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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denzel Kurt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lalli Luikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denzel Kurt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikku has his takedown stuffed
and Luikku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Kurt lands.
Luikku misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurt counters with a left and a right that stings Luikku.
Luikku shoots and misses
and Luikku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalli Luikku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luikku misses with a takedown
and Kurt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luikku shoots and misses
and Kurt counters with a straight right hand.
Kurt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Luikku.
Luikku is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kurt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luikku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luikku is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kurt throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Luikku is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Denzel Kurt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Koroviev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Chambers had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koroviev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koroviev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chambers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koroviev feints and as Chambers raises his hands in defense, Koroviev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chambers is looking to stand up but Koroviev isn't so interested in that idea.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Koroviev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koroviev passes Chambers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chambers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koroviev on the ground.
Chambers is trying to stand back up but Koroviev is controlling him
Koroviev is trying to work for a kimura but Chambers is defending well.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koroviev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koroviev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koroviev is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koroviev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koroviev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koroviev wants to control but Chambers is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koroviev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koroviev.
Koroviev wants to stand up but Chambers has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chambers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koroviev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Koroviev's coach down at Ivan's house of pain [300$] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koroviev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Koroviev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Our sources have told us that Chambers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koroviev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chambers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chambers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chambers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chambers is looking to break free of the clinch but Koroviev has double underhooks.
Chambers works on Koroviev's body with a couple of short punches.
Chambers is looking to break free of the clinch but Koroviev has double underhooks.
Chambers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chambers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koroviev tries to break the clinch but Chambers is controlling the position.
Koroviev is trying to drag Chambers to the mat but Chambers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chambers has had enough of the clinch but Koroviev keeps him there for the moment.
Chambers has had enough of the clinch but Koroviev keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Chambers.
Koroviev tries to score a body lock takedown but Chambers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
George Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koroviev.
Chambers has had enough of the clinch but Koroviev keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koroviev wants to take the fight to the mat but Chambers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chambers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chambers gets underhooks to prevent Koroviev's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koroviev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chambers moves into the clinch.
Chambers is trying to force a seperation but Koroviev has the dominant position.
Koroviev tries to pull guard but Chambers won't allow it.
Koroviev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chambers tries to break the clinch but Koroviev is controlling the position.
Koroviev has Chambers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chambers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chambers works on Koroviev's body with a couple of short punches.
Chambers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chambers lands a shot to the body.
Chambers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambers has had enough of the clinch but Koroviev keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koroviev backwards.
Chambers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chambers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koroviev goes for a takedown attempt but Chambers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
George Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koroviev.
Chambers darts in and clinches Koroviev up against the cage.
Chambers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chambers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chambers moves into range and clinches up with Koroviev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koroviev stalling in the clinch but Chambers improves position.
Koroviev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chambers's efforts to push away.
Koroviev is working for takedown but Chambers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chambers is trying to break the clinch but Koroviev has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chambers.
Chambers is trying to break free.
Chambers lands a right hand.
Koroviev throws a head punch that misses.
Chambers breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Chambers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chambers lands a jab to Koroviev's midsection.
Chambers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koroviev.
Chambers scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
Chambers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chambers tries to sprawl but Koroviev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chambers tries to kick Koroviev off but Koroviev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chambers is refusing to be controlled, as Koroviev sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koroviev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koroviev trying to control the action but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Koroviev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koroviev wants to work for an arm triangle but Chambers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chambers pushes Koroviev off looking to stand but Koroviev dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koroviev moves into full mount! Chambers won't be happy about that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koroviev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chambers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Koroviev tries to clinch up.
Chambers forces Koroviev back against the cage and clinches.
Koroviev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koroviev manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers is looking to get back to his feet here but Koroviev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chambers's back.
Chambers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koroviev cracks Chambers with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Chambers from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Koroviev has managed to slip his arm under Chambers's chin. This could be all over... yep, Chambers is tapping out! Submission win for Koroviev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Koroviev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven NZonzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Anier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Petter Anier enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven NZonzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petter Anier!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NZonzi gets a clinch.
NZonzi missing with knees to the body.
NZonzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NZonzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
NZonzi manages to break the clinch.
