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BMP 26 (Burns Jr vs Kovalenko) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Revenge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Angus Grundi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Revenge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundi shoots for a double leg takedown but Revenge sprawls well. He's pushed Grundi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown but Revenge shows good takedown defense.
Grundi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Revenge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grundi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grundi's back!
Revenge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grundi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Grundi tries to break free.
Revenge tightening his grip on Grundi, looking for the choke.
Revenge controlling the position well here. Grundi rolled but Revenge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge punches the canvas rather than the man.
Revenge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grundi is defending well though. Revenge let's go of the attempt for now.
Revenge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grundi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grundi for a finish.
Revenge is riding his opponent, not letting Grundi buck him off.
Grundi tries to escape the position.
Revenge connects with a big shot to the side of Grundi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revenge is persistently looking for the submission but Grundi is defending it well.
Will Revenge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Revenge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grundi is defending well though. Revenge let's go of the attempt for now.
Revenge is punishing Grundi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Revenge patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Revenge has the hooks in. Grundi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grundi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Revenge gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge is looking to control Grundi but Grundi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Grundi trying to control the action but Revenge just sinks the hooks in.
Even with his hooks in, Revenge manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Grundi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grundi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Revenge.
Revenge is trying to control. Grundi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenge wants to pass the guard but Grundi is defending well.
Grundi trying to control but Revenge postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grundi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Revenge circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Revenge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Revenge moves in looking to clinch but Grundi pushes him off.
Revenge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Revenge in particular looking to stall.
Grundi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Revenge jumps into side control!
Revenge landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Revenge grinds an elbow into Grundi's temple.
Grundi is trying to control Revenge's posture but Revenge avoids it.
Grundi sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revenge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grundi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Revenge prevents Grundi from improving his position.
Grundi wants to control but Revenge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Grundi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Revenge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Revenge trying to control but Grundi is working from the bottom.
Grundi looking to control.
Grundi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revenge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Revenge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grundi can do to turn this around?
Grundi working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revenge distracts Grundi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grundi working a defensive guard here.
Revenge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Revenge is fighting to break Grundi's control of his arms but Grundi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grundi keeping moving, preventing Revenge from controlling successfully.
Revenge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grundi's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Revenge misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Revenge misses.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Revenge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Revenge is adopting a defensive guard.
Revenge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grundi is one step ahead there.
Grundi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Revenge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Revenge uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grundi shoots in but no luck this time.
Revenge looks for a takedown but Grundi sprawls well.
Revenge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grundi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Revenge drops an elbow to the side of Grundi's head.
Revenge lands strikes from half guard.
Grundi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Revenge.
Grundi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Revenge uses his free foot to push down on Grundi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grundi.
Revenge controlling from mount.
Grundi can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Revenge dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Grundi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Revenge.
Revenge shoots in for a takedown but Grundi shows good takedown defense.
Grundi shoots in looking for a takedown. Revenge tries to sprawl out of it but Grundi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Revenge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Revenge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grundi gets a takedown into half guard.
Revenge is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Revenge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundi prevents Revenge from improving his position.
Revenge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Revenge won't allow Grundi to pass to mount.
Revenge pushes Grundi off looking to stand but Grundi dives back in and keeps control.
Revenge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grundi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grundi's back!
Will Revenge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Revenge is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Grundi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Revenge.
Revenge throwing sloppy strikes.
Revenge is looking to control Grundi but Grundi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Grundi tries to roll but Revenge sticks to his back.
Angus Grundi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revenge tries to get the hooks in deep but Grundi pushed the leg off.
Revenge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grundi is defending well though. Revenge let's go of the attempt for now.
Grundi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grundi keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Revenge controlling well, preventing Grundi from escaping the position.
Grundi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Revenge punches Grundi on the ear.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Revenge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge avoiding Grundi 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revenge tries to get the hooks in deep but Grundi pushed the leg off.
Good control from Revenge.
Grundi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Revenge lands a shot to the head.
Revenge biding his time, controlling Grundi.
