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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivory Smitts (ranked 5267 p4p, 0 weight class) and MpJuice MpJuice (ranked 5425 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivory Smitts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MpJuice MpJuice!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MpJuice staying out of range there.
Smitts tries to keep at a distance but MpJuice has taken the fight into the clinch.
MpJuice leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smitts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smitts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MpJuice has Smitts up against the cage in a clinch.
MpJuice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smitts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smitts is looking for a takedown.
MpJuice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smitts uses from the top position.
Smitts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smitts gets to mount! MpJuice was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smitts landing strikes from the mount and MpJuice is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smitts breaks from MpJuice's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MpJuice is rocked!
Smitts with the ground and pound from mount.
MpJuice is still in real trouble! Can Smitts finish him?
Smitts content just to control the position here.
MpJuice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smitts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smitts with shots to the head and body - MpJuice looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smitts lands a big elbow - MpJuice is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and MpJuice is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivory Smitts!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Kowalski (ranked 5373 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romelou Lukakou (ranked 5333 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romelou Lukakou!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukakou darts in looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets double underhooks and turns Lukakou into the cage.
Lukakou fails with the takedown
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Romelou Lukakou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukakou tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamil Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romelou Lukakou.
Lukakou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lukakou somewhat.
As Lukakou looks to move away, Kowalski throws a big counter combo but Lukakou just gets out of the way.
Lukakou shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
Lukakou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Lukakou ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukakou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Romelou Lukakou has been cut.
Lukakou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Lukakou falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamil Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Hardman (ranked 5318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Sinclair (ranked 5350 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Sinclair !
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman clinches up against the cage.
Hardman controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardman lands with a right to the head.
Hardman pushes Sinclair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sinclair can't break the clinch.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hardman.
A body shot lands from Hardman.
Hardman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sinclair up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hardman - that landed with a thud.
Hardman stalling.
A right hand to the body from Hardman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hardman.
Hardman stalls.
Nice body punch from Hardman - that landed with a thud.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sinclair has Hardman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Hardman.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sinclair is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sinclair 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardman presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair wants a takedown.
Luis Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sinclair .
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardman.
Hardman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardman.
Sinclair looks winded!
Sinclair being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hardman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hardman lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is working Sinclair over against the cage.
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardman lands a shot to the body.
Sinclair drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardman lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hardman.
Hardman is stalling here.
Sinclair tries to circle away but Hardman has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Sinclair 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardman presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sinclair up against the cage.
Hardman stalling the fight.
Hardman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hardman avoids the elbow strike from Sinclair , against the cage.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hardman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hardman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Hardman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hardman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Hardman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sinclair .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardman.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman gets through Sinclair 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sinclair takes a shot to the head.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Hardman has him pressed against the cage.
Sinclair is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardman is defending well.
Hardman slowing the pace effectively.
Hardman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands a left hand.
Hardman gets through Sinclair 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around?
Hardman lands with a light punch inside.
Sinclair has Hardman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luis Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sinclair .
Hardman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Hardman stalling the fight.
Sinclair wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Hardman.
Sinclair drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardman scores with a shot to the side of Sinclair 's head.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luis Hardman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Hardman as the two fighters clinch.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Hardman.
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardman is working Sinclair over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardman smiles and moves away.
Sinclair gets tackled into the cage by Hardman. Hardman maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman lands a right hand.
A short right from Hardman on the inside.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinclair or not.
Hardman lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman lands a body shot.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardman is struggling to control the position.
Hardman stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardman.
Hardman pushes Sinclair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Hardman.
Hardman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman stalling against the cage.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hardman.
Hardman slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardman.
Hardman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hardman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luis Hardman.
Hardman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Hardman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hardman moves into the clinch.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardman digs a right hand underneath Sinclair 's ribcage. Sinclair let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardman presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinclair can't get the takedown.
Sinclair has Hardman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardman pushes Sinclair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardman digs a right hand underneath Sinclair 's ribcage. Sinclair let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Hardman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinclair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luis Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sinclair .
Hardman just leaning against Sinclair , taking a breather.
Sinclair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardman.
Hardman lands a body punch.
Sinclair wants to break free but Hardman has control.
A short uppercut from Hardman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sinclair manages to pull guard.
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.
Hardman stands up and waves to Sinclair to follow him.
Hardman has managed to clinch.
Hardman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman pushes Sinclair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardman just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardman.
Hardman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Hardman on the inside.
Hardman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinclair or not.
A short right from Hardman.
Hardman pushes Sinclair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Hardman.
Hardman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a shot to the body.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sinclair is rocked!
Hardman gets through Sinclair 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sinclair is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardman finish him?
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardman dips a shoulder and cracks Sinclair with a mighty uppercut! Sinclair falls back against the cage and Hardman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sinclair is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hardman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Hardman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Konor McGreg (ranked 5276 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladamir Lobov (ranked 5423 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobov has chosen Eminem - sing for the moment as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konor McGreg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladamir Lobov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobov gets a takedown into half guard.
