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GP 59 Hickok vs O'Neil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jargo Leek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hy Wiener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiener has chosen Fok Julle Naaiers as his entrance music. Jargo Leek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jargo Leek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hy Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leek throws a sloppy head kick
and Wiener counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiener throws a looping overhand right but Leek ducks down to avoid it.
Wiener throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiener checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Leek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leek.
Leek just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leek.
Jargo Leek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Leek.
Leek stuns Wiener with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wiener ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wiener throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiener, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leek lands a shoulder strike.
Leek throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiener.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Leek.
Leek lands with a shot to the body.
Wiener fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leek manages to avoid it.
Leek lands with a slapping head kick.
Wiener motions for Leek to come forward. Wiener throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leek thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Leek.
Leek throws a body kick that misses.
Leek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiener moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiener swats away the attempt to clinch by Leek.
Leek throws a body punch but Wiener moves out of range.
Wiener misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leek.
Wiener misses with a wild body shot.
Leek moves into the clinch.
Leek lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wiener breaks from the clinch.
Leek lands a lovely overhand right.
Jargo Leek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wiener checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leek throws a jab when Wiener was well out of range.
Leek delivers a nice body kick.
Leek misses the jab.
Leek misses with a two punch combination.
Leek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiener wants to clinch.
Wiener throws a low kick but Leek moves out of range easily.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Leek moves out of range easily.
Leek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiener sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leek connects with a single shot there.
Leek connects with a jab.
Leek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wiener.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leek has closed the distance and engaged Wiener in a clinch.
Leek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leek working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Leek to work.
Leek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leek avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiener.
Wiener lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leek struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiener controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Leek.
Wiener misses with a body punch.
Leek pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiener.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wiener breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiener connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leek moves out of range as Wiener strikes.
Leek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiener shoots in and gets a takedown into Leek's guard.
Leek wants to sweep here but Wiener controlling him for the moment.
Wiener loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wiener with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wiener stopping the sweep attempt from Leek.
Leek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiener throws a big right hand that misses.
Leek is pulling down on Wiener's head. It's preventing any offense from Wiener, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jargo Leek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wiener misses with an uppercut. Leek saw that one coming.
Leek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiener shoots in looking for a takedown but Leek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wiener's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leek throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener missing with a left hand there. Leek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jargo Leek is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leek lands a really nice looking cross but Wiener seems unphased.
Wiener has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leek finds it's way round the side to connect with Wiener's head.
Wiener showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leek.
A lazy body kick from Leek
and Wiener counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiener lands with a slapping head kick.
Leek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wiener if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiener changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leek can't do much from the bottom here.
Wiener looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leek is avoiding damage well.
Wiener controlling from side mount.
Leek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wiener wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wiener working the ground and pound.
Wiener throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Wiener crashes against the mat.
Leek is looking for a sweep.
Wiener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leek keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener cracks Leek with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wiener's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wiener throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wiener is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hy Wiener has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wiener scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wiener missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wiener not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wiener throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leek is looking to improve his position.
Wiener throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wiener sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leek defending well though.
Leek gets back to full guard.
Wiener with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wiener wants to control from the top but Leek keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiener wants to pass the guard but Leek is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wiener preventing the sweep.
Leek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiener's guard.
Leek wants to pass the guard but Wiener is keeping the position.
Leek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wiener, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiener throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiener looks to score with a jab to the body but Leek is just out of range.
Leek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hy Wiener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leek tries to land a leg kick but Wiener saw it coming and moves away.
Wiener shoots in and drives through. Leek sprawls well.
Wiener keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leek wants to slow Wiener down by chopping away at his legs.
Leek punishes Wiener's body with a nice straight punch.
Wiener takes a swing at Leek's ribcage but misses.
Leek lands with a good body shot.
Leek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wiener has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wiener crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leek - the referee stops the clock and Wiener gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leek. Wiener manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leek tries to score with a low kick but Wiener moves his leg out of the way.
Wiener throws a hook to the side of Leek's head but Leek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiener connects with a right hand. Leek shakes it off.
Leek scores with a nice right hand.
Leek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wiener is able to avoid easily.
Leek throws a leg kick but Wiener sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leek checks a low kick from Wiener.
Leek instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Leek scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leek.
Wiener throws a punch but it's blocked by Leek.
Wiener blocks an elbow strike from Leek.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wiener as Leek tries to tie him up.
Leek throws an elbow but it misses.