NZonzi rushes Anier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anier's coach down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
NZonzi manages to break the clinch.
NZonzi clinches.
Anier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by NZonzi after a bit of a struggle.
Anier stalling against the cage.
NZonzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NZonzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Anier.
Anier fails in his attempt to clinch.
NZonzi jabs Anier right on the nose. Anier blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Petter Anier has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NZonzi has managed to clinch.
NZonzi lands with a short shot to the head.
NZonzi presses Anier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
NZonzi is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NZonzi stalling against the cage.
A short left from NZonzi.
NZonzi drops Anier with a big knee straight up the middle! Anier is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Anier is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anier closes the distance and clinches.
Anier is still on wobbly legs! Can NZonzi finish him?
NZonzi lands a damaging elbow.
NZonzi effectively controlling the action here.
NZonzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anier seems to have recovered his senses.
NZonzi is trying to control Anier's posture but Anier avoids it.
Anier tries to move to mount but NZonzi blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Anier trying to control the position but NZonzi is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anier trying to control the action but NZonzi is working from the bottom.
NZonzi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anier tries to clinch but NZonzi moves out of range.
NZonzi misses with a body punch
and Anier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steven NZonzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anier avoids the body shot from NZonzi.
NZonzi pushes Anier up against the cage in a clinch.
NZonzi lands an elbow inside that Anier shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NZonzi forces Anier back against the cage and clinches.
NZonzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
NZonzi wants to break free but Anier has control.
NZonzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NZonzi tries a body shot but Anier blocks it.
Anier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt NZonzi or not.
NZonzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anier drives through and clinches with NZonzi against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NZonzi breaks the clinch.
NZonzi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
NZonzi instigates a clinch.
NZonzi has had enough of the clinch but Anier keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NZonzi tries to break the clinch but Anier is controlling the position.
NZonzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Anier gets an underhook and turns NZonzi into the cage.
Anier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
NZonzi keeping moving, preventing Anier from controlling successfully.
Anier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NZonzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NZonzi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anier shoots in and gets a takedown into NZonzi's guard.
NZonzi managing to control the position.
Anier tries to stand but NZonzi is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven NZonzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petter Anier's cut.
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.
NZonzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
NZonzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anier darts in and clinches NZonzi up against the cage.
Anier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. NZonzi is trying to keep an underhook but Anier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Anier prevents NZonzi from improving his position.
Anier wants to lay and pray for a moment but NZonzi keeps working.
NZonzi has his hands clasped together around Anier's back. He's all about the action.
Anier wants to free his trapped foot but NZonzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
NZonzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
NZonzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steven NZonzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NZonzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anier.
NZonzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anier manages to avoid it.
Anier moves forwards but NZonzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petter Anier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anier has a takedown stuffed.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
NZonzi connects with a single shot there.
Anier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
NZonzi taking some punishment here, with Anier in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anier wants to free his trapped foot but NZonzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. NZonzi defending well though.
NZonzi tries to get to full guard but Anier has control of the leg.
NZonzi controlling the position for now.
Anier wants to lay and pray for a moment but NZonzi keeps working.
NZonzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NZonzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of NZonzi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anier wants to control from the top but NZonzi keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
NZonzi wants to stand and escape but Anier is having none of it.
NZonzi is pulling down on Anier's head to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NZonzi clinches up with Anier and pushes him back against the cage.
NZonzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
NZonzi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anier throws an elbow that misses.
NZonzi is working for takedown but Anier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anier breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi moves into the clinch.
Anier working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anier drops down looking for an ankle pick but NZonzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NZonzi misses the jab.
NZonzi darts in and clinches Anier up against the cage.
NZonzi tries to work over Anier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NZonzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NZonzi clinches with his opponent.
NZonzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steven NZonzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Anier rushes NZonzi and presses him up against the cage.
NZonzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anier up against the cage.
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 Steven NZonzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petter Anier's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
NZonzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. NZonzi sprawls well initially but Anier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
NZonzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anier.
Anier tries to pass the half guard into mount. NZonzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
NZonzi is trying to stand.
NZonzi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
NZonzi is looking to control Anier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can NZonzi avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
NZonzi has his hands clasped together around Anier's back. He's all about the action.