McGreg wants to improve his position but Lobov is controlling well.
McGreg is controlling Lobov's trapped leg to prevent Lobov from advancing to side control.
Lobov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGreg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGreg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobov is working away from the top position though.
Lobov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lobov wants to control but McGreg is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreg trying to control here.
McGreg tries to roll over but Lobov keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov thows a huge punch but McGreg dodges it nicely.
Lobov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGreg wants to control but Lobov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGreg is holding on to half guard well.
Lobov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Lobov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lobov moves out of range of the body kick from McGreg.
Lobov fails to land with a series of punches.
Wladamir Lobov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lobov throws a head kick but McGreg moves out of range.
McGreg avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGreg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lobov keeping moving, preventing McGreg from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lobov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lobov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGreg is controlling him.
McGreg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGreg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Lobov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov stalks McGreg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGreg's face. McGreg staggers backwards, shaken.
McGreg is rocked!
Lobov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGreg blocks a head kick by Lobov.
No luck for McGreg with that takedown attempt.
McGreg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGreg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGreg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lobov won't allow McGreg to pass to mount.
McGreg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGreg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov is trying to get back to full guard.
McGreg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGreg trying to control from Lobov's half guard. Lobov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lobov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGreg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladamir Lobov dominated that round.
That's time! McGreg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Lobov misses.
Lobov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lobov moves into range and clinches up with McGreg.
McGreg tries to pull guard but Lobov holds him up against the cage and eventually McGreg drops back down to his feet.
Lobov wants to break free but McGreg has control.
Lobov can't break the clinch.
Lobov breaks from the clinch.
McGreg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lobov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lobov.
Lobov throws a nice looking combination but McGreg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lobov enables McGreg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lobov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lobov pushes McGreg off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGreg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreg takes a swing at Lobov's ribcage but misses.
Lobov tries to bum rush McGreg with a series of wild strikes but McGreg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGreg feinted with a counter takedown.
McGreg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobov tries to avoid it but McGreg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobov to the ground. Lobov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lobov misses with a wild combination.
McGreg is looking to counter the offense by Lobov and move into the clinch.
Lobov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGreg, pushing him back against the cage.
Lobov misses with a punch to the body.
McGreg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lobov misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGreg has Lobov pressed against the cage, preventing Lobov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGreg pulls guard effortlessly.
Lobov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGreg controls Lobov momentarily but Lobov frees himself.
McGreg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGreg trying to mount his opponent but Lobov defends it.
Lobov tries to get to full guard but McGreg has control of the leg.
McGreg trying to control from half guard but Lobov is working away.
McGreg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lobov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Konor McGreg!
An out of breath Konor McGreg 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Tacoto (ranked 5374 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksy Dzikowski (ranked 5538 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Tacoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksy Dzikowski!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tacoto throws a lazy body kick
and Dzikowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dzikowski.
Dzikowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Dzikowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoto is trying to control the position but Dzikowski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzikowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dzikowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thiago Tacoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tacoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dzikowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tacoto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Tacoto but he's now mounted!
Dzikowski content just to control the position here.
Tacoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dzikowski.
Dzikowski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tacoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dzikowski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tacoto can't escape the position.
Dzikowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksy Dzikowski 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.
Tacoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tacoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Tacoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tacoto throws a body kick that misses.
Tacoto throws a head kick but Dzikowski moves out of range.
Tacoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dzikowski wants to counter with a clinch but Tacoto pushes him away.
Tacoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzikowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tacoto with a body shot.
Dzikowski moves out of range as Tacoto throws a body kick.
Thiago Tacoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Tacoto is predictable there
and Dzikowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tacoto's guard.
Dzikowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Tacoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dzikowski defends it easily.
Dzikowski controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dzikowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tacoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tacoto throws a head kick but Dzikowski moves out of range.
Tacoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tacoto looks to throw a body kick
and Dzikowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tacoto has a closed guard, preventing Dzikowski from standing up.
Tacoto looking to control.
Tacoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dzikowski manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoto is trying to control but Dzikowski manages to pass to mount!
Dzikowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tacoto wants to hold on but Dzikowski pushes him away.
Aleksy Dzikowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dzikowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tacoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dzikowski looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzikowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksy Dzikowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tacoto.
Tacoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tacoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dzikowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dzikowski gets a double leg takedown into Tacoto's guard.
Dzikowski is stalling in the full guard.
Dzikowski is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Dzikowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzikowski is pressing down on Tacoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tacoto is holding on for now.
Tacoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dzikowski.
Tacoto trying to keep a closed guard but Dzikowski is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dzikowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tacoto working a defensive guard but Dzikowski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dzikowski controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacoto can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoto is looking to reverse the position.
Dzikowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dzikowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tacoto throws a lazy head kick
and Dzikowski counters with a single leg into guard. Tacoto didn't expect that.
Tacoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dzikowski defends well.
Dzikowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacoto is trying to keep Dzikowski in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tacoto wants to improve his position but instead Dzikowski has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksy Dzikowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dzikowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Aleksy Dzikowski!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Aleksy Dzikowski!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Aleksy Dzikowski!
Aleksy Dzikowski wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ross Hardy (ranked 5319 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Nunez (ranked 5554 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Nunez moved out of range.
Nunez shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy gets a clinch.
Nunez has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nunez jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Nunez around his waist. Nunez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ross Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Nunez.
Nunez blocks a body shot from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Nunez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nunez.
Hardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Nunez on that attempt.
Hardy throws a right hand that Nunez ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunez also avoids with ease.
Nunez blocks a jab.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardy tries to bum rush Nunez with a series of wild strikes but Nunez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunez gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Nunez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Nunez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nunez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nunez throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nunez's guard. Nice move by Hardy!
Nunez wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Nunez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez has Hardy pulled in close to control his posture.
Nunez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy stays in close to Nunez's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Hardy misses.
Nunez has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Nunez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunez off to one side.
Hardy leaves Nunez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nunez sprawls and moves away.
Ross Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Nunez.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Hardy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nunez is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nunez is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount and Nunez is in trouble!
Nunez is trying to escape the mount.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Nunez to control.
Hardy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Nunez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy landing shots from mount.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nunez on the ground.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy lands with some strikes.
Hardy is landing with some decent strikes but Nunez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunez is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Nunez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nunez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Hardy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nunez gets full guard.
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Nunez's legs - danger averted.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Hardy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nunez tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nunez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nunez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to control but Hardy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez is being controlled here.
Nunez is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy scores with punches from side control.
Hardy working away.
Nunez is trying to improve his position.
Nunez is being controlled here.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunez can do to turn this around?
Nunez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hardy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nunez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ross Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunez's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez can't escape the position.
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hardy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nunez wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Hardy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hardy lands a couple of good shots and Nunez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hardy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nunez could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controls the position.
Nunez trying to control the action but Hardy just sinks the hooks in.
Nunez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nunez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Ross Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hook (ranked 5472 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Oliver (ranked 5277 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christopher Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hook is looking to chop away at Oliver's legs.
Oliver appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hook fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliver looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliver manages to avoid it.
Hook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliver lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliver is stalling in the full guard.
Hook might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hook looking for a sweep. Not yet Hook, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver wants to get up but he can't break Hook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oliver content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliver controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hook throws a body punch but Oliver moves out of range.
Hook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliver throws out a counter right but Hook avoids it with no problem.
Hook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hook on his heels. He'll look to pass Hook's guard now, I'm sure.
Hook pushes Oliver off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hook tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliver throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hook tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliver is in Hook's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hook is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Oliver dives into side control.
Oliver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver takes a little break here. Hook wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hook defending against the ground and pound.
Hook is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oliver has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oliver happy to just control the position for now.
Hook is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hook tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Oliver easily slips into full mount!
Oliver looking to secure an arm triangle but Hook defends it well.
Oliver controlling the pace for now.
Hook tries to hold on but Oliver postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Oliver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hook has a takedown stuffed.
Hook misses with a takedown
and Oliver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oliver.
Oliver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hook uses from the top position.
Oliver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliver is pulling down on Hook's head. It's preventing any offense from Hook, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
Hook looking to sit in guard and control but Oliver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hook has a closed guard, preventing Oliver from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliver stays in close to Hook's body and controls the position.
Oliver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oliver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hook seems keen to control Oliver's posture.
Oliver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oliver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mike Hook has been cut.
Hook tries to clinch but Oliver moves out of range.
Oliver fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hook sprawls well initially but Oliver persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hook kicks Oliver off and gets back to his feet.
Hook shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliver sprawls well. He's pushed Hook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hook somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hook to the mat! Hook manages to get full guard.
Oliver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hook's guard.
Hook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliver controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hook has closed the distance and engaged Oliver in a clinch.
Oliver lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christopher Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook is trying to escape back to his feet but Oliver uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hook wants to get back to his feet.
Hook is trying to escape the position but Oliver is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver wants to control but Hook is keeping him busy.
Oliver prevents Hook from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver controls the position.
Hook gets back to half guard.
Oliver prevents Hook from improving his position.
Oliver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliver rushes Hook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hook trying to stall but Oliver improves his position.
Oliver manages to break the clinch.
Oliver misses with a low kick.
Hook wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oliver feints and as Hook raises his hands in defense, Oliver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hook keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Hook wants to stand up but Oliver is controlling him.
Oliver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver looking to pass the guard.
Oliver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliver stands and throws Hook's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliver tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hook tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oliver presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oliver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliver working for a submission but Hook is keeping him at bay.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliver cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver content just to control the position here.
Mike Hook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Oliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliver wants to get back to his feet but Hook is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Oliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Christopher Oliver!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Christopher Oliver!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Christopher Oliver!
Christopher Oliver wins by unanimous decision!
Christopher Oliver spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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