Grundi just trying to survive but Revenge is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenge looking for the choke from the back.
Revenge gets his hands free as Grundi looks to control.
Grundi tries to roll but Revenge sticks to his back.
Revenge tries to keep control of the position but Grundi is staying busy.
Revenge has Grundi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Revenge working for the choke.
Revenge controlling the position well here. Grundi rolled but Revenge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revenge tries to keep control of the position but Grundi is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Revenge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Revenge 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Revenge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Syroviy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syroviy comes to the cage accompanied by Три Буквы . Chaos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. Eduard Syroviy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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200 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Syroviy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syroviy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Syroviy really felt that one!
Syroviy connects with a leg kick. Chaos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Syroviy throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Syroviy.
Syroviy throws a sloppy head kick and Chaos moves out of range easily.
Chaos throws a counter combo.
Syroviy looks to land a left hand but Chaos moved out of range nicely.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syroviy fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Syroviy misses with a left hand
and Chaos counters with a three punch combo that has Syroviy backing up. Syroviy nods at Chaos to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Syroviy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syroviy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Syroviy connects with a high kick.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Syroviy misses.
Despite the aggression on Chaos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaos is looking for the big counter here.
Eduard Syroviy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syroviy misses with a hook
and Chaos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Syroviy is keeping the position.
Chaos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chaos is looking to stand up but Syroviy won't let him.
Syroviy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chaos is looking to advance position but Syroviy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syroviy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chaos tries to lock up and control but Syroviy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos is squirming around, avoiding Syroviy's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chaos tries to hold on but Syroviy postures up.
Chaos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chaos trying to control but Syroviy postures up.
Syroviy wants to pass the guard but Chaos is defending well.
Chaos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Syroviy is taking a breather. Chaos 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.
Syroviy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy wants to pass the guard but Chaos is keeping the position.
Syroviy is working hard here to advance position.
Chaos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Syroviy wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos controlling Syroviy's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Syroviy looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Syroviy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses.
Syroviy stuns Chaos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Syroviy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Syroviy misses with a body shot.
Syroviy tries to score with a low kick but Chaos moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaos blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Syroviy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syroviy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Syroviy swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Chaos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Despite the aggression on Chaos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with a body shot.
Syroviy throws a low kick, looking for Chaos's leg but Chaos calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Syroviy misses.
And Chaos tries to counter it with a takedown but Syroviy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Syroviy throws a leg kick but Chaos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Syroviy throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a solid body kick.
Chaos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Syroviy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eduard Syroviy is winning the standup battle so far.
Syroviy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos slips a straight right by Syroviy.
Chaos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chaos is looking for the big counter here.
Ultimate Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses
so Chaos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Syroviy is looking to sweep but instead, Chaos has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Syroviy is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos.
Chaos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Syroviy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chaos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syroviy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syroviy wants to improve his position but Chaos is controlling well.
Chaos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syroviy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syroviy is trying to maintain the position but Chaos is very close to passing his half guard.
Syroviy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Syroviy thows a leg kick but Chaos checks it
and Chaos counters with a three punch combo that has Syroviy backing up. Syroviy nods at Chaos to acknowledge the strikes.
Syroviy looks for the body kick but Chaos saw that one coming.
Chaos moves forwards but Syroviy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Syroviy lands a right hook to the body.
Eduard Syroviy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos blocks a low kick nicely.
Syroviy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Syroviy.
Chaos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Syroviy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Syroviy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Syroviy throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a three punch combo that has Syroviy backing up. Syroviy nods at Chaos to acknowledge the strikes.
Syroviy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Chaos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chaos moves forwards but Syroviy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Syroviy takes a swing at Chaos's ribcage but misses.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Syroviy defends it well.
Syroviy scores with a jab to the head.
Chaos moves away from the strike by Syroviy.
Chaos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Syroviy does no damage.
Syroviy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Syroviy throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos wants to counter with a clinch but Syroviy pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syroviy throws out the jab.
Chaos feints the counter takedown.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Syroviy.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Syroviy defends it well.
