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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Eisen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Gorki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Eisen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladislav Gorki!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eisen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Vladislav Gorki has been cut.
Eisen keeps the fight on the outside.
Eisen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eisen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Eisen.
Eisen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eisen misses with a wild combination.
Eisen tries to keep at a distance but Gorki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eisen manages to break the clinch.
Eisen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorki shoots in for a takedown but Eisen shows good takedown defense.
Eisen is looking to clinch.
Gorki shoots in but Eisen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eisen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gorki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eisen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Eisen can't keep his opponent in guard - Gorki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorki decides to stand and escape the position.
Eisen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gorki gets a takedown into half guard.
Gorki working Eisen over with strikes.
Eisen is looking to improve his position.
Gorki blocks the strikes from Eisen.
Gorki is controlling the pace.
Gorki looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eisen tries to roll over but Gorki keeps him under control.
Gorki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eisen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eisen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorki on the ground.
Eisen trying to control here.
Gorki is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eisen is looking for a sweep. Gorki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorki moves nicely into side control.
Eisen is looking for a sweep.
Gorki trying to control the position but Eisen is working away.
Gorki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eisen tries to bench press Gorki off him but Gorki keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eisen tries to escape but Gorki is in control.
Eisen is trying to improve his position.
Eisen is working hard here to advance position.
Gorki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Eisen to his feet.
Eisen wants to clinch but Gorki slips to the side
and Gorki moves into the clinch.
Eisen fails to pull guard.
Eisen successfully pulls guard.
Eisen is trying to control the position but Gorki postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorki trying to control but Eisen is working from the bottom.
Eisen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Gorki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Gorki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eisen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gorki fails with the takedown.
Eisen tries to clinch up.
Gorki keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eisen. Gorki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eddie Eisen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eisen scores with a jab.
Eisen misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorki clinches with his opponent.
Eisen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eisen stops a takedown attempt from Gorki.
Eisen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eisen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eisen misses with a series of wild punches.
Eisen jabs Gorki right on the nose. Gorki blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eisen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Vladislav Gorki's cut even more.
Eisen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisen gets a clinch.
Eisen lands an elbow that stopped Gorki in his tracks for a moment.
Eisen lands an elbow that stopped Gorki in his tracks for a moment.
Eisen manages to break the clinch.
Eisen avoids the head kick by Gorki.
Eisen lands a jab to the head.
Eisen rushes Gorki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eisen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eisen has managed to clinch.
Eisen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gorki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eisen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eisen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eisen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eisen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eisen misses with a head kick.
Eisen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorki moves in looking to clinch but Eisen pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorki tries to clinch but Eisen moves out of range.
Eisen tries to clinch
and Gorki counters with a single leg into guard. Eisen didn't expect that.
Gorki forces his way into half guard.
Gorki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gorki is trying for a kimura here. Eisen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gorki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladislav Gorki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tif Da Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Kreutzberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreutzberg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Engel" by Rammstein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tif Da Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Kreutzberg!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreutzberg forces Da Cat back against the cage and clinches.
Kreutzberg breaks from the clinch.
Kreutzberg checks a leg kick.
Da Cat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kreutzberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Cat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kreutzberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Cat.
Kreutzberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Da Cat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Da Cat struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreutzberg stands up and beckons Da Cat to his feet.
Kreutzberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kreutzberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Cat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kreutzberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Cat.
Da Cat blocks a head kick by Kreutzberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Cat takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Cat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Cat wants a takedown.
Kreutzberg breaks the clinch.
Kreutzberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Cat counters with a series of strikes. Kreutzberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kreutzberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Cat but Da Cat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kreutzberg looks gassed!
Kreutzberg lands with a kick to the temple. Da Cat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kreutzberg with a poor takedown
and Da Cat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tif Da Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Kreutzberg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Cat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreutzberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreutzberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Cat tries to clinch up but Kreutzberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Cat. That snapped Kreutzberg's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Cat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Da Cat staying calm.
Da Cat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kreutzberg for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Cat trying to control the action but Kreutzberg is working from the bottom.
Da Cat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kreutzberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tif Da Cat.
