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BRC 171 - Borga vs. Janis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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270 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stuart Redman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Redman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redman scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Redman tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redman looks gassed!
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redman circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redman's head.
It looks like Stuart Redman has been cut.
A punch combination from Redman misses.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox tries to clinch but Redman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redman's head.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redman blocks a head kick by Knox.
Redman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redman.
Redman connects with a single shot there.
Redman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knox did well to prevent Redman getting side control.
Redman stops Knox from getting back to his feet.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
Redman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knox is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is controlling Redman's posture.
Redman stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Redman stands up from Knox's guard - Redman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Redman has him pressed against the cage.
Redman lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redman.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox blocks a body shot from Redman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knox wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stuart Redman's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Redman drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Redman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman misses with some punches.
Knox blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Redman is controlling him.
Redman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman lands an uppercut.
Redman misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox is trying to push Redman away but Redman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redman working aggressively here.
Redman has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A shot in the inside from Redman.
Redman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redman working aggressively here.
Redman tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Redman is controlling the position.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Redman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redman circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox tries to clinch up but Redman circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Redman.
Redman darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox prevents a body shot from Redman.
Redman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redman is working Knox over against the cage.
Redman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stuart Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Redman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Redman.
Redman lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A short right from Redman on the inside.
A short right from Redman on the inside.
Redman gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox is rocked!
Redman has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redman working aggressively here.
Redman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redman.
Redman swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redman misses with the head strike.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Redman has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Redman throws a head punch that misses.
Redman prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stuart Redman'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. 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.
Redman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Knox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redman working for a guillotine from mount but Knox is in no mood to give up.
Redman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Knox is surviving well by controlling Redman's body position as best he can.
Redman gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A head kick misses from Knox.
Johnny Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman lands a left and a right that send Knox crashing to the mat, dazed. Redman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Redman.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redman!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox misses with a combination
and Redman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Redman moved out of range nicely.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redman as he avoids it easily.
Redman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Knox to the canvas! Knox doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Redman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Redman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaahl Infernus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder Strike - ACDC. The crowd seem to be enjoying Infernus's choice of entrance music: The Game. John Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaahl Infernus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm with a jab.
Infernus tries to clinch up.
Storm closes the distance and clinches up with Infernus, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes Infernus against the cage but Infernus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Infernus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Infernus circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Infernus staying out of range there.
Infernus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Infernus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Infernus.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Infernus throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Infernus tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Infernus tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a head kick but Infernus moves out of range.
Infernus tries to clinch up.
Infernus tries to land a front kick but Storm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infernus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Infernus scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Infernus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Infernus moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Infernus thows a body kick. Storm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Infernus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Infernus thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Infernus tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm throws a leg kick but Infernus moved away.
Infernus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Infernus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Infernus throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm rushes Infernus and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infernus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Infernus can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Infernus struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Infernus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Infernus rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Infernus breaks the clinch.
Infernus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Infernus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infernus.
Infernus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Storm.
Infernus moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Infernus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Infernus lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Infernus slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Infernus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Infernus throws a solid leg kick but Storm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Infernus.
Infernus fails in his attempt to clinch.
John Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm blocks a head kick by Infernus.
Infernus tries to clinch up.
Infernus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Infernus misses with a few strikes there.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Gaahl Infernus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Infernus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Infernus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Infernus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.
Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Storm is looking to advance position but Infernus won't allow it.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Infernus has his hands clasped together around Storm's back. He's all about the action.
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Infernus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaahl Infernus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaahl Infernus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Infernus misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Infernus.
Gaahl Infernus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Infernus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
Infernus throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Infernus misses.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Infernus avoids it.
Storm avoids the body shot from Infernus.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Infernus scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm looks to land a combination but Infernus avoids it well.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Infernus.
Infernus misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Infernus. Infernus obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm tries to clinch up but Infernus circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Infernus as Storm shoots in.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Infernus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Infernus ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Infernus tries to avoid it but Storm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Infernus to the ground. Infernus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Infernus misses with a wild body shot.