A low kick from Syroviy is predictable there
and Chaos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Syroviy. Beautiful body shot.
Syroviy scores with a jab to the body.
Syroviy misses with a wild body shot.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Syroviy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaos throws a big counter head kick but Syroviy avoids it with no problem.
Syroviy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Syroviy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos blocks a head kick by Syroviy.
Syroviy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Syroviy misses the shot to the body.
Syroviy throws a head kick that half lands.
Syroviy cracks the inside of Chaos's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos moves away from the strike by Syroviy.
Chaos unleashes a big counter combination but Syroviy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Syroviy tries a low kick but Chaos avoids it.
Syroviy misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Syroviy misses.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with a low kick.
Chaos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Syroviy blocks it well.
Chaos defending well as Syroviy loads up on a big left hand.
Syroviy throws a big shot that misses.
Syroviy throws an overhand right that lands on Chaos's shoulder, as Chaos tries to avoid the shot.
Syroviy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
Chaos avoids the head kick by Syroviy.
And Chaos responds with a good body kick, but Syroviy manages to step out the way in time.
Syroviy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaos unleashes a big counter combination but Syroviy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chaos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syroviy.
Chaos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Syroviy misses with an uppercut
and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Syroviy blocks it well.
Syroviy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Syroviy.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syroviy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Syroviy looks to land a right hand but Chaos moved out of range.
Syroviy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syroviy throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaos throws a counter combo.
Ultimate Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syroviy misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Syroviy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Syroviy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Syroviy!
A victorious Eduard Syroviy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes into the arena with Перемен blaring out of the sound system. Dimas Boykiy 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
23 - 27 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boykiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boykiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boykiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boykiy as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Boykiy misses its target.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Boykiy. Boykiy maintains the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Dimas Boykiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boykiy misses with a wild combination.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Boykiy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Boykiy, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Boykiy against the cage but Boykiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dimas Boykiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Boykiy drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Boykiy throws knees to the body.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boykiy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boykiy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boykiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boykiy.
Boykiy misses with a double jab.
Boykiy moves into the clinch.
Boykiy throws a head punch that misses.
Boykiy tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Boykiy wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boykiy wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boykiy wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boykiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boykiy forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith wants to control but Boykiy is keeping busy.
Boykiy tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boykiy pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Boykiy is going to stand back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boykiy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith blocks a body shot from Boykiy.
Boykiy is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Boykiy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Boykiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Boykiy circles away.
Smith rushes Boykiy and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boykiy uses from the top position.
Boykiy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boykiy, into his guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Boykiy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Boykiy dominated that round.
That's time! Boykiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boykiy throws a head kick that misses
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boykiy's guard.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Boykiy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boykiy manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Boykiy's guard.
Boykiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Boykiy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Boykiy defending well.
Boykiy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith stands up over Boykiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boykiy is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Boykiy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chad Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith breaks from Boykiy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boykiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith prevents Boykiy from getting the reversal.
Smith tries to control but Boykiy wriggling away.
Boykiy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boykiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boykiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Boykiy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boykiy!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykiy connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boykiy.
Smith clinches up with Boykiy and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Boykiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Boykiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boykiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Boykiy misses.
Boykiy throws out a powerful jab.
Boykiy is looking to clinch.
Smith looks for a takedown but Boykiy sprawls well.
Dimas Boykiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boykiy is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Boykiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boykiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Boykiy.
Dimas Boykiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boykiy.
Boykiy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Boykiy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boykiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boykiy lands a head shot.
Boykiy tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Boykiy leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boykiy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykiy throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Boykiy connects with the punch.
Boykiy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boykiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boykiy tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith dives in and grabs Boykiy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boykiy pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dimas Boykiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith moves forwards but Boykiy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boykiy connects with a solid leg kick.
Boykiy tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Boykiy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Boykiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Boykiy breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Boykiy.
Smith blocks a head kick by Boykiy.
Smith wants to clinch up but Boykiy keeps it at a distance.
Boykiy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Boykiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws out a counter right but Boykiy avoids it with no problem.