Kreutzberg throws a head kick that Da Cat semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg tries to clinch but Da Cat is having none of it.
Kreutzberg moves into the clinch.
Kreutzberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Cat's face.
Kreutzberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kreutzberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kreutzberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kreutzberg throws a nice head kick!
Kreutzberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Cat tries to clinch but Kreutzberg moves away
and Kreutzberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Da Cat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Da Cat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kreutzberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreutzberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Cat.
Da Cat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreutzberg tries to clinch up but Da Cat circles away and keeps his distance.
Kreutzberg lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Cat looks to land a combination but Kreutzberg avoids it well.
Da Cat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Kreutzberg lands but Da Cat takes it in his stride.
Kreutzberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Cat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kreutzberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Kreutzberg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kreutzberg's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kreutzberg duly obliges.
A low kick from Kreutzberg misses
and Da Cat counters with a shoot takedown. Kreutzberg fights it but they end up in guard.
Da Cat wants to control from the top but Kreutzberg keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kreutzberg being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreutzberg is trying to keep Da Cat in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tif Da Cat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Da Cat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Da Cat throws a head kick that misses
and Kreutzberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kreutzberg fails to land the takedown.
Da Cat tries to clinch but Kreutzberg moves away
and Kreutzberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreutzberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Da Cat shoots for a takedown but Kreutzberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kreutzberg lands with a kick to the temple. Da Cat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Da Cat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreutzberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kreutzberg moves into the clinch.
Kreutzberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Cat really is a fat lump.
Kreutzberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Da Cat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Cat takes a little break here. Kreutzberg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Cat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Da Cat trying to control the action but Kreutzberg is working from the bottom.
Da Cat controlling the position.
Kreutzberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Da Cat.
Da Cat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreutzberg keeps working.
That's two 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.
An elbow from Da Cat crashes against the mat.
Da Cat is looking to take a break and control but Kreutzberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kreutzberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreutzberg has managed to clinch.
Kreutzberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Cat up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kreutzberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kreutzberg scores with a knee to the head.
Kreutzberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreutzberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Cat's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Cat is working for takedown but Kreutzberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tif Da Cat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Cat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kreutzberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Da Cat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Da Cat throwing strikes but missing.
Da Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreutzberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Cat 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.
Da Cat trying to control but Kreutzberg is working from the bottom.
Kreutzberg has Da Cat pulled in close to control his posture.
Da Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreutzberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Cat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreutzberg has wrist control.
Kreutzberg has his foot on Da Cat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Cat works his way back into a safe position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Da Cat tries to clinch up.
Da Cat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Cat throws a wild body kick that Kreutzberg sees coming a mile off.
Kreutzberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kreutzberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kreutzberg throws a sloppy head kick and Da Cat moves out of range easily.
Da Cat feints and as Kreutzberg raises his hands in defense, Da Cat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreutzberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Kreutzberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Da Cat tries to clinch up but Kreutzberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Tif Da Cat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Cat.
Kreutzberg tries to clinch but Da Cat is having none of it.
Da Cat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kreutzberg sprawls well initially but Da Cat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Da Cat controlling the action here.
Da Cat is keen to just control but Kreutzberg is a slippery customer.
Da Cat is looking to stall here but Kreutzberg recovers full guard.
Kreutzberg keeping moving, preventing Da Cat from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreutzberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreutzberg is trying to control the position but Da Cat postures up.
Da Cat wanted to stand there but Kreutzberg had control of the position.
Kreutzberg is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Da Cat has his hands clasped together but Kreutzberg extends an breaks Da Cat's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kreutzberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Kreutzberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Meis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Meis's choice of entrance music: marvelous time. Jared Hart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marvin Meis's chin.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jared Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marvin Meis!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart checks a leg kick.
Meis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Meis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meis has Hart in his guard.
Hart wants to stand but Meis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Meis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart looks to land a combination but Meis avoids it well.
Meis looks for a takedown but Hart sprawls well.
Hart throws a nice looking combination but Meis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hart throws a series of punches but Meis avoids them all with ease.
Meis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marvin Meis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
Hart misses with a series of wild punches.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jared Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Meis.