Infernus looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Infernus thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side.
Good shot there by Storm.
Infernus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Infernus ducks down to avoid it.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Infernus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infernus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Infernus.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Infernus lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into rage.
Infernus ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm throws the left hand but Infernus avoids the punch easily.
Infernus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
John Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Infernus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Infernus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Infernus.
Storm throws a hook but Infernus blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Infernus.
That kick from Infernus tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Infernus tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infernus moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Infernus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Infernus misses with a looping right.
Infernus scores with a nice body kick.
Storm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Infernus.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Infernus ducks down to avoid it.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infernus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Infernus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown but Infernus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Storm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good shot there by Infernus.
Infernus is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Infernus.
Infernus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infernus digs a good hook to Storm's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infernus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Infernus lands a high kick!
Infernus scores with a leg kick.
Infernus staying out of range there.
Infernus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Infernus there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Infernus does it's job there.
Infernus scoring well with a low kick there.
Infernus swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
Storm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Infernus throws a body kick that misses.
Infernus lands a high kick!
Infernus cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Infernus circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaahl Infernus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gaahl Infernus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Infernus.
Infernus throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Infernus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Infernus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Infernus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Infernus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Infernus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Infernus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Infernus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm throws a right hand that Infernus ducks under and follows up with a left that Infernus also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Infernus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infernus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Infernus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Infernus. That's going to slow Storm down.
Infernus throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Infernus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Infernus misses with a head kick.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Infernus manages to avoid it.
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm throws a right hand that Infernus ducks under and follows up with a left that Infernus also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Infernus.
Infernus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm 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.
Infernus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Infernus throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Infernus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaahl Infernus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infernus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Infernus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Infernus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Infernus throws an elbow but misses.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Infernus has him pressed against the cage.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Infernus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Infernus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infernus keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Infernus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
John Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Infernus misses with some punches.
Storm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Infernus lands an elbow that stopped Storm in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like John Storm has been cut.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Infernus won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm is trying to push Infernus away but Infernus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaahl Infernus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Infernus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaahl Infernus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tavaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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23
193 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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26
187 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Tavaras!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henry as he jumps to the side.
Henry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tavaras.
Henry lunges at Tavaras with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavaras's hand.
Henry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jon Tavaras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavaras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Tito Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Tavaras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavaras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tavaras!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry looking to finish Tavaras with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tavaras!
The referee warns Tavaras that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tavaras is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henry raining down hammerfists from mount.
Henry prevents Tavaras from getting the reversal.
Henry raining down shots from the mount!
Henry lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavaras really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry lands a heavy elbow.
Henry loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Tavaras scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Henry land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Henry stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Henry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Eric Luchador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is do it. Ken Eric Luchador has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Bull's chin.
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157 lbs
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158 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Eric Luchador!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luchador slips a straight right by Bull.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Luchador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luchador feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bull's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Bull. Those never looked like landing.
Bull lands a head shot.
Luchador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bull checks a leg kick.
Bull shoots in and bounces Luchador off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luchador swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luchador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bull. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Bull preventing the sweep.
Bull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bull with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bull throwing strikes from guard but Luchador blocks nicely.
Bull throws a big right hand that misses.
Bull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luchador is keeping the position for now.
Luchador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
Luchador preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luchador looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bull postures up in Luchador's guard and throws a big left but Luchador blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luchador is keeping the position for now.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Luchador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luchador looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
Bull looking to pass the guard.
Luchador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luchador wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.
Luchador avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luchador won't allow Bull to pass to mount.
Luchador avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bull connects with a nice short shot to Luchador's temple.
Bull thows a huge punch but Luchador dodges it nicely.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Luchador is defending well.
Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luchador regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bull.
Bull postures up.
Bull is looking to work some ground and pound but Luchador has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull postures up in Luchador's guard and throws a big left but Luchador blocks it.