NZonzi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Academy of Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Steven NZonzi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anier gets tackled into the cage by NZonzi. NZonzi maintains the clinch.
Anier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables NZonzi to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
NZonzi looking to throw knees to the head but Anier is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anier drags the fight down to the ground.
Anier being controlled here, momentarily.
NZonzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, NZonzi has managed to get both his arms back between Anier's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anier, up you get!
NZonzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Anier wants to clinch up but NZonzi keeps it at a distance.
Anier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in NZonzi's half guard.
NZonzi is trying to control but can't.
Petter Anier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anier tries to pass the half guard into mount. NZonzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anier is trying to control. NZonzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
NZonzi looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Petter Anier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
NZonzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anier.
NZonzi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
NZonzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anier throws a head kick that misses.
NZonzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
NZonzi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steven NZonzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NZonzi pinned against the cage. NZonzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
NZonzi tries to keep at a distance but Anier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anier tries for a takedown but NZonzi manages to get underhooks.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi tries to stall but Anier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NZonzi taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anier prevents NZonzi from breaking the clinch.
Anier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables NZonzi to keep the fight standing.
NZonzi misses with a knee strike.
NZonzi breaks the clinch.
Anier wants to clinch but NZonzi slips to the side
and NZonzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anier tries to close the distance and clinch up but NZonzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NZonzi thows a body shot but no joy.
NZonzi blocks a head kick by Anier.
Nice sprawl there from NZonzi as Anier shoots in.
A slow jab from NZonzi misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NZonzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petter Anier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven NZonzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven NZonzi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NZonzi, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven NZonzi!
Steven NZonzi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bellum Dominum logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Remigio Valerio Heitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian National Anthem. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tomas Popov enters the cage!
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18
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucio Remigio Valerio Heitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomas Popov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Popov shoots in for a double leg but Remigio Valerio Heitor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Popov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Popov shoots in looking for a takedown. Remigio Valerio Heitor tries to sprawl out of it but Popov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Remigio Valerio Heitor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucio Remigio Valerio Heitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Popov.
Popov fails to land the takedown.
Tomas Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov throws a leg kick which misses Remigio Valerio Heitor's front leg but catches the back leg as Remigio Valerio Heitor tries to avoid it.
Popov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Popov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Remigio Valerio Heitor trying to control the position.
Popov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remigio Valerio Heitor controlling the position.
Remigio Valerio Heitor is trying to control the position but Popov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lucio Remigio Valerio Heitor just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Popov is defended easily by Remigio Valerio Heitor.
Popov tries for a takedown but Remigio Valerio Heitor circles away easily
and Remigio Valerio Heitor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remigio Valerio Heitor slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov tries to get to full guard but Remigio Valerio Heitor has control of the leg.
Remigio Valerio Heitor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Remigio Valerio Heitor trying to control from half guard but Popov is working away.
Still in half guard, Remigio Valerio Heitor seems content to control.
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 Lucio Remigio Valerio Heitor just wasn't active enough.
Popov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Remigio Valerio Heitor is trying to control Popov's posture but Popov avoids it.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Remigio Valerio Heitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remigio Valerio Heitor holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucio Remigio Valerio Heitor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Remigio Valerio Heitor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Popov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Popov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remigio Valerio Heitor is refusing to be controlled, as Popov sits in half guard.
Popov is pressing down on Remigio Valerio Heitor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Remigio Valerio Heitor is holding on for now.
Remigio Valerio Heitor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Remigio Valerio Heitor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popov controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remigio Valerio Heitor controlling Popov's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tomas Popov wasn't active enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Remigio Valerio Heitor enables Popov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Remigio Valerio Heitor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Remigio Valerio Heitor is trying to keep Popov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Remigio Valerio Heitor seems keen to control Popov's posture.
Remigio Valerio Heitor has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Popov doesn't defend quickly enough and Remigio Valerio Heitor has managed to lock this one up! Can Popov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Remigio Valerio Heitor on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucio Remigio Valerio Heitor!
After the fight, Lucio Remigio Valerio Heitor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Post (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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164 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Post!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Post throws a head kick that misses.
