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BMP 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laz Icarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icarus comes into the arena with Flying dutchman blaring out of the sound system. Laz Icarus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laz Icarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 33 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Trezeguet!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Icarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Icarus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Icarus avoids a kick to the body.
Trezeguet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Icarus works over Trezeguet's head and body with a nice combination.
Icarus leaves Trezeguet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Icarus lands a body shot.
Icarus lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Trezeguet misses
and Icarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Icarus is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Trezeguet like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Trezeguet from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laz Icarus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimo Hulahula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko is looking to slow Hulahula down with leg kicks.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hulahula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hulahula works Kovalenko's body with a nice hook.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Hulahula avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula looks to land a left hand but Kovalenko moved out of range nicely.
Kovalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hulahula.
Hulahula dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko lands a right hook to the body.
Hulahula misses with a looping left.
Hulahula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hulahula thuds a left hand into Kovalenko's body.
Hulahula throws a big shot that misses.
Hulahula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hulahula gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko avoids the body shot from Hulahula.
Hulahula moves out of range of the leg kick from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Hulahula's corner calls for a 1-2. Hulahula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hulahula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kovalenko is trying to defend but Hulahula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hulahula is keen to just control but Kovalenko is a slippery customer.
Hulahula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hulahula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kovalenko is staying active underneath Hulahula, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovalenko.
Hulahula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovalenko on the side of the head.
Hulahula lands a nice hook to Kovalenko's body. Kovalenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hulahula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovalenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovalenko connects with a single shot there.
Hulahula takes a swing at Kovalenko's ribcage but misses.
Hulahula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Hulahula is out of range.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Hulahula ducks under and follows up with a left that Hulahula also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovalenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovalenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko needs to keep his hands up - Hulahula had a free shot at his head there.
Kovalenko feints a jab promting Hulahula to slip. Kovalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hulahula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalenko throws a body kick that misses.
Hulahula lands with a nice body punch.
Kovalenko works Hulahula's body with a nice hook.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hulahula.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut.
Kovalenko ducks under a wild hook from Hulahula.
Hulahula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovalenko as he avoids it easily.
Hulahula scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovalenko should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hulahula.
Hulahula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovalenko throws out the jab.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovalenko throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Nikolai Kovalenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kovalenko misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Kovalenko.
Hulahula on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kovalenko lunges at Hulahula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hulahula's hand.
Hulahula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalenko moves away.
Hulahula throws the left hand but Kovalenko avoids the punch easily.
Hulahula misses with a hook. Kovalenko ducked under it nicely.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulahula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Kovalenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hulahula misses the jab.
Kovalenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hulahula. Kovalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hulahula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovalenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hulahula! Kovalenko lets Hulahula back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hulahula is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula leaves his chin hanging out and Kovalenko seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hulahula crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Nesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesi has chosen Van Canto - Battery as his entrance music. Scott Carson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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201 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Nesi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson throws a head kick that misses.
Nesi clinches with his opponent.
Nesi stalls.
Nesi presses Carson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nesi taking a breather.
Nesi lands a knee to the body.
Carson working hard to break the clinch.
Nesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nesi prevents Carson from breaking the clinch.
Carson avoiding damage as Nesi throws knees to the body.
Carson is trying to break the clinch but Nesi is controlling him.
Nesi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson managing to block the knees to the body from Nesi.
Carson managing to block the knees to the body from Nesi.
Nesi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nesi lands with a right to the head.
Carson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nesi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson is trying to break the clinch but Nesi has him pressed against the cage.
Nesi lands a good knee to the midsection. Carson won't want to take too many of those.
Carson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carson tries to circle away but Nesi has him pinned against the cage.
Carson takes a shot to the head.
Nesi missing with knees to the body.
Come on Nesi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carson is trying to break the clinch but Nesi is controlling him.
Carson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nesi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nesi scores with a shot to the side of Carson's head.
Nesi lands an uppercut.
Nesi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Nesi there.
Carson misses with a head kick.
Carson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carson throws a head kick that misses.
Nesi cracks Carson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carson misses with a head kick.
Nesi tries to clinch up.
Carson throws a sloppy head kick and Nesi moves out of range easily.
Nesi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carson throws a head kick but Nesi moves out of range.
Nesi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carson's head backwards.
Carson tries to move into range but Nesi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carson misses with a right hand
and Nesi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nesi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nesi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesi swings for the body but Carson moves out of range.
Carson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nesi's head.
It looks like Ed Nesi has been cut.
A head kick misses from Carson.
Nice straight punches there by Nesi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nesi.
