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RMFC Sixty Six PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zlyka Bober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Georgievich Karpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bober comes into the arena with Angry Bievers blaring out of the sound system. Valery Georgievich Karpin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlyka Bober!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valery Georgievich Karpin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bober.
Bober shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karpin but Karpin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bober misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlyka Bober. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bober closes the distance and clinches up with Karpin, looking for a takedown. Bober pushes Karpin against the cage but Karpin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bober has a takedown stuffed.
Bober shoots in for a double leg but Karpin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karpin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Zlyka Bober has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Karpin as Bober shoots in.
Karpin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karpin wants it to stay on the feet.
Bober tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karpin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bober somewhat.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Karpin knocks Bober out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Valery Georgievich Karpin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian McIanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Smith struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian McIanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Smith!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up but McIanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with McIanson, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes McIanson against the cage but McIanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but McIanson circles away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Ian McIanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Smith.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but McIanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McIanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McIanson working Smith over with strikes here.
McIanson looking to control and managing it successfully.
McIanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIanson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith looks gassed!
McIanson controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ian McIanson just wasn't active enough.
McIanson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but McIanson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McIanson trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIanson works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McIanson dominated that round.
That's time! McIanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McIanson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McIanson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McIanson'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.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith tries to bench press McIanson off him but McIanson keeps the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ian McIanson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McIanson scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
McIanson 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.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead McIanson has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McIanson in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ian McIanson.
McIanson clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIanson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McIanson keeps control of the position easily here as Smith tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McIanson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McIanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
McIanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
McIanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ian McIanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
McIanson works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McIanson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ian McIanson.
McIanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but McIanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ian McIanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian McIanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McIanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McIanson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Falasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pietro Falasco!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falasco keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch up but Falasco circles away and keeps his distance.
Falasco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falasco lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falasco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falasco catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falasco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falasco digs a good hook to Silva's body.
A combination from Falasco does no damage.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Falasco catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falasco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falasco lands with a shot to the body.
Silva darts in and clinches Falasco up against the cage.
Falasco managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falasco blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Falasco blocks it.
Come on Falasco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Falasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falasco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva tries to clinch but Falasco is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Falasco.
Silva tries to clinch up but Falasco circles away and keeps his distance.
Falasco lands a jab-cross combination.
Falasco keeps the fight on the outside.
Falasco swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Falasco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Falasco lands a two punch combo.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falasco cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Falasco pushes him off.
Falasco's corner calls for a 1-2. Falasco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Falasco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falasco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva is looking to clinch but Falasco is avoiding it.
Falasco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falasco finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Falasco.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Falasco.
Falasco cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Falasco circles away.
Falasco connects with a crisp jab.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falasco lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falasco connects with a jab.
Falasco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Falasco is having none of it.
Falasco lands with a good body shot.
Falasco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Falasco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falasco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Falasco scores with a nice right hand.
Falasco digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Falasco tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Falasco.
Falasco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Falasco lands a body shot.
Falasco digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Falasco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falasco throws a one two combo.
Falasco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to move into range but Falasco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falasco connects with a nice looking jab.
Falasco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falasco scores with a nice right hand.
Falasco lands a nice shot to the body.
Falasco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Falasco scores with a shot to the body.
Falasco is working the combinations to good effect here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Falasco.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falasco scores with a shot to the body.
Falasco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Falasco circles away.
Falasco lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falasco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva is rocked!
Falasco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Nice jab there from Falasco.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falasco throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Falasco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Falasco.
Falasco lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Nice body punch from Falasco.
Falasco lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Falasco lands a jab.
Falasco throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Falasco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falasco stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falasco throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falasco works Silva's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Falasco.
Falasco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Falasco lands with a right that hurts Silva. Silva looks to clinch but Falasco throws a short knee that drops Silva. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Pietro Falasco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Snoozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snoozer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prodigy - Spitfire. Sam Snoozer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cain Dos Santos's chin.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Snoozer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoozer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Snoozer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snoozer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snoozer is looking to stall here but Dos Santos recovers full guard.
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snoozer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dos Santos trying to strike off his back.
Snoozer postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Snoozer distracts Dos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snoozer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snoozer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snoozer has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoozer chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Snoozer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snoozer thows a big elbow that misses.
Snoozer throws and elbow that misses. Dos Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snoozer's guard. Nice move by Dos Santos!
Dos Santos advances to half guard.
Snoozer manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoozer keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two 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.