Boykiy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boykiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boykiy throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Boykiy both land. Nice combination.
Smith is rocked!
Boykiy steps in with a hook that catches Smith right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Boykiy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smith looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimas Boykiy!
A very excited looking Dimas Boykiy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manchester Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Vizcarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Norman Vizcarra was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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214 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manchester Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norman Vizcarra!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Red misses.
Red looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Red throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vizcarra lands a leg kick that knocks Red off balance momentarily.
Vizcarra scores with the left hand. Red knows he should have avoided that one.
Red throws out a leg kick but Vizcarra moves out of range and Red only half commits.
Vizcarra ducks under a wild hook from Red.
Vizcarra looks to land a left hand but Red moved out of range nicely.
Red looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vizcarra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Red.
Red moves out of range as Vizcarra throws a body kick.
Vizcarra cracks Red with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Vizcarra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vizcarra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red slips under a jab.
Red with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vizcarra throws the kick towards the body but Red avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vizcarra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Red misses the target.
Vizcarra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Red misses with an uppercut.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Vizcarra moves out of range easily.
Norman Vizcarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Red, right into the meat.
Red throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vizcarra misses with a straight right.
Vizcarra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vizcarra lands a nice shot to the body.
Red misses with a looping left.
Red throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Vizcarra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vizcarra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vizcarra blocks a low kick nicely.
Red misses the shot to the body.
Vizcarra moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Red.
Red takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red misses with a leg kick
and Vizcarra counters with a left and a right that stings Red.
Red keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Norman Vizcarra has been cut.
Vizcarra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vizcarra misses the shot to the body.
Red appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Red throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vizcarra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vizcarra only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Red avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vizcarra. That's going to slow Red down.
Vizcarra misses the jab.
Red is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vizcarra's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vizcarra walks into a stiff left hand from Red.
A slow jab from Vizcarra misses its intended target.
Vizcarra scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vizcarra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Red on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vizcarra. Vizcarra obviously looking to wear him down.
Vizcarra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vizcarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Red is just out of range.
Vizcarra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vizcarra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Red sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vizcarra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vizcarra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vizcarra defending well as Red loads up on a big left hand.
Vizcarra doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vizcarra 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.
Vizcarra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vizcarra throws a body shot but no joy.
Vizcarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vizcarra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Red misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vizcarra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red blocks a head kick by Vizcarra.
As Vizcarra backs away, Red returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Red misses.
As Red backs off Vizcarra throws a huge counter combo but Red manages to avoid it all.
Red throws a series of punches but Vizcarra avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Red.
Vizcarra throws a body kick that misses
and Red counters with a nice right hand that sends Vizcarra toppling to the canvas! Vizcarra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Red finish him?!
Vizcarra is rocked!
Vizcarra looks winded!
Red throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vizcarra is still on wobbly legs! Can Red finish him?
Red fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vizcarra is out of range.
Red throws a leg kick but Vizcarra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vizcarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Red.
Red chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vizcarra is aggressively charging in as Red backs up avoiding any damage. Red tosses out a jab and Vizcarra runs right into it face first! Vizcarra is out cold! Red dropped down on all fours and is barking in Vizcarra's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manchester Red!
During a confident post fight interview, Manchester Red thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets comes to the cage accompanied by Штиль. Dimon Boets has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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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 - 32 - 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
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kottari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boets moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Boets misses its target.
Boets connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kottari. Kottari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boets shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kottari defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boets darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Kottari.
Boets scores with a one two! Kottari had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kottari.
Boets drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kottari sprawls and moves away.
Kottari lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boets shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kottari eats them both and turns towards Boets to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boets throws a right hand that Kottari ducks under and follows up with a left that Kottari also avoids with ease.
Kottari feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kottari dodges the punch combination from Boets.
Kottari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boets just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets lands with an overhand left.
Boets lands with a nice combination. Kottari backs away looking to recover.
Boets scores with a jab. Kottari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kottari lands with a nice body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kottari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kottari lands a right hook to the body.
