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VVT-30 Down an Dirty! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Rabanbarou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mortal Combat. Maurice Rabanbarou is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, One Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maurice Rabanbarou!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik's corner calls for a 1-2. Datsik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rabanbarou 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.
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Datsik as he avoids it easily.
Rabanbarou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Datsik is fending him off so far but Rabanbarou persists. Nope, Datsik circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rabanbarou.
One Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rabanbarou is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Datsik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Datsik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rabanbarou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
Rabanbarou has Datsik pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Datsik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
One Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.
Datsik gets through Rabanbarou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Datsik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rabanbarou wants to take the fight to the mat but Datsik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rabanbarou takes an elbow to the temple.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Datsik pushes Rabanbarou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Rabanbarou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Datsik to keep the fight standing.
Datsik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Datsik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabanbarous head.
A right hand to the body from Datsik.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rabanbarou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Rabanbarou.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rabanbarou is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Datsik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Rabanbarou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
A right hand to the body from Datsik.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Maurice Rabanbarou has been cut.
Datsik gets underhooks to prevent Rabanbarou's takedown attempt.
Datsik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rabanbarou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Datsik to keep the fight standing.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Rabanbarou's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Datsik throws a right hand that Rabanbarou ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabanbarou also avoids with ease.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabanbarou is just out of range.
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown but Datsik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Datsik connects with a crisp jab.
Rabanbarou fails with a takedown attempt.
Datsik leaves Rabanbarou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
One Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.
Datsik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rabanbarou's head.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Rabanbarou avoids them all with ease.
One Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Datsik.
Datsik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabanbarou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rabanbarou gets tackled into the ropes by Datsik. Datsik maintains the clinch.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Rabanbarou's head.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Rabanbarou blocking some punches.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik pushes Rabanbarou back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Datsik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabanbarou tries to pull guard but Datsik forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rabanbarou tries to pull guard but Datsik won't allow it.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the head.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabanbarou tries to score a body lock takedown but Datsik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Rabanbarou shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabanbarou can do to turn this around?
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Datsik gets through Rabanbarou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
Datsik lands a body shot.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Rabanbarou 's eye.
Datsik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rabanbarou is breathing heavily.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabanbarou is trying to pull guard but Datsik turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Rabanbarou's head.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabanbarous head.
Rabanbarou is rocked!
A short uppercut from Datsik.
Rabanbarou is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
Datsik presses Rabanbarou against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik is leaning against Rabanbarou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabanbarou tries to score a body lock takedown but Datsik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Datsik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Rabanbarou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Datsik just stands there and leans against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Datsik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Rabanbarou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rabanbarou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rabanbarou seems to have recovered his senses.
Datsik misses with an uppercut
and Rabanbarou counters with a series of strikes. Datsik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rabanbarou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
Rabanbarou is trying to pull guard but Datsik turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Datsik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rabanbarou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Datsik smiles and moves away.
Datsik misses with a looping right.
No luck for Rabanbarou with that takedown attempt.
One Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with an uppercut. Rabanbarou saw that one coming.
Rabanbarou wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Datsik as Rabanbarou shoots in.
Datsik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabanbarou.
Rabanbarou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik lands a head shot.
Rabanbarou misses the shot to the body.
Datsik has managed to clinch.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Rabanbarou shrugs off.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the head.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a nice elbow.
Datsik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Rabanbarou 's eye.
Datsik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rabanbarou! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Datsik is unloading with more strikes now! Rabanbarou drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Datsik!
An out of breath One Datsik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kojar Naffank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Cabollaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naffank comes to the ring accompanied by Uzbek. Cabollaro has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKy611o_3KA&feature=related as his entrance music. Javier Cabollaro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kojar Naffank's chin.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kojar Naffank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 33 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javier Cabollaro!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabollaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naffank looking to slow down the pace here.
Naffank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naffank taking a breather.
Naffank managing to block the knees to the body from Cabollaro.
Cabollaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabollaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabollaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Naffank doesn't seem bothered though.
Naffank attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Naffank doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabollaro circles away.
A nice combination there by Cabollaro.
It looks like Kojar Naffank has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Naffank has knocked Cabollaro down with a huge combo! Naffank steps away and waves a wobbly Cabollaro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Javier Cabollaro has been cut.
Naffank misses with a head kick.
Cabollaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cabollaro pushes Naffank back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabollaro.
Cabollaro lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabollaro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cabollaro works on Naffank's body with a couple of short punches.
Naffank is breathing heavily.