Kozlov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Post.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Post throws a push kick but Kozlov slaps the foot to one side.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Post throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Post regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kozlov.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Post has wrist control.
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!
Post keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Post keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Post manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Post tries to control but Kozlov wriggling away.
Post sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kozlov tries to reverse the position but Post maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Post controlling from mount.
Post wants to control the pace but Kozlov is squirming around nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frankie Post.
Post tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Post cracks the inside of Kozlov's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov scores with a nice strike.
Kozlov throws a hook but Post blocks it.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Post tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kozlov's elbow.
Post lands an elbow inside that Kozlov shrugs off.
Post breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Post pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Post uses good head movement to avoid it.
Post tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Post scores with a head kick.
Post throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Post swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov blocks a head kick by Post.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Post.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Post misses with a head kick.
Kozlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Post tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kozlov trying to stall but Post improves his position.
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Post backwards.
Post wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov avoids a wild elbow strike from Post.
Kozlov missing with knees to the body.
Post takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kozlov lands an elbow inside.
Post tries to break free but Kozlov pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Post throws a head kick that misses.
Post tries a head kick but it misses.
Post staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Kozlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Post tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Post misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frankie Post seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov scores with a nice head shot.
Post throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Post.
Post lands with a slapping head kick.
Kozlov throws a jab when Post was well out of range.
Kozlov misses with a hook
and Post counters with a series of strikes. Kozlov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Post.
Post blocks a jab.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Post gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Post is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Post ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Post is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Kozlov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Post's corner calls for a 1-2. Post obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Post seems to have recovered his senses.
Post avoids a punch combination nicely.
Post lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frankie Post is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Post.
Post misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Kozlov misses its intended target.
Post misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Post fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kozlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Post tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Post plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Post.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Post is just out of range.
Post throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Post lands with a kick to the temple. Kozlov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kozlov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov blocks a head kick by Post.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Post is breathing heavily.
Post throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Whack! Post lands a heavy head kick that drops Kozlov. The ref tackles Post to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kozlov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Frankie Post!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimka Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Lin (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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26
265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimka Medvedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ping Lin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lin wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Lin.
Medvedev avoids a kick to the body.
Medvedev avoids the head kick by Lin.
Lin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Medvedev.
An inside leg kick lands from Lin.
Lin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Dimka Medvedev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lin throws a leg kick which misses Medvedev's front leg but catches the back leg as Medvedev tries to avoid it.
Medvedev is breathing heavily.
Lin lands with a good body shot.
Medvedev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lin.
Lin lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Medvedev ducks straight into an uppercut from Lin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Medvedev manages to regain guard straight away.
Medvedev is rocked!
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin gets to his feet and stands over Medvedev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Medvedev felt that one! Lin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Medvedev from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ping Lin!
Ping Lin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will!. Jan Olov Hermansson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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29
158 lbs
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28
160 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Devlin misses with a two punch combination.
Devlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermansson cracks a nice hook into Devlin's ribs.
Devlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermansson.
Hermansson drives through and clinches with Devlin against the cage.
Devlin tries to work over Hermansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Devlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Devlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hermansson tries to work over Devlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansson just leaning against Devlin, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Hermansson.
Hermansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hermansson lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Hermansson.
Devlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Devlin is struggling to control the position.
Hermansson tries to throw a body punch but Devlin avoids it by throwing Hermansson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hermansson.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Devlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermansson controls his hands.
Devlin has Hermansson pushed against the cage.
Hermansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Devlin.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Devlin.
A right hand to the body from Hermansson.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Hermansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
Hermansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Devlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hermansson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermansson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermansson tries to work over Devlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson scores with a hook to the body.
Devlin misses with a body punch.
Hermansson digs a right hand into Devlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Devlin's gas tank.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Devlin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermansson's brow.
Devlin blocks a body shot from Hermansson.
Devlin prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermansson.
Hermansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Devlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Devlin throws a head punch that misses.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Devlin controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin lands a damaging elbow.
Hermansson gets through Devlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermansson is working for takedown but Devlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermansson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Devlin is defending well.
