Colosseum Hell in a Cell PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liveser Rubino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rubino
vs
King

170 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liveser Rubino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex King!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rubino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Rubino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rubino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rubino connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King shoots for a takedown but Rubino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King shoots in for a takedown but Rubino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liveser Rubino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex King.
Rubino lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubino misses with a jab, cross combination.
King goes for a double leg but Rubino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rubino continues to drive forward.

King gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is taking a breather. Rubino 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.
King stops Rubino from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King stalling.
Rubino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.

Alex King has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rubino pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Rubino settles back down.
Rubino slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rubino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rubino's guard.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.

King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King controlling from the top position.

Rubino has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, King seems content to control.
Let's hope that King has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rubino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rubino tries to get out of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex King hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rubino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rubino is trying to stand but he's just given King his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex King 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.

King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rubino dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Rubino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King shoots in for a double leg but Rubino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rubino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rubino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Liveser Rubino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex King.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rubino misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Rubino.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King shoots in but Rubino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rubino sprawls well. Rubino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Rubino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liveser Rubino is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Rubino.
King shoots for a takedown but Rubino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
King is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rubino.
A good leg kick by Rubino.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King shoots in for a takedown but Rubino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liveser Rubino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rubino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubino connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rubino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Rubino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rubino lands a jab-cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubino, right into the meat.
Rubino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rubino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rubino defends it nicely.
Rubino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Rubino cracks King with an open hand slap.
King looks for a takedown but Rubino sprawls well.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubino.
Rubino connects with a jab.
Rubino misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubino throws out a powerful jab.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Rubino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rubino's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liveser Rubino dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rubino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King looks for a takedown but Rubino sprawls well.

King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rubino's half guard.
Rubino wants to get back to his feet.
Rubino is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!

Rubino is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. King locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Rubino is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex King!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Jyytti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yra Panov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jyytti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mass Destruction (Reincarnation). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jyytti
vs
Panov

200 cm
29
246 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

193 cm
23
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Jyytti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yra Panov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panov shoots for a takedown but Jyytti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jyytti throws a front kick that sends Panov stumbling back into the cage.
Jyytti lands with a nice body kick.
Panov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jyytti.

It looks like Yra Panov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jyytti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Panov on his heels. He'll look to pass Panov's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Panov controls Jyytti momentarily but Jyytti frees himself.
Panov looks winded!
Panov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jyytti content to stall in guard here.

Jyrki Jyytti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Panov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Jyytti.
Panov 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.
Crunch! Jyytti slams his shin into Panov's torso.
Panov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jyytti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Jyytti lands.
Panov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jyytti counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jyytti.
Both fighters circling a little - Jyytti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Jyytti.
Jab by Jyytti.
Jyytti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Panov if he has to take too many more of those.
Jyytti throws an overhand right that drops Panov like a sack of potatoes! Jyytti dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Jyytti!
Jyrki Jyytti made sure to mention his sponsor, DJs Locker in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obeliks Imxatebov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Redinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imxatebov is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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.

Imxatebov
vs
Redinov

190 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obeliks Imxatebov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Redinov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imxatebov swats away the attempt to clinch by Redinov.
Imxatebov is breathing heavily.
Imxatebov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redinov tries to clinch but Imxatebov moves out of range.
Obeliks Imxatebov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imxatebov keeps the fight on the outside.
Redinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Imxatebov.
Imxatebov keeps the fight on the outside.
Imxatebov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Redinov has managed to clinch.
Redinov lands an elbow just above Imxatebov 's eye.
Imxatebov is trying to break the clinch but Redinov is controlling him.
Redinov lands a nice elbow.
Redinov lands a nice elbow.
Imxatebov is trying to push Redinov away but Redinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Imxatebov is looking to break free of the clinch but Redinov has double underhooks.
Redinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redinov lands an elbow that stopped Imxatebov in his tracks for a moment.
Imxatebov takes an elbow to the temple.
Redinov lands an elbow just above Imxatebov 's eye.
Redinov lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redinov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Redinov.
Redinov lands an elbow just above Imxatebov 's eye.
Redinov lands a damaging elbow.
Imxatebov takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redinov.
Redinov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Imxatebov's defenses.
Imxatebov takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redinov.