Leek tries to throw a body punch but Wiener avoids it by throwing Leek back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wiener - that landed with a thud.
Wiener wants a takedown.
Leek misses with some punches.
Leek misses with a punch to the body.
Wiener blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiener is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jargo Leek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hy Wiener.
Leek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wieners head.
Wiener lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leek backwards.
Nice body punch from Leek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leek breaks from the clinch.
Wiener closes the distance and clinches up with Leek, looking for a takedown. Wiener pushes Leek against the cage but Leek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leek.
Leek ducks under a wild hook from Wiener.
Leek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leek slips a jab from Wiener.
That kick from Leek tenderised Wiener's leg. Wiener is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wiener walks into a jab.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body.
Wiener pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiener avoids the head kick by Leek.
Leek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wiener is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wiener checks a leg kick.
Leek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiener lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiener was well out of range. Poor timing from Leek.
Leek lands a really nice looking cross but Wiener seems unphased.
Leek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiener takes a swing at Leek's ribcage but misses.
Leek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiener.
Leek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiener sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wiener fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A leg kick checked by Leek.
Nice shot by Leek.
Wiener is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leek scores with a hook to the body. Wiener takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiener looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leek throws a head kick but Wiener moves out of range.
Leek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wiener is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leek.
Wiener ducks under a wild hook from Leek.
A big left from Wiener misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiener takes a swing at Leek's ribcage but misses.
Wiener tries to move into range but Leek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wiener avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Leek.
Wiener with a hook.
Leek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wiener backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leek is looking to slow Wiener down with leg kicks.
Leek punishes Wiener's body with a nice straight punch.
Leek throws a leg kick but Wiener checks it.
Leek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wiener checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jargo Leek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jargo Leek!
Jargo Leek really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus Soderberg had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephan Axe!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soderberg.
Axe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Axe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soderberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Soderberg has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe wants to clinch
and Soderberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Axe's guard.
Soderberg stands up over Axe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Axe is keeping the position.
Soderberg throwing strikes but missing.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg pushes down on Axe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soderberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Axe's head.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Axe is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg thows a huge punch but Axe dodges it nicely.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Axe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Axe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soderberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soderberg throwing shots but Axe is blocking nicely.
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Axe sees it coming and defends easily.
Soderberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Axe defends it well.
Soderberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soderberg not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Axe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Soderberg controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Soderberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Axe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but Axe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soderberg to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axe avoid being mounted?
Soderberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Axe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rufus Soderberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naksuttava Puimakone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260 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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naksuttava Puimakone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cj Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puimakone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Ivanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puimakone counters with a head kick.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Puimakone circles away.
Ivanov drops Puimakone with a beautiful combination! Puimakone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ivanov is looking for the KO!
It looks like Naksuttava Puimakone has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puimakone instigates a clinch.
Puimakone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but Puimakone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Puimakone looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Puimakone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ivanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Puimakone defends easily.
Puimakone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puimakone has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Puimakone wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puimakone is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puimakone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puimakone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puimakone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov is working an open guard so Puimakone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Puimakone moves away
and Puimakone counters with a nice uppercut.
Puimakone keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov wants to clinch but Puimakone slips to the side
and Puimakone moves into the clinch.
Puimakone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivanov gets control of Puimakone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ivanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puimakone gets to his feet. Ivanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Puimakone circles away.
Puimakone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puimakone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puimakone scores with a nice right hand.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov ducks right into an uppercut from Puimakone.
Puimakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanov darts in trying to clinch
and Puimakone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puimakone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ivanov misses with a head kick.
Puimakone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Cj Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puimakone lands a nice hook to Ivanov's body. Ivanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov closes the distance but Puimakone moves to the side
and Puimakone counters with a three punch combo that has Ivanov backing up. Ivanov nods at Puimakone to acknowledge the strikes.
Ivanov misses with a head kick.
Ivanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puimakone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanov looks to clinch
and Puimakone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanov looks winded!
Puimakone scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanov should have avoided that one.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puimakone cracks Ivanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ivanov is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puimakone scores with a shot to the body.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Puimakone finish him?
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Puimakone pushes him off.
Puimakone throws a shot to the body.
Puimakone cracks Ivanov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ivanov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Puimakone pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ivanov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naksuttava Puimakone!
Naksuttava Puimakone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snoozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Driggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Snoozer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Driggs's chin.
