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GP 49 Potatos vs. Liljedahl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsumi Nasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vovochka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shura no Hana. Vovochka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Land of Rape and Honey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Katsumi Nasu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent 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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katsumi Nasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vovochka!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Vovochka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vovochka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nasu.
Vovochka misses the jab.
Nasu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nasu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nasu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vovochka throws a right hand that misses
and Nasu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Vladimir Vovochka has been cut.
A combination from Nasu does no damage.
Nasu lands with an uppercut that bounces Vovochka off the cage and back into range.
Vovochka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nasu.
Vovochka lands a nice looking body shot.
Nasu tries to sprawl but Vovochka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vovochka is looking for a kimura here.
Vovochka passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovochka content just to control the position here.
Vovochka wants to control the pace but Nasu is squirming around nicely.
Nasu wants to hold on but Vovochka pushes him away.
Vovochka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nasu is surviving well by controlling Vovochka's body position as best he can.
Vovochka controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka misses with a head shot.
Vovochka content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovochka avoids the attempt from Nasu to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vovochka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vovochka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nasu is looking to escape.
Vovochka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vovochka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nasu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka content just to control the position here.
Nasu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vovochka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovochka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nasu hang on?
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vovochka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nasu taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Vovochka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vovochka's cut.
That's time! Nasu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nasu lands with a straight right. Vovochka didn't see that one coming.
Vovochka sizes up Nasu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nasu connects with a looping right hand.
Nasu throws a hook but Vovochka avoids it easily.
Vladimir Vovochka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovochka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nasu with a jab.
Vovochka fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovochka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasu.
Nasu thuds a left hand into Vovochka's body.
Nasu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vovochka misses with an uppercut. Nasu saw that one coming.
A big right from Vovochka misses.
Vovochka cracks Nasu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nasu scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasu ducks under a wild hook from Vovochka.
Nasu takes a swing at Vovochka's ribcage but misses.
Nasu drives through and clinches with Vovochka against the cage.
Vovochka prevents Nasu from breaking the clinch.
Nasu tries to work over Vovochka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vovochka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katsumi Nasu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vovochka staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Nasu.
Nice defenses there by Nasu.
Nasu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vovochka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nasu throws a low kick but Vovochka moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Nasu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovochka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nasu circles away.
Vovochka drives through with a takedown into Nasu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vovochka stops Nasu from standing up.
Vovochka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vovochka wants to control from the top but Nasu keeps moving.
Nasu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vovochka regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasu tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovochka is retaining full guard.
Vovochka pulls Nasu in close to his closed guard and prevents Nasu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nasu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nasu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nasu trying to control but Vovochka is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Katsumi Nasu just wasn't active enough.
A cross from Vovochka lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Nasu as he connects with a hook.
Vovochka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovochka.
Nasu avoids the body shot from Vovochka.
Nasu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovochka.
Vovochka throws an off balance right hand
and Nasu counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasu misses with a hook.
Vovochka lands an overhand right.
Vovochka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovochka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nasu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vovochka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nasu doesn't seem bothered though.
Nasu looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovochka is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Nasu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsumi Nasu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vovochka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vovochka blocks a head kick by Nasu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nasu. Vovochka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nasu misses with an uppercut.
Nasu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovochka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasu.
Vovochka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nasu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovochka.
Nasu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vovochka lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Vovochka.
Nasu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vovochka takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovochka takes a swing at Nasu's ribcage but misses.
Vovochka takes a swing at Nasu's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Vovochka or perhaps it was just good defense by Nasu which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovochka lands a jab to Nasu's midsection.
Vovochka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vovochka ducks under a wild hook from Nasu.
Vovochka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nasu, right into the meat.
Katsumi Nasu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nasu thows a body shot but no joy.
Vovochka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasu was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovochka.
Vovochka throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasu.
Nasu thuds a left hand into Vovochka's body.