Imxatebov is rocked!
Redinov lands a nice elbow.
Oh Imxatebov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redinov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redinov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redinov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redinov creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Imxatebov! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Redinov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Redinov! Piotr Redinov retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Piotr Redinov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Begins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodi Kvention (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frodo Begins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Begins
vs
Kvention

175 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

169 cm
23
179 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frodo Begins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodi Kvention!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Begins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Begins shoots in for a double leg but Kvention sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Oooooh!!! Begins has knocked Kvention down with a huge combo! Begins steps away and waves a wobbly Kvention back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Frodo Begins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kvention shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kvention slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Begins looking for a sweep. Not yet Begins, not yet.

Kvention looking to improve position, pressing down on Begins's thigh with his hand. Begins seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kvention paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kvention's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Begins picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frodo Begins!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegam Manavazyam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champion Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Manavazyam
vs
Sambo

178 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
23
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gegam Manavazyam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Champion Sambo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sambo dives in for a single leg takedown but Manavazyam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sambo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manavazyam is defending well.
Gegam Manavazyam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champion Sambo.
Sambo is trying to drag Manavazyam to the mat but Manavazyam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sambo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manavazyam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manavazyam tries to break free but Sambo pushes him back against the cage.

Sambo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manavazyam can't fight it off and eventually Sambo manages to take the fight to the floor. Manavazyam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manavazyam is wriggling around but Sambo manages to pass to half guard.
Sambo wants to free his trapped foot but Manavazyam is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manavazyam is trying to stand up here but Sambo is controlling him well.
Sambo is looking to advance position but Manavazyam won't allow it.
Manavazyam pushes Sambo off looking to stand but Sambo dives back in and keeps control.

Sambo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Manavazyam could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sambo has cracked it and Manavazyam is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sambo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Champion Sambo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dragic
vs
Romanov

194 cm
33
281 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

191 cm
23
278 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dragan Dragic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dragic cracks Romanov with an open hand slap.

It looks like Pavel Romanov has been cut.
Romanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov throws a leg kick but Dragic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dragic defending well as Romanov loads up on a big left hand.
Romanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dragic.
Romanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romanov looks winded!

Oooooh!!! Dragic has knocked Romanov down with a huge combo! Dragic steps away and waves a wobbly Romanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Romanov is rocked!
Dragic feints a jab and as Romanov dips his head, Dragic unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Romanov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Romanov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dragic smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dragan Dragic!
Dragan Dragic 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Morozov
vs
Khabilov

175 cm
23
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeniy Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov misses with a low kick.
Morozov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khabilov.
Morozov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khabilov.
Morozov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Morozov finds it's way through Khabilov's defenses.
Khabilov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morozov throws an overhand right that lands on Khabilov's shoulder, as Khabilov tries to avoid the shot.
Morozov throws out a leg kick but Khabilov moves out of range and Morozov only half commits.
Morozov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morozov cracks Khabilov with a good jab.
Khabilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khabilov thumps Morozov with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morozov throws a hook but Khabilov avoids it easily.
Khabilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morozov's sensitive parts.
That kick from Khabilov tenderised Morozov's leg. Morozov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Morozov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov throws a low kick, looking for Khabilov's leg but Khabilov calmly moves out of range.
Khabilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morozov. That did some damage!
Khabilov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Morozov as he checks the leg kick.
Khabilov misses with a few strikes there.
Khabilov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morozov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Morozov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morozov tries to work over Khabilov's front leg with a kick but Khabilov checks it.
A clash of legs there as Khabilov blocks the low kick.
Khabilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morozov on the side of the head.