Bull landing some decent shots from guard.
Luchador has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bull dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luchador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luchador throws a low kick, looking for Bull's leg but Bull calmly moves out of range.
Luchador ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luchador can pounce on him.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Bull finds it's target.
Bull forces Luchador back against the cage and clinches.
Luchador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bull breaks the clinch.
Bull closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bull lands in his opponent's guard.
Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull trying to control but Luchador is working from the bottom.
Roy Bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luchador looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bull is one step ahead there.
Bull postures up in Luchador's guard and throws a big left but Luchador blocks it.
Bull lands a couple of elbows.
Luchador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luchador is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bull throws and elbow that misses. Luchador uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bull's guard. Nice move by Luchador!
Luchador won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
Bull 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.
Bull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luchador gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bull working for submissions but it's allowed Luchador to get to half guard.
Bull is trying to maintain the position but Luchador is very close to passing his half guard.
Bull wants to improve his position but Luchador is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull is trying to control but can't.
Bull actively working from the bottom here.
Luchador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bull keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Luchador wants to pass the guard but Bull is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bull dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luchador.
Nice defenses there by Luchador.
Luchador shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luchador.
Luchador takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Bull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roy Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luchador waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bull.
Luchador misses with a looping left.
Luchador ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchador misses with a low kick.
Bull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Luchador catches Bull right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Luchador slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Luchador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luchador connects with a solid leg kick.
Luchador takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bull scores with a hook.
Luchador tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luchador misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Bull throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luchador is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull.
A left lands for Luchador.
Luchador stuffs the takedown attempt from Bull. Bull gets slowly back to his feet.
Bull slips under a jab from Luchador.
Bull tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luchador is able to avoid easily.
Luchador misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luchador gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Luchador is predictable there
and Bull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Luchador's guard now.
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!
Luchador keeping full guard, as Bull tries to pass.
Luchador looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchador working a defensive guard here.
Bull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luchador is rocked!
Luchador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bull landing some decent shots from guard.
Luchador is still in real trouble! Can Bull finish him?
Bull postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Luchador covers up, he's hurt! Bull keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bull and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bull can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Bull!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemongrass Gogulope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fights comes to the cage accompanied by Rudies all Around. Gogulope is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break Your Neck. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
277 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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23
285 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, I Fights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lemongrass Gogulope!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fights shoots for a double leg takedown but Gogulope sprawls well. He's pushed Fights's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gogulope misses with a left hand
and Fights counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fights trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fights in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fights lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fights wants to control from the top but Gogulope keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogulope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gogulope keeping moving, preventing Fights from controlling successfully.
Fights 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. I Fights wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gogulope misses with a hook. Fights ducked under it nicely.
Fights connects with a jab.
Fights shoots in looking for a takedown. Gogulope tries to sprawl out of it but Fights keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gogulope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Gogulope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogulope stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Fights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fights looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gogulope is fending him off so far but Fights persists. Nope, Gogulope circles away and we're back to standing.
Fights misses with a takedown attempt
and Gogulope counters with an inside leg kick.
Fights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gogulope.
Fights drops his hands momentarily and Gogulope takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like I Fights has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gogulope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fights is breathing heavily.
Gogulope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Gogulope.
Gogulope throws a leg kick but Fights moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights looks to score with a jab to the body but Gogulope is just out of range.
Lemongrass Gogulope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fights has his takedown stuffed
and Gogulope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gogulope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fights counters with a shoot takedown. Gogulope fights it but they end up in guard.
Fights trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gogulope is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fights is controlling him.
Fights stands and throws Gogulope's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gogulope is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fights is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fights is looking to take a break and control but Gogulope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fights tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gogulope is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fights working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that I Fights will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on I Fights's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fights fails with a takedown attempt.
Gogulope scores with a nice right hand.
Gogulope lands with an uppercut that bounces Fights off the cage and back into rage.
I Fights's cut is getting worse.
