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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamour Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Vinayagamoorthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinayagamoorthy has chosen Soul Captain Band - Taistelun arvoinen as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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166 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lamour Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinayagamoorthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferdinand throws out the jab.
Lamour Ferdinand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferdinand throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferdinand takes one to the side of the head.
Vinayagamoorthy avoids the head kick by Ferdinand.
Vinayagamoorthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinayagamoorthy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferdinand off the cage and back into range.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that misses.
Vinayagamoorthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vinayagamoorthy avoids the head kick by Ferdinand.
Vinayagamoorthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a hook. Ferdinand ducked under it nicely.
Ferdinand tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferdinand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vinayagamoorthy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferdinand is rocked!
Vinayagamoorthy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ferdinand drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Vinayagamoorthy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ferdinand's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
Ring Vinayagamoorthy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruise Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emir Hajimurad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruise Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emir Hajimurad!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but Hajimurad moves out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Hajimurad misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
You can see the frustration on Hajimurad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hajimurad tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Hajimurad reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard.
Hajimurad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hajimurad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hajimurad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hajimurad on the ground.
Hajimurad stops Lee from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee is trying to control the position but Hajimurad postures up.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hajimurad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hajimurad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Hajimurad.
Bruise Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hajimurad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee slips a jab from Hajimurad.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hajimurad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Hajimurad circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Hajimurad blocks a head kick by Lee.
Hajimurad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Hajimurad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hajimurad trying to control here.
Hajimurad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hajimurad is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hajimurad uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Hajimurad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hajimurad pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hajimurad keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Hajimurad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Hajimurad 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hajimurad stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hajimurad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee wants to hit a switch here but Hajimurad passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there!
Hajimurad has isolated one of Lee's arms. Lee looking to fight him off but Hajimurad twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emir Hajimurad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Przyz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen "Vindaloo" by Fat Les as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Przyz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoffrey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Przyz keeps the fight on the outside.
Michael Przyz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Przyz looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Przyz dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones pushes Przyz up against the cage in a clinch.
Przyz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Przyz jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Przyz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Przyz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Przyz is having none of it.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Przyz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch there but Przyz circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Przyz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Przyz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Przyz trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Przyz into the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Przyz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Przyz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Przyz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Przyz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Przyz slips the punch.
Przyz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Przyz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Przyz looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Przyz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones forces Przyz back against the cage and clinches.
Przyz avoiding damage.
Przyz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Przyz's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones works on Przyz's body with a couple of short punches.
Przyz is breathing heavily.
Przyz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Przyz trying to land knees to the body.
Jones presses Przyz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Przyz has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones is trying to drag Przyz to the mat but Przyz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones is leaning against Przyz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Przyz being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Przyz has double underhooks.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Przyz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Przyz moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones tries to circle away but Przyz has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Przyz backwards.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones tries to clinch there but Przyz circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Michael Przyz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Przyz is looking to clinch.
Przyz moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Geoffrey Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Przyz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Przyzs head.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Przyz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Przyz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Przyz breaks the clinch.
Przyz is looking to clinch.
Przyz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Przyz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Przyz has double underhooks.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Przyz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Przyz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Przyz is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Przyz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Przyz is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jones.
Jones has Przyz pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Przyz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Przyz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones rushes Przyz and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Przyz has denied him.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Przyz has him pinned against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Przyz blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Przyz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but Przyz is having none of it.
Jones wants to clinch
and Przyz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Przyz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Przyz tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to clinch but Przyz is having none of it.
Przyz has a takedown stuffed.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Przyz shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Przyz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Przyz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones wants to clinch.
Przyz shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Przyz dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Przyz has a takedown stuffed.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to clinch up but Przyz circles away and keeps his distance.
Przyz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Przyz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Przyzs head.
Przyz jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Przyz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Przyz lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Przyz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Przyz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Geoffrey Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Przyz looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Przyz misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones cracks Przyz with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Przyz backwards.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Przyz takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones is leaning against Przyz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Przyz is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Przyz pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones is pushing down on Przyz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Przyz is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Przyz is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
Przyz parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Przyz to escape.