Hermansson lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hermansson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Devlin controls his hands.
Devlin misses with a knee to the head.
Hermansson has Devlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hermansson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Devlin tumbling to the mat - Hermansson dives into Devlin's guard.
Devlin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hermansson is controlling him.
Hermansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Devlin is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermansson wants to pass the guard but Devlin is keeping the position.
Hermansson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Devlin's head.
Hermansson passes Devlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermansson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Devlin defends it well.
Hermansson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Devlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hermansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devlin is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermansson lands a nice short elbow.
Hermansson prevents Devlin from standing back up.
Hermansson working Devlin over with strikes.
Hermansson trying to pass the guard but Devlin defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Hermansson.
Hermansson throws a series of strikes that have Devlin backpedaling.
Devlin tries to clinch up.
Hermansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermansson cracks Devlin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson throws a hook but Devlin blocks it.
Devlin misses with a wild combination.
Devlin misses with the combination.
Devlin tries to move into range but Hermansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Devlin throws out a loose jab but Hermansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Hermansson misses.
Devlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermansson lands with a nice body punch.
Devlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Devlin staying out of range there.
Devlin missing with a left hand there. Hermansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hermansson!
Devlin tries to clinch up but Hermansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Devlin wants to clinch but Hermansson slips to the side
and Hermansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansson throws a hook but Devlin blocks it.
Hermansson scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devlin slips a straight right by Hermansson.
Hermansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devlin. Hermansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermansson works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Devlin looks to land a combination but Hermansson avoids it well.
Hermansson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Devlin walks into a left hand.
Devlin swinging wildly here.
Devlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermansson scores with a shot to the body.
Hermansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Devlin has time to react.
Devlin misses with a looping left.
Hermansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Devlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hermansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Devlin but Devlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin tries to clinch but Hermansson is having none of it.
Hermansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Devlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Devlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermansson throws out the jab.
Devlin misses the jab.
A punch combination from Devlin misses.
Hermansson lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Hermansson misses.
Hermansson connects with a body shot.
Devlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermansson.
Hermansson lands with an overhand left.
Hermansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Devlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devlin slips a straight right by Hermansson.
Hermansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Devlin back to the cage. Hermansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Devlin.
Hermansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hermansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Devlin looks to land a combination. Hermansson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermansson scores with a nice strike.
Hermansson throws the left hand but Devlin avoids the punch easily.
Hermansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hermansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Devlin's head backwards.
Hermansson scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devlin takes one to the side of the head.
Hermansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Devlin is rocked!
Hermansson lands a hook that stumbles Devlin back into the cage. Hermansson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Devlin to the canvas! Hermansson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Devlin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jan Olov Hermansson!
A relieved looking Jan Olov Hermansson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Palander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasi Palander has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ottis Toole's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ottis Toole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Palander!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toole.
Toole closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Palander quickly recovers to half guard.
Palander tries to get to full guard but Toole has control of the leg.
Toole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palander's head.
Toole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toole thows a huge punch but Palander dodges it nicely.
Palander taking some punishment here, with Toole in his half guard.
Palander is defending against the submission attempts here by Toole.
Palander is staying active underneath Toole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toole working Palander over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toole working Palander over with strikes.
Toole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Toole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Toole 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.
Palander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toole is thwarting Palander's attempts to control the position.
Toole has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Toole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toole throwing shots but Palander is blocking nicely.
Toole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palander's head.
Toole is nestled in close to Palander, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toole lands strikes from half guard.
Palander is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole winds up and cracks Palander with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toole.
Palander trying to control but Toole postures up.
Toole slips a nice elbow through Palander's hands, connecting with Palander's forehead.
Palander wants to control but Toole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toole working the head and body with strikes.
Toole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Toole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toole lands with a punch from half guard.
Toole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Toole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole drops an elbow to the side of Palander's head.
Toole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palander is rocked!
Toole lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Palander! More strikes land and this one is all over! Toole jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole!
Ottis Toole retains his super heavyweight title!
Ottis Toole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zombie Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes into the arena with Mr. Tanner blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Josh Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Tanner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Tanner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Performance Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanner swivels and escapes.