Fights shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Fights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gogulope as Fights shoots in.
Gogulope lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fights takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gogulope misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gogulope, as that shot connected.
Gogulope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fights manages to avoid it.
Gogulope throws a looping overhand right but Fights ducks down to avoid it.
Gogulope misses with a right hand
and Fights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fights moves away from the strike by Gogulope.
A swing and a miss from Gogulope.
Fights shoots in but Gogulope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gogulope looks to land a combination but Fights avoids it well.
A left and a right from Gogulope both land. Nice combination.
I Fights's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gogulope with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Gogulope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogulope misses with a hook.
Fights with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gogulope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeez, I Fights's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at I Fights's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lemongrass Gogulope!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja comes to the cage accompanied by Afroman - Because I Got High. Guru Majja could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Nut's chin.
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23
187 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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26
197 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Majja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Nut!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majja works the jab nicely.
Nut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Majja checks a leg kick.
Nut throws a leg kick but Majja sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Majja staying out of range there.
Majja cracks Nut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Majja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majja misses with a body shot.
Nut takes a swing at Majja's ribcage but misses.
Nut scores with a kick to the body.
Nut misses the shot to the body.
Nut tries to land a leg kick but Majja saw it coming and moves away.
Nut has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Majja.
Majja digs a good hook to Nut's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majja scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Majja scores with a four punch combination!
Majja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Majja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nut cracks Majja with an open hand slap.
Nut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nut misses the target.
Guru Majja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Majja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Majja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nut moves away.
A slow jab from Majja misses its intended target.
Majja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nut checks a leg kick.
Nut throws the kick towards the body but Majja avoids it.
Nut throws a body kick that misses.
Majja scores with a hook to the body. Nut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Majja moves out of range of the strikes.
Nut takes the fight into the clinch.
Majja tries to work over Nut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majja has Nut pressed against the cage.
Majja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Majja is defending well for now.
Nut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nut prevents a body shot from Majja.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but Majja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majja.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nut missing with knees to the body.
Majja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nut or not.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Majja breaks the clinch.
Nut shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Majja scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Majja misses with a two punch combination.
Majja throws a head kick that misses.
Majja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut blocks a head kick by Majja.
Nut moves into the clinch.
Nut throws a head punch that misses.
Majja tries to break free but Nut pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Majja.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nut.
Majja is trying to push Nut away but Nut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nut tries to land a knee to the head but Majja blocks with his arms.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but Majja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Majja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Majja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nut lands an elbow just above Majja 's eye.
Majja tries to throw a body punch but Nut avoids it by throwing Majja back against the cage.
Majja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majja looks to score with a jab to the body but Nut is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Majja.
Majja lands with a cross.
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!
Majja looks to score with a jab to the body but Nut is just out of range.
Good work by Majja as he checks the leg kick.
Nut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Majja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Majja throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Majja throws a body punch but Nut moves out of range.
Majja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nut.
Majja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nut circles away quickly and effectively.
Nut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Majja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Majja lands a nice looking body kick.
Majja 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nut tries to move into range but Majja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nut checks a low kick from Majja.
Nut tries to clinch but Majja is having none of it.
Nut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guru Majja dominated that 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.
Majja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Majja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nut was well out of range. Poor timing from Majja.
Majja misses with a head kick.
Majja takes a swing at Nut's ribcage but misses.
Nut checks a low kick from Majja.
Guru Majja is winning the standup battle so far.
Nut ducks under a wild hook from Majja.
Nut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nut checks a leg kick.
Majja cracks Nut with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Majja misses the shot to the body.
Majja connects with a leg kick. Nut looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Majja misses with a wild body shot.
Nut fakes the leg kick and cracks Majja in the body.
Majja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Majja ducks under a wild hook from Nut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut throws a head kick but Majja moves out of range.
Majja scores with a leg kick.
Nut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Majja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Majja looks to score with a jab to the body but Nut is just out of range.