Przyz is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Przyz is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Przyz.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Przyz avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Geoffrey Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Przyz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michael Przyz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Jones!
Geoffrey Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Mobile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rausku might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louie Mobile!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rausku scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters circling a little - Mobile finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mobile misses with a low kick.
Rausku drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mobile can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rausku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rausku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rausku drops back looking for a leg! Mobile is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mobile manages to kick Rausku off! Rausku jumps back into Mobile's guard.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but Mobile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rausku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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!
Rausku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rausku as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mobile screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rausku! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Arvi Rausku!
A determined Arvi Rausku didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Thurgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Djozilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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34
186 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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29
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabe Thurgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rampage Djozilla!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djozilla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thurgood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Djozilla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Djozilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thurgood counters with a straight right hand.
Djozilla tries for a takedown but Thurgood circles away easily
and Thurgood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabe Thurgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Djozilla.
Djozilla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Djozilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Djozilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Djozilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djozilla with a poor takedown
and as Djozilla loses concentration momentarily, Thurgood counters with a picture perfect head kick! Djozilla goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabe Thurgood!
Gabe Thurgood took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fight Night Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayila Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernobli comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
199 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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31
190 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mutant Chernobli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayila Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernobli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chernobli wants it to stay on the feet.
Chernobli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ayila Obasi has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Obasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chernobli which made him look bad.
Obasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chernobli sprawls well initially but Obasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Obasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chernobli tries to kick Obasi off but Obasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Obasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Chernobli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obasi seems to be working for a kimura but Chernobli defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is working for a kimura here but Chernobli manages to reverse the position and he's now in Obasi's guard.
Obasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernobli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernobli wants to control from the top but Obasi keeps moving.
Obasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernobli defends well.
Obasi working for submissions but it's allowed Chernobli to get to half guard.
Obasi is trying to get back to full guard.
Chernobli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chernobli pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obasi wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernobli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernobli prevents Obasi from improving his position.
Obasi actively working from the bottom here.
Chernobli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obasi tries to get to full guard but Chernobli has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernobli is taking a breather. Obasi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chernobli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obasi defends it well.
Obasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli is controlling the pace.
Chernobli wants to control but Obasi is keeping him busy.
Obasi is looking to get back to full guard here but Chernobli has managed to pass to side control instead.
Obasi is looking for a sweep.
Chernobli 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 Obasi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Obasi tries to improve position but can't.
Chernobli wants to control but Obasi is keeping him busy.
Obasi defending against the ground and pound.
Obasi dodges the ground and pound from Chernobli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is looking for a sweep.
Obasi manages to get back to half guard.
Chernobli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chernobli is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Obasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obasi actively working from the bottom here.
Obasi looks winded!
Chernobli works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi is looking to regain half guard here but Chernobli keeps moving and retains side control.
Obasi is being controlled here.
Obasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernobli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ayila Obasi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ayila Obasi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Obasi doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Chernobli to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernobli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chernobli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mutant Chernobli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chernobli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obasi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chernobli escapes and throws Obasi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernobli working the ground and pound.
Chernobli is trying to get an arm triangle but Obasi is defending well.
Chernobli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chernobli working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Obasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chernobli trying to control the position but Obasi is working away.
Obasi tries to improve position but can't.
Obasi parries the strikes from Chernobli easily there. Chernobli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Obasi to escape.
Obasi is looking for a sweep.
Obasi is breathing heavily.
Chernobli grinds an elbow into Obasi's temple.
Obasi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chernobli.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chernobli wants to control but Obasi is keeping him busy.
Obasi seems a little lost for a moment, as Chernobli dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli wants to control but Obasi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernobli controlling from side mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mutant Chernobli.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obasi.
Mutant Chernobli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayila Obasi.
Chernobli leaves Obasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chernobli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Chernobli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Obasi tries for a takedown but Chernobli circles away easily
and Chernobli counters with a series of strikes. Obasi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chernobli clobbers Obasi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chernobli tries to bum rush Obasi with a series of wild strikes but Obasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernobli.
Obasi is rocked!