Cabollaro drops Naffank with a big knee straight up the middle! Naffank is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Naffank is rocked!
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!
Cabollaro throws a powerful right kick. Naffank tried to block low but the kick was high! Naffank was taken right off of his feet! Cabollaro jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Javier Cabollaro!
Javier Cabollaro looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I punch face he punch face one fall down '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedi Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobi Raizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes to the ring accompanied by Why Can't We be Friends. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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259 lbs
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255 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jedi Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shinobi Raizen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raizen doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Raizen fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raizen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raizen moves into full guard.
Raizen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Raizen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raizen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight is in close to Raizen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Raizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raizen keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raizen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Raizen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raizen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raizen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight wants to control from the top but Raizen keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raizen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
Raizen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raizen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Raizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raizen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raizen is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Raizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raizen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knight working the ground and pound.
Raizen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight stops Raizen from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves into full mount! Raizen won't be happy about that!
Knight lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Shinobi Raizen has been cut.
Raizen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raizen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raizen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knight is nestled in close to Raizen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raizen pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Raizen's temple.
Raizen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raizen looks winded!
Knight working over Raizen with some ground and pound. Raizen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knight works his way into full mount!
Knight working Raizen over with strikes here.
That has opened up Shinobi Raizen's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raizen is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Knight with the ground and pound from mount.
Raizen is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shinobi Raizen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jedi Knight!
Our winner, Jedi Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Beach might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators - If This Ain't Love. Benjamin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. lions sleeps tonight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for August Beach has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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276 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, August Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Judah Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach stuffs the takedown attempt from Benjamin. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin closes the distance but Beach moves to the side
and Beach counters with a head kick.
Benjamin moves in looking to clinch but Beach pushes him off.
Beach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beach clinches up against the ropes.
Benjamin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Benjamin from controlling successfully.
Benjamin tries to stand but Beach is controlling from the bottom.
Beach is looking to stand up but Benjamin isn't so interested in that idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin is working Beach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benjamin wants to control from the top but Beach keeps moving.
Benjamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Benjamin from controlling successfully.
Benjamin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Judah Benjamin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benjamin tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benjamin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Beach gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
August Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Benjamin.
Benjamin wants to stall.
Beach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benjamin as Beach tries to tie him up.
Benjamin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beach is defending well.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Judah Benjamin has been cut.
Beach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benjamin looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
Benjamin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Benjamin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Benjamin in his tracks for a moment.
Benjamin trying to control the position but instead, Beach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benjamin into the ropes.
Beach just leaning against Benjamin, taking a breather.
Beach prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benjamin has Beach pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Beach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach missing with knees to the body.
Beach taking a breather.
Benjamin has Beach pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benjamin pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Beach tumbling to the mat - Benjamin dives into Beach's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Benjamin is looking to stand up but Beach won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin wants to control from the top but Beach keeps moving.
Beach has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Benjamin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Benjamin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judah Benjamin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benjamin gets a takedown into half guard.
Benjamin wants to take a breather but Beach is having none of it.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benjamin.
Benjamin trying to pass the guard but Beach defending well.
Judah Benjamin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benjamin.
Benjamin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beach has hold of Benjamin's hands but Benjamin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beach regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benjamin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benjamin pushing down on Beach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benjamin slows the pace down in half guard.
Benjamin trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Benjamin is going to stand back up.
Beach looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benjamin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beach!
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!
Benjamin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Beach is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benjamin's guard.
Beach stops Benjamin from standing up.
Beach tries to stand but Benjamin is controlling from the bottom.
Beach stops Benjamin from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach stands up from Benjamin's guard - Beach perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benjamin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beach tries to avoid it but Benjamin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beach to the ground. Beach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beach thumps Benjamin with a low kick.
Benjamin shoots for a takedown but Beach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
August Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Beach tries to clinch but Benjamin is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Beach.
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beach is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Beach circles away and we're back to standing.
August Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Benjamin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Beach slams his shin into Benjamin's torso.
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!
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Beach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beach is pressed up against the ropes. Benjamin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beach down to the mat. Beach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that August Beach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judah Benjamin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Beach moves into the clinch.
Benjamin wants to take the fight to the mat but Beach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benjamin takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Judah Benjamin's cut even more.
Benjamin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benjamin wants to stall.
Beach lands an elbow inside.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benjamin wants a takedown.
August Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Benjamin.
Benjamin is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benjamin.
Benjamin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beach lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Judah Benjamin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beach taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beach prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin looking to slow down the pace here.