Majja looks to throw the jab but Nut is out of range.
Nut throws a leg kick but Majja checks it.
Nut lands a jab.
Nut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Majja takes a swing at Nut's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majja. Nut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majja throws a low kick but Nut avoids it.
Majja moves out of range of the body kick.
Majja will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majja. Nut does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja stuns Nut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good work by Majja as he checks the leg kick.
Majja misses with a body kick.
Majja throws a head kick that Nut semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nut moves away.
Majja throws a good cross that connects.
Majja connects with an inside leg kick.
Majja lands a front kick.
Majja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nut can pounce on him.
Nut motions for Majja to come forward. Nut throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Majja.
Nut is breathing heavily.
Majja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nut manages to avoid it.
Majja connects with a looping right hand.
Nut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majja. Nut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja ducks under a wild hook from Nut.
Nut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Majja lands a glancing blow to the side of Nut's head.
Majja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Majja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Majja looks to land a body kick but Nut moved away.
Majja scores with a decent looking hook.
Nut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nut throws a low kick, looking for Majja's leg but Majja calmly moves out of range.
Nut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Majja punishes Nut's body with a nice straight punch.
Majja throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majja digs a good body shot into Nut's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majja. Nut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majja scores with a jab to the head.
Majja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majja just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nut misses.
Majja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nut is looking to chop away at Majja's legs.
Majja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Majja throws a shot to the body.
Nut walks forward, straight into a front kick from Majja.
Majja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Majja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Majja misses with a kick to the body.
Majja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Majja scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majja moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Majja connects with a solid leg kick.
Nut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nut dodges the punch combination from Majja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guru Majja dominated that second round.
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!
Majja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Majja jabs at Nut's body.
Nut tries to work over Majja's front leg with a kick but Majja checks it.
Majja takes a swing at Nut's ribcage but misses.
Majja is looking to wear down Nut with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Majja thows a body shot but no joy.
Nut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Majja pushes Nut away with a front kick.
Majja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nut slips a straight right by Majja.
Majja thuds a left hand into Nut's body.
Majja digs a good hook to Nut's body.
A head kick misses from Nut.
Majja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nut manages to avoid it.
Nut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majja moves out of range of the body kick.
Majja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut checks a low kick from Majja.
Majja thows a body shot but no joy.
Nut pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nut 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.
Majja moves out of range as Nut throws a body kick.
Majja throws the kick towards the body but Nut avoids it.
Majja lands with a kick to the temple. Nut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Majja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Majja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Majja lands with a kick to the temple. Nut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Majja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nut.
Majja misses with a head kick.
Nut throws out a loose jab but Majja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Majja slams his shin into Nut's torso.
Majja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nut moves out of range as Majja throws a body kick.
Nut moves forwards but Majja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Majja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nut was well out of range. Poor timing from Majja.
Majja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nut can do to turn this around?
Majja throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Majja works Nut's body with a nice hook.
Majja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Majja scores with a nice body kick.
Majja scores with a jab to the body.
Majja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Majja lands a jab-cross combination.
Nut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Majja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Majja.
Majja lands with a kick to the ribs.
Majja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nut's head.
Nut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Majja throws a sloppy head kick and Nut moves out of range easily.
Nut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nut tries a low kick but Majja avoids it.
Majja lands with a shot to the body.
Majja moves away from the strike by Nut.
Majja just misses with a punch to the body.
Majja misses the shot to the body.
Majja scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Majja swings for the body but Nut moves out of range.
Nut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Majja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nut walks into a jab.
Nut's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Majja connects with a body shot that sends Nut's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Majja.
Majja cracks Nut with a good jab.
Nut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majja attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Majja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nut doesn't seem bothered though.
Majja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nut throws a big shot that misses.
Majja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nut scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Majja.
Majja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Nut misses
and Majja counters with an inside leg kick.
Sam Nut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majja looks to score with a jab to the body but Nut is just out of range.
Majja scores with the left hand. Nut knows he should have avoided that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Majja. Nut shrugs it off though.