Chernobli feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Obasi crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mutant Chernobli!
An out of breath Mutant Chernobli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
185 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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35
185 lbs
16 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden looks for a takedown but Spliff sprawls well.
Marsden throws a big shot that misses.
Marsden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spliff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spliff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marsden throws a shot from downtown. Spliff moves away and avoids it.
Marsden throws a right and a left that Spliff avoids nicely.
Spliff lands a leg kick that knocks Marsden off balance momentarily.
Spliff throws the kick towards the body but Marsden avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Marsden or perhaps it was just good defense by Spliff which made him look bad.
Spliff walks into a straight right hand from Marsden.
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Spliff's shoulder, as Spliff tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spliff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spliff throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden moves out of range easily.
Marsden misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff closes the distance and pushes Marsden back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Spliff is trying to pull guard but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
Spliff misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Spliff as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spliff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mustaffa Spliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Marsden.
Spliff tries to clinch there but Marsden circles away.
Spliff throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
Spliff connects with a looping right hand.
Marsden lands the left hand.
Marsden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spliff.
Marsden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spliff counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliff slips a straight right by Marsden.
Marsden misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff clinches.
Spliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Spliff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spliff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Spliff misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliff drags the fight down to the ground.
Spliff wants to sweep here but Marsden controlling him for the moment.
Marsden postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marsden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marsden throws an elbow that misses. Spliff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marsden's guard. Nice move by Spliff!
Spliff trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spliff throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliff throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spliff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spliff 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.
Marsden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spliff defends well.
Spliff working some strikes from top position.
Spliff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spliff connects with a couple of short punches.
Spliff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Spliff from controlling successfully.
Spliff is in close to Marsden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spliff looking to sit in guard and control but Marsden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marsden preventing the sweep.
Spliff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marsden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spliff avoids it really well and circles away.
Spliff slips a jab from Marsden.
Spliff lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Spliff.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a wild combination.
Spliff throws a front kick aimed at Marsden's knee but Marsden avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spliff. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spliff tests Marsden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spliff tries to avoid it but Marsden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spliff to the ground. Spliff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mustaffa Spliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Spliff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden looks for a takedown but Spliff sprawls well.
Spliff slips a jab from Marsden.
Roger Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliff throws a head kick that misses.
Spliff misses with a takedown attempt - Marsden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spliff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsden.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spliff sprawls well. Spliff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws a body punch but Spliff moves out of range.
Spliff clinches.
Spliff is pressed up against the cage. Marsden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spliff down to the mat. Spliff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Spliff has managed to clinch.
Spliff has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Spliff throws an elbow but it misses.
Spliff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marsden slows down the pace here.
Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Spliff's head but Spliff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spliff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Spliff loads up on a big right hand but Marsden slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Marsden misses.
Spliff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marsden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spliff somewhat.
Spliff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marsden pinned against the cage. Marsden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spliff looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Marsden slips a straight right by Spliff.
Marsden catches Spliff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spliff's corner calls for a 1-2. Spliff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Spliff catches Marsden right on the button with a cross.
Spliff dives in and scores a takedown into Marsden's guard.
Spliff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spliff is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control.
Spliff wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Spliff scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spliff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden has an active guard here but Spliff has managed to pass into half guard.
Spliff lands strikes from half guard.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marsden misses with a shot to the body
and Spliff moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Spliff.
Spliff wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden won't allow it.
Spliff decides to pull guard.
Marsden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
Spliff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spliff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spliff wants to sweep here but Marsden controlling him for the moment.
Marsden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spliff looking for a guillotine here but Marsden defends easily.
Mustaffa Spliff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliff is trying to keep Marsden in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden landing some decent shots from guard.
Marsden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spliff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spliff is looking for a triangle but Marsden pushes his legs off easily.
Marsden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spliff's head.
Marsden landing some decent shots from guard.
Marsden won't allow Spliff to sweep him here.
Spliff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden works over Spliff with some ground and pound from guard.
Spliff looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marsden is defending well. Spliff quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marsden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Spliff celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mustaffa Spliff!