Meis has a takedown stuffed.
Meis moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hart avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meis has a takedown stuffed.
Hart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meis.
Meis looks gassed!
Meis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hart tries to sprawl out of it but Meis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Hart throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Hart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meis throws a combination that misses
and Hart counters with a three punch combo that has Meis backing up. Meis nods at Hart to acknowledge the strikes.
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart stalks Meis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meis's face. Meis staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Marvin Meis has been cut.
Meis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hart counters with a left and a right... And another left! Meis is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Hart!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gorlan Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenni Salonen (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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130 lbs
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130 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gorlan Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenni Salonen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Karelin as Salonen shoots in.
Salonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Karelin tries to sprawl out of it but Salonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karelin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salonen as he jumps to the side.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Salonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karelin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Salonen!
Gorlan Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenni Salonen.
Salonen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karelin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin trying to control but Salonen is having none of it.
Karelin controlling the position easily from mount.
Salonen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin tries to control but Salonen wriggling away.
Karelin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Salonen is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karelin trying to control but Salonen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salonen is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Salonen's face.
Karelin controlling from mount.
Karelin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Karelin tries to control but Salonen wriggling away.
Karelin controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gorlan Karelin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Salonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karelin's guard.
Salonen looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Karelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin is pulling down on Salonen's head to control his posture.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Salonen controlling him for the moment.
Salonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Karelin controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salonen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karelin wants to control the pace but Salonen is squirming around nicely.
Salonen is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.
Karelin trying to control but Salonen is having none of it.
Karelin scoring with strikes but Salonen is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorlan Karelin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Salonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salonen wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin keeping hold of Salonen's head, controlling as best he can.
Salonen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karelin to regain full guard.
Karelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salonen.
Salonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Salonen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Salonen is proving a slippery customer.
Salonen wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karelin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karelin stays in close to Salonen's body and controls the position.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Salonen keeps moving.
Karelin is really struggling to control Salonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salonen is keeping the position for now.
Salonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling from the top position.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Salonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gorlan Karelin.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salonen but Salonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salonen won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salonen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karelin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Salonen is not content to let Karelin control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karelin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Salonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karelin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salonen seems a little lost for a moment, as Karelin dominates the positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin wants to control but Salonen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorlan Karelin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Karelin shoots in but Salonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salonen with a poor takedown
and Karelin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salonen's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gorlan Karelin.
Salonen shoots and misses
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin wants to control but Salonen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Salonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salonen being controlled for a moment.
Salonen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karelin slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Karelin trying to control the action but Salonen is working from the bottom.
Karelin is putting a hurting on Salonen here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salonen sprawls well. Salonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenni Salonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karelin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salonen to the mat! Salonen manages to get full guard.
Salonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Salonen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Salonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin passes Salonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Salonen defending well.
Well, if Karelin 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.
Salonen is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin wants to free his trapped foot but Salonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Salonen is having none of it.
Salonen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karelin trying to control the action but Salonen is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gorlan Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenni Salonen.
Karelin tries to pass to full mount but Salonen defends it.
Salonen tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salonen kicks off Karelin and gets to his feet.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Salonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Salonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salonen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin gets back to half guard.
Jenni Salonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gorlan Karelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salonen is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorlan Karelin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karelin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorlan Karelin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuo Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disturbed - Decadance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tatsuo Nakano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fidel Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuo Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakano moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakano's head.
Nakano tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Nakano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Castro motions for Nakano to come forward. Castro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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.
Nakano moves away from the strike by Castro.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Castro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Castro.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Castro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Nakano walks into a stiff left hand from Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Castro misses
and Nakano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fidel Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Nakano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Nakano is looking to clinch.
Castro lands with a nice combination. Nakano backs away looking to recover.
Nakano dodges the punch combination from Castro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
Castro's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Castro duly obliges.
Castro lands a jab.
A nice combination there by Castro.
Castro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano slips under a jab from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Nakano counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Castro lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Castro misses.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castro's head backwards.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Nakano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fidel Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Nakano throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
A left and a right from Castro both land. Nice combination.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
Castro tries to bum rush Nakano with a series of wild strikes but Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Castro throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Nakano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakano digs a good hook to Castro's body.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Castro misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Fidel Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Fidel Castro has been cut.