Benjamin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beach after a bit of a struggle.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
Beach is looking to control Benjamin's arms but Benjamin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beach has his back to the ropes.
Beach stalls.
Beach is looking to control Benjamin's arms but Benjamin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beach has his back to the ropes.
Good body shot from Beach.
August Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beach prevents the takedown attempt.
Benjamin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beach.
Benjamin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A thudding body kick lands there by Beach!
Beach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beach lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beach lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benjamin takes a step back to recover.
Judah Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beach thumps Benjamin with a low kick.
Beach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beach has managed to clinch.
Beach avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benjamin tries to score a body lock takedown but Beach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach lands a nice elbow.
Judah Benjamin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Judah Benjamin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). August Beach!
A very excited looking August Beach made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petter Anier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Sotto (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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petter Anier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Sotto!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sotto. Anier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotto scores with a jab. Anier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anier walks into a left hand.
Anier closes the distance and clinches.
Sotto stalls.
Anier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sotto backwards.
Anier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sotto walks away with a smile on his face. Anier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut there from Anier.
Sotto lands a nice shot that snaps Anier's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Sotto as Anier shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anier shoots in for a takedown but Sotto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Anier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anier dodges the punch combination from Sotto.
Some wild striking there from Sotto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anier.
Anier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anier forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sotto tries to kick Anier off but Anier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anier works his way into full mount!
Anier content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anier takes Sotto's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anier slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sotto is trying to defend against the choke here but Anier has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Anier Tightens the hold and Sotto taps out furiously! Anier displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petter Anier!
Petter Anier 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Driello Touredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Lil Wayne-Drop the World as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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242 lbs
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288 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Driello Touredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Steele!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touredo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Touredo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Touredo is trying to stall.
Touredo misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Steele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Touredo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Touredo tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Touredo has managed to clinch.
Touredo tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Touredo counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele throws a jab when Touredo was well out of range.
Steele misses with a hook.
Touredo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.
Touredo lands with an overhand left.
Touredo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Driello Touredo has been cut.
Touredo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Touredo drives through with a takedown into Steele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Touredo throws a strike but Steele rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele wants to pass the guard but Touredo is keeping the position.
Touredo keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Touredo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Touredo passes into half guard.
Steele is trying to stand up here but Touredo is controlling him well.
Steele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Touredo.
Touredo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Touredo is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele pushes Touredo off looking to stand but Touredo dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Touredo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steele reverses the position - he's now on top in Touredo's guard.
Steele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Touredo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steele is controlling him.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steele wants to control from the top but Touredo keeps moving.
Steele is looking to work some ground and pound but Touredo has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele postures up in Touredo's guard and throws a big left but Touredo blocks it.
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Touredo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Touredo is looking to pass into half guard but Steele pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steele is in guard.
Touredo keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele pushing down on Touredo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steele thows a huge punch but Touredo dodges it nicely.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Touredo kicks Steele off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Touredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele throws a series of strikes that have Touredo backpedaling.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Touredo lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Driello Touredo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Touredo.
It looks like Ben Steele has been cut.
Steele displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steele throws a right and a left that Touredo avoids nicely.
Touredo lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele dips to his left and cracks Touredo with an uppercut!
Touredo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Touredo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele looks to land a combination. Touredo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Touredo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Touredo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Touredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Touredo lands with a slapping head kick.
Steele throws a series of punches but Touredo avoids them all with ease.
Touredo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Touredo closes the distance and pushes Steele back into the ropes.
Touredo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Touredo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Steele misses with a hook. Touredo ducked under it nicely.
Steele throws a right hand that Touredo ducks under and follows up with a left that Touredo also avoids with ease.
Touredo throws a head kick that misses.
Touredo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That has opened up Ben Steele's cut even more.
Touredo looks to land a combination. Steele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touredo rushes Steele and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touredo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Touredo scores with a one two! Steele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Touredo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
Touredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Touredo cracks the inside of Steele's front leg.
Steele misses with the combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Touredo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Touredo staying out of range there.
Touredo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Touredo lands in his opponent's guard.
Touredo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steele has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Touredo slips the punch.
Driello Touredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Touredo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Touredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Touredo saw that one coming.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Touredo throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Touredo or perhaps it was just good defense by Steele which made him look bad.
Touredo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touredo misses with a body shot.
Touredo ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Touredo tries to clinch up.
Touredo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Driello Touredo is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele throws a combination that misses
and Touredo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Touredo ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Touredo moves away.
Steele misses with the combination.