Boets lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kottari moves away from the strike by Boets.
Kottari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boets stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kottari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boets takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kottari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kottari takes a swing at Boets's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Kottari.
Boets went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kottari throws a shot from downtown. Boets moves away and avoids it.
Boets misses with a hook. Kottari ducked under it nicely.
Kottari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boets defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kottari misses the shot to the body.
Boets was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kottari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boets rather than just go for the knockout.
Kottari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boets defending well as Kottari loads up on a big left hand.
Boets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kottari.
Kottari loads up on a big right hand but Boets slips the punch.
Kottari lands a jab.
Rami Kottari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kottari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kottari wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Boets 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Kottari.
Boets misses with a double jab.
Boets lands with a good body shot.
Boets fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kottari manages to avoid it.
Kottari throws out a counter right but Boets avoids it with no problem.
Boets takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari throws a body shot but no joy.
Boets went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boets closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boets misses with a looping right.
Kottari feints the counter takedown.
Kottari lands a big shot that drops Boets! Can he finish him?
Boets is rocked!
It looks like Dimon Boets has been cut.
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.
Kottari is looking to work some ground and pound but Boets has wrist control.
Oh Boets is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kottari wants to control from the top but Boets keeps moving.
Kottari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boets seems to have got his legs back now.
Kottari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boets is trying to keep Kottari in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kottari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kottari postures up in Boets's guard and throws a big left but Boets blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Kottari advances position into side control!
Kottari lands an elbow.
Kottari throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kottari is chipping away with strikes.
Boets takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boets takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kottari remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kottari scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Boets is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kottari can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Kottari!
After winning the bout, Rami Kottari thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabogo comes to the cage accompanied by 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run. Hearns has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Thomas Hearns 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
13 - 12 - 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
23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabogo lands a head kick!
Mabogo tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mabogo.
Mabogo throws a leg kick but Hearns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mabogo defending well as Hearns loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Mabogo misses
and Hearns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hearns has Mabogo pressed against the cage, preventing Mabogo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mabogo working hard to break the clinch.
Hearns manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hearns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hearns.
Mabogo misses with a leg kick.
Hearns unleashes a big counter combination but Mabogo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mabogo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hearns finds it's way round the side to connect with Mabogo's head.
It looks like Kenalemodisa Mabogo has been cut.
Mabogo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hearns, right into the meat.
Mabogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Hearns as he checks the leg kick.
Mabogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mabogo appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Hearns misses.
Mabogo throws a sloppy head kick and Hearns moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mabogo tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hearns! But no joy.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hearns lands a really nice looking cross but Mabogo seems unphased.
Mabogo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hearns throws a big shot that misses.
Mabogo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hearns blocks a head kick by Mabogo.
Whack! Hearns lands a heavy head kick that drops Mabogo. The ref tackles Hearns to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mabogo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Thomas Hearns!
Thomas Hearns very nearly forgot to thank Cripplers Corner (starting at $25) 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 Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler's entrance music is Yattering - Chase of Thoughts . A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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272 lbs
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Kessler. That snapped Eikmeyer's head back.
Kessler is looking to slow Eikmeyer down with leg kicks.
Eikmeyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer shoots for a takedown but Kessler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kessler lands a head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Eikmeyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eikmeyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kessler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eikmeyer.
Jack Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer gets caught napping as Kessler dives in and scores a takedown. Eikmeyer manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eikmeyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eikmeyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kessler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eikmeyer's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler won't allow Eikmeyer to sweep him here.
Eikmeyer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kessler has picked Eikmeyer up and slammed him! Eikmeyer can't keep hold of the triangle and Kessler manages to pass to side control!
Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eikmeyer to see if he's OK.
Eikmeyer struggling a bit here.
Kessler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kessler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kessler wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping him busy.
Kessler scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kessler working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Eikmeyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kessler 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.
Eikmeyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kessler is putting a hurting on Eikmeyer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kessler is chipping away with strikes.
Kessler lands an elbow.