Tanner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Dick Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Jones.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Tanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Josh Jones has been cut.
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 shoots and misses
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tanner swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dick Tanner!
Dick Tanner retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dick Tanner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia's entrance music is Vida Bandida. A fine choice. Chyn has chosen Seven Devils as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demian Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia throws a series of punches but Chyn moves out of range.
Maia tries to bum rush Chyn with a series of wild strikes but Chyn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Chyn misses its intended target.
Chyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Chyn cracks Maia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chyn walks into a jab.
Maia lands a jab to Chyn's midsection.
Maia walks into a jab.
Maia throws a leg kick
and Chyn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chyn's hands.
It looks like Ryu Chyn has been cut.
Chyn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maia to the ground. Chyn is now in Maia's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Maia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chyn content to stall in guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Demian Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Chyn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chyn is working away from the top position though.
Chyn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maia to regain full guard.
Chyn slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chyn is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Chyn preventing the sweep.
Chyn won't allow Maia to get back to his feet.
Maia managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Demian Maia has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maia's waist but Maia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chyn off to one side.
Chyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Maia swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia slaps away a takedown attempt from Chyn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maia missing with a left hand there. Chyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Chyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chyn swinging wildly here.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chyn moves away.
That kick from Chyn tenderised Maia's leg. Maia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chyn fails to land the takedown.
Chyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chyn throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Maia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chyn defends well and Maia ends up having to push Chyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chyn blocks an uppercut.
Chyn has Maia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chyn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maia tumbling to the mat - Chyn dives into Maia's guard.
Maia looking to control but Chyn passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia trying to get back to full guard but Chyn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chyn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chyn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maia!
Maia wants to control from the top but Chyn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn trying to control the position here.
Chyn keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Chyn has an active guard here but Maia has managed to pass into half guard.
Maia thows a huge punch but Chyn dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn is positioning himself well to prevent Maia advancing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maia lands a nice short elbow.
Chyn is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chyn is trying to maintain the position but Maia is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chyn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ryu Chyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Maia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Chyn.
Maia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryu Chyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryu Chyn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maia looks to clinch
and Chyn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maia looks to land a body kick but Chyn moved away.
Chyn shoots in but no luck this time.
Maia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maia misses with a head kick.
Maia lands a lovely overhand right.
Maia looks to land a right hand but Chyn moved out of range.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Chyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Chyn blocks a jab.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chyn tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia loads up on a big right hand but Chyn slips the punch.
Maia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense.
Demian Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Chyn.
Chyn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maia dives in and scores a takedown into Chyn's guard.
Chyn working a defensive guard but Maia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chyn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maia working the body and head with strikes.
Chyn prevents Maia from moving into mount.
Ryu Chyn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chyn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to stand back up but Chyn is controlling him
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chyn is keen to just control but Maia is a slippery customer.
Chyn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to keep Chyn in close.
Maia is wriggling around but Chyn manages to pass to half guard.
Chyn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chyn tries to pass to full mount but Maia defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maia has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chyn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chyn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Chyn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Maia.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chyn.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chyn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chyn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maia, who protects the arm well.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn taking a break here but Maia is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chyn is pressing down on Maia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maia is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chyn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryu Chyn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chyn moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.
A jab lands there for Chyn.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Chyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chyn backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chyn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maia loads up on a big right hand but Chyn slips the punch.
Maia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chyn counters with a left to the body.
Maia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chyn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maia circles away.
Demian Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Chyn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn lunges at Maia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maia's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maia.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chyn is defended easily by Maia.
Chyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chyn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maia takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia tries to clinch but Chyn moves out of range.
Maia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chyn.
Chyn shoots for a takedown but Maia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Demian Maia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Chyn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good work by Chyn as he checks the leg kick.
Chyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chyn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chyn sees it coming and defends easily.
Chyn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maia is working away from the top position though.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chyn is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
Chyn wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chyn actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Chyn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chyn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chyn tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Chyn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Maia pushes past his half guard into mount!
Chyn is squirming around, avoiding Maia's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maia looking to control but Chyn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chyn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chyn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maia 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryu Chyn!
Ryu Chyn is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryu Chyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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