Mustaffa Spliff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Farell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gang Starr - Full Clip. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
223 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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27
218 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Farell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farell throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepp.
Farell throws a big shot that misses.
Farell misses with a wild body shot.
Stepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farell.
Farell lands a jab to the head.
Farell misses with a wild combination.
Stepp drives through with a takedown into Farell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stepp is working Farell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Farell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepp on the ground.
Stepp postures up in Farell's guard and throws a big left but Farell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp cracks Farell with a solid left hand.
Stepp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Farell's head.
Stepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepp prevents Farell from getting back to his feet.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Farell has wrist control.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Farell has wrist control.
Stepp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stepp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepp distracts Farell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Farell has wrist control.
Stepp throwing strikes from guard but Farell blocks nicely.
Stepp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stepp postures up in Farell's guard and throws a big left but Farell blocks it.
Farell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stepp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp throwing strikes but missing.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Farell has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Farell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stepp is controlling him.
Stepp looking to pass the guard.
Stepp won't allow Farell to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stepp connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepp wants to pass the guard but Farell is keeping the position.
Farell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepp.
Stepp working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stepp prevents Farell from getting back to his feet.
Stepp throws a big elbow that misses.
Stepp wants to control from the top but Farell keeps moving.
Stepp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stepp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stepp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farell is fending him off so far but Stepp persists. Nope, Farell circles away and we're back to standing.
Farell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stepp checks it well.
Steve Farell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stepp stops Farell from standing up.
Stepp throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farell's head.
Stepp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepp working some strikes from top position.
Stepp throwing strikes but missing.
Farell working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepp trying to control but Farell is working from the bottom.
Stepp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stepp throwing strikes from guard but Farell blocks nicely.
Stepp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Farell has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepp connects with a couple of short punches.
Stepp landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farell wants to get back to his feet but Stepp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farell keeping moving, preventing Stepp from controlling successfully.
Stepp scoring with some ground and pound.
Stepp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stepp is working Farell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farell tries to get out of the position.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Farell has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp works over Farell with some ground and pound from guard.
Stepp with a nice head shot there.
Steven Stepp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stepp works over Farell with some ground and pound from guard.
Stepp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stepp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farell looking to control.
Stepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Farell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Farell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stepp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stepp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stepp is chipping away with strikes.
Stepp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farell taking a bit of punishment here - Stepp scoring with strikes.
Farell is rocked!
Farell taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stepp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Farell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Farell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepp.
Farell throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Farell.
Stepp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farell's guard.
Stepp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Farell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepp stands up over Farell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepp distracts Farell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stepp distracts Farell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepp postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Farell covers up, he's hurt! Stepp keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Stepp and the ref steps in to end the fight! Stepp can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stepp!
Steven Stepp decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smido is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Breathe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Smido misses with a low kick.
Soderberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg is trying to control. Smido wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smido has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soderberg is working away from the top position though.
Smido avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soderberg.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rufus Soderberg.
Smido throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soderberg.
Soderberg lands a right hook to the body.
Soderberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smido throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smido.
Smido slips under a jab.
Smido shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soderberg stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Smido, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smido. Soderberg shrugs it off though.
Soderberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smido's waist but Smido gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soderberg off to one side.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smido throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soderberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soderberg checks a leg kick.
Snabbo Smido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smido tries to work over Soderberg's front leg with a kick but Soderberg checks it.
Soderberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Smido blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soderberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soderberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smido's legs.
Smido is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg controlling the position.
Smido can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Soderberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Soderberg has knee on belly momentarily but Smido bucks him off and regains half guard.
Smido trying to control here.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Smido is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soderberg in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Smido tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smido manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soderberg misses with a right hand
and Smido counters with a right hand to the body.
Soderberg throws a hook but Smido blocks it.
Smido tries to bum rush Soderberg with a series of wild strikes but Soderberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smido shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soderberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smido tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soderberg is in Smido's guard.
Smido keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Smido is retaining full guard.
Soderberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Smido keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rufus Soderberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smido is looking to chop away at Soderberg's legs.
Soderberg with a jab.
Soderberg throws the left hand but Smido avoids the punch easily.
