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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Solovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoni Solovski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoni Solovski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Samsonov tries to clinch but Solovski is having none of it.
Solovski digs a good body shot into Samsonov's ribs.
Samsonov moves in looking to clinch but Solovski pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Solovski.
Samsonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samsonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solovski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Samsonov.
Samsonov decides to stand back up.
Solovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Samsonov backs up against the cage.
Samsonov is rocked!
Solovski throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Samsonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Solovski, as that shot connected.
Oh Samsonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Solovski! Samsonov is backing up but he can't get away as Solovski lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Samsonov and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antoni Solovski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Spark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Spark!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kent tries to clinch up.
Spark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spark clinches.
Kent jumps guard but Spark stands there with Kent around his waist. Kent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spark breaks the clinch.
Kent throws a wild body kick that Spark sees coming a mile off.
No luck for Spark with that takedown attempt.
Spark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kent throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent clinches but Spark breaks the clinch
and Spark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kent as Spark shoots in.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Spark.
Kent lands with a big right hook that stumbles Spark - he's out on his feet here! Kent follows up with another monster hook that separates Spark from consciousness! Spark falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kent stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hella Alapaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Cutler (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hella Alapaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Cutler!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler stuffs the takedown attempt from Alapaa. Alapaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Alapaa misses with the combination.
Alapaa lands with a nice combination. Cutler backs away looking to recover.
Alapaa misses with a two punch combination.
Alapaa misses with a double jab.
Cutler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alapaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hella Alapaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Alapaa misses.
Cutler with a poor takedown
and Alapaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Alapaa with a hook.
Alapaa throws a right and a left that Cutler avoids nicely.
Cutler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hella Alapaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Cutler.
Alapaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Cutler. Cutler gets slowly back to his feet.
Cutler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alapaa pinned against the cage. Alapaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alapaa.
Alapaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alapaa lands with a cross.
Alapaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cutler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cutler dodges the punch combination from Alapaa.
Alapaa misses with a two punch combination.
Cutler shoots in but no luck this time.
Alapaa misses with a takedown attempt - Cutler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cutler fails to land the takedown.
Cutler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alapaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alapaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alapaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Cutler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alapaa misses the jab.
Cutler misses with a takedown
enabling Alapaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Cutler walks into a stiff left hand from Alapaa.
Alapaa waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cutler.
Alapaa throws a series of punches but Cutler avoids them all with ease.
Alapaa with a nice cross.
A combination from Alapaa does no damage.
Alapaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alapaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler shoots in and drives through. Alapaa sprawls well.
Cutler looks gassed!
Good shot there by Alapaa.
Alapaa throws a nice looking combination but Cutler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alapaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cutler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alapaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alapaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Cutler tries to sprawl out of it but Alapaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cutler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cutler misses with a takedown attempt
and Alapaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cutler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alapaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alapaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cutler fails to land the takedown.
Alapaa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Alapaa does no damage.
Alapaa throws a series of punches but Cutler avoids them all with ease.
Alapaa looks to land a right hand but Cutler moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alapaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alapaa misses with a two punch combination.
Alapaa lands a two punch combo.
Cutler slips a jab and a cross from Alapaa.
Alapaa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutler as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Alapaa misses.
Cutler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alapaa works over Cutler's head and body with a nice combination.
Cutler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alapaa.
Alapaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cutler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alapaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alapaa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cutler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alapaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cutler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alapaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alapaa throws a series of punches but Cutler avoids them all with ease.
Cutler with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Alapaa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hella Alapaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alapaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alapaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Alapaa as Cutler shoots in.
Alapaa misses with a straight right.
Alapaa looks to land a combination but Cutler avoids it well.
Alapaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cutler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alapaa counters with a series of strikes. Cutler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Cutler as Alapaa shoots in.
Alapaa fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Alapaa misses.
Horrible takedown by Cutler or perhaps it was just good defense by Alapaa which made him look bad.
Hella Alapaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Cutler.
Alapaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutler fails to land the takedown.
Alapaa throws a right hand that Cutler ducks under and follows up with a left that Cutler also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alapaa tries to bum rush Cutler with a series of wild strikes but Cutler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cutler.
Hella Alapaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutler closes the distance and clinches.
Cutler pulls guard successfully.
Cutler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alapaa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alapaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alapaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cutler working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alapaa wants to stand but Cutler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cutler is looking for a triangle but Alapaa pushes his legs off easily.
Alapaa wants to pass the guard but Cutler is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alapaa wants to get up but he can't break Cutler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alapaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cutler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alapaa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cutler.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cutler is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alapaa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cutler moves out of range as Alapaa strikes.