It looks like Evgeniy Morozov has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov tries to score with a low kick but Morozov moves his leg out of the way.
Morozov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khabilov is out of range and Morozov settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khabilov's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Morozov.
Khabilov throws a leg kick but Morozov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morozov lands a jab to the nose.
Morozov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morozov throws a combination that misses
and Morozov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morozov defending well as Khabilov loads up on a big left hand.
Morozov throws a good cross that connects.
Khabilov looks to land a combination but Morozov avoids it well.
Morozov throws a hook to the side of Khabilov's head but Khabilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morozov misses with a hook. Khabilov ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Morozov misses.
Khabilov misses with a low kick as Morozov jumps back.
Morozov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khabilov throws a hook but Morozov avoids it easily.
Khabilov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Morozov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khabilov.
Khabilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morozov throws a leg kick which misses Khabilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Khabilov tries to avoid it.
Morozov is looking to chop away at Khabilov's legs.
Khabilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morozov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morozov scores with a jab. Khabilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khabilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morozov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khabilov scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morozov wants to slow Khabilov down by chopping away at his legs.
Khabilov misses with a combination
and Morozov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morozov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khabilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khabilov checks a leg kick.
Morozov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morozov misses with a leg kick.
Khabilov walks into a stiff left hand from Morozov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morozov!
Khabilov misses with a hook. Morozov ducked under it nicely.
Morozov misses with a left hand
and Khabilov counters with a leg kick.
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 Evgeniy Morozov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evgeniy Morozov'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.

Morozov connects with a solid leg kick.
Khabilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Khabilov misses its intended target.
Morozov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morozov tries to score with a low kick but Khabilov moves his leg out of the way.
Morozov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Khabilov blocks the leg kick.
Morozov misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Khabilov blocks the low kick.
Morozov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morozov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khabilov.
Morozov lands a jab to the head.
Khabilov checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov throws a leg kick that misses.
Morozov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khabilov.
Morozov throws a leg kick
and Khabilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khabilov sizes up Morozov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khabilov checks a leg kick.
Morozov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morozov defending well as Khabilov loads up on a big left hand.
Morozov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khabilov.
Evgeniy Morozov is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Khabilov blocks the low kick.
Morozov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khabilov counters with a thumping low kick.
Morozov feints and then cracks Khabilov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khabilov down.
Evgeniy Morozov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Morozov.
The fighters circling - Morozov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morozov throws a leg kick
and Khabilov counters with a low kick, right behind Morozov 's knee.
Morozov looks to land a right hand but Khabilov moved out of range.
Khabilov connects with a solid leg kick.
Morozov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morozov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khabilov.
Good leg kick by Khabilov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morozov throws a leg kick but Khabilov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khabilov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khabilov blocks a leg kick.
Morozov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morozov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morozov throws a low kick, looking for Khabilov's leg but Khabilov calmly moves out of range.
Morozov stalks Khabilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khabilov's face. Khabilov staggers backwards, shaken.
Morozov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morozov throws a leg kick which misses Khabilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Khabilov tries to avoid it.
Khabilov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khabilov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morozov throws a leg kick that misses.
Morozov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khabilov throws a jab when Morozov was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morozov.
Khabilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morozov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morozov slips a jab and a cross from Khabilov.
Morozov throws a leg kick that misses.
Khabilov throws a hook to the side of Morozov's head but Morozov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morozov throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morozov connects with an inside leg kick.
Khabilov throws a hook but Morozov avoids it easily.
Khabilov is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morozov.
Khabilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morozov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khabilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeniy Morozov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgeniy Morozov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Morozov checks a low kick from Khabilov.
Morozov lands a lovely overhand right.
Khabilov moves out of range as Morozov strikes.
Morozov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morozov wants to land a leg kick but Khabilov is out of range.
Morozov misses with a leg kick
and Khabilov counters with a stiff right hand.
Morozov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morozov misses with the combination.
Morozov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khabilov is able to avoid easily.
Khabilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khabilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morozov.
A bone on bone clash there as Khabilov blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Khabilov misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Morozov.
Morozov throws a shot from downtown. Khabilov moves away and avoids it.
Khabilov walks into a left hand.
Morozov checks a leg kick.
Khabilov walks into a left hand.
Morozov checks a leg kick.
Morozov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov throws a leg kick
and Khabilov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good work by Khabilov as he checks the leg kick.
Morozov throws a shot from downtown. Khabilov moves away and avoids it.
Morozov cracks Khabilov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morozov tries to bum rush Khabilov with a series of wild strikes but Khabilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khabilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khabilov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morozov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khabilov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khabilov dodges the punch combination from Morozov.
Khabilov misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov wants to land a leg kick but Khabilov is out of range.
Morozov throws a low kick but Khabilov avoids it.
Morozov tries to bum rush Khabilov with a series of wild strikes but Khabilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khabilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khabilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morozov.
Some bone on bone action there as Morozov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Morozov.
Khabilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morozov.
An inside leg kick lands from Morozov.
Khabilov throws a series of punches but Morozov avoids them all with ease.
Morozov wants to land a leg kick but Khabilov is out of range.
Khabilov misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Khabilov misses
enabling Morozov to counter with a crisp jab.
Morozov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khabilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Morozov.
Khabilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morozov can pounce on him.
Morozov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khabilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morozov.
Morozov throws a lazy uppercut
and Khabilov counters with a nice leg kick.
Morozov throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morozov connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Morozov scores with a four punch combination!
Shamil Khabilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeniy Morozov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morozov defending well as Khabilov loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Morozov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morozov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Morozov!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Velttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Moiseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velttonen comes to the cage accompanied by Ultra Bra - Hauki. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Velttonen
vs
Moiseev