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28
186 lbs
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173 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Snoozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Driggs!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoozer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Driggs tries to land a front kick but Snoozer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snoozer throws a right hand that Driggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Driggs also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Snoozer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snoozer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snoozer shoots in and bounces Driggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Driggs controlling Snoozer's posture.
Snoozer wants to pass the guard but Driggs is keeping the position.
Snoozer won't allow Driggs to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoozer looking to pass the guard.
Driggs keeping moving, preventing Snoozer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Snoozer just wasn't active enough.
Snoozer blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoozer slips a jab from Driggs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snoozer checks a leg kick.
A big right from Snoozer misses.
Driggs is looking to slow Snoozer down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driggs throws a wild body kick that Snoozer sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Driggs.
Driggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoozer.
Snoozer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driggs.
Snoozer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Driggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Snoozer circles away.
Driggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snoozer lands with an overhand left.
Julio Driggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoozer moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoozer wants a takedown but no success here.
Driggs misses with a knee strike.
Driggs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Driggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoozer controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snoozer as Driggs tries to tie him up.
Driggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snoozer or not.
Driggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Driggs.
Driggs misses with the head strike.
Driggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snoozer lands a shot to the body.
Snoozer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Driggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Driggs has Snoozer pushed against the cage.
Snoozer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Driggs to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Snoozer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snoozer blocks an elbow strike from Driggs.
Snoozer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Driggs prevents it.
Driggs lands an elbow inside that Snoozer shrugs off.
Driggs prevents a body shot from Snoozer.
Snoozer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Driggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Driggs can't find room to land a body shot as Snoozer controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoozer tries to score a body lock takedown but Driggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Driggs lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driggs taking a breather.
Snoozer blocks the elbow strike.
Snoozer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snoozer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Driggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snoozer lands a takedown into guard.
Snoozer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Driggs tries to strike from the bottom.
Snoozer won't allow Driggs to sweep him here.
Snoozer trying to control the position from guard on top but Driggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snoozer wants to pass the guard but Driggs is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Driggs is trying to keep Snoozer in close.
Snoozer prevents Driggs from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Driggs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Driggs is looking to slow Snoozer down with leg kicks.
Driggs misses with a head kick.
Driggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snoozer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snoozer looks to throw the jab but Driggs is out of range.
Driggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoozer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Driggs blocks the low kick.
Snoozer lands with a right hand.
Snoozer tries to bum rush Driggs with a series of wild strikes but Driggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snoozer throws a series of punches but Driggs avoids them all with ease.
Driggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Driggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snoozer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoozer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driggs throws a sloppy head kick and Snoozer moves out of range easily.
Driggs lands with a good body shot.
Driggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Driggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Snoozer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoozer.
Snoozer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driggs throws out the jab.
Snoozer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoozer shoots in and drives through. Driggs sprawls well.
Snoozer throws a series of punches but Driggs moves out of range.
Snoozer avoids the head kick by Driggs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Driggs.
Driggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sam Snoozer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snoozer, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoozer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snoozer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driggs tries to clinch but Snoozer moves out of range.
Driggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snoozer on the side of the head.
Snoozer is rocked!
It looks like Sam Snoozer has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoozer gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Driggs points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Snoozer wakes up just in time to hear Driggs thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Driggs!
A relieved looking Julio Driggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cold Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold Cat is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
203 lbs
14 - 6 - 2 |
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196 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Cold Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cat tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones looks for a takedown but Cat sprawls well.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Jones misses.
Cat misses the shot to the body.
Cat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
That kick from Jones tenderised Cat's leg. Cat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Cat moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Cat blocks the body kick.
Cat looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Cat fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cat avoids it really well and circles away.
Cat just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cold Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cat.
Cat misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Cat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Cat.
Cat throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cat's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cat.
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!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Cat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cat throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Cat misses with a hook.
Jones blocks a jab.
Cat avoids a kick to the body.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Cat looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cat checks a leg kick.
Cat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws a leg kick but Cat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Cat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cat fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Cat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cat scores with a leg kick.
Cat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cat digs a good hook to Jones's body.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Cat takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones avoids the body shot from Cat.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones checks a low kick from Cat.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Cat misses the jab.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Cat's head but Cat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cat slips a straight right by Jones.
Cat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cat but Cat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones throws a push kick but Cat slaps the foot to one side.
Cat throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cat's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cat. That's going to slow Jones down.
Cat slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cold Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Cat connects with a single shot there.
