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab.
Taalasmaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taalasmaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taalasmaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab. Krystov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taalasmaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander Krystov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krystov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taalasmaa lands a jab.
A shot to de liver by Taalasmaa. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taalasmaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krystov on the side of the head.
Taalasmaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Krystov's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook to the body. Krystov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taalasmaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krystov's sensitive parts.
Krystov dives in and grabs Taalasmaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes down on Krystov's head and hops out.
Taalasmaa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krystov's guard.
Seppo Taalasmaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krystov has momentary wrist control but Taalasmaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Taalasmaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taalasmaa chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa landing some decent shots from guard.
Taalasmaa is in close to Krystov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krystov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krystov has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Taalasmaa works over Krystov with some ground and pound from guard.
Taalasmaa cracks Krystov with a solid left hand.
Krystov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa cracks Krystov with a solid left hand.
Taalasmaa with a nice head shot there.
Krystov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krystov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taalasmaa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taalasmaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krystov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taalasmaa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krystov is trying to control the position but Taalasmaa postures up.
Krystov keeping full guard, as Taalasmaa tries to pass.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taalasmaa passes into half guard.
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taalasmaa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taalasmaa working the head and body with strikes.
Taalasmaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa prevents Krystov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa uses his free foot to push down on Krystov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krystov.
Taalasmaa working Krystov over with strikes here.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taalasmaa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the head.
Krystov can't escape the position.
Taalasmaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taalasmaa is landing with some decent strikes but Krystov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krystov tries to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krystov is trying desperately to improve position.
Krystov wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount and Krystov is in trouble!
Taalasmaa lands a heavy elbow.
Taalasmaa landing shots from mount.
Taalasmaa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Krystov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krystov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Krystov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krystov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krystov is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
Krystov is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krystov is desperately trying to improve his position but Taalasmaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Taalasmaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Krystov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taalasmaa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Krystov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Taalasmaa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Taalasmaa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa! Seppo Taalasmaa retains his lightweight title!
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