192 cm
25
192 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

176 cm
23
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Velttonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksei Moiseev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moiseev tries to clinch up but Velttonen circles away and keeps his distance.

Velttonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Velttonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moiseev looking for a sweep. Not yet Moiseev, not yet.
Velttonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moiseev wants to stand but Velttonen is controlling the position.
Moiseev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velttonen controls the pace.
Moiseev wants to get back to his feet but Velttonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velttonen stands and throws Moiseev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moiseev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velttonen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Velttonen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Moiseev has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Risto Velttonen!
Risto Velttonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sem Gemgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Boston
vs
Gemgi

175 cm
31
180 lbs
17 - 15 - 2

168 cm
23
177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sem Gemgi!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gemgi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boston swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gemgi moves into the clinch.
Boston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gemgi misses with an elbow strike.
Boston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boston blocks the elbow strike.
Boston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boston blocks an elbow strike from Gemgi.
Boston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boston tries a knee to the head but Gemgi blocks it.
Boston misses with a knee to the head.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Boston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boston blocks the elbow strike.
Gemgi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but Gemgi blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gemgi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gemgi blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gemgi throws an elbow but misses.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but Gemgi blocks with his arms.
Gemgi 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.
Boston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boston is breathing heavily.
Gemgi misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Boston.
Boston misses with a knee strike.
Boston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boston trying to control the position but instead, Gemgi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boston into the cage.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it misses.
Boston misses with a knee strike.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it misses.
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Gemgi looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gemgi throws an elbow but misses.
Gemgi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gemgi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boston avoids the elbow strike from Gemgi, against the cage.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gemgi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gemgi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boston misses with a knee to the head.
Gemgi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boston leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boston avoids the elbow strike from Gemgi, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boston avoids the elbow strike from Gemgi, against the cage.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boston misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gemgi throws an elbow but misses.
Gemgi misses with an elbow over the top.
Gemgi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gemgi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gemgi is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boston.
Boston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gemgi blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gemgi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Gemgi misses with an elbow over the top.
Boston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boston blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gemgi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gemgi misses with an elbow over the top.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boston looking to throw knees to the head but Gemgi is blocking nicely.
Gemgi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boston blocks the elbow strike.
Boston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boston slowing the pace effectively.
Gemgi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gemgi misses with an elbow strike.
Boston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gemgi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gemgi throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gemgi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boston misses with a knee strike.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Gemgi.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 Bradley Boston will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gemgi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gemgi is looking to clinch but Boston is avoiding it.
Gemgi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gemgi doesn't manage to clinch there - Boston circles away.
Gemgi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gemgi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boston counters with a series of strikes. Gemgi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gemgi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bradley Boston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gemgi tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
Boston scores with a nice head shot.
Boston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boston misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gemgi doesn't manage to clinch there - Boston circles away.
Boston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gemgi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gemgi wants to clinch
and Boston counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gemgi tries to clinch up.
Boston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gemgi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gemgi is looking to clinch but Boston is avoiding it.
Gemgi wants to clinch up but Boston keeps it at a distance.
Gemgi avoids the head kick by Boston.
Gemgi tries to close the distance and clinch but Boston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gemgi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boston counters with a head kick. That will keep Gemgi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A big left from Boston misses.
Gemgi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boston cracks Gemgi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gemgi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gemgi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gemgi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gemgi slips a straight right by Boston.
Gemgi is looking to clinch but Boston is avoiding it.