Castro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Nakano.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Nakano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuo Nakano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Castro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakano counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro wants to slow Nakano down by chopping away at his legs.
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Nakano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castro tries to bum rush Nakano with a series of wild strikes but Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castro counters with a nice body shot.
Nakano moves away from the strike by Castro.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakano circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro throws a leg kick but Nakano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakano misses with an uppercut.
Castro avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castro misses with a combination
and Nakano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Castro throws a right hand that Nakano ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakano also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Castro cracks Nakano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Castro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Nakano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castro rather than just go for the knockout.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Nakano counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Nakano misses.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuo Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakano 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 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuo Nakano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herold Hassium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich zu Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heinrich zu Lichtenberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herold Hassium!
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, Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassium shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has zu Lichtenberg pinned against the cage. zu Lichtenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
zu Lichtenberg tries for a takedown but Hassium circles away easily
so Hassium counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hassium drops back, looking for a kneebar! zu Lichtenberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. zu Lichtenberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from zu Lichtenberg!
Hassium tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassium prevents zu Lichtenberg from improving position.
Hassium tries to buck zu Lichtenberg off but zu Lichtenberg is having none of it.
Hassium looking for a sweep but zu Lichtenberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hassium could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hassium tries to reverse the position but zu Lichtenberg maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg looking to control but Hassium is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hassium sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hassium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hassium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but zu Lichtenberg pulls his head out easily.
Hassium is breathing heavily.
Hassium is not content to let zu Lichtenberg control the position.
Hassium is looking to improve his position.
Hassium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but zu Lichtenberg pulls his head out easily.
zu Lichtenberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hassium controls his leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch
so Hassium counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassium prevents zu Lichtenberg from getting back to his feet.
Hassium drops back, looking for a kneebar! zu Lichtenberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. zu Lichtenberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from zu Lichtenberg!
Hassium is trying to get back to half guard.
zu Lichtenberg wants to stand but Hassium is controlling his arm.
zu Lichtenberg decides to stand back up. zu Lichtenberg steps back and let's Hassium get back to his feet.
Hassium shoots in for a double leg but zu Lichtenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch.
zu Lichtenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassium circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassium shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. zu Lichtenberg defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herold Hassium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hassium defends it nicely.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a wild combination.
Hassium fails to land the takedown.
zu Lichtenberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
zu Lichtenberg shoots and misses
and Hassium counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassium has gone for a leg lock! zu Lichtenberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hassium's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herold Hassium 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.
Hassium shoots in and bounces zu Lichtenberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hassium postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! zu Lichtenberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hassium, into his guard.
Hassium has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but zu Lichtenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hassium has a closed guard, preventing zu Lichtenberg from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. zu Lichtenberg is aware though and is defending well.
zu Lichtenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hassium's guard.
Hassium lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for zu Lichtenberg!
zu Lichtenberg is breathing heavily.
Hassium jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… zu Lichtenberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by zu Lichtenberg and Hassium has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hassium is trying to get an arm triangle but zu Lichtenberg is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassium prevents zu Lichtenberg from escaping the position.
Hassium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, zu Lichtenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hassium is trying to get an arm triangle but zu Lichtenberg is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassium is trying to get an arm triangle but zu Lichtenberg is defending well.
Hassium goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, zu Lichtenberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hassium but great work by zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg wants to control but Hassium is keeping him busy.
Hassium is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on zu Lichtenberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Herold Hassium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but zu Lichtenberg pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hassium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
zu Lichtenberg wants to stand up but Hassium has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hassium looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
zu Lichtenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herold Hassium dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hassium takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassium is trying hard to land a takedown here. zu Lichtenberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
zu Lichtenberg with a nice cross.
Hassium moves in looking to clinch but zu Lichtenberg pushes him off.
zu Lichtenberg throws a low kick but Hassium avoids it.
