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Winter Warfare Round 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy No Neck (ranked 2275 p4p, 1194 weight class) and Azad Bekzod (ranked 297 p4p, 153 weight class). Bekzod has chosen "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise as his entrance music. Azad Bekzod told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy No Neck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bekzod forces No Neck back against the cage and clinches.
Bekzod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bekzod lands an uppercut.
No Neck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No Neck misses with a body shot.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bekzod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bekzod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but No Neck manages to avoid it.
No Neck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bekzod tries to clinch up
and No Neck counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Bekzod as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Randy No Neck has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod drives through and clinches with No Neck against the cage.
No Neck breaks from the clinch.
Bekzod slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bekzod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. No Neck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No Neck throwing a counter right hand but Bekzod manages to avoid it.
Bekzod darts in trying to clinch
and No Neck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No Neck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bekzod looks to clinch
and Bekzod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No Neck misses with an uppercut.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but No Neck is just out of range.
No Neck throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
No Neck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No Neck misses with a right hand
letting Bekzod counter with a right hand.
No Neck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bekzod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bekzod misses with a few strikes there.
Bekzod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No Neck throws a sloppy body shot
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azad Bekzod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bekzod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bekzod tries a body shot but No Neck blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Bekzod lands a right hand that snaps the head of No Neck backwards.
Bekzod tries a body shot but No Neck blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
No Neck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bekzod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bekzod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
No Neck breaks from the clinch.
No Neck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bekzod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
No Neck tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by No Neck.
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
Bekzod being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
No Neck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bekzod lands with a straight right. No Neck didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Bekzod there.
Bekzod doesn't manage to clinch there - No Neck circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod throws an off balance right hand
and No Neck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bekzod stuns No Neck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No Neck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No Neck is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
No Neck throws the left hand but Bekzod avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod swings widly with a right hand
and No Neck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No Neck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bekzod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bekzod moves in looking to clinch but No Neck pushes him off.
Bekzod scores with a nice head shot.
No Neck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No Neck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bekzod dips to his left and cracks No Neck with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azad Bekzod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy No Neck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
No Neck working aggressively here.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with No Neck's elbow.
No Neck is trying to pull guard but Bekzod has him pressed against the cage.
No Neck blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bekzod.
No Neck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bekzod thows a left - swing and a miss!
No Neck looks to land a left hand but Bekzod moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No Neck throws a body shot but no joy.
No Neck misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod scores with a sloppy right hand. No Neck should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No Neck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bekzod loads up on a big right hand but No Neck slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Bekzod.
No Neck lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Bekzod.
Bekzod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling No Neck to score with a decent uppercut.
Bekzod connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Bekzod misses.
No Neck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No Neck swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
No Neck slips under a jab from Bekzod.
No Neck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bekzods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod throws an off balance right hand
and No Neck cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Bekzod moves away from the strike by No Neck.
Bekzod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and No Neck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bekzod closes the distance and clinches.
No Neck stalling against the cage.
Bekzod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
No Neck decides to pull guard.
Bekzod is sitting in close to No Neck's body. No Neck has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bekzod is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bekzod is tapping! That was a very nice submission by No Neck.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy No Neck!
After winning the bout, Randy No Neck 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Beznisko (ranked 2382 p4p, 1249 weight class) and Jalo Ilmarinen (ranked 307 p4p, 161 weight class). Beznisko's entrance music is JANE AIR — Junk. A fine choice. Jalo Ilmarinen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen misses with a jab to the body
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ilmarinen won't be happy with that.
Beznisko staying calm.
Beznisko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ilmarinen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilmarinen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beznisko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ilmarinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beznisko but great work by Ilmarinen.
The ground and pound from Ilmarinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beznisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
Beznisko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shark Tank Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ilmarinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Beznisko tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Well, if Ilmarinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Beznisko is working away.
Beznisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beznisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Beznisko's legs - danger averted.
Beznisko being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beznisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Beznisko's legs - danger averted.
Ilmarinen is stalling in the full guard.
Beznisko has control of Ilmarinen's left arm, preventing Ilmarinen from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beznisko slips under a jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen leaves Beznisko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Beznisko dominated that round.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Ilmarinen is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Ilmarinen is quick to defend against it.
Beznisko moves out of range as Ilmarinen strikes.
Ilmarinen gets caught flat footed, as Beznisko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Beznisko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ilmarinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beznisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Beznisko keeps him under control.
Beznisko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ilmarinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beznisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beznisko seems to be working for a kimura but Ilmarinen defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko is trying to work for a kimura but Ilmarinen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilmarinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beznisko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beznisko's back!
Ilmarinen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Beznisko tries to roll but Ilmarinen sticks to his back.
Beznisko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beznisko staying busy and making it hard for Ilmarinen to control.
Ilmarinen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Beznisko to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ilmarinen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Beznisko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ilmarinen is trying to stick to Beznisko's back but Beznisko is turning into Ilmarinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ilmarinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beznisko.
Beznisko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beznisko passes Ilmarinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko is working for a submission of some sort.
Beznisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beznisko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilmarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beznisko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Beznisko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Beznisko feints and as Ilmarinen raises his hands in defense, Beznisko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beznisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilmarinen is retaining full guard.
Beznisko trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Beznisko stays in close to Ilmarinen's body and controls the position.
Ilmarinen pulls Beznisko in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko is stalling in the full guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Beznisko passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beznisko controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilmarinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beznisko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beznisko tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Jalo Ilmarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ilmarinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ilmarinen and Beznisko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Beznisko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beznisko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ilmarinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilmarinen, who protects the arm well.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beznisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is defending well.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Ilmarinen lunges at Beznisko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beznisko's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beznisko, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Beznisko!
Ruslan Beznisko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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