Snoozer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snoozer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos Santos pushing down on Snoozer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dos Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Snoozer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Snoozer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snoozer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Snoozer 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.
Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Snoozer keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Cain Dos Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Snoozer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snoozer wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snoozer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Snoozer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Snoozer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snoozer.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Snoozer is controlling Dos Santos's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoozer wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoozer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Snoozer.
Dos Santos throws and elbow that misses. Snoozer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dos Santos's guard. Nice move by Snoozer!
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snoozer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Snoozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Snoozer circles away.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snoozer as he avoids it easily.
Snoozer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos is fending him off so far but Snoozer persists. Nope, Dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Snoozer cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snoozer misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Snoozer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Snoozer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos has his feet on Snoozer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Snoozer lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoozer.
Snoozer throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snoozer swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoozer moves away.
Dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Snoozer.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Snoozer.
Dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snoozer blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snoozer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snoozer digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Snoozer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Snoozer.
Snoozer lands a right hand.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snoozer walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snoozer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snoozer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dos Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Snoozer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Snoozer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Alexiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIghty Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Alexiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIghty Mo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexiev dodges the punch combination from Mo.
Alexiev misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Alexiev.
Alexiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexiev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mo was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexiev.
Mo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mo lands a body shot.
Alexiev misses the jab.
Alexiev wants to clinch.
Mo swings for the body but Alexiev moves out of range.
Mo throws a series of strikes that have Alexiev backpedaling.
Mo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexiev instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mo as the two fighters clinch.
Alexiev tries to score a body lock takedown but Mo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexiev misses with the combination.
Alexiev is looking to clinch but Mo is avoiding it.
Alexiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Mo.
It looks like Vlad Alexiev has been cut.
Alexiev clinches with his opponent.
Mo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexiev.
Mo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mo misses with the combination.
Mo misses with the combination.
Mo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexiev momentarily.
Alexiev swings for the body but Mo moves out of range.
Alexiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mo connects with a body shot.
Mo scores with a jab.
Mo throws a right hand that Alexiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexiev also avoids with ease.
Mo scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexiev should have avoided that one.
Mo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexiev circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexiev misses with a two punch combination.
Alexiev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MIghty Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexiev is breathing heavily.
Mo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mo.
Mo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mo scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mo lands with a nice combination. Alexiev backs away looking to recover.
Mo tests Alexiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alexiev backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Mo scores with a four punch combination!
Mo lands with a nice body punch.
Mo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mo throws a series of punches but Alexiev moves out of range.
Mo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mo lands with an overhand left.
Alexiev is looking to wear down Mo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mo lands a nice hook to Alexiev's body. Alexiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mo swinging wildly here.
Mo throws a series of punches but Alexiev moves out of range.
Alexiev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo tries to bum rush Alexiev with a series of wild strikes but Alexiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mo lands with a nice combination. Alexiev backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Mo misses.
Mo looks to land a combination but Alexiev avoids it well.
Mo misses with a two punch combination.
Mo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexiev on the side of the head.
Mo is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexiev's head backwards.
Mo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alexiev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alexiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mo thuds a left hand into Alexiev's body.
Mo slips a jab and a cross from Alexiev.
Alexiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mo throws a right and a left that Alexiev avoids nicely.
Mo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexiev.
Alexiev is looking to clinch but Mo is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexiev.
Nice shot by Mo.
Donk. Mo catches Alexiev right on the button with a cross.
Mo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alexiev backs up against the cage.
Mo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexiev tries to clinch but Mo is having none of it.
Mo connects with a right hand. Alexiev shakes it off.
Mo misses the shot to the body.
Alexiev tries to clinch up but Mo circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexiev tries to clinch but Mo moves out of range.
Mo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Alexiev.
Mo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexiev's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mo lands a nice hook to Alexiev's body. Alexiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexiev clinches up against the cage.
Mo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mo lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIghty Mo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Alexiev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alexiev moves into the clinch.
Alexiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mo smiles and moves away.
Mo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexiev pushes Mo up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexiev prevents Mo from breaking the clinch.
Mo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexiev or not.
Alexiev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Alexiev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mo pushes Alexiev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mo breaks the clinch.
Mo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mo dodges the punch combination from Alexiev.
Mo throws a series of punches but Alexiev moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by Mo.
Mo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo looks to land a combination but Alexiev avoids it well.
Mo lands a right hook to the body.
Mo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alexiev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mo.