No joy there for zu Lichtenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
zu Lichtenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hassium is trying to drag zu Lichtenberg to the mat but zu Lichtenberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hassium turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hassium manages to end up in side control.
zu Lichtenberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hassium wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by zu Lichtenberg, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, zu Lichtenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hassium is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. zu Lichtenberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
zu Lichtenberg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Hassium swings around for an armbar but zu Lichtenberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hassium's guard.
Hassium looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hassium escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. zu Lichtenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
zu Lichtenberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
zu Lichtenberg punishes Hassium's body with a nice straight punch.
zu Lichtenberg scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from zu Lichtenberg finds it's way through Hassium's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from zu Lichtenberg as Hassium shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herold Hassium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a kick to the body
and Hassium counters with a nice double leg into guard.
zu Lichtenberg wants to get back to his feet but Hassium is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassium is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! zu Lichtenberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! zu Lichtenberg has escaped and now he's on top!
zu Lichtenberg stands and steps away. Hassium gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Hassium is having none of it.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassium dodges the punch combination from zu Lichtenberg.
Hassium tries to clinch but zu Lichtenberg moves out of range.
zu Lichtenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassium takes one to the side of the head.
Hassium shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in zu Lichtenberg's guard.
Hassium drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and zu Lichtenberg dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassium working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. zu Lichtenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. zu Lichtenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
zu Lichtenberg wants to stand but Hassium has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heinrich zu Lichtenberg.
I think Hassium has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herold Hassium!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Care Less (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Cobalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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273 lbs
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Care Less!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Cobalt!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Less looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cobalt!
Less moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cobalt has worked his arm free - good work by Cobalt!
Cobalt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Less. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Less tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobalt tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Less tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Less throws an elbow but Cobalt slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobalt struggling a bit here.
Less tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Less trying to control the action but Cobalt is working from the bottom.
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.
Cobalt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Less.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Care Less dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cobalt throws a series of punches but Less moves out of range.
Less darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Less is trying to control. Cobalt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Less is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cobalt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Care Less!
Care Less is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diggin Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne (Clawfinger K.O. remix). Sack has chosen TUF Theme as his entrance music. Steve Fox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Fox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diggin Sack!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a series of punches but Sack avoids them all with ease.
Fox blocks a jab.
Fox tries to clinch up but Sack circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox catches Sack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fox closes the distance and pushes Sack back into the cage.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sack misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sack. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fox looks to land a combination but Sack avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox throws a series of punches but Sack avoids them all with ease.
Fox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sack.
Fox tries to clinch there but Sack circles away.
Sack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fox wants to clinch up but Sack keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack misses with a body shot.
Fox misses with the combination.
Sack just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox tries to clinch there but Sack circles away.
Sack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Sack circles away.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Fox is trying to force a seperation but Sack has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
Sack dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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.
Fox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sack's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sack.
Fox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sack looking to stall.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. Sack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Sack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox moves out of range as Sack strikes.
Fox tries to bum rush Sack with a series of wild strikes but Sack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fox lands with a hook. Sack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sack. Sack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fox rushes Sack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack wants to break free but Fox has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Sack.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Sack.
Fox is working Sack over against the cage.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
Fox gets through Sack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Fox.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fox cracks Sack with a nice body shot.
Fox working hard to break the clinch.
Sack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox can't break the clinch.
Sack misses with some punches.
Fox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sack misses with some punches.
Fox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Sack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Sack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox lands a body shot.
Sack working aggressively here.
Fox working aggressively here.
Sack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sack tries to stall but Fox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sack blocks an uppercut.
Sack stalling in the clinch but Fox improves position.
Sack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sack is working for takedown but Fox is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Fox.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox is trying to break free.
Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sack's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Fox fails to land.
Sack stalling.
Sack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sack ducks right into an uppercut from Fox.
Sack misses with a straight left.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Sack misses.
Fox has managed to clinch.
Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
Fox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
Fox pushes Sack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sack working hard to break the clinch.
Fox throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sack can't break the clinch.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
Fox working aggressively here.
Steve Fox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sack taking a breather.
Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Sack prevents Fox from breaking the clinch.
Sack trying to stall but Fox improves his position.