Majja lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guru Majja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Majja 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guru Majja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legba's entrance music is "Cruising in Miami" by Bass 305. A fine choice. Carlos Monroe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
147 lbs
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24
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Papa Legba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe misses with a hook
and Legba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monroe swings for the body but Legba moves out of range.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Legba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legba misses with a looping left.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Legba's body. Legba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Legba lands an overhand right.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Legba misses the jab.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legba moves away.
A low kick from Monroe is predictable there
and Legba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monroe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Legba rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monroe circles away quickly and effectively.
Legba misses with a looping left.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legba connects with a right hand. Monroe shakes it off.
Legba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legba tries to clinch
and Monroe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monroe.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monroe pushes Legba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Legba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monroe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Legba scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Legba keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Legba lands an elbow inside.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe tries to break free but Legba pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Monroe on the inside.
A short right from Monroe on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe stops a takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Legba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Monroe tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Monroe lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monroe.
Legba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legba.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Monroe tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Monroe.
Monroe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legba.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Legba.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Monroe managing to block the knees to the body from Legba.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Monroe misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe lands an uppercut.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body.
Monroe wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Legba obliges.
Legba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe is leaning against Legba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monroe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legba.
Legba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Legba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Legba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Legba controls his hands.
Legba working aggressively here.
Monroe scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
Legba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe swings for the body but Legba moves out of range.
Monroe lands a leg kick that knocks Legba off balance momentarily.
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!
Good work by Legba as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Legba as he checks the leg kick.
Legba tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Legba moves his leg out of the way.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legba.
Legba connects with a nice looking jab.
Carlos Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe digs a good hook to Legba's body.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A combination from Legba does no damage.
Good work by Legba as he checks the leg kick.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legba lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Monroe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Legba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monroe's head.
Legba connects with a looping right hand.
Legba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
Donk. Monroe catches Legba right on the button with a cross.
Legba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legba throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legba.
Legba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe leaves Legba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papa Legba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legba lunges at Monroe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monroe's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Legba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Legba.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carlos Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monroe lands a head kick!
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Legba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Monroe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a low kick but Legba avoids it.
Monroe tries to clinch up.
Monroe wants to slow Legba down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monroe, right into the meat.
Legba 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.
Legba misses with a body kick.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Legba.
Legba misses with a double jab
and Monroe counters with a nice leg kick.
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legba. That did some damage!
Legba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Legba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legba's calf.
Legba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Legba throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legba.
Nice body kick from Monroe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legba throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legba thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Good leg kick by Monroe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legba throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Monroe.
Legba 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.
Monroe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Monroe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monroe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legba's sensitive parts.
Monroe scores with a body shot.
Monroe digs a good hook to Legba's body.
Legba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Legba moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Monroe lands but Legba takes it in his stride.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Monroe. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legba manages to avoid it.
Legba 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.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legba. That did some damage!
Legba misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe tries a low kick but Legba avoids it.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Legba moves out of range easily.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Legba.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legba.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Legba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Monroe slips under a jab from Legba.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Legba slips the punch.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Legba.
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legba connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target.
Legba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legba fakes the leg kick and cracks Monroe in the body.
Legba misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe slips a jab from Legba.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Legba's defenses.
Legba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monroe throws a chopping leg kick but Legba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monroe throws a head kick but Legba moves out of range.
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legba lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carlos Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legba throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legba misses the shot to the body.
Monroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legba in his tracks.
Legba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Legba.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Legba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Legba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monroe, who protects the arm well.
Papa Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legba wants to control for a moment but Monroe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Monroe controlling the position well.
Monroe trying to control from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legba slips a nice elbow through Monroe's hands, connecting with Monroe's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Papa Legba.
I think Monroe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Monroe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlister The Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Demon comes to the cage accompanied by Demon. Mugabe has chosen The Zimbabwean National Anthem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
215 lbs
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26
210 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atlister The Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Mugabe.