Mo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mo throws a nice looking combination but Alexiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MIghty Mo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexiev slips a jab and a cross from Mo.
Alexiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mo lands with a nice combination. Alexiev backs away looking to recover.
Alexiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexiev's head backwards.
Mo lands with a right hand.
Alexiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Mo is just out of range.
Mo works over Alexiev's head and body with a nice combination.
Mo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mo misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mo.
Mo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexiev on the side of the head.
Mo scores with a hook to the body. Alexiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mo lands a two punch combo.
Alexiev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mo throws a combination. Alexiev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Mo.
Mo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexiev at a distance.
Mo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mo looks to land a combination but Alexiev avoids it well.
Alexiev gets a clinch.
Alexiev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mo walks away with a smile on his face. Alexiev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Mo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vlad Alexiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexiev cracks Mo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexiev wants to clinch.
Mo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mo throws a series of strikes that have Alexiev backpedaling.
Mo misses with a combination
and Alexiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexiev as he connects with a hook.
Mo throws a right and a left that Alexiev avoids nicely.
Mo swinging wildly here.
Alexiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexiev lands a jab to Mo's midsection.
Mo lands a jab to Alexiev's midsection.
Mo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexiev momentarily.
Alexiev throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
Alexiev misses with a wild body shot.
Alexiev wants to clinch up but Mo keeps it at a distance.
Alexiev misses with a few strikes there.
Mo throws a shot to the body.
Mo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alexiev backs up against the cage.
Mo throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo avoids the body shot from Alexiev.
Mo throws a nice looking combination but Alexiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexiev dodges the punch combination from Mo.
Mo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mo throws a series of punches but Alexiev avoids them all with ease.
Alexiev takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Mo both land. Nice combination.
Alexiev thows a body shot but no joy.
Alexiev tries to move into range but Mo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexiev throws a series of punches but Mo avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Mo finds it's way through Alexiev's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexiev moves in looking to clinch but Mo pushes him off.
Mo lands with a shot to the body.
Mo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIghty Mo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Alexiev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mo swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexiev.
Alexiev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexiev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mo scores with a one two! Alexiev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexiev on the side of the head.
Alexiev wants to clinch up but Mo keeps it at a distance.
Mo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexiev circles away quickly and effectively.
Mo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexiev throws a shot from downtown. Mo moves away and avoids it.
Alexiev wants to clinch.
Alexiev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mo misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mo throws a combination that misses
and Alexiev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mo throws a combination that misses
and Alexiev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mo ducks right into an uppercut from Alexiev.
Mo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexiev.
Mo dodges the punch combination from Alexiev.
Alexiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mo looks to land a combination but Alexiev avoids it well.
Mo 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.
Mo slips a jab and a cross from Alexiev.
Alexiev moves in looking to clinch but Mo pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo lands with a shot to the body.
Alexiev tries to clinch up but Mo circles away and keeps his distance.
Mo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mo lands a two punch combo.
Alexiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mo with a jab.
Mo misses with a wild combination.
Alexiev tries to clinch up but Mo circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexiev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexiev.
Mo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexiev.
Alexiev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexiev works the jab nicely.
Mo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mo scores with a body shot.
Mo cracks Alexiev with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mo misses with a double jab.
Mo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Alexiev misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mo works Alexiev's body with a nice hook.
Mo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mo misses with a double jab
and Alexiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Mo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo throws a nice looking combination but Alexiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexiev misses with a two punch combination.
Mo stalks Alexiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexiev's face. Alexiev staggers backwards, shaken.
Mo cracks a nice hook into Alexiev's ribs.
Mo with a hook.
Mo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mo throws a one two combo.
Mo avoids the body shot from Alexiev.
Alexiev tries to clinch but Mo moves out of range.
Mo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mo stuns Alexiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mo misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mo swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexiev.
Alexiev swings for the body but Mo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
MIghty Mo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIghty Mo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dimitry Slova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Petrov (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitry Slova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slova slips a straight right by Petrov.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Slova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Slova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Slova avoids it well.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Slova dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Slova avoids nicely.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov throws a right hand that Slova ducks under and follows up with a left that Slova also avoids with ease.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slova moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov takes a swing at Slova's ribcage but misses.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov lands with a nice combination. Slova backs away looking to recover.
Slova defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Slova moves out of range.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov misses the jab.
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.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slova moves away.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Slova avoids it well.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Slova avoids nicely.
Slova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slova working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slova scoring with punches and elbows.