Sack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sack is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sack tries to stall but Fox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
Stalling in the clinch from Sack.
Fox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sack blocks an uppercut.
Fox works on Sack's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
Fox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fox is trying to break the clinch but Sack has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
Sack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sack has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Fox keeps control of Sack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sack is trying to stall.
Sack misses with a punch on the inside.
Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sack swings wildly with an uppercut but Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sack misses with a body punch.
Fox is looking to break free of the clinch but Sack has double underhooks.
Fox lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Fox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Fox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fox pushes Sack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack stalling in the clinch but Fox improves position.
Sack stalling in the clinch.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sack has him pressed against the cage.
Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Sack.
Sack is looking to control Fox's arms but Fox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sack has his back to the cage.
Sack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sack is looking to control Fox's arms but Fox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sack has his back to the cage.
Sack is breathing heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diggin Sack.
Fox scores with a jab to the head.
Fox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sack counters with a right hand to the body.
Fox has managed to clinch.
Sack misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fox.
Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Sack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Sack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox tries to break the clinch but Sack is controlling the position.
Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Sack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sack misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fox fails to land.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox wants to get back to striking at distance but Sack won't allow it.
Fox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Fox.
Sack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sack stalling in the clinch but Fox improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that second 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.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox throws a series of punches but Sack avoids them all with ease.
Sack throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fox misses with a double jab
and Sack counters with an outside leg kick.
Sack tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fox tries to clinch but Sack moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sack misses its intended target.
Sack misses with a body shot.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox tries to clinch up.
Sack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sack swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Fox lands a jab to the nose.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox lands a body shot.
Fox throws a shot to the body.
Fox is looking to clinch but Sack is avoiding it.
Sack swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Fox throws a right hand that Sack ducks under and follows up with a left that Sack also avoids with ease.
Fox looks to land a combination but Sack avoids it well.
A jab from Fox does it's job there.
Fox tries to clinch up but Sack circles away and keeps his distance.
Sack throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Sack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Fox.
Sack blocking some punches.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sack can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack looking for a takedown.
Steve Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diggin Sack.
Sack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fox lands a right hand.
Sack misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fox presses Sack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Fox on the inside.
Fox gets through Sack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sack blocks an uppercut.
Fox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Sack.
Fox digs a right hand underneath Sack's ribcage. Sack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox is trying to break the clinch but Sack is controlling him.
Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sack is trying to maintain a safe position but Fox gets an underhook and turns Sack into the cage.
Sack misses with a body punch.
Sack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
Fox lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fox.
Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sack stalling in the clinch but Fox improves position.
Sack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fox gets through Sack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox misses with some punches.
Fox presses Sack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fox can't break the clinch.
Sack wants to stall.
Sack takes a shot to the head.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fox.
Fox misses with some punches.
Fox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacks head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fox.
Still in the clinch, Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fox pushes Sack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fox lands a body punch.
Fox lands with a short shot to the head.
Fox can't break the clinch.
Sack wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Fox.
Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sack has him pressed against the cage.
Fox is looking to break free of the clinch but Sack has double underhooks.
Sack is looking to control Fox's arms but Fox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sack has his back to the cage.
Fox lands a right hand.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fox clinches up with Sack and pushes him back against the cage.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sack throws an overhand right that lands on Fox's shoulder, as Fox tries to avoid the shot.
Fox lands with a nice combination. Sack backs away looking to recover.
Fox wants to clinch.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Sack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Sack circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Fox moves in looking to clinch but Sack pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fox looks to land a combination but Sack avoids it well.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox avoids the body shot from Sack.
Fox wants to clinch.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
Sack throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
Fox throws a combination that misses
and Sack counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fox!
Fox wants to try and get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sack lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fox really wants to buck Sack off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sack landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fox is trying to stand.
BOOM! Sack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sack on the ground.
Sack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fox hang on?
A nice elbow there by Sack.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Sack controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack scoring with strikes but Fox is staying in there.
Sack unloading with bombs!
You get the feeling that Fox really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sack looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fox tries to get out of the position.