Touredo throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Touredo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steele.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Touredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Touredo moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Steele is trying to push Touredo away but Touredo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Touredo tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Driello Touredo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Touredo.
Touredo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Touredo.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Touredo.
Steele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steele.
Touredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Touredo throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Touredo.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Touredo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Touredo connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Touredo saw that one coming.
Touredo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Touredo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steele's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Touredo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touredo wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Touredo from controlling successfully.
Touredo advances to half guard.
Touredo wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Touredo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steele sees it coming and defends easily.
Touredo wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Touredo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Touredo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Touredo wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Touredo prevents Steele from standing back up.
Steele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Touredo.
Steele pushes Touredo off looking to stand but Touredo dives back in and keeps control.
Steele is defending against the submission attempts here by Touredo.
Steele is trying to stand back up but Touredo is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touredo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steele is just riding it out for now. Touredo eventually gives up the hold.
Steele manages to escape and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele lands with a right hand.
Touredo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Steele.
I think Steele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Driello Touredo!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Driello Touredo!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Driello Touredo!
Driello Touredo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atj Lucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross Odenkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucko comes to the ring accompanied by Wild Boys. Atj Lucko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cross Odenkirk's chin.
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215 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atj Lucko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cross Odenkirk!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Odenkirk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lucko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lucko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Odenkirk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Odenkirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucko was well out of range. Poor timing from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk misses with a hook. Lucko ducked under it nicely.
Lucko lands with a hook. Odenkirk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Odenkirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odenkirk closes the distance and clinches.
Lucko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Odenkirk is defending well for now.
Odenkirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucko blocking some punches.
Lucko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odenkirk's elbow.
Odenkirk misses with a punch to the body.
Lucko lands with a right to the head.
Odenkirk misses with a body punch.
Lucko tries to land knees in the clinch but Odenkirk avoids the damage to the body.
Odenkirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucko's elbow.
Odenkirk misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odenkirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucko looking for a takedown.
Odenkirk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucko is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odenkirk.
Odenkirk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luckos head.
Odenkirk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lucko prevents a body shot from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk wants to stall.
Lucko misses with a punch on the inside.
Odenkirk working aggressively here.
Lucko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucko lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odenkirk misses with the head strike.
Odenkirk throws a head punch that misses.
Lucko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odenkirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucko backwards.
Odenkirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odenkirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucko can't find room to land a body shot as Odenkirk controls the action.
Odenkirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odenkirk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucko avoids it.
Lucko wants to stall.
Odenkirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odenkirk avoiding damage as Lucko throws knees to the body.
Lucko can't find room to land a body shot as Odenkirk controls the action.
Lucko lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odenkirk.
Lucko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odenkirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucko tries to score a body lock takedown but Odenkirk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Odenkirk blocking some punches.
Odenkirk misses with some punches.
Odenkirk blocks an uppercut.
Odenkirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odenkirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odenkirk tries to throw a body punch but Lucko avoids it by throwing Odenkirk back against the ropes.
Odenkirk misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lucko - that landed with a thud.
Odenkirk lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Lucko.
Lucko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucko prevents a body shot from Odenkirk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odenkirk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odenkirk prevents a body shot from Lucko.
Odenkirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucko's elbow.
Odenkirk blocks a body shot from Lucko.
Lucko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucko throws a punch but it's blocked by Odenkirk.
Lucko blocks a body shot from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk lands an uppercut.
Lucko struggles to land a body shot inside as Odenkirk controls his hands.
Lucko pushes off an throws an elbow but Odenkirk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Odenkirk can't find room to land a body shot as Lucko controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odenkirk.
Lucko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk is trying to get back to half guard.
Odenkirk is trying to buck Lucko off.
Lucko is looking to take a break and control but Odenkirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Atj Lucko 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.
Odenkirk blocks a jab.
Lucko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Odenkirk walks into a stiff left hand from Lucko.
Lucko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Odenkirk throws a jab when Lucko was well out of range.
Lucko swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucko.
Lucko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Odenkirk. That did some damage!
Odenkirk cracks a nice hook into Lucko's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucko throws a head kick that misses.
Odenkirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odenkirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atj Lucko is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucko checks a leg kick.
Odenkirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odenkirk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucko can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Lucko. Those never looked like landing.
Lucko throws a combination that misses
and Odenkirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Odenkirk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucko.
Odenkirk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Odenkirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odenkirk throws out the jab.
Lucko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Odenkirk circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odenkirk.