Kessler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kessler lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Kessler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kessler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler working over Eikmeyer with some ground and pound. Eikmeyer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kessler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eikmeyer trying to control here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler working the head and body with strikes.
Kessler is nestled in close to Eikmeyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eikmeyer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kessler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kessler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Kessler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kessler slips a nice elbow through Eikmeyer's hands, connecting with Eikmeyer's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kessler lands a nice short elbow.
Eikmeyer is rocked!
Kessler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eikmeyer is still in real trouble! Can Kessler finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kessler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
Eikmeyer seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer drives through with a takedown into Kessler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
My spies in Russian Fighting Community Gym inform me that Eikmeyer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Eikmeyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kessler's head.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eikmeyer can do to turn this around?
Eikmeyer trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Kessler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eikmeyer.
Kessler looking for a sweep. Not yet Kessler, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler pulls Eikmeyer in close to prevent any damage.
Eikmeyer looking to sit in guard and control but Kessler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kessler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kessler scoring with some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer has momentary wrist control but Kessler slips an elbow through the middle.
Kessler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kessler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kessler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kessler defends it easily.
Kessler landing with the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kessler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kessler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kessler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler looking to pass the guard.
Eikmeyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Kessler defends easily.
Kessler landing some decent shots from guard.
Kessler wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Kessler distracts Eikmeyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kessler throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eikmeyer wants to sweep here but Kessler controlling him for the moment.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Kessler distracts Eikmeyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kessler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kessler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kessler scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kessler dominated that second 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. 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.
Eikmeyer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kessler lands with a good body shot.
Kessler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kessler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eikmeyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kessler.
Kessler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eikmeyer darts in looking for a takedown but Kessler gets double underhooks and turns Eikmeyer into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kessler.
Kessler lands a really nice looking cross but Eikmeyer seems unphased.
Eikmeyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Kessler. No joy for Eikmeyer on that attempt.
Jack Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eikmeyer fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler scores with a leg kick.
Eikmeyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Kessler.
Kessler dives in and scores a takedown into Eikmeyer's guard.
Kessler works over Eikmeyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Kessler works over Eikmeyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Kessler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kessler scoring with some ground and pound.
Kessler working some strikes from top position.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kessler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eikmeyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eikmeyer has momentary wrist control but Kessler slips an elbow through the middle.
Kessler looking to pass the guard.
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Kessler defends easily.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack Kessler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jack Kessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kessler lands a really nice looking cross but Eikmeyer seems unphased.
Kessler feints and then cracks Eikmeyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eikmeyer down.
Kessler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kessler trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is not content to let Kessler control the position.
Kessler is really struggling to control Eikmeyer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Eikmeyer wants to control but Kessler is keeping busy.
Kessler prevents Eikmeyer from improving his position.
Eikmeyer is trying to control but can't.
Mario Eikmeyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kessler is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kessler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kessler 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kessler!
A victorious Jack Kessler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boycheck might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Парус. El Loco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck moves into the clinch.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Loco lands an overhand right.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Loco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loco breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boycheck is defended easily by Loco.
Loco lands a body shot.
Boycheck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boycheck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Loco.
Loco lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boycheck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loco but Loco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boycheck has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Loco.
Boycheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck goes for a double leg but Loco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loco continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loco! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitka Boycheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco is looking to land body kicks.
Boycheck jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boycheck shoots in and drives through. Loco sprawls well.
Loco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boycheck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Loco drives through and clinches with Boycheck against the cage.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Loco rushes Boycheck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Loco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boycheck misses with a body shot.
Loco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boycheck throws a chopping leg kick but Loco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boycheck circles away quickly and effectively.
Boycheck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Loco.
Boycheck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loco counters with a left and a right that stings Boycheck.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boycheck.
The crowd cheers as Loco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boycheck doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck moves in looking to clinch but Loco pushes him off.
Loco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boycheck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loco pinned against the cage. Loco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boycheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
A combination from Boycheck does no damage.
Loco cracks Boycheck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boycheck 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.