Jones tries to work over Cat's front leg with a kick but Cat checks it.
Cat digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cat misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Cat moved out of range.
Cat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cat.
Cat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Cat connects with a crisp jab.
Cat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones checks a low kick from Cat.
Cat wants to clinch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Cat moved out of range.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Cat tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cat.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Cat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Cat moves away and avoids it.
Cat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cat is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cat manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cat is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Cat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cat wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Cat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cat wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Cat 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.
Cat postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cat postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones seems keen to control Cat's posture.
Jones wants to sweep here but Cat controlling him for the moment.
Cat trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Jones.
Cat slips under a jab.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cold Cat dominated that second round.
That's time! Cat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Cat's torso.
Cat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Cat's knee but Cat avoids it well.
Cat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Jones misses.
Cat tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Cat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Cat closes the distance and clinches.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cat - that will leave a mark!
Cat throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones motions for Cat to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cat misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Cat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cat slips a jab from Jones.
Cat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Cat tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Cat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cat lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cat.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Cat throws a body kick.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is thwarting Cat's attempts to control the position.
Cat gets back to full guard.
Cat is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Cat looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Cat's legs - danger averted.
Cat working a defensive guard here.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Cat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands up over Cat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cat is keeping the position for now.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cat's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Cat's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cold Cat clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cat moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Cat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Cat's knee but Cat avoids it well.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Cat, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Cat against the cage but Cat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Cat had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Cat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cat connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cat moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cat.
A clash of legs there as Cat blocks the low kick.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Cat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cat.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Cat is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cold Cat is winning the standup battle so far.
Cat misses with a low kick.
Cat tries to clinch up.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Cat's head but Cat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cat thumps Jones with a low kick.
Cat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Cat.
Cat checks the leg kick.
Cat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cat staying out of range there.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cat moves away.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decent striking displayed by Cat there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cat throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Cat strikes.
That kick from Jones tenderised Cat's leg. Cat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Cat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick but Cat moved away.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Cat moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Cat moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Cat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cat - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cat. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice sprawl there from Cat as Jones shoots in.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cat but Cat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cold Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Cat just misses with a punch to the body.
Cat blocks a jab.
Cat misses with a wild combination.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Cat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cat moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lunges at Cat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cat's hand.
Cat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cat throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Cat blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Cat.
Cat is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cat thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cat thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cat has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cat feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cold Cat had his way with Tom Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Cat throws a leg kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones jabs Cat right on the nose. Cat blinks but takes it well.
Cat checks a leg kick.
Cat thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cat. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Cat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cat avoids a kick to the body.
Cat misses with a low kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cat.
Cat lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Good exchange - Cat coming out on top.
Cat missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cat's hands.
Cat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones jabs Cat right on the nose. Cat blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Cat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Cat's front leg but catches the back leg as Cat tries to avoid it.
Cat defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tom Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones swings for the body but Cat moves out of range.
Cat moves out of range of the strikes.
Cat tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Cat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Cat moved out of range nicely.
Cat gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Cat manages to retain guard.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving.
Cat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Cat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving.
Cat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cat 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cold Cat!
Cold Cat gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra Salsido comes to the cage accompanied by Cuba Anthem. Ivey has chosen Friday as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Ivey!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra Salsido fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivey avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivey works Guerra Salsido's body with a nice hook.
Guerra Salsido drops Ivey with a beautiful combination! Ivey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guerra Salsido is looking for the KO!
It looks like Phil Ivey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerra Salsido gets a double leg takedown into Ivey's guard.
Ivey is rocked!
Guerra Salsido passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ivey is still in real trouble! Can Guerra Salsido finish him?
Guerra Salsido is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ivey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ivey defending against the ground and pound.
Guerra Salsido goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ivey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Guerra Salsido's guard! Nice work there by Ivey!
Ivey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guerra Salsido trying to control the position here.
Ivey seems to have recovered his senses.
Guerra Salsido working for a triangle but Ivey defends it easily.
Guerra Salsido 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.
Guerra Salsido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido pulls Ivey in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivey trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerra Salsido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonid Guerra Salsido has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ivey lands a body shot.
Ivey lunges at Guerra Salsido with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guerra Salsido's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ivey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guerra Salsido doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Ivey.
Guerra Salsido misses with a double jab.
Guerra Salsido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivey connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Guerra Salsido misses.
Ivey moves out of range as Guerra Salsido strikes.