Smido throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Soderberg misses its intended target.
Smido throws a chopping leg kick but Soderberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smido throws a leg kick but Soderberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido scores with the left hand. Soderberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Snabbo Smido seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smido throws a lazy uppercut
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smido is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Smido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Smido is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rufus Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido has control of Soderberg's left arm, preventing Soderberg from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rufus Soderberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Soderberg scores with a jab to the body.
Soderberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Smido as he connects with a hook.
Soderberg defending well as Smido loads up on a big left hand.
Soderberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Soderberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smido.
Some bone on bone action there as Soderberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido connects with an inside leg kick.
Smido throws a leg kick but Soderberg checks it.
Soderberg fails to land the takedown.
Soderberg throws a hook but Smido avoids it easily.
Smido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Smido.
Smido scores with a sloppy right hand. Soderberg should have avoided that one.
Soderberg thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg checks a low kick from Smido.
Smido tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rufus Soderberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Soderberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg takes one to the chin there.
Soderberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smido lands a nice hook to Soderberg's body. Soderberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soderberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soderberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soderberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soderberg connects with a single shot there.
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smido tries to score with a low kick but Soderberg moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg tries for a takedown but Smido sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soderberg takes a swing at Smido's ribcage but misses.
Soderberg digs a good body shot into Smido's ribs.
Soderberg gets a double leg takedown into Smido's guard.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Smido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smido keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido 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.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Smido keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Snabbo Smido.
Smido on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smido tries to score with a low kick but Soderberg moves his leg out of the way.
Smido scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soderberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soderberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smido sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smido.
A bone on bone clash there as Soderberg blocks the leg kick.
Smido throws a jab but it's blocked by Soderberg.
Smido gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut.
Soderberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Smido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Smido shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Soderberg. No joy for Smido on that attempt.
Smido blocks a jab.
Soderberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smido's waist but Smido gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soderberg off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Soderberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soderberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soderberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Smido looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rufus Soderberg did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smido - that will leave a mark!
No luck for Soderberg with that takedown attempt.
Soderberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smido manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smido 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 Soderberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soderberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smido slips a jab from Soderberg.
Smido clobbers Soderberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smido throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soderberg.
Smido scores with a sloppy right hand. Soderberg should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soderberg blocks the body kick.
Smido misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Soderberg misses the target.
Smido attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smido defends it nicely.
Smido closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soderberg's guard.
Smido got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smido has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smido postures up.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Smido from controlling successfully.
Smido with a nice head shot there.
Smido content to stall in guard here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Smido from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Snabbo Smido has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Soderberg cracks Smido with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido wants to slow Soderberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Smido scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smido lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soderberg at a distance.
Smido motions for Soderberg to come forward. Smido throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soderberg misses with a takedown attempt - Smido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smido looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soderberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soderberg in his tracks.
Smido throws a leg kick but Soderberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smido shoots in for a takedown but Soderberg shows good takedown defense.
Soderberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smido.
Soderberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Smido counters with an inside leg kick.
Soderberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smido looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soderberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smido lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smido misses with a body kick.
Smido throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smido throws out the jab.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Smido is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Smido is working from the bottom.
Rufus Soderberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smido moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soderberg drops his hands momentarily and Smido takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smido misses with a looping left.
Soderberg looks to land a left hand but Smido moved out of range nicely.
Snabbo Smido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido throws a leg kick but Soderberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smido misses with a straight left.
Smido throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soderberg.
Soderberg checks a leg kick.
Soderberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smido. Smido obviously looking to wear him down.
Smido connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soderberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smido finds it's way round the side to connect with Soderberg's head.
Smido leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Smido.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg throws a shot from downtown. Smido moves away and avoids it.
Soderberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Smido tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smido manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soderberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soderberg shoots in and drives through. Smido sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smido steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soderberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smido as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soderberg.
Smido throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smido sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smido.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smido misses with a body kick.
Rufus Soderberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smido buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snabbo Smido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soderberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rufus Soderberg!
Rufus Soderberg retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Rufus Soderberg took to the microphone: 'GOT you.'.
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