Nesi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesi is just out of range.
Carson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Carson misses
and Nesi counters with a nice body shot.
Carson is breathing heavily.
Carson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nesi.
Nesi drops Carson with a big left hand! Carson is injured, injured bad! Nesi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Nesi!
Ed Nesi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alucard Darkim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkim comes to the cage accompanied by I'm new in da city. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alucard Darkim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kottari throws a body shot but no joy.
Darkim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kottari looks to throw the jab but Darkim is out of range.
Kottari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darkim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kottari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Darkim trying to control the position from guard on top but Kottari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkim connects with a couple of short punches.
Darkim 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kottari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kottari is controlling Darkim's posture.
Kottari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darkim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kottari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Darkim, into his guard.
Kottari trying to control but Darkim is working from the bottom.
Darkim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kottari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kottari trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kottari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darkim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darkim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kottari defends well.
Darkim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kottari is one step ahead there.
Darkim keeping moving, preventing Kottari from controlling successfully.
Darkim working for a triangle but Kottari defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari trying to control but Darkim is working from the bottom.
Kottari chips away with some ground and pound.
Darkim looking for a triangle here. Kottari is fighting it but it looks tight! Darkim pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kottari is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alucard Darkim!
Alucard Darkim took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Russian Top Magazin for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabogo comes to the cage accompanied by 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run. On his way into the cage it seems that Kenalemodisa Mabogo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kenalemodisa Mabogo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Mabogo tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers checks a low kick from Mabogo.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Mabogo lands a front kick.
Mabogo slips a straight right by Rogers.
Mabogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mabogo lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jason Rogers has been cut.
Mabogo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rogers crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
A less than humble Kenalemodisa Mabogo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. Velasquez has chosen UFC - Face the Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Boykiy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boykiy works Velasquez's body with a nice hook.
Velasquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Boykiy tries to clinch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boykiy throws a series of punches but Velasquez avoids them all with ease.
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boykiy lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boykiy is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Boykiy circles away and we're back to standing.
Boykiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boykiy tries to work over Velasquez's front leg with a kick but Velasquez checks it.
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Boykiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Boykiy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boykiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boykiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dimas Boykiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Boykiy.
Boykiy throws a body kick that misses.
Dimas Boykiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Velasquez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boykiy misses with a body kick.
Boykiy tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velasquez moves out of range of the body kick.
Boykiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boykiy defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Boykiy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy prevents the takedown attempt.
Dimas Boykiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boykiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Velasquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
Boykiy is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
Boykiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykiy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez being controlled here momentarily.
Boykiy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Velasquez manages to pass to side control.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Boykiy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Boykiy tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez prevents Boykiy from improving his position.
Boykiy is refusing to be controlled, as Velasquez sits in half guard.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boykiy trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Boykiy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velasquez throwing shots but Boykiy is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boykiy pushes Velasquez off looking to stand but Velasquez dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boykiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Boykiy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boykiy wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boykiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boykiy throws a low kick but Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Boykiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Velasquez takes a step back to recover.
Boykiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Boykiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boykiy tries to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a single leg into guard. Boykiy didn't expect that.
Velasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Velasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boykiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velasquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boykiy wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boykiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Boykiy blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykiy working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez is in close to Boykiy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boykiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Boykiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Boykiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velasquez is in close to Boykiy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boykiy is looking to stand back up but Velasquez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boykiy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Velasquez working his ground and pound in the gym.
Boykiy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boykiy.
Velasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cain Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Boykiy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez works over Boykiy with some ground and pound from guard.
Boykiy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Velasquez uses it to pass to side control.
Velasquez cracks Boykiy with a big elbow.
Velasquez avoids the strikes from the bottom by Boykiy.
Velasquez working the body and head with strikes.
Boykiy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boykiy wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez lands some shots froms side control.
Velasquez lands a nice forearm strike.
Boykiy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Velasquez off and has taken his back!
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet but Boykiy has full control of the position and if anything, Velasquez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy controls the action.
Velasquez trying to get back to his feet but Boykiy is in full control for now.
Boykiy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boykiy controlling the position well here. Velasquez rolled but Boykiy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Velasquez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boykiy.
Velasquez just trying to survive but Boykiy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boykiy looking for the choke from the back.
Velasquez tries to escape but Boykiy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Velasquez wants to control his opponent's hands but Boykiy gets his hands free.
Boykiy wants to control but Velasquez manages to buck him off and is now in Boykiy's guard! Nice work there by Velasquez!
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boykiy looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
That's time! Boykiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boykiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boykiy drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Boykiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Velasquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boykiy prevents it.
Boykiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dimas Boykiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boykiy throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykiy cracks the inside of Velasquez's front leg.
Boykiy wants to slow Velasquez down by chopping away at his legs.
Boykiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boykiy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy 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.
Boykiy tries to clinch up.
Boykiy loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Boykiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Boykiy, which made it look bad.
Dimas Boykiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Boykiy lands with an overhand left.
Velasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boykiy.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Boykiy.
A big right from Velasquez misses.
Boykiy leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Boykiy sprawls well. He's pushed Velasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boykiy thows a body kick. Velasquez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boykiy throws a wild body kick that Velasquez sees coming a mile off.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Boykiy tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boykiy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boykiy looks for the body kick but Velasquez saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boykiy clinches.
Velasquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boykiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boykiy moves in looking to clinch but Velasquez pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Boykiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Boykiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boykiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boykiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velasquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boykiy throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Boykiy misses.
Boykiy tries to land a front kick but Velasquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimas Boykiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boykiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boykiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Boykiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boykiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Boykiy keeps moving.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykiy wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Boykiy is looking for a triangle but Velasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Boykiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimas Boykiy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boykiy 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimas Boykiy!
Dimas Boykiy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets comes to the cage accompanied by Штиль. Burns Jr has chosen Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Burns Jr!
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Boets steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr rushes Boets and presses him up against the cage.
Boets blocking some punches.
Burns Jr is trying to force a seperation but Boets has the dominant position.
Burns Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boets trying to control the position but instead, Burns Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boets into the cage.
Boets fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boets tries to pull guard but Burns Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Boets drops back down to his feet.
Burns Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boets's elbow.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Boets in the body.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boets.
Boets misses with a body shot.
Boets moves in looking to clinch but Burns Jr pushes him off.
Boets tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boets looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burns Jr!
Burns Jr pushes Boets away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boets gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns Jr is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Burns Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns Jr tries to escape but Boets is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boets lands an elbow.
Boets is putting a hurting on Burns Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boets working the body and head with strikes.
Boets thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns Jr wants to control but Boets postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets wants to control but Burns Jr is keeping him busy.
Boets is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boets working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Boets is looking to take a break and control but Burns Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boets scoring with punches from side control.
Burns Jr tries to bench press Boets off him but Boets keeps the position.
Boets swings around for an armbar but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boets's guard.
Burns Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boets looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns Jr is fending him off so far but Boets persists. Nope, Burns Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Boets tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boets somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimon Boets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boets tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boets will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Boets saw that one coming.
Boets looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boets shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Boets's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr rushes Boets and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boets has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Boets.
Nice sprawl there from Burns Jr as Boets shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boets fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boets.
Burns Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boets holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burns Jr tries to throw a body punch but Boets avoids it by throwing Burns Jr back against the cage.
Burns Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Boets backwards.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burns Jr scores with a push kick.
Burns Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boets is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boets shoots in but no luck this time.
Boets takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No luck for Boets with that takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Boets shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr has managed to clinch.
Boets is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burns Jr is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimon Boets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boets goes for a takedown attempt but Burns Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boets blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Burns Jr moves into the clinch.
Burns Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Boets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr thumps Boets with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Boets shrugs it off though.
Boets fails with the takedown.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Boets moves out of range.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Boets blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Boets shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns Jr pinned against the cage. Burns Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boets misses with a takedown attempt
and Burns Jr counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boets tries to keep at a distance but Burns Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boets will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boets is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns Jr gets an underhook and turns Boets into the cage.
Boets drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burns Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boets is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns Jr lands a shot to the body.
Boets tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boets backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Boets tries for a takedown but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boets looking for a takedown.
Burns Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Burns Jr on the inside.
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boets tries to keep at a distance but Burns Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Boets gets tackled into the cage by Burns Jr. Burns Jr maintains the clinch.
Boets misses with the head strike.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boets is defended easily by Burns Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr keeps Boets at a distance using the push kick.
Burns Jr instigates a clinch.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boets darts in looking for a takedown but Burns Jr gets double underhooks and turns Boets into the cage.
Burns Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Boets manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burns Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns Jr stands and steps away. Boets gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burns Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boets, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boets wants to clinch.
Boets fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr drives through and clinches with Boets against the cage.
Burns Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns Jr instigates a clinch.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boets tries for a takedown but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boets shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns Jr pinned against the cage. Burns Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr moves into the clinch.
Boets blocks a body shot from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burns Jr thows a body kick. Boets tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boets shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns Jr defends it nicely.