You get the feeling that Fox really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sack working Fox over with strikes here.
Sack breaks from Fox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fox taking shots to the head.
Sack won't let Fox get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack unloading with bombs!
Diggin Sack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sack lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sack pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sack landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Sack.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sack landing strikes from the mount and Fox is in trouble!
Sack working Fox over with strikes here.
Fox trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sack lands a heavy elbow.
Fox tries to buck Sack off but he can't manage it.
Sack unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diggin Sack dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sack misses with a double jab.
Sack misses with a hook.
Fox wants to clinch.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sack moves away.
Fox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sack swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
Sack is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fox is looking to clinch but Sack is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack misses with a straight left.
Fox misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Fox.
Sack misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Fox coming out on top.
Steve Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox defending well as Sack loads up on a big left hand.
Fox scores with a sloppy right hand. Sack should have avoided that one.
Fox has Sack up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox misses with the head strike.
Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sack can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Sack wants a takedown.
Sack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fox lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sack's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
Sack wants to stall.
Fox misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
Fox has had enough of the clinch but Sack keeps him there for the moment.
Fox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sack is looking to break free of the clinch but Fox has double underhooks.
A short right from Fox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Sack.
Sack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sack prevents Fox from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Sack.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Sack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fox is keeping busy.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Sack stalling in the clinch but Fox improves position.
Fox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sack trying to stall but Fox improves his position.
Sack blocking some punches.
Fox lands a body shot.
Fox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fox has Sack pressed against the cage, preventing Sack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Fox.
Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fox misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Fox.
Fox wants to get back to striking at distance but Sack won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sack.
A short right from Fox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Sack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox pushes Sack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Sack misses.
Diggin Sack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox throws a series of punches but Sack moves out of range.
Fox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Fox.
Fox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:44
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:44
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!
Steve Fox retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikac Komitata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Panopio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panopio has chosen BOOM - P.O.D as his entrance music. Nikac Komitata has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikac Komitata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Panopio!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panopio misses with a wild body shot.
Komitata throws a sloppy head kick and Panopio moves out of range easily.
Komitata forces Panopio back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Panopio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panopio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panopio can't break the clinch.
Komitata prevents Panopio from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Komitata.
It looks like Fred Panopio has been cut.
Komitata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Komitata misses with a knee to the head.
Komitata wants a takedown but no success here.
Komitata with a knee to the head.
Panopio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Panopio throws a head punch that misses.
Komitata has Panopio pressed against the cage, preventing Panopio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Panopio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Komitata misses with a knee to the head.
Komitata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panopio blocks it with crossed arms.
Komitata tries a knee to the head but Panopio blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Panopio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panopio manages to break the clinch.
Komitata throws a head kick that half lands.
Panopio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komitata.
A punch combination from Panopio misses.
Komitata slips a jab and a cross from Panopio.
Komitata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komitata lands a big head kick that sends Panopio tumbling to the mat! Komitata takes a step backwards and waves Panopio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Panopio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Komitata throws a head kick that half lands.
Komitata is looking to clinch.
Komitata throws a head kick but Panopio moves out of range.
Panopio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Komitata circles away quickly and effectively.
Panopio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panopio misses with a hook. Komitata ducked under it nicely.
Panopio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Komitata manages to avoid it.
Komitata slips a straight right by Panopio.
Panopio throws a hook to the side of Komitata's head but Komitata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Komitata.
Panopio looks gassed!
Komitata fakes the leg kick and cracks Panopio in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komitata moves in looking to clinch but Panopio pushes him off.
Panopio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Komitata.
Komitata lands with a kick to the temple. Panopio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Komitata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Komitata tries to clinch but Panopio is having none of it.
Nikac Komitata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komitata lands a big head kick that sends Panopio tumbling to the mat! Komitata takes a step backwards and waves Panopio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Panopio is rocked!
Komitata tries to clinch up.
Komitata fails to land with a series of punches.
Komitata loads up on a big right hand but Panopio slips the punch.
Komitata wants to clinch.
Komitata lands a big head kick that sends Panopio to the canvas! Komitata follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikac Komitata!
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