Ivey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guerra Salsido finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivey's head.
Ivey lands a body shot.
Guerra Salsido looks to land a combination but Ivey avoids it well.
No joy there for Guerra Salsido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guerra Salsido takes a step back to recover.
Guerra Salsido is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guerra Salsido.
Ivey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guerra Salsido if he has to take too many more of those.
Ivey lands a jab to Guerra Salsido's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerra Salsido moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ivey.
Guerra Salsido wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerra Salsido breaks the clinch.
Ivey wants to land a leg kick but Guerra Salsido is out of range.
Ivey throws a good cross that connects.
Guerra Salsido throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ivey's head.
Donk. Ivey catches Guerra Salsido right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Guerra Salsido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerra Salsido misses with a combination
and Ivey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivey scores with a shot to the body.
Guerra Salsido ducks right into an uppercut from Ivey.
Guerra Salsido is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido blocks a head kick by Ivey.
Guerra Salsido looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Guerra Salsido is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivey ducks under a wild hook from Guerra Salsido.
Ivey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guerra Salsido seems to have got his legs back now.
Guerra Salsido avoids the head kick by Ivey.
Ivey cracks Guerra Salsido with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ivey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Guerra Salsido to stand back up!
Ivey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guerra Salsido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivey moves away.
Ivey lands with a good body shot.
Guerra Salsido throws a body punch but Ivey moves out of range.
Ivey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerra Salsido.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot by Ivey.
Ivey steps in with a hook that catches Guerra Salsido right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ivey follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Guerra Salsido looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Ivey!
After winning the bout, Phil Ivey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betlach comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Ground. Petrov has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vevrin Betlach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betlach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Betlach looks to throw a body kick
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrov.
Betlach lands a body shot.
A short right from Betlach on the inside.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Betlach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Betlach trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betlach stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
Betlach trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Betlach looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vevrin Betlach wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A punch lands to the side of Betlach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Betlach tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Petrov jumps guard.
Betlach looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Betlach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Betlach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Betlach from controlling successfully.
Betlach is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Betlach looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Betlach controlling Petrov's posture.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betlach wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Betlach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Betlach is on top in guard.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betlach slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Betlach trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vevrin Betlach.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Betlach moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betlach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Betlach stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Betlach.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Betlach's waist but Betlach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov slips a straight right by Betlach.
Betlach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Betlach circles away and keeps his distance.
Betlach wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Betlach misses with a wild combination.
Betlach lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach misses with a hook.
Betlach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov takes a swing at Betlach's ribcage but misses.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Betlach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Betlach counters with a left to the body.
Kirill Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Betlach.
Betlach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Betlach blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Betlach ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Betlach looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov stuns Betlach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a body punch but Betlach moves out of range.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Betlach is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
Betlach scores with a leg kick.
Petrov motions for Betlach to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vevrin Betlach is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Betlach loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Betlach lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betlach.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Betlach rather than just go for the knockout.
Betlach lands a big head kick that sends Petrov tumbling to the mat! Betlach takes a step backwards and waves Petrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petrov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Betlach finish him?
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Betlach circles away.
Betlach tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov thumps Betlach with a low kick.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Betlach, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Betlach against the cage but Betlach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vevrin Betlach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Betlach throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Betlach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Betlach. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Betlach fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Betlach's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Betlach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Betlach connects with the punch.
Betlach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Betlach scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Betlach's sensitive parts.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betlach manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a hook but Betlach blocks it.
Betlach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Betlach throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Betlach's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Betlach.
Betlach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Betlach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Betlach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Betlach does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Betlach checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Betlach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Betlach lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Betlach.
Betlach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Betlach drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Betlach defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Betlach defends well.
Betlach wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov moves into full guard.
Betlach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Betlach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Kirill Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Betlach looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Betlach looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Betlach scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Betlach counters with a series of strikes. Petrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov moves out of range as Betlach throws a body kick.
Betlach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Betlach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov throws a right hand that Betlach ducks under and follows up with a left that Betlach also avoids with ease.
Betlach throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Betlach. Betlach obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vevrin Betlach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Betlach, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vevrin Betlach!
Vevrin Betlach decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeggu Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit - Nookie blaring out of the sound system. Snuka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superfly -- Curtis Mayfield and Ice T . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeggu Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka lands with an overhand left.
Snuka swings for the body but Bomb moves out of range.
Bomb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Snuka.