Vovochka throws the left hand but Nasu avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vovochka throws a lazy right hand but Nasu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nasu ducks under a wild hook from Vovochka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nasu throws out a loose jab but Vovochka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vovochka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vovochka misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Nasu.
Nasu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vovochka jabs at Nasu's body.
Vovochka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vovochka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nasu but Nasu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katsumi Nasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vovochka.
Vovochka loads up on a big right hand but Nasu slips the punch.
Nasu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vovochka.
Nasu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovochka.
Nasu tries a low kick but Vovochka avoids it.
Vovochka fails with the takedown.
Nasu moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Vovochka as he checks the leg kick.
Nasu defending well as Vovochka loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nasu counters with a right hand to the body.
Vovochka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vovochka misses the shot to the body.
Nasu catches Vovochka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nasu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovochka moves away.
Nasu dips to his left and cracks Vovochka with an uppercut!
Vovochka moves out of range of the strikes.
Nasu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasu cracks Vovochka with a good jab.
Nasu defending well as Vovochka loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Vovochka as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nasu lunges at Vovochka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vovochka's hand.
That has opened up Vladimir Vovochka's cut even more.
Nasu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Katsumi Nasu.
I think Nasu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsumi Nasu!
After the big win, Katsumi Nasu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Leuka (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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28
153 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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27
153 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lasi Leuka!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snegov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leuka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leuka misses with a two punch combination.
Snegov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snegov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leuka wants to land a leg kick but Snegov is out of range.
Leuka throws a head kick but Snegov moves out of range.
Leuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snegov.
Snegov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Snegov does no damage.
Leuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leuka misses with a combination
and Snegov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leuka moves away from the strike by Snegov.
Snegov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leuka at a distance.
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 combination from Leuka does no damage.
Snegov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snegov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov tries a head kick but it misses.
Snegov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Leuka misses its intended target.
Snegov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leuka tries to clinch but Snegov moves out of range.
Leuka lands with a nice combination. Snegov backs away looking to recover.
Leuka throws a push kick but Snegov slaps the foot to one side.
Snegov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snegov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leuka tries to bum rush Snegov with a series of wild strikes but Snegov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leuka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snegov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snegov.
A slow jab from Leuka misses its intended target.
Leuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leuka thuds a left hand into Snegov's body.
Leuka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snegov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov slips under a jab from Leuka.
Snegov looks to land a left hand but Leuka moved out of range nicely.
Leuka ducks under a wild hook from Snegov.
Leuka throws a leg kick but Snegov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snegov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snegov tries to score with a low kick but Leuka moves his leg out of the way.
Leuka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snegov.
Leuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Snegov.
Snegov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leuka jabs at Snegov's body.
Snegov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses.
Leuka tries to clinch there but Snegov circles away.
Leuka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leuka moves away.
Leuka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snegov counters with a stiff right hand.
Leuka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snegov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leuka throws an overhand right that lands on Snegov's shoulder, as Snegov tries to avoid the shot.
Leuka tries to clinch but Snegov moves out of range.
Leuka slips a straight right by Snegov.
Snegov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snegov misses with a low kick as Leuka jumps back.
Leuka throws a shot to the body.
Leuka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snegov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snegov misses with a head kick.
Leuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snegov.
Snegov throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leuka!
Leuka misses with a hook.
Leuka lands a really nice looking cross but Snegov seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leuka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snegovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leuka.
Leuka scores with a sloppy right hand. Snegov should have avoided that one.
Snegov scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Snegov.
Snegov throws a right hand that Leuka ducks under and follows up with a left that Leuka also avoids with ease.
Lasi Leuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leuka throws a nice looking combination but Snegov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snegov slips a jab and a cross from Leuka.
Snegov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snegov ducks under a wild hook from Leuka.
Leuka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snegov's sensitive parts.
Snegov throws an overhand right that lands on Leuka's shoulder, as Leuka tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snegov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Leuka.
Leuka lands with a shot to the body.
Snegov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Leuka dominated that round.