Alapaa takes a swing at Cutler's ribcage but misses.
Cutler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alapaa circles away.
Cutler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cutler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cutler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alapaa circles away.
Alapaa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alapaa shoots in for a double leg but Cutler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cutler fails to land the takedown.
Cutler has his takedown stuffed
and Alapaa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cutler won't be happy with that.
Alapaa is looking to take a break and control but Cutler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hella Alapaa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Cutler or perhaps it was just good defense by Alapaa which made him look bad.
Cutler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alapaa throws a right hand that Cutler ducks under and follows up with a left that Cutler also avoids with ease.
Cutler slips a jab and a cross from Alapaa.
Alapaa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cutler backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Alapaa misses.
Cutler takes one to the chin there.
Alapaa lands a two punch combo.
Cutler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alapaa throws an overhand right that lands on Cutler's shoulder, as Cutler tries to avoid the shot.
Cutler staying out of range there.
Alapaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alapaa misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Alapaa misses.
Cutler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alapaa's waist but Alapaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cutler off to one side.
Alapaa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alapaa throws a one two combo.
Cutler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Alapaa scores with a four punch combination!
Alapaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cutler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cutler with a poor takedown
enabling Alapaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hella Alapaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Cutler.
Alapaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alapaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cutler dodges the punch combination from Alapaa.
Alapaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cutler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alapaa.
Alapaa misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alapaa misses with a double jab.
Cutler shoots in but Alapaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alapaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Cutler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alapaa circles away.
Alapaa throws a series of punches but Cutler moves out of range.
Cutler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alapaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown by Cutler or perhaps it was just good defense by Alapaa which made him look bad.
Alapaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alapaa fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Cutler with that takedown attempt.
Hella Alapaa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alapaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cutler.
Cutler misses with a takedown
and Alapaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alapaa throws a body punch but Cutler moves out of range.
Cutler fails with the takedown.
Alapaa misses with a few strikes there.
Cutler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alapaa is fending him off so far but Cutler persists. Nope, Alapaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Cutler has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Alapaa does no damage.
Cutler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cutler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alapaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cutler.
Cutler fails with the takedown
and Alapaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cutler misses with a takedown
and Alapaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Cutler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alapaa throws a right hand that Cutler ducks under and follows up with a left that Cutler also avoids with ease.
Cutler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alapaa pinned against the cage. Alapaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cutler tries for a takedown but Alapaa circles away easily
and Alapaa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cutler!
Cutler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alapaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thomas Cutler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hella Alapaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alapaa, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hella Alapaa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alicia Dawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Purjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alicia Dawn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alicia Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jukka Purjo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawn defending well as Purjo loads up on a big left hand.
Purjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Purjo fails with the takedown.
Dawn moves in looking to clinch but Purjo pushes him off.
Purjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawn manages to avoid it.
Dawn tries to clinch but Purjo moves out of range.
Dawn throws a right and a left that Purjo avoids nicely.
Dawn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Purjo's head backwards.
Dawn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Purjo throws a nice looking combination but Dawn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Purjo scores with a four punch combination!
Purjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Purjo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawn lands with an uppercut that bounces Purjo off the cage and back into rage.
Purjo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawn pulls Purjo in close to his closed guard and prevents Purjo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Purjo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dawn's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Purjo is controlling him.
Purjo stands and throws Dawn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Purjo tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Purjo misses with the ground and pound.
Dawn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Purjo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawn seems a little lost for a moment, as Purjo dominates the positioning.
Purjo working the body and head with strikes.
Purjo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Purjo landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purjo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dawn dodges the ground and pound from Purjo.
Purjo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dawn is avoiding damage well.
Purjo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dawn some visible discomfort.
Dawn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dawn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dawn is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn sneaks back into half guard.
Purjo uses his free foot to push down on Dawn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawn.
Purjo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Purjo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Purjo tries to control but Dawn wriggling away.
Purjo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Purjo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawn?
Purjo lands a nice shot to the head.
Purjo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dawn hang on?
Dawn is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purjo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawn is looking to improve his position but Purjo isn't that keen on the idea.
Purjo landing strikes from the mount and Dawn is in trouble!
Dawn is bucking up trying to escape but Purjo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Purjo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Purjo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dawn is rocked!
Dawn tries to hold on but Purjo postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Purjo dominated that round.
That's time! Dawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Purjo takes a swing at Dawn's ribcage but misses.
Purjo throws a right hand that misses
and Dawn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Purjo scores with a takedown into Dawn's guard.
Dawn 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.
Purjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawn wants to get back to his feet but Purjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Purjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Purjo content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purjo wants to pass the guard but Dawn is keeping the position.
Dawn wants to stand but Purjo is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Purjo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alicia Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Purjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawn.
Purjo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Purjo lands in his opponent's guard.
Purjo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dawn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Purjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Purjo's back!
Jukka Purjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawn has the hooks in. Purjo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purjo trying to control the position but Dawn manages to sink in the hooks.
Purjo tries to escape the position.
Purjo breaks Dawn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Purjo from controlling successfully.
Dawn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Purjo controls the pace.
Purjo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawn's head.
Purjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Purjo wants to control from the top but Dawn keeps moving.
Purjo distracts Dawn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawn is retaining full guard.
Purjo working some strikes from top position.
Purjo content to stall in guard here.
Purjo connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawn controls Purjo momentarily but Purjo frees himself.
Purjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Purjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Purjo stands and throws Dawn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Purjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Purjo is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn is trying to improve his position.
Dawn is not content to let Purjo control the position.
Dawn pushes Purjo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Purjo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Purjo is looking to take a break and control but Dawn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Purjo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Purjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawn keeps working.
Dawn regains half guard, as Purjo was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Purjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dawn lands a head kick. Purjo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dawn blocks a jab.
Dawn lands with a slapping head kick.
Dawn lands with a kick to the temple. Purjo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dawn moves in looking to clinch but Purjo pushes him off.
Dawn misses with a wild combination.
Purjo works over Dawn's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Purjo.
A cross from Dawn lands.
Dawn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dawn lands a head kick!
Dawn clinches with his opponent.
Dawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Purjo blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Purjo.
Dawn lands a knee to the body.
Dawn lands a knee to the body.
Dawn tries a knee to the head but Purjo blocks it.
Nice elbow from Dawn.
Purjo goes for a takedown attempt but Dawn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dawn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawn.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Purjo pushes Dawn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Purjo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Purjo scores with a hook to the body.
Dawn lands a nice knee to the body.
Dawn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawn connects with a knee to the head.
Dawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Purjo's face.
Purjo is trying to stall.
Dawn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alicia Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Purjo.
Purjo has Dawn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Purjo takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Purjo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Purjo takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Purjo.
Purjo looking to stall.
Purjo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Purjo's face.
Purjo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dawn regains guard immediately.
Purjo postures up in Dawn's guard and throws a big left but Dawn blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purjo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Purjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Purjo looking to sit in guard and control but Dawn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Purjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Purjo misses with a head shot. Dawn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Purjo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purjo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Purjo throws and elbow that misses. Dawn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Purjo's guard. Nice move by Dawn!
Purjo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dawn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Purjo.
Purjo is trying to improve his position.
Purjo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
I wouldn't like to be where Purjo is right now.
Dawn working away.
Purjo sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawn's back!
Purjo lands strikes to the head.
Dawn manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Purjo is now in side control.
Dawn can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawn is looking to regain half guard here but Purjo keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Purjo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Purjo advances to full mount.
Purjo working Dawn over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alicia Dawn.
I think Purjo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Purjo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladdy Stanislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Romanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladdy Stanislov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladdy Stanislov!
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, Victor Romanoff!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanislov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanislov throws a right and a left that Romanoff avoids nicely.
Stanislov looks to land a combination but Romanoff avoids it well.
Stanislov misses with a wild combination.
Romanoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanislov's waist but Stanislov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romanoff off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Stanislov.
Romanoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanislov sprawls well. He's pushed Romanoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladdy Stanislov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Romanoff.
Stanislov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Romanoff is rocked!
It looks like Victor Romanoff has been cut.
Stanislov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romanoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanislov finish him?
Stanislov drops Romanoff with a big left hand! Romanoff is injured, injured bad! Stanislov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladdy Stanislov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The rolling stones - Under my thumb. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Emelianenko!
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, Henry Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilthammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tilthammer momentarily.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Tilthammer sprawls well.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Tilthammer ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Tilthammer sprawls well.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Tilthammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Tilthammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Tilthammer avoids it easily.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tilthammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Tilthammer's ribs.
Tilthammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Tilthammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tilthammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tilthammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Tilthammer tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tilthammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice combination there by Tilthammer.
Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tilthammer motions for Emelianenko to come forward. Tilthammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Tilthammer throws a big shot that misses.
Tilthammer throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Tilthammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tilthammer.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Tilthammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelianenko's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Tilthammer moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tilthammer.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tilthammer scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Emelianenko 's knee.
Henry Tilthammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick.