Bomb moves into the clinch.
Snuka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bomb tries to land knees in the clinch but Snuka avoids the damage to the body.
Snuka trying to land knees to the body.
Bomb lands a body punch.
Bomb looking to throw knees to the head but Snuka is blocking nicely.
Bomb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Snuka.
A short body shot lands from Bomb as the two fighters clinch.
Snuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snuka's elbow.
Snuka lands a nice knee to the body.
Snuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snuka blocks an elbow strike.
Snuka scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snuka is trying to break free.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snuka avoids it.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Bomb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Snuka blocks an elbow strike from Bomb.
Snuka lands a right hand.
Snuka lands an elbow that stopped Bomb in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jeggu Bomb has been cut.
Bomb stalling in the clinch but Snuka improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bomb.
Snuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snuka backwards.
Snuka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bomb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snuka's face.
A right hand to the body from Snuka.
Bomb stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb blocking some punches.
Snuka blocks a body shot from Bomb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb trying to land knees to the body.
Snuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bomb's elbow.
Bomb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snuka.
Bomb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bomb lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jimmy Snuka has been cut.
Bomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bomb misses with an elbow strike.
Snuka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bomb as the two fighters clinch.
Snuka blocks a body shot from Bomb.
Knees to the body from Bomb.
Snuka looks winded!
Snuka misses with the head strike.
Bomb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snuka.
Snuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Bomb.
Bomb lands a hook that snaps the head of Snuka backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snuka up against the cage.
Bomb avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bomb as the two fighters clinch.
Bomb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bomb.
Bomb works on Snuka's body with a couple of short punches.
Snuka blocks a body shot from Bomb.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bomb obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snuka backwards.
Bomb scores with a knee to the head.
Bomb lands a left hand.
Bomb lands a knee to the body.
Bomb missing with knees to the body.
Bomb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bomb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bomb.
Bomb lands with a left to the head.
Bomb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bomb.
Bomb lands a shot to the body.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snuka avoids it.
Bomb scores with a shoulder strike.
Bomb lands a nice elbow.
Bomb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snuka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bomb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bomb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bomb lands an elbow inside that Snuka shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bomb.
Bomb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bomb.
Bomb is working Snuka over against the cage.
Bomb struggles to land a body shot inside as Snuka controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeggu Bomb dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bomb closes the distance and clinches.
Bomb can't find room to land a body shot as Snuka controls the action.
Snuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bomb avoids the damage to the body.
Snuka throws a head punch that misses.
Bomb misses with an elbow over the top.
Bomb can't find room to land a body shot as Snuka controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bomb obliges.
Snuka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bomb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bomb working Snuka over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bomb.
Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snuka can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snuka letting Bomb take a breather here.
Bomb landing knees to the body.
Snuka is breathing heavily.
Bomb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka dodges an elbow strike from Bomb.
Bomb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bomb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bomb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bomb stalling against the cage.
Snuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snuka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb lands with a light punch inside.
Snuka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomb finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Bomb.
Bomb creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Snuka! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bomb.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeggu Bomb!
Our winner, Jeggu Bomb, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lager Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lager Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Cain!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cain motions for Assassin to come forward. Cain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assassin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assassin misses with an uppercut.
Assassin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assassin blocks a head kick by Cain.
Cain lands a jab to the head.
Cain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Assassin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cain dips to his left and cracks Assassin with an uppercut!
Assassin lands a jab to Cain's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Assassin. No joy for Cain on that attempt.
Cain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assassin swings widly with a right hand
and Cain counters with a nice body kick.
Cain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assassin throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Assassin gets caught flat footed, as Cain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cain stacks Assassin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cain!
Assassin is not content to let Cain control the position.
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Assassin is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain working away.
Assassin prevents Cain from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Assassin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain trying to control the action but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Assassin is looking for a sweep.
Cain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cain working away.
Cain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Assassin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cain is trying to work for a kimura but Assassin is defending well.
Assassin is pressing down on Cain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin has his foot on Cain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cain works his way back into a safe position though.
Assassin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assassin is looking for a triangle here but Cain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Assassin sneaks back into half guard.
Assassin wants to improve his position but Cain is controlling well.
Cain works his way into side control.
Assassin tries to buck Cain off but Cain is having none of it.
Cain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Assassin seems a little lost for a moment, as Cain dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin prevents Cain from improving position.
Assassin is trying to improve his position.
Assassin is not content to let Cain control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assassin is looking to reverse the position.