That's time! Snegov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snegov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leuka.
Leuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snegov moves away from the strike by Leuka.
Leuka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snegov counters with a good low kick that Leuka was not able to check.
Leuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Lasi Leuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leuka thows a leg kick but Snegov checks it
and Snegov counters with a straight right hand.
Snegov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leuka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snegov takes one to the side of the head.
Leuka throws a right hand that misses
and Snegov counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Leuka misses the target.
Leuka misses with a double jab.
Snegov wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leuka throws the left hand but Snegov avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Snegov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snegov.
Snegov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lasi Leuka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snegov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leuka throws a lazy head kick
and Snegov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snegov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snegov just misses with a punch to the body.
Snegov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leuka works Snegov's body with a nice hook.
Leuka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice combination there by Leuka.
Snegov misses with a straight left.
Snegov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A right-left combo lands from Leuka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snegov misses with a hook.
Snegov connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka is looking to clinch.
Leuka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Snegov.
Snegov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leuka misses with a hook. Snegov ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Leuka does no damage.
Snegov slips a jab and a cross from Leuka.
A jab from Snegov misses.
Leuka scores with a jab.
Snegov scores with a sloppy right hand. Leuka should have avoided that one.
Leuka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snegov.
Leuka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snegov's calf.
Snegov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leuka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snegov throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
Snegov throws a sloppy head kick and Leuka moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leuka!
Leuka connects with an inside leg kick.
Snegov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leuka misses with a wild combination.
Snegov throws a shot from downtown. Leuka moves away and avoids it.
Leuka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Snegov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leuka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snegov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Snegov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leuka misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Leuka tenderised Snegov's leg. Snegov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leuka scores with a leg kick.
Snegov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leuka scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka moves in looking to clinch but Snegov pushes him off.
Snegov throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leuka misses with a double jab
and Snegov counters with a big head kick but Leuka shrugs it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Leuka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leuka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snegov. Snegov obviously looking to wear him down.
Leuka connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leuka.
Leuka ducks right into an uppercut from Snegov.
Snegov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leuka moves away from the strike by Snegov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leuka ducks under a wild hook from Snegov.
A punch combination from Leuka misses.
Leuka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snegov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Leuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Snegov.
Snegov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leuka scores with a three punch combo!
Leuka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leuka lands a nice hook to Snegov's body. Snegov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leuka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leuka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snegov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snegov was well out of range. Poor timing from Leuka.
Snegov throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
Snegov misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leuka moves out of range of the strikes.
Leuka misses with a few strikes there.
Snegov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leuka lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leuka drops his hands momentarily and Snegov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snegov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leuka drives through and clinches with Snegov against the cage.
Leuka is looking for a takedown.
Snegov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snegov is trying to break the clinch but Leuka is controlling him.
Leuka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leuka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snegov backwards.
Leuka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leuka lands a nice shot to the body.
Snegov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leuka avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov is trying to force a seperation but Leuka has the dominant position.
Leuka breaks from the clinch.
Snegov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leuka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snegov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leuka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snegov. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snegov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snegov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leuka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leuka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leuka lands a really nice looking cross but Snegov seems unphased.
Leuka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snegov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leuka.
Snegov misses with a looping right.
Leuka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snegov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snegov throws a jab when Leuka was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov avoids the head kick by Leuka.
Leuka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Snegov.
Leuka throws a push kick but Snegov slaps the foot to one side.
Snegov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leuka.
Leuka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leuka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Leuka.
Leuka scores with a hook.
Snegov slips a straight right by Leuka.
Leuka lands a really nice looking cross but Snegov seems unphased.
Snegov ducks under a wild hook from Leuka.
Snegov misses with a wild body shot.
Leuka scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leuka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leuka pushes Snegov up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leuka lands a shoulder strike.
Leuka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snegov breaks from the clinch.
Lasi Leuka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leuka clobbers Snegov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leuka throws a solid leg kick but Snegov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leuka.
Leuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snegov throws out the jab.
Snegov checks a leg kick.
Konstantin Snegov 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!
Snegov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snegov loads up on a big right hand but Leuka slips the punch.
Leuka lands a really nice looking cross but Snegov seems unphased.
Snegov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Leuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leuka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Leuka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cj Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garland Oars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
260 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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27
264 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cj Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garland Oars!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ivanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov dances in with a quick combination. Oars is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ivanov snaps Oars's head back. Oars stumbles backwards against the cage. Ivanov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Oars's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Oars just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cj Ivanov!
After winning the bout, Cj Ivanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veni Domine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mic Hael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domine comes to the cage accompanied by Pagan's Mind - Through Osiris Eyes . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veni Domine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mic Hael!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Domine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domine.
Domine misses with an uppercut.
Hael cracks Domine with an open hand slap.
Hael connects with a solid leg kick.
Hael with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Domine.
Hael throws out a loose jab but Domine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domine takes a swing at Hael's ribcage but misses.
Hael shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hael cracks Domine with a solid left hand.
Hael throwing strikes from guard but Domine blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hael throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hael won't allow Domine to sweep him here.
Hael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domine is keeping the position for now.
Hael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Domine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hael throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hael is working Domine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hael looking to sit in guard and control but Domine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hael has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Domine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hael wants to sweep here but Domine controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domine wants to get up but he can't break Hael's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hael trying to keep a closed guard but Domine is proving a slippery customer.
Domine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Domine trying to control but Hael is working from the bottom.
Hael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Domine. No joy for Hael on that attempt.
Hael wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Domine throws a nice looking combination but Hael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Domine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hael fails to land with a series of punches.
Hael lands with a hook. Domine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hael gets a takedown into half guard.
Hael working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Hael seems content to control.
Domine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hael.
Hael is keen to just control but Domine is a slippery customer.
Domine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Domine tries to get out of the position.
Hael missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hael looks to land a strike but Domine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hael is looking to work some ground and pound but Domine has wrist control.
Hael trying to control the position from guard on top but Domine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hael wants to control from the top but Domine keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domine looking for a sweep. Not yet Domine, not yet.
Hael with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hael is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hael stopping the sweep attempt from Domine.
Hael looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hael trying to control the position from guard on top but Domine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mic Hael has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hael ducks under a wild hook from Domine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mic Hael dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hael shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Domine sprawls well. Domine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hael gets slowly back to his feet.
Hael fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Domine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hael.
Hael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Domine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hael.
Domine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Mic Hael has been cut.
Hael cracks the inside of Domine's front leg.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hael!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Domine throws a jab when Hael was well out of range.
Hael lands a leg kick that knocks Domine off balance momentarily.
Hael slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hael.
Hael tries for a takedown but Domine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hael lands a jab to Domine's midsection.
Domine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Hael.
Hael swings away with a body shot that misses
and Domine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Hael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hael throws a push kick but Domine slaps the foot to one side.
Domine throws a lazy uppercut
and Hael counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Domine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hael wants to clinch up but Domine keeps it at a distance.
Domine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hael moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hael misses.
Nice defenses there by Domine.
Hael lands a nice hook to Domine's body. Domine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hael works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hael feints and then cracks Domine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Domine down.
Hael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Domine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hael manages to avoid it.
Domine throws a right hand that Hael ducks under and follows up with a left that Hael also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hael.
Hael is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Domine's half guard.
Hael is trying to control the action in half guard but Domine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hael landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hael looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hael wants to free his trapped foot but Domine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hael is trying to control. Domine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hael has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Domine taking some punishment here, with Hael in his half guard.
Domine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hael thows a huge punch but Domine dodges it nicely.
Hael not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hael throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hael takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hael lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Hael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Domine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Domine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hael looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Domine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hael does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hael moves into full guard.
Domine stands up from Hael's guard - Domine perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hael throws a leg kick but Domine sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mic Hael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mic Hael's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Domine lands with a straight right. Hael didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Domine misses.