Petrov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slova's best efforts.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a triangle. Slova throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Petrov's body to avoid the submission. Petrov has instead reached around Slova's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Petrov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kirill Petrov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Graf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Stone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Graf stands up and beckons Stone to his feet.
Graf shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Graf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Graf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Graf counters with a shoot takedown. Stone fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Stone is trying to keep Graf in close.
Stone wants to stand but Graf is controlling the position.
Graf stands and steps away. Stone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graf avoids it really well and circles away.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt
and Graf counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that.
Graf throws a big right hand that misses.
Graf stands up and waves to Stone to follow him.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Graf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graf counters with a one-two to the body.
Stone digs a good body shot into Graf's ribs.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Artem Graf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Stone.
Graf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Graf.
Graf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. Graf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone takes a swing at Graf's ribcage but misses.
Graf misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stone!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graf tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone tries to hold on but Graf pushes him away.
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.
Stone really wants to buck Graf off and get back to his feet.
Graf misses with a head shot.
Stone wants to control but Graf is having none of it.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Graf with a couple of short strikes.
Graf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Graf's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Graf cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Graf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stone tries to bum rush Graf with a series of wild strikes but Graf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Graf ducks down to avoid it.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Graf moved away.
Graf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Graf lands the left hand.
Graf fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Artem Graf has been cut.
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into Graf's guard.
Graf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard.
Graf looking to pass the guard.
Graf decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone throws a right and a left that Graf avoids nicely.
Stone tries to bum rush Graf with a series of wild strikes but Graf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Graf trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graf looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.
Graf has momentary wrist control but Stone slips an elbow through the middle.
Stone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stone misses with a head shot. Graf uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stone trying to control but Graf is working from the bottom.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Graf's legs - danger averted.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graf wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
Stone trying to control but Graf is working from the bottom.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Graf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Graf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Graf has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Graf.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Graf is retaining full guard.
Stone works over Graf with some ground and pound from guard.
Stone lands a couple of elbows.
Graf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stone wants to control from the top but Graf keeps moving.
Stone is working Graf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fred Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Artem Graf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stone throws a head kick but Graf moves out of range.
Stone tries to clinch but Graf is having none of it.
Graf scores with a punch to the head.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Graf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graf scores with a jab. Stone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone throws a series of punches but Graf avoids them all with ease.
Graf scores with a jab. Stone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Graf.
Stone throws a head kick but Graf moves out of range.
Graf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf advances to mount.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Graf's attempts to control the action.
Graf thowing shots but they're missing.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Graf has a good base and remains in mount.
Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Graf looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graf throws some wild stikes that Stone manages to avoid easily.
Graf with shots to the head and body - Stone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Graf landing strikes, looking to finish!
Graf wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Graf throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Graf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graf.
Artem Graf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graf throwing strikes here but Stone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Graf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone wants to control but Graf is having none of it.
Stone is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Graf working the ground and pound effectively.
Graf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Graf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Graf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jameson sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jameson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jameson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jameson is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Jameson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Emelianenko is nestled in close to Jameson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jameson taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jameson's head.
Emelianenko prevents Jameson from standing back up.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko drops an elbow to the side of Jameson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Emelianenko lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jameson is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Jameson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Jameson is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Jameson is blocking nicely.
Jameson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianenko.
Jameson tries to kick Emelianenko off but Emelianenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Jameson's hands, connecting with Jameson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Jameson is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Jameson has hold of Emelianenko's hands but Emelianenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jameson's head.
Jameson pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Jameson is a slippery customer.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emelianenko working Jameson over with strikes.
Jameson won't allow Emelianenko to pass to mount.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jameson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jameson is in trouble now - Emelianenko has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Jameson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Emelianenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Emelianenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jameson looks a forlorn figure.
Emelianenko working Jameson over with strikes here.
Emelianenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jameson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount.
Oh Jameson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Emelianenko connects with a bit shot that sees Jameson covering up! More strikes from Emelianenko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Emelianenko is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeill has chosen Ninja Turtles as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a push kick but ONeill slaps the foot to one side.
ONeill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baker finds it's way round the side to connect with ONeill's head.
Baker gets caught flat footed, as ONeill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
ONeill stops Baker from standing up.
ONeill throws a big right hand that misses.
ONeill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Baker keeping full guard, as ONeill tries to pass.
Baker wants to stand but ONeill is controlling the position.
Baker has his feet on ONeill's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker missing with a left hand there. ONeill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker misses with a straight left.