Lucko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Odenkirk missing with a left hand there. Lucko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucko keeps the fight on the outside.
Odenkirk throws a shot to the body.
Lucko slips a straight right by Odenkirk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucko swings for the body but Odenkirk moves out of range.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odenkirk walks into a left hand.
Lucko throws a sloppy head kick and Odenkirk moves out of range easily.
Cross Odenkirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odenkirk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Lucko there.
Lucko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odenkirk throws out the jab.
Lucko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odenkirk is fending him off so far but Lucko persists. Nope, Odenkirk circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucko throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Lucko tenderised Odenkirk's leg. Odenkirk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odenkirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucko manages to avoid it.
Lucko throws a head kick that misses.
Lucko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odenkirk checks a low kick from Lucko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk staying out of range there.
Odenkirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Odenkirk darts in and clinches Lucko up against the ropes.
Lucko tries to throw a body punch but Odenkirk avoids it by throwing Lucko back against the ropes.
Odenkirk scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Lucko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odenkirk.
Lucko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odenkirk throws a head punch that misses.
Odenkirk taking a breather.
Lucko prevents a body shot from Odenkirk.
Lucko misses with the head strike.
Odenkirk slowing the pace effectively.
Lucko misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucko lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odenkirk misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucko.
Odenkirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Odenkirk takes a shot to the head.
Lucko lands an uppercut.
Lucko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odenkirk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Odenkirk.
Lucko misses with a punch to the body.
Lucko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucko trying to land knees to the body.
Lucko takes a shot to the head.
Odenkirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucko backwards.
Lucko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Odenkirk avoids it.
Cross Odenkirk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Odenkirk.
A head punch on the inside from Lucko fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Odenkirk working aggressively here.
Odenkirk tries to work over Lucko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atj Lucko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucko takes one to the side of the head.
Odenkirk misses with a low kick.
Odenkirk cracks the inside of Lucko's front leg.
Odenkirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucko is just out of range.
Odenkirk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lucko connects with a crisp jab.
Odenkirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucko throws a lazy right hand but Odenkirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odenkirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odenkirk throws out the jab.
Odenkirk scores with a body shot.
That kick from Odenkirk tenderised Lucko's leg. Lucko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atj Lucko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odenkirk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucko, pushing him back against the ropes.
Odenkirk tries a body shot but Lucko blocks it.
Odenkirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucko backwards.
Odenkirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odenkirk taking a breather.
Odenkirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odenkirk misses with a punch to the body.
Odenkirk blocks an uppercut.
Lucko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odenkirk blocks an uppercut.
Lucko tries to land knees in the clinch but Odenkirk avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Lucko.
Lucko takes a shot to the head.
Odenkirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Odenkirk.
Lucko misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucko.
Odenkirk misses with a body punch.
Odenkirk tries a body shot but Lucko blocks it.
Odenkirk lands with a light punch inside.
Lucko is rocked!
Odenkirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Lucko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Odenkirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odenkirk misses with the head strike.
Odenkirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odenkirk.
Odenkirk misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucko seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucko swings wildly with an uppercut but Odenkirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odenkirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucko misses with a body punch.
Lucko misses with the head strike.
Odenkirk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odenkirk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odenkirk.
Lucko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Odenkirk blocks the elbow strike.
Odenkirk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Odenkirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Lucko.
Odenkirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lucko throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lucko throws an elbow but misses.
Odenkirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk dips a shoulder and cracks Lucko with a mighty uppercut! Lucko falls back against the ropes and Odenkirk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lucko is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Odenkirk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross Odenkirk!
During a confident post fight interview, Cross Odenkirk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvi Kalaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalaso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hank Williams SR. . Jannis Arvanitidis had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harvi Kalaso!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis misses with a double jab.
Arvanitidis lands with a shot to the body.
Kalaso tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalaso tries to clinch up but Arvanitidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Arvanitidis fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Arvanitidis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalaso doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Kalaso misses.
Kalaso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arvanitidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arvanitidis tries for a takedown but Kalaso circles away easily
and Kalaso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kalaso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Arvanitidis!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arvanitidis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arvanitidis is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalaso lands a big elbow.
Kalaso cracks Arvanitidis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kalaso goes for an armbar but Arvanitidis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis wants to stand up but Kalaso is controlling the position.
Arvanitidis is trying to control. Kalaso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalaso trying to hold on to Arvanitidis's head to control him but Arvanitidis postures up.
Arvanitidis seems to be working for a kimura but Kalaso defends the submission attempt.