Sergei Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tilthammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Tilthammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tilthammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tilthammer counters with a good, hard body kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilthammer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tilthammer pinned against the cage. Tilthammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko is looking to wear down Tilthammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tilthammer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Tilthammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Tilthammer also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tilthammer can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Tilthammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tilthammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilthammer counters with a nice body kick.
Tilthammer cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Emelianenko's knee momentarily.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tilthammer counters with a nice body kick.
Sergei Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tilthammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tilthammer!
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilthammer counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tilthammer is just out of range.
Henry Tilthammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tilthammer scores with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer keeps Emelianenko at a distance using the push kick.
Emelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tilthammer. Tilthammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Tilthammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tilthammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Tilthammer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tilthammer duly obliges.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Tilthammer ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Tilthammer's head but Tilthammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the body
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Tilthammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Tilthammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Tilthammer counters with an inside leg kick.
Tilthammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Tilthammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tilthammer counters with a solid body kick.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilthammer counters with a one-two to the body.
Tilthammer throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tilthammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Tilthammer counters with an inside leg kick.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tilthammer moves away.
Emelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tilthammer counters with a good low kick that Emelianenko was not able to check.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Tilthammer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Tilthammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tilthammer sprawling to the canvas. Emelianenko follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tilthammer hang on?
Tilthammer is rocked!
Emelianenko uses his free foot to push down on Tilthammer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tilthammer is looking to escape.
Tilthammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Tilthammer blocking the ground and pound.
Emelianenko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Emelianenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tilthammer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Emelianenko.
Tilthammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Tilthammer to control.
Emelianenko tries to control but Tilthammer wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tilthammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Emelianenko.
Tilthammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko punching from mount but Tilthammer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tilthammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Tilthammer is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Tilthammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tilthammer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tilthammer and Emelianenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Emelianenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Sergei Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tilthammer dodges the ground and pound from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tilthammer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Emelianenko but great work by Tilthammer.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep but Tilthammer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Tilthammer pushes him away.
Emelianenko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Tilthammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Emelianenko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tilthammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim KATA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim KATA has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Michaels's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Michaels!
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, Jim KATA!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KATA shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michaels's guard.
KATA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KATA gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
KATA is working Michaels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
KATA postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
KATA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
KATA trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KATA stands and throws Michaels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KATA tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no KATA has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Michaels prevents KATA from moving into mount.
Michaels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Michaels is staying active underneath KATA, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michaels wants to improve his position but KATA is controlling well.
KATA is looking to advance position but Michaels won't allow it.
KATA wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Michaels wants to control but KATA is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to de liver by Michaels. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KATA shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
KATA looks gassed!
Michaels closes the distance and clinches.
KATA looking for a takedown.
Michaels gets underhooks to prevent KATA's takedown attempt.
Michael Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim KATA.
KATA tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing KATA back against the cage.
KATA tries to pull guard but Michaels holds him up against the cage and eventually KATA drops back down to his feet.
KATA goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KATA moves away.
Michaels digs a good hook to KATA's body.
Michaels pushes KATA up against the cage in a clinch.
KATA looking for a takedown.
KATA tries for a takedown but Michaels manages to get underhooks.
KATA tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michaels smiles and moves away.
Michaels is looking to clinch but KATA is avoiding it.
KATA keeps the fight on the outside.
KATA shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the cage. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
KATA fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KATA shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense.
Michaels 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.
KATA looking for a sweep. Not yet KATA, not yet.
KATA looking to control.
KATA trying to control the position here.
Michaels wants to control from the top but KATA keeps moving.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
KATA wants to sweep but no luck.
KATA looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KATA shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michaels's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KATA gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michaels lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for KATA!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Michaels cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Michaels lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
KATA is trying to escape the mount.
Michaels landing strikes from the mount and KATA is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
KATA is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels with good strikes from the mount here!
KATA is still in real trouble! Can Michaels finish him?
Michaels is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. KATA can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Michaels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michaels scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Michaels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
KATA takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. KATA takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Michaels sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! KATA bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Michaels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Miller will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norifumi Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller lands a head kick that stumbles Yamamoto and the fighters go to the mat.
Yamamoto is rocked!
It looks like Norifumi Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto wants to hit a switch here but Miller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yamamoto there!
Oh Yamamoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yamamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamamoto is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Miller 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.
Yamamoto is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norifumi Yamamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller lands with a cross.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the temple - Yamamoto is on wobbly legs here! Miller swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Yamamoto falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Miller wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Miller!
Marcus Miller is the new welterweight champion!
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