ONeill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ONeill off to one side.
ONeill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from ONeill misses its intended target.
ONeill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but ONeill persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker misses with an uppercut. ONeill saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Baker finds it's target.
ONeill fails to land the takedown.
Bobby Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dane ONeill.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles ONeill. ONeill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baker missing with a left hand there. ONeill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
Jab from Baker.
Bobby Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from ONeill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ONeill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
A jab from Baker does it's job there.
ONeill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
ONeill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker looks to land a combination but ONeill avoids it well.
ONeill scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
ONeill unloads with some shots from mount but Baker bucks and avoids them well.
Baker is trying to stand but he's just given ONeill his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet but ONeill has full control of the position and if anything, Baker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Baker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
ONeill gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
ONeill misses with an elbow to the head.
Baker is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
ONeill dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
ONeill dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on ONeill's head and hops out.
ONeill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker pushes ONeill off looking to stand but ONeill dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from ONeill there.
Baker looks like he's trying to stand up.
ONeill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
ONeill doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Baker misses with a looping left.
ONeill wants to clinch.
ONeill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ONeill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.
ONeill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ONeill off to one side.
ONeill checks a low kick from Baker.
Baker scores with a decent looking hook.
ONeill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
Bobby Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dane ONeill.
A left lands for Baker.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
ONeill misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baker misses with the combination.
ONeill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent ONeill getting side control.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
ONeill moves into full mount! Baker won't be happy about that!
Baker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
ONeill is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
ONeill get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with a jab to the head.
Baker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ONeill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ONeill momentarily.
ONeill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker connects with a single shot there.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill tries to clinch up.
Baker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
ONeill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Baker leaves ONeill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Baker both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as ONeill shoots in.
Baker takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Baker.
ONeill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baker avoids it really well and circles away.
ONeill is breathing heavily.
ONeill fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
No luck for ONeill with that takedown attempt.
Bobby Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ONeill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ONeill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Baker.
Baker throws a combination. ONeill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
ONeill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ONeill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ONeill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker tests ONeill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Baker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baker lands with an uppercut that bounces ONeill off the cage and back into rage.
ONeill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ONeill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ONeill walks into a jab.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
ONeill is looking to clinch.
Baker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baker.
Baker tries to land a front kick but ONeill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for ONeill with that takedown attempt.
Bobby Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dane ONeill.
ONeill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ONeill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ONeill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ONeill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Baker connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses the jab.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker throws a series of punches but ONeill moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ONeill.
ONeill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Baker finds it's way through ONeill's defenses.
ONeill takes one to the side of the head.
ONeill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baker.
Baker scores with a hook.
ONeill takes one on the button.
Baker throws a right hand that ONeill ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeill also avoids with ease.
ONeill fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker lands a jab to ONeill's midsection.
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of ONeill's head.
Baker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of ONeill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but ONeill seems unphased.
ONeill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Baker throws a right hand that ONeill ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeill also avoids with ease.
Baker misses with a double jab.
ONeill dodges the punch combination from Baker.
ONeill takes one to the side of the head.
ONeill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baker avoids it really well and circles away.
Baker lunges at ONeill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeill's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker tests ONeill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baker jabs ONeill right on the nose. ONeill blinks but takes it well.
Baker lands a head shot.
Baker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of ONeill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dane ONeill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ONeill.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker digs a good hook to ONeill's body.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of ONeill's head.
Baker throws the left hand but ONeill avoids the punch easily.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Baker throws a series of strikes that have ONeill backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with an uppercut that bounces ONeill off the cage and back into rage.
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker throws a one two combo.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker missing with a left hand there. ONeill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ONeill walks into a straight right hand from Baker.
ONeill slips a straight right by Baker.
ONeill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as ONeill backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ONeill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
ONeill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker lands a jab to the head.
Bobby Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker scores with a jab. ONeill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Burcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Hoshi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryu Hoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burcev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burcev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Burcev.
Hoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burcev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshi can pounce on him.
Hoshi throws out a powerful jab.
Hoshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burcev.
Hoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burcev has hold of Hoshi's hands but Hoshi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burcev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burcev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burcev is trying to maintain the position but Hoshi is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burcev can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoshi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burcev defending well though.
Hoshi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burcev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoshi is trying to control. Burcev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burcev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoshi wants to free his trapped foot but Burcev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burcev is trying to control but can't.
Hoshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Burcev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burcev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burcev is looking to escape.
Hoshi controlling the action here.