Domine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hael.
Domine misses with a combination
and Hael counters with a nice body shot.
Hael scores with a jab to the body.
Hael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domine avoids it really well and circles away.
Hael slips under a jab from Domine.
Domine looks to land a left hand but Hael moved out of range nicely.
Hael is looking to slow Domine down with leg kicks.
Domine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hael can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Domine misses with a wild body shot.
Domine moves away from the strike by Hael.
No luck for Hael with that takedown attempt.
Hael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domine moves away.
Domine throws a hook but Hael avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Hael. Beautiful body shot.
Hael lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hael throws an off balance right hand
and Domine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mic Hael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Domine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hael connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hael sizes up Domine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Domine is rocked!
Domine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hael doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Domine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hael cracks the inside of Domine's front leg.
Domine seems to have got his legs back now.
Hael manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Domine on his heels. He'll look to pass Domine's guard now, I'm sure.
Hael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Domine pulls Hael in to control the position.
Domine working a defensive guard here.
Hael controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hael wants to control from the top but Domine keeps moving.
Veni Domine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Domine trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Veni Domine.
Hael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Domine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hael somewhat.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mic Hael.
Domine connects with a jab.
Mic Hael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Domine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hael.
Hael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domine.
A shot to the liver by Hael. Beautiful body shot.
Hael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Domine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Domine misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hael misses with a wild body shot.
Hael misses with a double jab.
Domine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hael misses with a hook
and Domine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Hael gets a takedown into half guard.
Domine is pressing down on Hael's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hael in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hael wants to control from the top but Domine keeps moving.
Hael stays in close to Domine's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mic Hael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hael has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mic Hael!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Golden Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naksuttava Puimakone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
264 lbs
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270 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Dangerous knees
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Golden Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naksuttava Puimakone!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puimakone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Puimakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puimakone to the mat! Puimakone manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boy wants to control from the top but Puimakone keeps moving.
Puimakone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy won't allow Puimakone to get back to his feet.
Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Puimakone has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puimakone wants to stand but Boy is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puimakone is adopting a defensive guard.
Boy prevents Puimakone from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Puimakone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Puimakone. No joy for Boy on that attempt.
Puimakone fails to land with a series of punches.
Puimakone misses with a body shot.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
Puimakone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt
and Puimakone counters with a straight right hand.
Puimakone misses with the combination.
Puimakone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puimakone misses the shot to the body.
Puimakone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puimakone scores with a nice strike.
Puimakone misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Puimakone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puimakone stops a takedown attempt from Boy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Golden Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy wants a takedown.
Boy is looking for a takedown.
Puimakone tries to land a knee to the head but Boy blocks with his arms.
Puimakone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boy's face.
It looks like Golden Boy has been cut.
Puimakone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Puimakone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puimakone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puimakone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Puimakone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puimakone is defending well for now.
Puimakone connects with a knee to the head.
Boy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puimakone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Puimakone lands a knee to the body.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puimakone misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puimakone is defending well.
Puimakone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boy goes for a takedown attempt but Puimakone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Puimakone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boy. Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boy with a poor takedown
and Puimakone counters with a stiff right hand.
Puimakone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puimakone scores with a punch to the head.
Puimakone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Puimakone lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naksuttava Puimakone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Golden Boy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puimakone stuffs the takedown.
Puimakone thuds a left hand into Boy's body.
Puimakone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boy doesn't seem bothered though.
Puimakone moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Puimakone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Puimakone.
Boy tries for a takedown but Puimakone circles away easily
and Puimakone counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Golden Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puimakone lands with a right hand.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puimakone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Puimakone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puimakone lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puimakone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boy's hands.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puimakone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boy thinking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Puimakone. Boy shrugs it off though.
Puimakone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puimakone works Boy's body with a nice hook.
Boy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puimakone throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy shoots and misses
and Puimakone counters with a big head kick but Boy shrugs it off.
Puimakone scores with a decent looking hook.