Assassin is working hard here to advance position.
Cain wants to control but Assassin is keeping him busy.
Assassin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Assassin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Assassin's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Assassin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Cain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Assassin avoids the body shot from Cain.
Cain throws a combination. Assassin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Assassin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Assassin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assassin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assassin throws out the jab.
No luck for Cain with that takedown attempt.
Assassin looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Cain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cain throws a low kick but Assassin moves out of range easily.
Cain digs a good body shot into Assassin's ribs.
Assassin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cain.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Assassin misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cain is looking to clinch but Assassin is avoiding it.
Assassin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assassin misses the shot to the body.
Assassin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cain.
Cain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Assassin but Assassin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Assassin tries to score with a low kick but Cain moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Cain finds it's target.
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Assassin misses.
Assassin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Assassin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Assassin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Assassin blocks the body kick.
Assassin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assassin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain works Assassin's body with a nice hook.
Scott Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Assassin works the jab nicely.
Cain throws a right hand that misses
and Assassin counters with a straight right hand.
Assassin takes one to the side of the head.
Cain is looking to chop away at Assassin's legs.
A big left from Assassin misses.
Cain scores with a jab to the head.
Assassin swings widly with a right hand
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin misses with an uppercut.
Assassin throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Assassin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Assassin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Assassin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cain finds it's way round the side to connect with Assassin's head.
Assassin misses with a looping left.
Assassin throws a poor cross that misses
and Cain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cain.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assassin.
Cain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Assassin.
Cain throws a leg kick but Assassin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Assassin's ribs.
Cain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Assassin. No joy for Cain on that attempt.
Lager Assassin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Cain.
Cain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assassin. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assassin checks a leg kick nicely.
Assassin swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assassin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assassin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Assassin lands a nice looking body shot.
Cain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Assassin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assassin stops Cain from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Assassin scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Assassin.
Cain misses with a low kick.
Assassin moves out of range of the body kick.
Assassin misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Assassin.
Assassin tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain lunges at Assassin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assassin's hand.
Cain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assassin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scott Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Assassin. No joy for Cain on that attempt.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assassin swings widly with a right hand
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Assassin takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin throws a good cross that connects.
Cain throws the kick towards the body but Assassin avoids it.
Good exchange - Assassin coming out on top.
Cain thuds his shin into the meat of Assassin's side.
Cain scores with a nice strike.
Cain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assassin.
Assassin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cain is fending him off so far but Assassin persists. Nope, Cain circles away and we're back to standing.
Assassin misses with an uppercut.
Assassin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cain on the side of the head.
A jab from Assassin misses.
Cain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Assassin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cain walks into a jab.
Assassin lands a two punch combo.
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!
Assassin cracks Cain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a low kick but Assassin avoids it.
Assassin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Assassin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assassin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cain.
Assassin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assassin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cain. Cain obviously looking to wear him down.
Cain scoring well with a low kick there.
Cain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assassin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cain can pounce on him.
Assassin misses with a looping left.
Cain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assassin is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assassin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assassin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Assassin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws a big shot that misses.
Cain blocks a jab.
Assassin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cain lands with a nice body punch.
Assassin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Assassin's sensitive parts.
Assassin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Assassin lands with a cross.
Assassin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Assassin throws a hook but Cain avoids it easily.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assassin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain takes a swing at Assassin's ribcage but misses.
Lager Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain connects with a body shot.
Assassin connects with a body shot that sends Cain's belly button to the back.
Cain scores with a jab. Assassin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Assassin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Assassin backs up against the cage.
Cain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assassin walks into a straight right hand from Cain.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Cain.
Cain tries to land a front kick but Assassin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Assassin misses.
Assassin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Cain.
Well Cain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Cain!
A victorious Scott Cain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hickok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickok comes into the arena with Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH blaring out of the sound system. O Neil has chosen Golden Brown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27 - 8 - 2 |
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188 cm
31
217 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Hickok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hickok.
O Neil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
Hickok checks a leg kick nicely.
O Neil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hickok looks to throw the jab but O Neil is out of range.
Hickok checks a low kick from O Neil.
O Neil lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Hickok misses its intended target.
Hickok just misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Hickok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by O Neil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hickok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Bill Hickok has been cut.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as O Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hickok doesn't seem phased though.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Neil feints and then cracks Hickok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hickok down.
O Neil throws a monster overhand right that drops Hickok! O Neil follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey O Neil!
Mickey O Neil is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mickey O Neil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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