Kalaso is defending against the submission attempts here by Arvanitidis.
Kalaso trying to control but Arvanitidis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso has one foot on Arvanitidis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kalaso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arvanitidis's half guard.
Arvanitidis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arvanitidis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalaso defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalaso trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalaso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arvanitidis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalaso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arvanitidis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis get's back to his feet.
Kalaso drives through and clinches with Arvanitidis against the ropes.
Arvanitidis is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kalaso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannis Arvanitidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalaso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arvanitidis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arvanitidis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kalaso tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Arvanitidis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalaso tries to clinch up but Arvanitidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Arvanitidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalaso lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalaso swinging wildly here.
Kalaso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arvanitidis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalaso tries to pull guard but Arvanitidis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kalaso drops back down to his feet.
Kalaso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arvanitidis is defending well.
Kalaso manages to break the clinch.
Arvanitidis dodges the punch combination from Kalaso.
Arvanitidis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalaso pinned against the ropes. Kalaso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalaso lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arvanitidis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalaso avoids it really well and circles away.
Arvanitidis just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Jannis Arvanitidis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arvanitidis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalaso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arvanitidis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arvanitidis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalaso scores with a takedown into Arvanitidis's guard.
Arvanitidis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalaso's guard.
Arvanitidis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kalaso's guard.
Kalaso is looking for a triangle but Arvanitidis pushes his legs off easily.
Kalaso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arvanitidis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kalaso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arvanitidis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arvanitidis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arvanitidis scores with the left hand. Kalaso knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalaso tries to clinch there but Arvanitidis circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalaso tries to clinch but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Kalaso throws a sloppy head kick
and Arvanitidis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Kalaso keeps moving.
Kalaso looking for a guillotine here but Arvanitidis defends easily.
Kalaso looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalaso, not yet.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Kalaso keeps moving.
Arvanitidis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arvanitidis wants to stand but Kalaso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arvanitidis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kalaso manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arvanitidis has Kalaso in his guard.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalaso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arvanitidis is keeping the position for now.
Arvanitidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Arvanitidis, not yet.
Kalaso throwing strikes but missing.
Arvanitidis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kalaso has picked Arvanitidis up and slammed him! Arvanitidis can't keep hold of the triangle and Kalaso manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arvanitidis, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kalaso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arvanitidis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalaso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalaso pulls his head out easily.
Kalaso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalaso is trying to control the action in half guard but Arvanitidis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arvanitidis is looking to improve his position.
Kalaso trying to control the action but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Kalaso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalaso pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jannis Arvanitidis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalaso shoots in and bounces Arvanitidis off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Arvanitidis working for submissions but it's allowed Kalaso to get to half guard.
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalaso pulls his head out easily.
Kalaso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arvanitidis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arvanitidis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arvanitidis has his foot on Kalaso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalaso works his way back into a safe position though.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Kalaso from controlling successfully.
Arvanitidis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalaso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalaso wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Kalaso throws a strike but Arvanitidis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Kalaso keeps moving.
Arvanitidis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kalaso to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arvanitidis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kalaso pulls down on the head and he's put Arvanitidis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harvi Kalaso!
After the fight, Harvi Kalaso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berik Yawoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yawoka's choice of entrance music: keep running up that hill. Tony Jaa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Berik Yawoka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berik Yawoka!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa fails to land the takedown.
Yawoka gets a clinch.
Yawoka controlling the action here for a moment.
Jaa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yawoka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yawoka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jaa is trying to drag Yawoka to the mat but Yawoka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yawoka tries to circle away but Jaa has him pinned against the ropes.
Yawoka'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.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yawoka pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Yawoka tries to break the clinch but Jaa is controlling the position.
Jaa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaa tries to pull guard but Yawoka holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jaa drops back down to his feet.
Yawoka tries to stall but Jaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yawoka after a bit of a struggle.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Yawoka's ribcage.
Yawoka pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Yawoka trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Yawoka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaa is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa pulls guard.
Jaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yawoka defends it easily.
Yawoka is pushing down on Jaa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaa is fighting to maintain full guard but Yawoka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yawoka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yawoka is looking to take a break and control but Jaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yawoka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yawoka is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaa wants to improve his position but Yawoka is controlling well.
Yawoka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yawoka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yawoka pulls his head out easily.
Yawoka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jaa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yawoka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jaa stops Yawoka from standing up.
Jaa wants to get up but he can't break Yawoka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jaa won't allow Yawoka to sweep him here.
Jaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yawoka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaa pushing down on Yawoka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa wants to control but Yawoka is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yawoka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yawoka tries to roll over but Jaa keeps him under control.
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 Tony Jaa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yawoka has managed to clinch.
Jaa successfully pulls guard.
Yawoka stays in close to Jaa's body and controls the position.
Jaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yawoka pushing down on Jaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jaa is not content to let Yawoka control the position.
Yawoka stalling away here and it's allowed Jaa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yawoka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yawoka is keen to just control but Jaa is a slippery customer.
Yawoka lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa wants to control but Yawoka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yawoka wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jaa is trying to control but Yawoka manages to pass to mount!
Jaa is just holding on here. Yawoka manages to take his back.
Yawoka controlling well, preventing Jaa from escaping the position.
Yawoka working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yawoka controlling the positon.
Jaa wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jaa tries to escape the position.
Will Yawoka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jaa covering up well under a series of strikes from Yawoka.
Jaa can't escape the position.
Yawoka trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jaa doesn't escape.
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!
Jaa staying busy and making it hard for Yawoka to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yawoka is hanging on to Jaa's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Yawoka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jaa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jaa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jaa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yawoka's guard. Nice work there by Jaa.
Yawoka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yawoka looking for a guillotine here but Jaa defends easily.
Yawoka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yawoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yawoka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Jaa controls Yawoka momentarily but Yawoka frees himself.
Yawoka trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yawoka lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa working for a triangle but Yawoka defends it easily.
Yawoka passes Jaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berik Yawoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yawoka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yawoka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Yawoka.
Yawoka is trying to stall.
Jaa pulls guard.
Yawoka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Yawoka trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Yawoka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa trying to control from the bottom.
Jaa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yawoka manages to pass to mount!
Yawoka is trying to control here but Jaa has managed to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yawoka seems to be looking for submissions.
Jaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaa.
Yawoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yawoka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaa wants to sweep here but Yawoka controlling him for the moment.
Jaa looking to control.
Yawoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yawoka postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yawoka clinches with his opponent.
Jaa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yawoka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yawoka forces Jaa back against the ropes and clinches.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but Yawoka blocks with his arms.
Yawoka tries to land a knee to the head but Jaa blocks with his arms.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yawoka blocks it with crossed arms.
Yawoka scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yawoka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaa is defending well for now.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Yawoka is blocking nicely.
Jaa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yawoka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaa jumps guard but Yawoka turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Jaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yawoka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yawoka misses with the head strike.
Jaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yawoka controlling the action here for a moment.
Yawoka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Yawoka stalling.
Jaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yawoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaa's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yawoka walks away with a smile on his face. Jaa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yawoka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yawoka can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berik Yawoka really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yawoka takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Yawoka avoids the damage to the body.
Jaa looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yawoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yawoka stalling in the clinch but Jaa improves position.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
Jaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yawoka breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yawoka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yawoka stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yawoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yawoka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yawoka stalling in the clinch but Jaa improves position.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yawoka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yawoka lands a knee to the head.
Jaa manages to pull guard.
Yawoka wants to control from the top but Jaa keeps moving.
Jaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yawoka is one step ahead there.
Berik Yawoka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Yawoka from controlling successfully.
Yawoka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yawoka, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jaa trying to control but Yawoka is working from the bottom.
Jaa postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa stops Yawoka from standing up.
Yawoka trying to keep a closed guard but Jaa is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yawoka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yawoka working for a triangle but Jaa defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yawoka holds on and takes a little breather.
Yawoka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaa passes Yawoka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jaa trying to control the action but Yawoka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yawoka wants to improve his position but Jaa is controlling well.
Jaa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yawoka trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Berik Yawoka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yawoka rushes Jaa and presses him up against the ropes.
Jaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Yawoka avoids the damage to the body.
Yawoka tries to stall but Jaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yawoka is trying to break the clinch but Jaa is controlling him.
Jaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yawoka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaa.
Yawoka managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
Yawoka misses with a punch to the body.
Yawoka slows down the pace here.
Jaa goes for a takedown attempt but Yawoka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yawoka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yawoka moves into the clinch successfully.
Yawoka stalling in the clinch but Jaa improves position.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yawoka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jaa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yawoka to the mat. Yawoka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaa wants to pass the guard but Yawoka is keeping the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yawoka working for a triangle but Jaa defends it easily.
Jaa stopping the sweep attempt from Yawoka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yawoka controls Jaa momentarily but Jaa frees himself.
Yawoka has control of Jaa's left arm, preventing Jaa from doing any damage.