Boets shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns Jr but Burns Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Boets changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimon Boets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boets takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boets if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boets is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns Jr gets an underhook and turns Boets into the cage.
Burns Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Burns Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns Jr rushes Boets and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burns Jr lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands an uppercut.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr lands a big head kick that sends Boets tumbling to the mat! Burns Jr takes a step backwards and waves Boets back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boets is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Boets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boets is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Boets seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Burns Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets tries to clinch but Burns Jr is having none of it.
Burns Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boets takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Boets looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns Jr is fending him off so far but Boets persists. Nope, Burns Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr thows a body kick. Boets tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boets fails to land the takedown.
Burns Jr misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boets's head.
Boets closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dimon Boets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boets fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boets wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns Jr keeps working.
Boets working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boets 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.
Boets lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burns Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Dimon Boets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boets sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burns Jr is staying active underneath Boets, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A cross from Boets lands.
Burns Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boets circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Burns Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
In his post fight interview, Simba Burns Jr gave a big smile as he said 'I'm not back, because I never left.. I am here and here to stay and I want that world title. I love my brother Simba Burns and the whole Burns family who helped me win this fight. And my new partners the Diaz bros thanks for the help guys.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Boycheck has chosen Парус as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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33
242 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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38
204 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck shoots in and drives through. Smokeleaf sprawls well.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Boycheck slips under a jab.
Boycheck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boycheck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smokeleaf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Smokeleaf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boycheck looking for a sweep. Not yet Boycheck, not yet.
Boycheck controls Smokeleaf momentarily but Smokeleaf frees himself.
Smokeleaf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boycheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smokeleaf has managed to get both his arms back between Boycheck's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokeleaf looking to sit in guard and control but Boycheck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smokeleaf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Boycheck from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf pulls Boycheck in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smokeleaf looking to control.
Boycheck trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard here.
Smokeleaf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boycheck stands and throws Smokeleaf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokeleaf gets back to half guard.
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.
Boycheck trying to control from half guard but Smokeleaf is working away.
Smokeleaf wants to control the action here but instead Boycheck manages to pass to full mount!
Boycheck lands a heavy elbow.
Boycheck landing punches.
Boycheck lands with some strikes.
Boycheck cracks Smokeleaf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boycheck wants to control the pace but Smokeleaf is squirming around nicely.
Smokeleaf working to try and regain half guard.
Smokeleaf is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smokeleaf wants to hold on but Boycheck pushes him away.
Boycheck trying to control but Smokeleaf is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Boycheck.
Smokeleaf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smokeleaf tries to reverse the position but Boycheck maintains control.
Boycheck looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boycheck cracks Smokeleaf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boycheck content just to control the position here.
Smokeleaf tries to hold on but Boycheck postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boycheck scoring with strikes but Smokeleaf is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck avoids the attempt from Smokeleaf to control.
Boycheck scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smokeleaf?
Boycheck trying to control but Smokeleaf is having none of it.
Boycheck has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boycheck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boycheck avoids the attempt from Smokeleaf to control.
Smokeleaf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitka Boycheck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smokeleaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boycheck defends it nicely.
Boycheck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smokeleaf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smokeleaf looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boycheck has picked Smokeleaf up and slammed him! Smokeleaf can't keep hold of the triangle and Boycheck manages to pass to side control!
Smokeleaf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Boycheck crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Smokeleaf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smokeleaf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boycheck off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf keeps control of the position as Boycheck tries to break free.
Will Smokeleaf go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smokeleaf avoiding Boycheck 's attempts to control his hands.
Boycheck is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smokeleaf is staying active.
Boycheck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I really don't envy Boycheck right now.
Smokeleaf lands with a hammerfist to the side of Boycheck's head.
Smokeleaf scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck avoids the strikes from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf looking to break Boycheck's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boycheck remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smokeleaf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boycheck trying to control the position but Smokeleaf manages to sink in the hooks.
Boycheck is really stuck here.
Boycheck covers up after that shot from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boycheck.
Smokeleaf looking to break Boycheck's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boycheck remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smokeleaf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boycheck is in bad spot here.
Boycheck is still trying to improve position.
Boycheck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Boycheck hold on?
Smokeleaf misses with an elbow to the head.
Boycheck can't escape the position.
Smokeleaf has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boycheck has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smokeleaf struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smokeleaf misses with punches from the back.
Boycheck breaks Smokeleaf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boycheck passes into side control.
Smokeleaf is trying to control Boycheck's posture but Boycheck avoids it.
Smokeleaf gets back to half guard.
Smokeleaf tries to get to full guard but Boycheck has control of the leg.