Bradley Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston lands with a nice combination. Gemgi backs away looking to recover.
Boston tries a head kick but it misses.
Gemgi wants to clinch
and Boston counters with a series of strikes. Gemgi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gemgi is looking to clinch.
Boston circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Boston finds it's target.
Gemgi tries to close the distance and clinch but Boston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gemgi tries to clinch up.
A combination from Boston does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gemgi tries to clinch up.
Gemgi staying out of range there.
Gemgi tries to clinch there but Boston circles away.
Gemgi tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gemgi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gemgi tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
Boston lands a jab to the nose.
Boston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gemgi tries to clinch but Boston moves away
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Boston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Gemgi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gemgi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gemgi wants to clinch up but Boston keeps it at a distance.
Gemgi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Gemgi tries to clinch there but Boston circles away.
Boston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston keeps the fight on the outside.
Boston misses with a body kick.
Boston throws a head kick but Gemgi moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boston's corner calls for a 1-2. Boston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gemgi tries to close the distance and clinch but Boston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gemgi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gemgi is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Boston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gemgi is looking to clinch but Boston is avoiding it.
Boston misses with a body kick.
Boston throws a head kick that misses.
Gemgi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boston counters with a head kick.
Gemgi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boston tries a head kick but it misses.
Boston lands a head kick. Gemgi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gemgi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gemgi instigates a clinch.
Gemgi misses with an elbow over the top.
Boston looking to throw knees to the head but Gemgi is blocking nicely.
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Boston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but Gemgi blocks with his arms.
Gemgi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Gemgi.
Boston misses with a knee to the head.
Boston looking to throw knees to the head but Gemgi is blocking nicely.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Gemgi.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but Gemgi blocks with his arms.
Boston blocks an elbow strike from Gemgi.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boston misses with a knee to the head.
Boston avoids the elbow strike from Gemgi, against the cage.
Gemgi throws an elbow that misses.
Gemgi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gemgi throws an elbow that misses.
Boston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradley Boston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boston throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gemgi throws an elbow but misses.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gemgi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boston's defenses.
Boston tries a knee to the head but Gemgi blocks it.
Gemgi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Gemgi.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it misses.
Gemgi misses with an elbow strike.
Boston blocks the elbow strike.
Boston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gemgi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boston scores with a knee to the head.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Boston avoids the elbow strike from Gemgi, against the cage.
Gemgi misses with an elbow strike.
Boston avoids a wild elbow strike from Gemgi.
Boston misses with a knee to the head.
Boston avoids the elbow strike from Gemgi, against the cage.
Gemgi misses with an elbow strike.
Boston avoids a wild elbow strike from Gemgi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston looking to throw knees to the head but Gemgi is blocking nicely.
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but Gemgi blocks with his arms.
Gemgi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boston blocks the elbow strike.
Boston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gemgi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gemgi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Gemgi.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Gemgi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gemgi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Boston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Gemgi.
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Boston tries a knee to the head but Gemgi blocks it.
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Gemgi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boston's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gemgi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it misses.
Gemgi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gemgi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it misses.
Gemgi misses with an elbow strike.
Boston misses with a knee strike.
Gemgi throws an elbow that misses.
Gemgi throws an elbow but it misses.
Boston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gemgi misses with an elbow over the top.
Gemgi pushes off an throws an elbow but Boston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gemgi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gemgi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Sem Gemgi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gemgi pushes off an throws an elbow but Boston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sem Gemgi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Boston!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradley Boston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Green told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Maeda
vs
Green

170 cm
35
142 lbs
29 - 22 - 0

179 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Green!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maeda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda stops Green from getting back to his feet.
Maeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.
Green is looking to get back to is feet but Maeda passes into side control.
Maeda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Green is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maeda lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda advances to mount.
Maeda cracks Green with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maeda lands a heavy elbow.
Maeda punishing his opponent with strikes.

Green is rocked!
Maeda with good strikes from the mount here!
Green is still in real trouble! Can Maeda finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Green is out cold - huge knockout for Maeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mitsuyo Maeda!
Mitsuyo Maeda retains his bantamweight title!
Mitsuyo Maeda very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.