Hoshi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burcev!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burcev is looking to get to half guard.
Hoshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burcev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoshi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoshi has hold of Burcev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burcev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hoshi lands with some strikes.
Hoshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burcev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burcev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Burcev really wants to buck Hoshi off and get back to his feet.
Hoshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burcev is in a horrible position here. Hoshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hoshi scoring with strikes but Burcev is staying in there.
Hoshi avoids the attempt from Burcev to control.
A nice elbow there by Hoshi.
Hoshi raining down shots from the mount!
Burcev tries to hold on but Hoshi pushes him away.
Burcev working to try and regain half guard.
Hoshi lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burcev trying desperately to get to his feet.
Burcev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoshi looking to finish Burcev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burcev!
Hoshi with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoshi working Burcev over with strikes here.
Hoshi with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Burcev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hoshi scoring with strikes but Burcev is staying in there.
Hoshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hoshi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoshi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burcev hang on?
Hoshi looking to finish Burcev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burcev!
Burcev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hoshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Burcev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoshi blocks a jab.
Burcev throws a lazy right hand but Hoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoshi pushing down on Burcev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoshi lands strikes from half guard.
Hoshi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hoshi avoids the attempt from Burcev to control.
Hoshi working the ground and pound effectively.
Hoshi wants to control the pace but Burcev is squirming around nicely.
Hoshi is landing with some decent strikes but Burcev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Burcev tries to hold on but Hoshi pushes him away.
Hoshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burcev wants to control but Hoshi is having none of it.
Hoshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hoshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hoshi dominating with strikes here.
Hoshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshi looking to finish Burcev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burcev!
Hoshi landing shots from mount.
Hoshi breaks from Burcev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ryu Hoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burcev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoshi landing punches.
Hoshi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burcev taking shots to the head.
Burcev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burcev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hoshi scoring with strikes but Burcev is staying in there.
The referee warns Burcev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hoshi looking for a guillotine from mount but Burcev is having none of it.
Burcev wants to control but Hoshi is having none of it.
Hoshi unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burcev is looking to get to half guard.
Hoshi unloading with bombs!
Hoshi won't let Burcev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hoshi with good strikes from the mount here!
Burcev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burcev is breathing heavily.
Hoshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burcev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burcev is trying to escape the mount.
Hoshi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burcev?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshi looking to finish Burcev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burcev!
Hoshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burcev is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burcev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoshi looking to control but Burcev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoshi working Burcev over with strikes here.
Hoshi with good strikes from the mount here!
Hoshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoshi unloading with bombs!
Hoshi looking to secure an arm triangle but Burcev defends it well.
Hoshi scoring with strikes but Burcev is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hoshi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Burcev.
Hoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burcev finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoshi's head.
Burcev throws a hook but Hoshi blocks it.
Hoshi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshi throws a body punch but Burcev moves out of range.
Burcev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burcev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burcev scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Ryu Hoshi has been cut.
Burcev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sergey Burcev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burcev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burcev can do to turn this around?
Burcev throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshi's shoulder, as Hoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Burcev throws a right hand that Hoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoshi also avoids with ease.
Hoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burcev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burcev. Hoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burcev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burcev is trying to control Hoshi's posture but Hoshi avoids it.
Hoshi cracks Burcev with a big right hand but Burcev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi misses with the ground and pound.
Burcev tries to bench press Hoshi off him but Hoshi keeps the position.
Hoshi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Burcev works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Burcev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Burcev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoshi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Burcev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hoshi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burcev hang on?
Hoshi landing strikes from the mount.
Burcev really wants to buck Hoshi off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burcev's face.
Burcev is looking to improve his position but Hoshi isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Hoshi.
Hoshi lands a heavy elbow.
Hoshi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burcev's face.
Hoshi with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burcev is working to get back to half guard.
Hoshi raining down shots from the mount!
Hoshi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burcev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The referee warns Burcev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hoshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burcev is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoshi with shots to the head and body - Burcev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hoshi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burcev's face.
Hoshi lands a heavy elbow.
Hoshi working the ground and pound effectively.
Burcev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burcev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoshi slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi trying to control the action but Burcev is working from the bottom.
Hoshi prevents Burcev from improving his position.
Hoshi with the ground and pound but Burcev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sergey Burcev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshi cracks Burcev with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burcev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoshi has managed to get both his arms back between Burcev's legs - danger averted.
Hoshi passes Burcev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burcev is refusing to be controlled, as Hoshi sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoshi, 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 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hoshi!
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