Jaa looking to pass the guard.
Yawoka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaa is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Berik Yawoka.
Jaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yawoka is fending him off so far but Jaa persists. Nope, Yawoka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa fails with the takedown.
Yawoka darts in and clinches Jaa up against the ropes.
Yawoka trying to land knees to the body.
Yawoka is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaa has double underhooks.
Yawoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaa gets an underhook and turns Yawoka into the ropes.
Yawoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Yawoka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yawoka trying to control the position but instead, Jaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yawoka into the ropes.
Yawoka prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa fails to pull guard.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yawoka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
Jaa can't get the takedown.
Yawoka trying to land knees to the body.
Tony Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Yawoka to work.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yawoka working hard to break the clinch.
Yawoka looking to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berik Yawoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yawoka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Berik Yawoka!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Berik Yawoka!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Berik Yawoka!
Berik Yawoka wins by unanimous decision!
Berik Yawoka is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Berik Yawoka took to the microphone: 'I take you down I tap you out I help you up and send you home '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold has chosen Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan as his entrance music. Willy Biggs had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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233 lbs
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290 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willy Biggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfred Hammarskjold!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammarskjold steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Biggs. That one must have hurt.
Biggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Biggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammarskjold shoots in and drives through. Biggs sprawls well.
Hammarskjold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggs.
Hammarskjold lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammarskjold misses the target.
Biggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammarskjold lands a jab to the nose.
Biggs shoots in for a double leg but Hammarskjold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Biggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hammarskjold checks it well.
Hammarskjold checks a low kick from Biggs.
Biggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammarskjold throws an off balance right hand
and Biggs counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs ducks right into an uppercut from Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggs is just out of range.
Biggs throws a leg kick
and Hammarskjold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammarskjold needs to keep his hands up - Biggs had a free shot at his head there.
Hammarskjold checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Biggs misses
and Hammarskjold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammarskjold moves out of range of the strikes.
Biggs is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Biggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammarskjold's waist but Hammarskjold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biggs off to one side.
Hammarskjold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biggs on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggs.
Biggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice sprawl there from Hammarskjold as Biggs shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammarskjold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Biggs defending well as Hammarskjold loads up on a big left hand.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammarskjold manages to avoid it.
Biggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammarskjold is out of range and Biggs settles back down.
Biggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Biggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hammarskjold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biggs's waist but Biggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammarskjold off to one side.
Biggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammarskjold misses with a looping right.
Hammarskjold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammarskjold throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Biggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold scores with a decent looking hook.
Biggs tries to work over Hammarskjold's front leg with a kick but Hammarskjold checks it.
A punch combination from Hammarskjold misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hammarskjold blocks the leg kick.
Biggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Biggs misses with a leg kick.
Hammarskjold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammarskjold misses the jab.
Hammarskjold keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs throws a head kick but Hammarskjold moves out of range.
Hammarskjold misses with a looping right.
Biggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammarskjold is out of range and Biggs settles back down.
Willy Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Biggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hammarskjold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biggs avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biggs missing with a left hand there. Hammarskjold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammarskjold looks to throw the jab but Biggs is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfred Hammarskjold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Biggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammarskjold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Biggs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Biggs struggling a bit here.
Biggs tries to improve position but can't.
Biggs manages to get back to half guard.
Hammarskjold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggs keeps working.
Biggs is looking to control Hammarskjold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Biggs avoid being mounted?
Hammarskjold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold is just content to waste time from the top position. Biggs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Biggs keeping moving, preventing Hammarskjold from controlling successfully.
Hammarskjold is looking to work some ground and pound but Biggs has wrist control.
Biggs controls Hammarskjold momentarily but Hammarskjold frees himself.
Hammarskjold tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggs is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hammarskjold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.
Hammarskjold tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggs is retaining full guard.
Biggs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammarskjold throws a hook but Biggs blocks it.
Hammarskjold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biggs.
Biggs throws an off balance right hand
and Hammarskjold counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Biggs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammarskjold tries to control but Biggs wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hammarskjold landing strikes from the mount and Biggs is in trouble!
Biggs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs reaches up and holds on to Hammarskjold to control the position.
Biggs is looking to improve his position but Hammarskjold isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammarskjold postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Biggs bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hammarskjold and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Hammarskjold!
Alfred Hammarskjold is the new heavyweight champion!
Alfred Hammarskjold decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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