Boycheck wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Loco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loco throws a leg kick which misses Boycheck's front leg but catches the back leg as Boycheck tries to avoid it.
Loco scores with a jab to the head.
Loco blocks a head kick by Boycheck.
Loco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boycheck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Loco.
Boycheck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
Loco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck throws a series of punches but Loco avoids them all with ease.
Boycheck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loco.
Boycheck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loco pinned against the cage. Loco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loco.
Loco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boycheck throws a hook to the side of Loco's head but Loco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boycheck tries for a takedown but Loco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boycheck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boycheck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boycheck walks into a stiff left hand from Loco.
Boycheck fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Loco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boycheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loco swivels and escapes.
Loco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boycheck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boycheck is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
Loco lands with a cross.
Boycheck looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.
Loco lands the left hand.
Loco fails to land with a series of punches.
Boycheck shoots for a takedown but Loco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loco scores with a hook.
Boycheck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boycheck is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Boycheck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boycheck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Loco feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boycheck sprawling to the canvas! Boycheck rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Loco finish him?!
Loco clinches up with Boycheck and pushes him back against the cage.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Loco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boycheck had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boycheck throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitka Boycheck's cut.
That's time! Boycheck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loco sends Boycheck crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Loco is motioning to the referee to let Boycheck up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Boycheck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loco enables Boycheck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boycheck won't allow Loco to sweep him here.
Loco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boycheck seems to have got his legs back now.
Boycheck looking to pass the guard.
Boycheck throws a big elbow that misses.
Boycheck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boycheck trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco pulls Boycheck in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boycheck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loco controlling Boycheck's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loco wants to stand up but Boycheck is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boycheck shoots for a takedown but Loco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boycheck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loco lands with a hook. Boycheck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boycheck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boycheck walks into a stiff left hand from Loco.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boycheck or perhaps it was just good defense by Loco, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitka Boycheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boycheck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loco defends well and Boycheck ends up having to push Loco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck needs to keep his hands up - Loco had a free shot at his head there.
Loco looks to land a body kick but Boycheck moved away.
Loco thumps Boycheck with a low kick.
Boycheck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loco is fending him off so far but Boycheck persists. Nope, Loco circles away and we're back to standing.
Boycheck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boycheck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boycheck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boycheck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boycheck scrambles back to his feet.
Boycheck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loco's half guard.
Boycheck trying to control from half guard but Loco is working away.
Loco controlling the position for now.
Loco is trying to stand.
Boycheck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loco pushes Boycheck off looking to stand but Boycheck dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck tries to pass to full mount but Loco defends it.
Loco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loco is on top in guard.
Boycheck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loco wants to get up but he can't break Boycheck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boycheck controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself.
Boycheck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loco is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boycheck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loco gets to his feet. Boycheck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boycheck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loco. Loco obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boycheck is defended easily by Loco.
El Loco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boycheck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loco with a jab.
Loco moves away from the strike by Boycheck.
Loco throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitka Boycheck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boycheck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boycheck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Boycheck.
Loco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boycheck tries to move into range but Loco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loco catches Boycheck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loco cracks Boycheck with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boycheck looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Loco finish him?
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!
Loco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boycheck.
Loco cracks Boycheck with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Boycheck falls to his knees and Loco doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Loco!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto). Boykin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Пересмотри kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
31 - 29 - 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
37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 29 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boykin throws a big shot that misses.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boykin.
Boykin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWilliams.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Simon Williams has been cut.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Boykin misses.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boykin.
Williams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Boykin moved away.
Boykin lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Boykin slips the punch.
Boykin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boykin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Boykin pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boykin misses with a wild combination.
Boykin closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boykin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Boykin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Boykin misses with a straight left.
Boykin closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Boykin pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams tries to counter by clinching up but Boykin breaks away and moves out of range.
Boykin moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Boykin 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.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boykin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams is looking to control Boykin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boykin.
Boykin is stalling in the full guard.
Boykin trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boykin throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boykin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boykin throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Boykin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boykin.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Boykin.
A slow jab from Boykin misses its intended target.