Boycheck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smokeleaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boycheck moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Smokeleaf.
Boycheck tries for a takedown but Smokeleaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boycheck.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boycheck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boycheck lands in his opponent's guard.
Boycheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boycheck postures up in Smokeleaf's guard and throws a big left but Smokeleaf blocks it.
Mitka Boycheck has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck postures up.
Smokeleaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boycheck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boycheck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boycheck throws a big elbow that misses.
Boycheck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Boycheck from controlling successfully.
Boycheck looking to sit in guard and control but Smokeleaf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Boycheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smokeleaf manages to get to full guard.
Boycheck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smokeleaf throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boycheck escapes and throws Smokeleaf's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smokeleaf can't do much from the bottom here.
Smokeleaf is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck controls the position.
Boycheck is trying to get an arm triangle but Smokeleaf is defending well.
Boycheck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smokeleaf seems a little lost for a moment, as Boycheck dominates the positioning.
Boycheck trying to control the position but Smokeleaf is working away.
Smokeleaf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smokeleaf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boycheck passes Smokeleaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to get to full guard but Boycheck has control of the leg.
Boycheck wants to advance to full mount but Smokeleaf doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smokeleaf pulls Boycheck in to control the position.
Smokeleaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boycheck manages to get himself to full guard.
Smokeleaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smokeleaf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitka Boycheck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boycheck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitka Boycheck!
Mitka Boycheck decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Annunaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tool - Aenima. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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44
208 lbs
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213 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Annunaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Annunaki is out of range and Hall settles back down.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Annunaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Annunaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Annunaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Annunaki moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
We've been told by Annunaki's head coaches at Laoch Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Annunaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bill Annunaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Annunaki. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Annunaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Annunaki's head back.
Annunaki is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall moves out of range as Annunaki throws a body kick.
Annunaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Annunaki wants to clinch but Hall slips to the side
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Annunaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Annunaki gets back to full guard.
Annunaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall wants to control from the top but Annunaki keeps moving.
Hall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Annunaki is trying to keep Hall in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Annunaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Kebab House inform me that Hall has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Annunaki wants to stand but Hall is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Annunaki misses with a body shot.
Annunaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hall checks it well.
Annunaki looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Annunaki is looking to slow Hall down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Annunaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Annunaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Annunaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Annunaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Annunaki is looking to clinch.
Annunaki closes the distance looking to clinch
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Annunaki is keeping the position.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Annunaki wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki is trying to hold Hall in close to prevent damage but Hall has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall prevents Annunaki from improving his position.
Annunaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
Hall turns into Annunaki and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Annunaki has his feet on Hall's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Annunaki connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Annunaki moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall lands with a good body shot.
Annunaki slips under a jab.
Annunaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Annunaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Annunaki lands a shot to the body.
Annunaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Annunaki blocks an uppercut.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Annunaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Annunaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Annunaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Annunaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Annunaki prevents a body shot from Hall.
Annunaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Annunaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Annunaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall blocks a low kick nicely.
Annunaki tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Annunaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Annunaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Annunaki tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill Annunaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Annunaki checks a low kick from Hall.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Annunaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Annunaki misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Annunaki.
A cross from Hall lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Annunaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Annunaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Annunaki tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Annunaki misses with a leg kick
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
Annunaki is letting Hall control him for a moment.
Annunaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Annunaki pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hall trying to control the action but Annunaki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki gets back to half guard.
Hall stalling.
Annunaki wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall is stalling here. Annunaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Annunaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is trying to control Annunaki's posture but Annunaki avoids it.
Hall sneaks back into half guard.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Annunaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Bill Annunaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Annunaki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Annunaki.
Hall throws a body punch but Annunaki moves out of range.
Annunaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Annunaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Annunaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Annunaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Annunaki.
Annunaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Annunaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Annunaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Annunaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Annunaki.
Annunaki swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Annunaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall trying to control but Annunaki is working from the bottom.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki pulls Hall in to control the position.
Hall stands and throws Annunaki's legs to the side, diving into side 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!
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Annunaki keeps working.
Hall just content to control the position.
Hall is chipping away with strikes.
Annunaki struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control the action but Annunaki is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Annunaki is right now.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Annunaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Annunaki is letting Hall control him for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Annunaki keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Annunaki throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Annunaki!
Annunaki sneaks back into half guard.
Annunaki keeping control of the position.
Hall wants to control but Annunaki is keeping him busy.
Annunaki has his hands clasped together around Hall's back. He's all about the action.
Annunaki trying to control but Hall postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hall!
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