Golden Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puimakone misses with the combination.
Puimakone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boy avoids the body shot from Puimakone.
Puimakone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Puimakone connects with a crisp jab.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown but Puimakone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puimakone scores with a nice body kick.
Boy with a poor takedown
and Puimakone counters with a nice uppercut.
Puimakone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puimakone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boy's head.
Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puimakone throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puimakone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Puimakone counter with a right hand.
Puimakone drives through and clinches with Boy against the cage.
Puimakone lands a nice uppercut.
Puimakone lands with a short shot to the head.
Boy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Puimakone.
Puimakone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Puimakone landing knees to the head.
Puimakone works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
Puimakone stops a takedown attempt from Boy.
Boy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puimakone is defending well.
A knee to the head by Puimakone.
Puimakone slows down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naksuttava Puimakone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Golden Boy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Puimakone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boy doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puimakone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puimakone throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Puimakone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puimakone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy walks into a jab.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Puimakone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy with a poor takedown
and Puimakone counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Golden Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puimakone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Puimakone catches Boy right on the button with a cross.
Puimakone lands a glancing blow to the side of Boy's head.
Decent striking displayed by Puimakone there.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puimakone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Puimakone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Puimakone throws a good cross that connects.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puimakone.
Boy shoots and misses
and Puimakone counters with a series of strikes. Boy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Naksuttava Puimakone 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy fails with the takedown
and Puimakone counters with a straight right hand.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Puimakone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boy misses with a takedown
and Puimakone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boy thinking.
Boy gets tackled into the cage by Puimakone. Puimakone maintains the clinch.
Boy can't get the takedown.
Boy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puimakone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Puimakone.
Puimakone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boy with a poor takedown
letting Puimakone counter with a right hand.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puimakone as he avoids it easily.
Boy walks into a left hand.
Puimakone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puimakone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Puimakone swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Puimakone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puimakone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puimakone cracks Boy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puimakone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puimakone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Boy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puimakone is fending him off so far but Boy persists. Nope, Puimakone circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puimakone thuds a left hand into Boy's body.
Golden Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy throws a poor cross that misses
and Puimakone counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naksuttava Puimakone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puimakone 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naksuttava Puimakone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Naksuttava Puimakone waved his t-shirt featuring Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titan Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver comes to the cage accompanied by UGK - Touched. Rivera has chosen Push it to the Limit - Rick Ross as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera checks a leg kick nicely.
Carver misses with a wild body shot.
Carver avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera lands with a slapping head kick.
Rivera throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carver. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Carver throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Titan Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera digs a good body shot into Carver's ribs.
Carver just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivera.
Carver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivera.
Carver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rivera.
Rivera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carver, pushing him back against the cage.
Carver scores with a shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carver misses with the head strike.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carver.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rivera.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Carver works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
Carver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rivera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carver misses with a body punch.
Carver lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carver avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Rivera.
Carver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carver cracks Rivera with a nice body shot.
Rivera lands a nice knee to the body.
Carver misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Carver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carver tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carver lands a nice uppercut.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Carver blocks it.
Carver blocks an elbow strike.
Carver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carver digs a right hand underneath Rivera's ribcage. Rivera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carver is looking for a takedown.
Carver works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
Carver pushes Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carver pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera lands a nice elbow.
Carver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control the position but instead, Carver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rivera into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Carver scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carver.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Carver misses with a punch to the body.
Carver swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Carver misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera is stalling here.
Carver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carver working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Carver fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver misses with a body punch.
Carver avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Carver throws a head punch that misses.
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carver pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carver is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Carver.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carver misses with a two punch combination.
Carver is looking to chop away at Rivera's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Carver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carver throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
Carver swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera scores with a decent looking hook.
Carver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Carver blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Rivera will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Carver throws a wild body kick that Rivera sees coming a mile off.
Carver goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rivera takes a step back to recover.
Carver tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carver misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carver tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Carver throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Carver connects with a leg kick. Rivera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carver throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rivera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Carver fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rivera checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carver.