Boykin looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boykin avoids it.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boykin has a takedown stuffed.
Williams half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boykin lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Boykin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boykin slips under a jab.
Williams pushes Boykin up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Boykin wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boykin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Boykin is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams has Boykin pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimentiy Boykin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boykin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin.
Williams jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boykin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams misses with a hook. Boykin ducked under it nicely.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boykin throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boykin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin blocks a head kick by Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Boykin misses the target.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Boykin and move into the clinch.
Boykin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Williams to the ground. Boykin is now in Williams's guard.
Boykin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boykin is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boykin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boykin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boykin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams is trying to control the position but Boykin postures up.
Boykin trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Boykin pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Boykin has control of the leg.
Williams is positioning himself well to prevent Boykin advancing to mount.
Boykin wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boykin wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boykin.
Williams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin tries to clinch
and Boykin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Boykin.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Boykin moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
As Boykin tries to get set, Williams tries to push him back and clinch up but Boykin manages to avoid the attempt.
Boykin connects with a crisp jab.
Boykin fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boykin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Boykin moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykin moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boykin doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Boykin wants to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams throws a quick counter head kick but Boykin was just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams tries a body shot but Boykin blocks it.
Boykin pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Boykin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams motions for Boykin to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boykin is defended easily by Williams.
Boykin throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Boykin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Boykin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boykin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Boykin manages to avoid it.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Williams avoids the body shot from Boykin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Boykin misses its intended target.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Boykin.
Boykin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
A combination from Boykin does no damage.
Boykin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boykin.
No luck for Boykin with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boykin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes Boykin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boykin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boykin's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams has Boykin pressed against the cage.
Boykin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boykin jumps guard but Williams stands there with Boykin around his waist. Boykin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boykin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Williams.
A short left from Williams.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simon Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Williams.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes Boykin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Boykin is rocked!
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Boykin is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
A short left from Williams.
Williams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Boykin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Boykin drops to his knees and Williams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Williams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes into the arena with Thuggish Ruggish Bone blaring out of the sound system. Nikolai Kovalenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovalenko misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a right and a left that Kovalenko avoids nicely.
Burns Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovalenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalenko misses the jab.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovalenko throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns Jr with a jab.
Kovalenko misses with a right hand
enabling Burns Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kovalenko avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko misses with a hook.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Kovalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but Kovalenko manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr misses with a looping right.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Burns Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns Jr also avoids with ease.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Burns Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kovalenko.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalenko moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr wants to clinch up but Kovalenko keeps it at a distance.
Burns Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovalenko looks winded!
Burns Jr throws a right hand that Kovalenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalenko also avoids with ease.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovalenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Burns Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Burns Jr is looking to counter punch.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalenko throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko misses with a body kick.
Kovalenko throws a lazy body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Kovalenko throws a chopping leg kick but Burns Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kovalenko looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Kovalenko takes one on the button.
Kovalenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Kovalenko looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalenko.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Burns Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burns Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kovalenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Kovalenko's legs.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but 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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr jabs Kovalenko right on the nose. Kovalenko blinks but takes it well.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Burns Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick there by Kovalenko.
Nice defenses there by Kovalenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kovalenko counters with a two punch combo.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Kovalenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovalenko motions for Burns Jr to come forward. Kovalenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr connects with a jab.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Kovalenko shrugs it off.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Kovalenko moved away.
Kovalenko throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burns Jr clinches with his opponent.
Kovalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko scores with a head kick.
Kovalenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr lands a head kick. Kovalenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalenko is breathing heavily.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Kovalenko missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalenko loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut
and Kovalenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalenko drops his hands momentarily and Burns Jr needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kovalenko just on the top of the head. Kovalenko drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kovalenko - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, Simba Burns Jr took to the microphone: 'I'm not back, because I never left.. You know the line.. But I have the title now! I love my brother Simba Burns and the whole Burns family who helped me win this fight. And my partners the Diaz bros thanks for the help guys. I GOT that Belt finally!'.
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