The Demon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mugabe misses with a straight left.
The Demon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from The Demon misses.
The Demon clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Demon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mugabe wants to get back to striking at distance but The Demon won't allow it.
The Demon misses with a punch on the inside.
The Demon can't find room to land a body shot as Mugabe controls the action.
The Demon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mugabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Demon is leaning against Mugabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mugabe just leaning against The Demon, taking a breather.
The Demon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Demon misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Demon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mugabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Demon.
Mugabe looks gassed!
Mugabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Demon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
The Demon tries a body shot but Mugabe blocks it.
Mugabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Demon has him pressed against the cage.
Mugabe misses with the head strike.
The Demon missing with knees to the body.
Mugabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Demon pushes Mugabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Demon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mugabe has had enough of the clinch but The Demon keeps him there for the moment.
Mugabe misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Demon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Demon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
The Demon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mugabe blocks a body shot from The Demon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Demon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Demon lands a shoulder strike.
The Demon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Demon.
The Demon cracks Mugabe with a nice body shot.
The Demon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Demon effectively controlling the action here.
The Demon lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe tries a body shot but The Demon blocks it.
The Demon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mugabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mugabe blocks a body shot from The Demon.
The Demon misses with a body punch.
The Demon lands with a short shot to the head.
Mugabe tries a body shot but The Demon blocks it.
The Demon lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Demon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mugabe or not.
The Demon pushes Mugabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Demon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mugabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Demon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mugabe stalling in the clinch but The Demon improves position.
The Demon lands a hook that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe trying to stall but The Demon improves his position.
The Demon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Demon.
The Demon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Demon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Demon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Demon misses with a punch to the body.
The Demon tries to work over Mugabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Demon digs a right hand into Mugabe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mugabe's gas tank.
The Demon scores with a shoulder strike.
The Demon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Demon lands with a left to the head.
The Demon gets through Mugabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Demon lands a shot to the body.
The Demon tries to throw a body punch but Mugabe avoids it by throwing The Demon back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlister The Demon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Demon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Demon wants to slow Mugabe down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Mugabe misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Mugabe.
The Demon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mugabe can do to turn this around?
Mugabe swats away the attempt to clinch by The Demon.
The Demon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mugabe.
The Demon falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Demon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Demon takes the fight into the clinch.
The Demon stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Demon misses with a punch on the inside.
The Demon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mugabe controls his hands.
The Demon lands a hook that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
Atlister The Demon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Demon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Demon misses with a punch to the body.
Mugabe blocking some punches.
The Demon misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Demon is leaning against Mugabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Demon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mugabe's elbow.
Mugabe blocks a body shot from The Demon.
The Demon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mugabe.
Mugabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Demon misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Demon misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Demon throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Demon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Demon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mugabe is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from The Demon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Demon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mugabe's brow.
Mugabe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Demon.
Still in the clinch, The Demon scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Demon blocks a body shot from Mugabe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Demon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from The Demon.
The Demon tries to throw a body punch but Mugabe avoids it by throwing The Demon back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Demon lands a nice uppercut.
The Demon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Demon presses Mugabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Demon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Demon lands with a left to the head.
The Demon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Demon pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Demon scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from The Demon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from The Demon.
The Demon stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Demon misses with a punch to the body.
The Demon lands with a light punch inside.
The Demon gets through Mugabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Demon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Demon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mugabe struggles to land a body shot inside as The Demon controls his hands.
Knees to the body from The Demon.
A body shot lands from The Demon.
The Demon lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Demon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Demon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Demon.
The Demon misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Demon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlister The Demon 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. This is the final round!
The Demon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mugabe!
The Demon breaks from Mugabe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Demon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mugabe is looking to escape.
The Demon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mugabe can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Demon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mugabe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Demon with a couple of short strikes.
Mugabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Demon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mugabe is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe is squirming around, avoiding The Demon's attempts to control the action.
Mugabe is still in real trouble! Can The Demon finish him?