Carver scores with a spinning back kick!
Rivera defending well as Carver loads up on a big left hand.
Carver is looking to wear down Rivera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rivera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivera.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carver, as that shot connected.
Carver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Carver.
Rivera blocks a jab.
Carver throws a chopping leg kick but Rivera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carver throws a leg kick
so Rivera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carver is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
Rivera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.
Carver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carver pulls Rivera in close to prevent any damage.
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Carver has wrist control.
Carver keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Carver.
Carver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver wants to improve his position but instead Rivera has moved into half guard.
Carver gets back to full guard.
Carver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivera is in close to Carver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carver's guard.
Carver tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is controlling the pace.
Carver is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rivera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Carver is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rivera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Carver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from Carver does no damage.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Carver.
Rivera scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivera cracks Carver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Carver circles away.
Carver throws a low kick but Rivera avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Carver down.
Junior Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carver avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Carver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carver misses the shot to the body.
Rivera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carver did well to prevent Rivera getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carver tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Carver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carver is looking to improve his position.
Rivera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carver defending well though.
Rivera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera is trying to control. Carver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivera.
Rivera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Titan Carver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver seems keen to control Rivera's posture.
Carver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
Carver pulls Rivera in close to prevent any damage.
Carver controls Rivera momentarily but Rivera frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carver is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carver is one step ahead there.
Carver looking to sit in guard and control but Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.
Rivera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rivera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carver has his feet on Rivera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carver throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carver's head.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carver's calf.
Carver misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carver throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Carver is predictable there
and Rivera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rivera connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver looks for the body kick but Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera jabs Carver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rivera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Carver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Rivera!
Junior Rivera decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Huxtable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (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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285 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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30
273 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cliff Huxtable!
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, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huxtable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Huxtable persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Huxtable moves into the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Huxtable is breathing heavily.
Williams cracks Huxtable with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Huxtable to stand back up!
Williams throws a powerful right kick. Huxtable tried to block low but the kick was high! Huxtable was taken right off of his feet! Williams jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Williams!
Josh Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Jorgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgenson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Made You Look by Nas. 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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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spencer Jorgenson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
England swings widly with a right hand
and Jorgenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jorgenson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jorgenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
England is in trouble now - Jorgenson has advanced to mount!
Jorgenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as England is looking to escape.
Jorgenson won't let England get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson controlling the position easily from mount.
England is squirming around, avoiding Jorgenson's attempts to control the action.
England wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jorgenson tries to control but England wriggling away.
Jorgenson moves to the back position.
Jorgenson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but England has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jorgenson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. England escapes and is now in half guard on top.
England scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
England thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jorgenson's head.
Jorgenson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
England in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jorgenson is looking for a triangle but England pushes his legs off easily.
England throwing strikes but missing.
England would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
England in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
England decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jorgenson lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
England throws a head kick but Jorgenson moves out of range.
Jorgenson defending well as England loads up on a big left hand.
Jorgenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from England.
Jorgenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract England.
England throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jorgenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorgenson lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from England.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Jorgenson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jorgenson digs a good hook to England's body.
England feints a jab promting Jorgenson to slip. England then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jorgenson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Spencer Jorgenson has been cut.
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!
Jorgenson looks to throw the jab but England is out of range.
Jorgenson digs a good hook to England's body.
Jorgenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? England is fending him off so far but Jorgenson persists. Nope, England circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorgenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by England.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jorgenson is defended easily by England.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorgenson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jorgenson misses with a hook. England ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for England.
Jorgenson throws a right hand that misses
and England counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jorgenson thinking.
Jorgenson is breathing heavily.
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!
England buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
England misses with a body shot.
England fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
England checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jorgenson defending well as England loads up on a big left hand.
England fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jorgenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jorgenson misses with a head kick.
England connects with a looping right hand.
Jorgenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Spencer Jorgenson's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by England - that's a beauty! Jorgenson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even England can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John England!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mrs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm sexy and I know it by LMFAO kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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15 - 8 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Brit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Mrs!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Johnny Brit has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Mrs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mrs, right into the meat.
Brit misses with a head kick.
Brit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mrs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brit's calf.
Mrs avoids the head kick by Brit.
Mrs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mrs looks to land a combination but Brit avoids it well.
Mrs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mrs scores with the left hand. Brit knows he should have avoided that one.
Brit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brit is breathing heavily.
Mrs lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Brit - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Mrs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Mrs!
Mr Mrs very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Potatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Liljedahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potatos comes to the cage accompanied by Just Another Victim by Helmet&House of Pain. Liljedahl has chosen Imperiet - Märk hur vår skugga as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Potatos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Liljedahl!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatos throws a right and a left that Liljedahl avoids nicely.
Liljedahl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Potatos lands a jab to the nose.
Liljedahl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liljedahl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potatos. Potatos obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Liljedahl.
Potatos closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Potatos as the two fighters clinch.
Liljedahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatos throws a punch but it's blocked by Liljedahl.
A right hook to the body lands for Liljedahl.
Potatos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potatos lands an elbow inside.
Potatos tries a knee to the head but Liljedahl blocks it.
Potatos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liljedahl is defending well for now.
Liljedahl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potatos's efforts to push away.
Potatos blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liljedahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatos backwards.
Potatos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liljedahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Liljedahl lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liljedahl throws an elbow but misses.
Liljedahl prevents a body shot from Potatos.
Potatos dodges an elbow strike from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl blocks an uppercut.
Liljedahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liljedahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potatos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liljedahl has him pressed against the cage.
Potatos blocking some punches.
Liljedahl throws a head punch that misses.
Liljedahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potatos avoids a wild elbow strike from Liljedahl.
Potatos lands with a left to the head.
Potatos tries to work over Liljedahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liljedahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Liljedahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatos backwards.
Potatos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potatos looking to throw knees to the head but Liljedahl is blocking nicely.
Liljedahl presses Potatos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liljedahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatos backwards.
Potatos avoids the elbow strike from Liljedahl, against the cage.
Liljedahl lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jack Potatos has been cut.
Liljedahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liljedahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatos backwards.
Potatos lands a nice elbow.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liljedahl misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liljedahl tries to land knees in the clinch but Potatos avoids the damage to the body.
Liljedahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potatos is looking to break free of the clinch but Liljedahl has double underhooks.
Potatos tries to work over Liljedahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liljedahl lands an elbow just above Potatos 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potatos.
Potatos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potatos lands a nice uppercut.
Potatos misses with a knee to the head.
Liljedahl blocks an uppercut.
Liljedahl tries to work over Potatos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liljedahl misses with a body punch.
Potatos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liljedahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potatoss head.
Liljedahl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potatos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potatos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liljedahl working aggressively here.
Potatos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liljedahl misses with a punch to the body.
Liljedahl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potatos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liljedahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liljedahl blocks an uppercut.
Potatos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liljedahl's elbow.
Liljedahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potatos blocks a body shot from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potatos stalling the fight.
Liljedahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potatos misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potatos.
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 Jack Potatos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Potatos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liljedahl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liljedahl throws a shot to the body.
Potatos misses with a body shot.
Liljedahl throws a leg kick that misses.
Potatos misses with a leg kick
and Liljedahl counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack Potatos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liljedahl misses with a body kick.
Potatos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potatos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Potatos. Liljedahl shrugs it off though.
Potatos moves forwards but Liljedahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liljedahl checks a leg kick.
Potatos slips a straight right by Liljedahl.
Potatos scores with the left hand. Liljedahl knows he should have avoided that one.
Liljedahl is rocked!
Potatos measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Liljedahl! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jack Potatos!
Jack Potatos retains his heavyweight title!
Jack Potatos took some time post fight to say the following; 'Apologise for last losses wont happend again....hmmm who's next?'.
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