The Demon punching from mount but Mugabe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mugabe seems to have recovered his senses.
The Demon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Demon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Mugabe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Demon drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mugabe! More shots from The Demon and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlister The Demon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Poison. Saukko has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
170 lbs
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180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jokinen but Jokinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
A jab from Saukko misses.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A low kick from Saukko is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a solid body kick.
Olli Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen tries a low kick but Saukko avoids it.
Saukko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saukko is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saukko tries to move to mount but Jokinen blocks the move with his legs.
Saukko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jokinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saukko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Saukko is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen is positioning himself well to prevent Saukko advancing to mount.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Saukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saukko with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saukko is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko lands a couple of digs.
Saukko landing with the ground and pound.
Saukko postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saukko is one step ahead there.
Jokinen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Saukko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jokinen is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Saukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Saukko moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Saukko moved out of range nicely.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokinen as he avoids it easily.
Saukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Olli Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saukko.
Nice defenses there by Saukko.
Saukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saukko throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Saukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Saukko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saukko lands in his opponent's guard.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saukko's guard.
Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Jokinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saukko is controlling him.
Saukko wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
Saukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen is pulling down on Saukko's head to control his posture.
Saukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Saukko is proving a slippery customer.
Olli Jokinen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Saukko throws a series of strikes that have Jokinen backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
Saukko throws a big shot that misses.
Saukko closes the distance and clinches up with Jokinen, looking for a takedown. Saukko pushes Jokinen against the cage but Jokinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saukko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jokinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Saukko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jokinen controls Saukko momentarily but Saukko frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Saukko is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Olli Jokinen.
Saukko looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Per Saukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saukko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a low kick, looking for Saukko's leg but Saukko calmly moves out of range.
Saukko tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen tests Saukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saukko slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Saukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Saukko counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saukko.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olli Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Saukko counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Saukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Saukko slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Saukko shoots in.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Saukko moved away.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Olli Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Saukko blocks the leg kick.
Saukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saukko's calf.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saukko throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Saukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saukko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Saukko settles back down.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saukko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko being controlled here momentarily.
Saukko looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Saukko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jokinen looking to control but Saukko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saukko wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Olli Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to throw a body kick
and Saukko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jokinen trying to hold on to Saukko's head to control him but Saukko postures up.
Jokinen gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen had his way with Per Saukko in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jokinen is looking to slow Saukko down with leg kicks.
Saukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Saukko.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saukko.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen is looking to slow Saukko down with leg kicks.
Saukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
Jokinen throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Saukko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the temple. Saukko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olli Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Saukko.
Saukko is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a low kick, looking for Saukko's leg but Saukko calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
enabling Saukko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saukko's sensitive parts.
Saukko avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Saukko takes it in his stride.
Saukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Saukko misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Saukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokinen which made him look bad.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Saukko fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Saukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Saukko's leg. Saukko is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Jokinen!
Olli Jokinen retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyyno Janis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borga comes to the cage accompanied by People In Planes - Last Man Standing. Janis has chosen Rubber Johnny as his entrance music. Aleksi Borga 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Borga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyyno Janis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borga scores with a hook to the body. Janis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Janis's hands.
Janis throws the kick towards the body but Borga avoids it.
Borga digs a good hook to Janis's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Borga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Janis tries a low kick but Borga avoids it.
Borga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Borga checks a leg kick nicely.
Janis tries to score with a low kick but Borga moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Borga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Janis manages to avoid it.
Janis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borga.
Janis looks gassed!
Janis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Borga tries to land a front kick but Janis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borga. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borga, right into the meat.
Borga lands with a right hand.
Pyyno Janis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Janis 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.
Borga throws a push kick but Janis slaps the foot to one side.
Borga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Borga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Janis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borga tries to land a front kick but Janis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Janis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Janis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Borga as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borga drops Janis with a big left hand! Janis is injured, injured bad! Borga jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Borga!
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